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Chris reveals his Top 5 EDGE players in the Draft, but first he and Paul discuss an update to his QB rankings.(1:45) Chris likes the Buccaneers "new" uniforms(3:45) With some help from Philip Simms, Chris shows off his stolen Broncos photos(7:20) QB Ranks Update: Chris flips Tua Tagovailoa & Jordan Love(15:00) The 2020 Edge rusher class is deeper than Chris expected(18:00) EDGE #5 - Yetur Gross-Matos "The film underwhelmed me"(24:00) EDGE #4 - Terrell Lewis "He reminds me of JPP & DeMarcus Ware."(31:00) EDGE #3 - A.J. Epenesa "One of the slam-dunk safest picks of the draft"(40:00) EDGE #2 - K’Lavon Chaisson "He's the most naturally gifted pass rusher in this draft"(46:30) EDGE #1 - Chase Young "This is super freak territory"(50:15) If Chris were the Redskins GM, would he pass on Chase Young to trade down?(57:00) Honorable mentions: Jabari Zuniga "He reminds me of Michael Strahan"(59:45) Julian Okwara "One of the more natural pass rushers in the draft"(1:02:00) Josh Uche "He's kind of like the Tasmania

Chris responds to the Jerry Jeudy uproar before he and Ahmed dish out more hygiene tips.(4:25) WR Draft Ranks: How did Chris leave Jerry Jeudy out of his Top 5 when some fans see him as the next Stefon Diggs or Jerry Rice?(16:00) 49ers: Could they take Jeudy in the first round?(17:10) Raiders: Chris sees a couple WRs who Jon Gruden might like in Round 1(20:05) Route-running is overrated: Who are some WRs who improved once they hit the NFL?(24:30) Bill Belichick’s successor: Will it be Steve Belichick or Josh McDaniels?(26:55) Hygiene: Chris suggests a new tooth-brushing strategy and Ahmed again regrets revealing too much(32:45) Jaguars: Could they actually draft a QB in the First Round?(35:15) Dak Prescott: Where does he fall in Chris’ QB rankings? (38:50) Andy Dalton: What team should trade for him?(42:30) Bo Jackson: Who are the fastest players in NFL history?(45:15) Peyton Manning: If he was drafted by the Patriots, does he win as many rings as Tom Brady?(49:40) Choose…2 WRs to throw to? 1 movie to watch o

Simms reveals his WR ranks for this year's draft class, and Paulie B is surprised by who didn't make the Top 5.(3:10) How does the 2020 WR class compare to 2014?(6:20) Paul gives love to Chris' 2019 WR rankings(8:30) Why route trees are overrated for prospects today(11:20) WR #5 - Tee Higgins "He's the premier jump-ball guy in the draft"(16:25) WR #4 - KJ Hamler "Hollywood Brown makes me feel more comfortable about him"(23:45) WR #3 - Henry Ruggs III "He's a game-changer...a lot like Tyreek Hill"(31:45) WR #2 - Justin Jefferson “One of the can’t-miss prospects in the whole draft”(40:45) WR #1 - CeeDee Lamb “DeAndre Hopkins’ size, but Jarvis Landry with the ball in his hands”(45:55) Jerry Jeudy misses the Top 5 “I don’t think he’s as loved by the NFL as everyone thinks he is”(50:25) Lamb: Should he get docked for beating lesser Big 12 defenses?(55:20) Why did Chris put Higgins over Jeudy at #5?(57:10) More honorable mentions: Brandon Aiyuk, Denzel Mims & Chase Claypool(1:03:15) Laviska Shenault Jr. “I woul

We open the mailbag to answer your questions, especially the ones that make Ahmed uncomfortable.(3:30) QB Draft Ranks: Chris defends why he has Tua Tagovailoa #4 and why Jalen Hurts didn’t make the cut(11:05) Cam Newton & Jameis Winston: Chris calls B.S. on the Panthers, the Dolphins are a Cam sleeper, and have coaches given up on fixing Jameis?(18:45) Draft: Do the 49ers go WR? Re-ranking the 2018 QB class. What draft bust was dealt a bad hand?(27:55) Raiders: Who will the QB be at the end of this season? Is Marcus Mariota better than Derek Carr? And how Jon Gruden used to literally give Chris nightmares.(31:15) Ahmed scouts where Chris would have ranked among the 2020 QB prospects, and he does not pull any punches(33:20) Texans: After losing DeAndre Hopkins, is Houston still the AFC South favorite?(36:50) Giants: How much of a leap can Daniel Jones make this year?(39:10) Steelers: Do we buy that Ben Roethlisberger’s arm is in better shape now?(41:35) Lions: Chris weighs in on Matt Patricia vs Darius Sla

Simms reveals his QB ranks for this year's Draft prospects and makes Ahmed's jaw drop.(1:00) Ahmed admits to some strange showering habits(3:00) Chris explains why he was right about Patrick Mahomes and wrong about Daniel Jones(8:45) QB #5 - Jacob Eason “His type of quarterback is a dying breed”(14:50) QB #4 - Tua Tagovailoa “He plays small. He plays very small.”(22:30) QB #3 - Jordan Love “You could argue he has the highest ceiling of all the QBs in this draft.”(32:25) QB #2 Justin Herbert “He’s got the best arm of all of these guys.”(42:30) QB #1 Joe Burrow “The cleanest film I’ve ever seen from a college quarterback.”(49:30) How do the Tiers of the Top 5 break down? Is Burrow a cut above?(51:45) Where would Kyler Murray & Drew Lock rank among this year's prospects?(53:45) Sleepers who didn't make the Top 5(56:25) Panthers cut Cam Newton - What is his ideal landing spot?

Chris is in studio while Ahmed checks in from his Detroit Lions-clad man cave to break down free agency news.(4:35) Tom Brady to the Bucs: Ahmed wins a bet, and does Brady fit in Bruce Arians’ offense?(14:45) Who are now the favorites in the AFC East & NFC South? Who finishes with a better record: Bucs or Pats?(20:35) Top 5 Free Agency Winners (so far)(57:20) Robin Hood - Free Agency: Chris sheds light on some underrated signings(1:05:10) Brady Feud: Ahmed guesses the Top 5 best things about being the Bucs starting QB

Florio & Simms break down all angles of Tom Brady to the Bucs, along with other breaking free agency news.(3:20) Tom Brady is going to the Buccaneers; Was Jameis Winston one drive away from keeping his job? Florio is really excited by Tampa's schedule(14:20) Does Brady want to reunite with Antonio Brown?(16:45) Did DeAndre Hopkins and Bill O’Brien have a falling out?(25:15) Cam Newton trade rumors; Will the Panthers end up cutting him?(31:35) The Cowboys want Emmanuel Sanders(34:20) The Bengals are spending in free agency, as promised(37:30) How Coronavirus is delaying physicals and impacting free agency

Florio & Simms break down a big day of quarterback news, starting with Brady's stunning exit from New England.(1:40) Tom Brady has left the Patriots; is he headed to the Buccaneers?(9:40) Is Jameis Winston stuck being a backup?(13:45) Panthers sign Teddy Bridgewater; will they find a trade partner for Cam Newton?(21:20) Colts sign Philip Rivers; will they try to trade Jacoby Brissett?(28:00) Are the Bears left deciding between Andy Dalton & Nick Foles?

On a wild first day of free agency tampering, Simms and Florio react to all the news.(0:55) 49ers trade DeForest Buckner to the Colts(6:45) What would Philip Rivers cost the Colts?(10:05) Trade rumors for the Vikings and Stefon Diggs(19:15) Which QB is best for the Bears: Teddy Bridgewater, Nick Foles or Andy Dalton?(24:50) Jack Conklin agrees to big deal with the Browns(29:45) After being traded to the Cardinals, DeAndre Hopkins is looking for a new contract

It's a family affair as Chris & Big Phil get a final word on free agent QBs, and then Josh Norris walks us through his first mock draft of the offseason.(2:05) Should the NFL postpone free agency due to coronavirus? One coach thinks it should.(13:35) Free Agent QB Predictions: Chris & Phil give their final answers on where every passer will land(15:15) Will Teddy Bridgewater definitely be a starting QB?(22:10) Is Ryan Tannehill staying with the Titans?(23:45) Could Jameis Winston be a fit for the Steelers?(28:50) Big Phil believes the Chargers are committed to Tyrod Taylor(32:20) Marcus Mariota could find a home out west, but not the Raiders(36:15) Is Philip Rivers destined for the Colts?(41:50) Will Tom Brady come down to the 49ers and Patriots, or are the Bucs a dark horse?(52:01) Rotoworld's Josh Norris explains why he has Tua Tagovailoa to the Redskins in his first Mock Draft(58:55) With Tristan Wirfs & Mekhi Becton, could this be a historic class for elite OTs?(1:02:55) Is Jeffrey Okudah the

Simms & Florio go position-by-position to get you ready for the start of free agency next week.(3:40) QBs: Tom Brady - Does it come down to the Patriots and 49ers?(7:30) Is Ryan Tannehill a Patriots target?(8:50) Will any other QB sign before Brady?(11:25) What is the trade market and timeline for Cam Newton, Andy Dalton & Nick Foles?(13:05) Dak Prescott, Drew Brees & Taysom Hill - Any chance they leave?(16:40) Speed Round: QB Carousel - For fun, Mike & Chris spit out some QB landing spots.(23:15) PASS RUSHERS: Will Chris Jones and Yannick Ngakoue be traded?(27:15) Tag: Yes or No? Shaquil Barrett, Arik Armstead, Bud Dupree, Dante Fowler Jr, Matt Judon(37:05) How big will Jadeveon Clowney's contract be?(40:05) CBs: Is Chris Harris Jr the best on the market?(41:45) Will Byron Jones become the highest-paid CB in NFL history? Should he?(45:40) SAFETIES: Should Anthony Harris be the top target over Justin Simmons and Jimmie Ward? (48:45) WRs: Could Amari Cooper pass Julio Jones as the highest-paid

Big Phil weighs in on AJ Green & Tom Brady, Chris breaks down this week's trades, and Ahmed is very confident in his sprinting. Plus the guys move from helmets to ugliest uniforms.(2:10) Big Phil calls B.S. on Ahmed's 40-yard dash boast(4:55) Kentucky native Phil has a surprising take on the Bengals helmets(6:10) Should the Bengals keep AJ Green for Joe Burrow?(10:50) Brady Watch: Could the Patriots be targeting Ryan Tannehill?(20:10) Who is better right now: Tom Brady or Jimmy Garoppolo?(36:20) Panthers-Chargers trade: what the film told Simms about Trai Turner & Russell Okung(44:30) Assessing the AJ Bouye trade and the CB market(52:00) Should the Texans target Sammy Watkins?(58:00) Top 5 Ugliest Uniforms: will Chris double-down on his Bengals take?

Simms & Ahmed dissect some buzz coming out of Indy, praise the top Combine performers, and do a quick run-through of franchise tag candidates.(3:35) Combine Rumors: What teams can we rule out for Tom Brady? What do the Pats do if he leaves (Andy Dalton or Ryan Tannehill)? And Chris & Ahmed make a Brady bet.(16:30) Does Joe Burrow want to go to the Bengals? Did he ask them to keep AJ Green?(20:00) Are the Redskins seriously interested in Tua Tagovailoa? "Tua scares the crap out of me."(24:35) Andy Dalton to the Colts? "Jacoby Brissett is not going to be the starting QB this year."(25:20) Jaguars want to trade Nick Foles? Where does he fit on the Simms Trust Tree?(29:20) Damn! Okay: Combine Edition - Praising a ridiculous wide receiver class(32:00) LSU WR Justin Jefferson "He'll definitely be a 1st round wide receiver"(32:45) Oklahoma WR CeeDee Lamb "Size and really crafty"(34:30) Alabama WR Henry Ruggs "I think he's more fluid than Tyreek Hill"(36:40) Baylor WR Denzel Mims "DeVante Parker but more expl

Simms is at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indy with Florio, talking to coaches, GMs, and prospects(0:17) Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor on the pressures of having the #1 pick, Andy Dalton's future, and why he disagrees with Simms about the Bengals helmet needing a re-brand.(9:50) Oregon QB Justin Herbert drops by the set on why he'll throw at the Combine, getting used to throwing an NFL football, why he wants to coach after his playing career, and his surprising answer to who his hero was growing up(17:00) Panthers Head Coach Matt Rhule chats about why he's watching 2015 film of Cam Newton, Cam's uncertain future with the team, and why Combine week is unique having just come from the college game

Chris & Ahmed react to the news that the NFL wants to add 2 more playoff teams, they look at some potential big impact free agents & finish up our helmet debates by naming the NFL's best.(2:35) Playoff Expansion - Do we want 7 seeds in the postseason?(18:50) Drew Brees is returning to the Saints(24:15) Which 2020 free agent is This Year's...Shaq Barrett? (backup who breaks out as a starter on his next team)(28:25) ...Ryan Tannehill? (backup QB who becomes the starter midseason)(30:25) ...Tyrann Mathieu? (veteran leader who boosts a locker room)(33:20) ...Za'Darius Smith? (under-the-radar player who becomes a star on his next team)(37:25) ...Dee Ford/Frank Clark? (tagged and traded)(41:05) Odell Beckham, Jr.? (surprise trade)(49:55) Top 5 Best Helmets - Chris & Ahmed reveal their lists as we wrap up our helmet debates

Chris is back from vacation, and he and Ahmed dive into the offseason with some QB carousel talk and the worst helmets in the NFL.(4:20) QB Carousel Trust Tree: Chris ranks Dak Prescott & the other (possibly) available QBs he trusts most(6:00) Does Simms trust Tom Brady more than Drew Brees?(9:25) Would you rather have Teddy Bridgewater or Taysom Hill this season?(16:30) Ryan Tannehill places high in the tree. Marcus Mariota...not so much.(20:20) Should Jameis Winston be guaranteed a starting job somewhere in 2020?(24:40) Would Chris rather trade for Matthew Stafford or Cam Newton?(31:00) Biggest Non-QB Offseason Storylines(33:05) Chris Jones may be the best player available in free agency(35:30) Are Amari Cooper & AJ Green going to get tagged?(38:40) Is a surprise trade coming for Jalen Ramsey?(42:40) The 49ers have some tough decisions to make(47:30) Will the Raiders, Rams & Chargers making a splash move for their new stadium?(54:20) Ahmed reveals the Top 5 Worst NFL Helmets(57:40) Were the Beng

(1:45) Simms and Florio speak with Seahawks QB Russell Wilson about adding more superstars around him, should Seattle have gone for it on 4th down vs Green Bay, 2-minute Russ vs huddle-up Russ, and whether or not Jimmy Fallon really kick-started his last contract negotiations.(16:25) Simms and Raiders DE Maxx Crosby share some crazy stories about Jon Gruden, discuss what it's like playing against Patrick Mahomes, and the pending move to Vegas(26:05) Jake Fromm stops by to have a catch with Simms. They discuss how his baseball background impacts his throwing, emulating Drew Brees, and being overlooked among this year's top QB prospects.

Simms is on a beach in the Caribbean, but he's got four killer interviews from Super Bowl week for you, including a star QB about to get paid, and a Hall of Fame RB who's mean-mugging Chris:(1:50) Cowboys QB Dak Prescott on what he learns from watching Drew Brees and Patrick Mahomes, why he won't call Aaron Rodgers about Mike McCarthy, and what he's most looking forward to when signing a new deal.(11:45) Bills RB Frank Gore doesn't hold back and gives Simms a piece of his mind about why he should be considered a no-doubt Hall-of-Famer.(25:55) Bears RB Tarik Cohen on why people should believe in Mitchell Trubisky, and his prowess in the gym.(35:30) Packers RB Aaron Jones joins Simms & Florio to make sense of the Packers no-show in the NFC title game, Aaron Rodgers' love of scotch, and why he deserves more credit as a star RB.

Chris & Ahmed dive into twitter questions from the homies for another #AskMeAnything. Also Big Phil comes on to give his Super Bowl thoughts, the guys react to some wild photos from the Chiefs victory parade, and Ahmed properly buries the 49ers.(3:05) Big Phil talks about crushing his pull-up challenge from Ray Lewis(10:00) What film showed about Patrick Mahomes' Super Bowl that TV didn't(16:15) Is Jimmy Garoppolo the future for the 49ers?(20:20) Does Phil have a problem with any Kyle Shanahan decisions?(32:00) When Chris first knew Mahomes would be a star(39:30) #AskMeAnything: How can the AFC West compete with the Chiefs?(41:20) Why don't more teams use the Shanahan running scheme?(44:30) Why do the numbers lie with Richard Sherman?(47:05) Are the Buccaneers a good fit for Tom Brady?(51:50) Will Tua Tagovailoa's left-handedness affect his draft stock?(53:05) Which draftees is Chris excited to see at the Scouting Combine?(55:45) Should the Packers trade up for Alabama WR Jerry Jeudy?(57:20) Will the Lion

Chris & Ahmed get into the logistics of sleeping with the Lombardi Trophy before they break down the Chiefs win over the 49ers in Super Bowl LIV.(2:40) On Patrick Mahomes: "The best player on the field prevailed"(5:50) Dissecting Kyle Shanahan's playcalls after another blown Super Bowl lead(14:50) Was Shanahan afraid to put the game in Jimmy Garoppolo's hands?(17:50) What The &*%! Happened on Mahomes' huge 3rd & 15 pass to Tyreek Hill(27:00) "Richard Sherman is not one of the 10 best corners in football"(30:40) Why wasn't George Kittle running routes with the 49ers' season on the line?(34:20) In praise of Steve Spagnuolo(38:30) Are Andy Reid and Mahomes starting a dynasty?(42:15) Damn! Okay: Chris names his runner-up for Super Bowl LIV MVP, and it's not Damien Williams(46:00) Simms explains why Frank Clark hates Jimmy G(52:25) Ahmed goes to hypothetical-land with Tom Brady and the 2020 49ers(54:20) Who Would Have Guessed? Simms reacts to some surprising stats from Super Bowl LIV(58:00) What's next