The Bengals lost Domata Peko to Denver last offseason, and Geno Atkins just turned 30. Not a member? Wonder where he rates himself on the all time list? 1 and No. =====. 16. He can be a Pro Bowl free safety as a rookie, but he also has the versatility to play cornerback or nickelback if Tampa Bay needs him to. Rodgers is saddled with the second coming of Marty Schottenheimer. He'll be in an offense that knows how to utilize all his skills, and he'll have other weapons around him to command defensive attention. August 23, 2018 at 11:21 am I can wait for Lamar to prove r/NFL wrong. I think hes great though. Chris Simms? August 23, 2018 at 11:33 am Chris Simms reveals unconventional 2021 NFL Draft QB rankings - 247Sports Where does it say the stats I posted are the only reason I think Phil Simms is a top 50 QB? Jacksonville will be able to grab any top-tier talent here, add him to a championship-caliber roster and rub it in the rest of the AFC's face. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Does he get them that far, or is it just Rodgers? Nelson is as good a guard prospect as I've seen since I got into this business, and he could be in the conversation for the league's best guard in Year 1. The conclusion of Week 18 officially set the draft order for non-playoff teams and, despite the Houston Texans holding on to the No. Chris Simms' 2021 NFL Draft: Zach Wilson 'clearly' the No. He is easily one of the top interior linemen in the draft, and he got a lot of useful experience playing in Iowa's pro-style offense. I can tell you two things for sure, though: Simms is definitely in the minority with the opinion that Wilson is a better prospect than Lawrence, and Simms has earned the benefit of the doubt with his recent QB prospect takes. Stafford has never had a run game nor a decent line. He could be. I like Roquan Smith for the Oakland Raiders at No. Which is a roundabout way of saying, You should watch it.. The Cardinals have Sam Bradford and Mike Glennon, so Jackson will have time to develop. Ben had a less completion %, less yards, and he had 14 ints to Brees 8. Matthew Stafford fourth? Earlier this Summer, Chris Simms released his highly anticipated list of top 40 quarterbacks in the NFL. Bleacher Report NFL analyst Chris Simms has Lamar Jackson pegged as the No. His 2018 rankings were scary spot on. For simms to be the list guy and not fight for this guy shows very weak sauce. Chubb's addition would also automatically put the team in the conversation for having the best pass-rusher duo in football with him and Garrett. However, it's more imperative that Atlanta finds a replacement for Dontari Poe next to standout defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. Brady cant throw downfield to save his life. Hmm Andrew Luck, even tho he aint played for the past two years lol Chile, pleeze lol. But this is a results business. Philip Rivers is 38, but he has at least a couple of quality seasons in him, and he'll be a great guy for Darnold to learn behind. Rounds two and three will commence Friday at 7 p.m. On Wednesday's PFT Live Chris Simms revealed his highly awaited list of top six quarterbacks of the 2021 class and many were surprised to see where Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence fell on the list. That's going to open things up for Elliott and the run game. Let's not forget they were in the playoffs two years ago. I could see them going tight end, too. Simms had one great game in his life, in the Super Bowl, kind of like Timmy Smith for the Redskins. He's great against both the run and pass, and he can bring pressure up the middle. Can the Packer fans say the same thing? Yes, he has an eye for talent, but he has been equally wrong before and the much touted 2018 QB rankings were revised by him before the draft. His ability to keep plays alive contributes to his value. These are. He moves well in space when pass blocking, and he's extremely powerful at the point of attack in the run game. Viking fans will go nuts which is hilarious. NFL analyst Chris Simms has taken a lot of heat over the past 24 hours for his controversial QB rankings. Chris Simms Rankings of the 2018 QB Draft Class: 1.) Dallas will be able to use him immediately, and he could become a top-five NFL wideout in a couple of years. Chris Simms ranks the top 16 quarterbacks - ProFootballTalk Tittle in their Top 50 QBs of all time. He's a better runner than Vince Young or RG3 and it's not even close," he said. 1 QB. I spend that time breaking down game film, analyzing players and talking to people who know them. RELATED:FMIA The Scourge of Draft Desperation and The Combine Without a Sure Thing, RELATED: 2023 NFL Season Schedule: NFL Draft, Scouting Combine, free agency and other key offseason dates, Players are invited to the NFL Combine by the Player Selection Committee which is made up of directors of both National and BLESTO scouting services. The season cant start soon enough to suit me. Kinda sick of this Chris Simms revisionist gospel. Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms made waves last year by placing Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles at No. Luck should not be on the list at all. 2. QB #37 Gardner MinshewHe's a natural QB. 70 on the Simms listing of NFL quarterbacks. Rodgers Mahomes Goff Brees. I know my good friend Kyle Shanahan loves athletic offensive linemen, and at 33, Joe Staley is getting up there in age. RELATED: Bears land No. Thats why hes the best in the game. But he's not in the trust tree. Everyone cries about click-bait all of the time but Chris Simms entire career has been using his dad's fame and clickbait takes he can't even defend. His thoughts on the 2018 NFL Draft quarterback class is a bit of a hot take. 1 overall. You also should watch PFT Live every weekday morning from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Smith, ariani1985 says: freefromwhatyouare says: Roethlisberger Hes declining now, but has historically been a top guy. Wentz Theres certainly some distance between the quality of #1 to #3. The 2023 NFL Combine takes place on Thursday, March 2 through Sunday, March 5 at Lucas Oil Stadiumhome of the Indianapolis Colts. 6. Honorable mention: Winston, Goff, Carr and Mariota. That's why I'd take Tremaine Edmunds from Virginia Tech. See below for Chris Simms 2022 Top 40 QB Countdown ahead of the upcoming season, with rankings continuing through June 13, when Simms will reveal his top four quarterbacks of the season. Arizona is also a perfect situation for Jackson. Moore phenomenal at playing the ball in the air, and he'll make life easier on Dak Prescott. If the Cardinals want to throw him in sub-packages as a runner or a receiver as a rookie to get him used to the speed of the game, that's great. Elite athlete for his size, like Carson Wentz. Tittle. Landry is arguably the draft's most natural pass-rusher. 70 of Simms' league-wide quarterback rankings. The Giants are closer than many people think. suckafree9rs415 says: Chris Simms' Film Room: Breaking Down Draft's Top QBs Daily Free Talk Thread - Sunday 3/7 : r/nyjets - reddit Here are his QB prospect rankings: 2018 Lamar Jackson Josh Allen Baker Mayfield Sam Darnold Josh Rosen 2019 Kyler Murray Drew Lock Dwayne Haskins This year, Simms has gotten started with the top 16. A mediocre expert as well. Dan Quinn blew a double digit lead in remarkable fashion. So heres a Vikings fan going nuts I guess. I don't see a superstar in Ridley, but he can be a very, very good receiver, and he can be one from Day 1. Brady He wins, and wins when it counts, with the rings to prove it. However, cleaning up the trash and covering in the middle of the field has been a problem. C. Simms, the NFL analyst and former NFL quarterback, correctly ranks Carson Wentz ahead of Dak Prescott in his ranking of every starting QB in the league. The first round will take place on Thursday, with rounds two and three on Friday and the last four on Saturday. 15. Chubb actually reminds me of Giants edge-rusher Olivier Vernon. There are concerns about his 56.2 completion percentage, but I'm sick of hearing about them. ====== I also don't believe receiver will be a priority for executive vice president Tom Coughlin. I think it'll be tough for Kenny Pickett to beat him out.#SimmsTop40, #26 Jameis WinstonPerformed under a ton of pressure last year. I think he's 7th best. Can 49ers fix his accuracy/mechanics?He has the potential to shoot up this list.#SimmsTop40, #30 Jared GoffTougher than he gets credit for, willing to take a hit in the pocket. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________. in both cases the media anointed #1 pick got/gets more credit for constantly accomplishing less than the guy/s picks later. I wont argue too much if someone wants to put him ahead of Brady, although I disagree. Now, McGlinchey might not be ready to be an NFL left tackle right away. Rogers = Dilfer. freefromwhatyouare says: Chris Simms' 2022 NFL Draft QB Rankings: Why Matt Corral stands out He has a great base, always keeps his feet under him and churning and won't be overpowered. 6. The California native completed 152-of-270 passes for 1,812 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. Brees, as of just last season, lead the entire NFL among active starters in completion percentage, and was 4th in passing yards.. on a team with 2 probowl running backs.. Remember RGIII and his rookie year? Cousins Stafford Josh Rosen : r/nfl 5 yr. ago by ShamrockShaman Raiders Chris Simms Rankings of the 2018 QB Draft Class: 1.) Vea may carry a lot of weight on his frame, but he's nimble and athletic. 4 overall selections. The team at NBC Sports EDGE has you set with this content hub as a one-stop-shop for all of your draft needs, from prospect rankings to mock drafts to NFL Combine notes, and more to come as we get closer to the big event in April. However, consensus has been hard to come by with regard to the dual-threat talent. McGlinchey is an athletic lineman. Pittsburgh's middle linebacker play really suffered without Shazier. Wynn will help improve the Buffalo running game and will help protect AJ McCarron and/or Mayfield from the interior pass rush. Allen has the highest ceiling, and he has the highest floor, too. Brady is 41, Rodgers is excellent. The Chargers can set up their franchise for the future and get the fans going with a guy they're familiar with. Patriots fans will go nuts which is perfectly understandable. He has good range, he's a force in the box, and he's aggressive. Top 5. When he then says Rodgers is the GOAT, Elway is 2nd and Brady is 3rd, well I think his 5 minutes of fame should be up by now, Rob Brzezinski is a Magician says: This will be the first time that Kansas City has hosted the NFL Draft since its inception in 1936. He's also strong and stout enough to play nose tackle in Cincinnati's scheme and make a mess of things at the line of scrimmage. If you, like me, do not consume college football religiously and/or grind prospect tape (Ryan Phillips is responsible for that sort of thing at The Big Lead), this is a scalding take. Maybe if Rodgers played better he would make his coach look better like Brady does. Its not an easy exercise. He's a tremendous football player, and he can do anything you ask him to along the interior defensive line. Chris Simms: Sam Darnold is the fifth best quarterback - theOBR.com On Monday, March 29, Chris Simms sat down with Paul Burmeister to discuss his top cornerbacks and safeties ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft, scheduled to take place on April 29-May 1, 2021, in . The mystery, of course, is part of the fun. He can run block every bit as effectively as Nelson, and he'll be a force opening holes for the Seattle running game. You must be logged in to leave a comment. 1 selection by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Josh Allen has highest potential of all of them but also has highest chance to bust as he needs a lot and I mean a lot of work on accuracy and decision making. A good week of interviews and workouts could help Jackson gain the traction he needs inside front offices.". Wilson has to figure out how not to get killed again this year. 9. Daniels is a phenomenal player. Simms: "Mahomes is the QB that excites me" - Houston Texans He'll provide the same things the Redskins got from Su'a Cravens when he was healthy, but he'll do them better. August 23, 2018 at 2:54 pm, I was replying to one of your fellow clowns who said Phil Simms has had one great game in his life Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? Lol, dude is a joke. They could also use a cornerback, but they at least have Josh Norman on one side and Fabian Moreau to develop. 2. Evans reminds me of Ravens linebacker C.J. Irrelevant at 262. NBC Sports has you covered with all you need to know about this years draft coverage including the start times, full schedule, dates, TV channels, location, draft order and more. So McCarthy is good enough to get them that far but when they come up short its always on him and Rodgers can do no wrong? 5. More of a statistical guy, yet padded by pass-first offense. Has accuracy, touch, and timing.But just not a strong arm. And/or you should listen to the full three-hour show on NBC Sports Radio. The San Francisco 49ers could look to bolster the secondary or look for insurance for Reuben Foster's uncertain future. Indianapolis could go offensive line, though I believe the line is in better shape than people realize. Lamar Jackson, 2.) Bryan reminds me of a poor man's J.J. Watt or Michael Bennett in terms of power and agility at the point of attack. I dont think so. I'm going to keep things within the realm of possibilityI won't have the Cleveland Browns drafting two quarterbacks in the top five, even if that would give them a better chance of finally getting the position right. What has Mahomes done that you havent liked? It wouldn't hurt to have another downfield playmaker, but that doesn't fit Blake Bortles' strengths. Wilson Adding him to one of the top offensive lines and best offenses in the league will make things very difficult on opposing defenses. Chris Simms: Sam Darnold is the fifth best quarterback By Josh Edwards Apr 2, 2018 0 Chris Simms spent eight seasons playing in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos and. Regardless of order, its Brady, Brees, and Rodgers (as someone else pointed out) After that, its whatever. But I also think he could end up how everyone wanted Vick to end up, I imagine his work ethic is much better than a young Vick's. He'll instantly improve the Washington defense. Richardson, a North Carolina native, established the NFL franchise in 1993 and the Panthers played their first season in 1995. This is why Louisville's Jaire Alexander would be my choice. Adding Ward would ensure their defense doesn't take a step back along the way. The Bills need a franchise quarterback, and they'll get one in Mayfield. The Detroit Lions could use a running back. Id have to say Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson make sense as the top two quarterbacks because Rodgers makes a terrible team a playoff contender every year, and Wilson started to do the same thing last year as he dragged that team as far as it could go. The Washington Redskins could use another big man in the middle of their defense, but they added Jonathan Allen in Round 1 last year. 1 overall pick, and nothing has changed since. Spoiler: Bortles didn't make it. 26. He puts up big stats but so does Kirk Cousins. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved, Some of his pro comparisons are outrageous, also have Wilson above Lawrence on draft boards, Ryan Phillips is responsible for that sort of thing at The Big Lead, an entire feature video for Bleacher Report. In this situation, though, I have to go with the guy who's most pro-ready and can help Cam Newton immediately. Ive never actually made a list of my top 50 quarterbacks of all time so I dont know if Phil Simms would made the list or not, but I do know you have to be a complete clueless clown to make a case for a guy who played in the 80s and 90s by comparing his career statistics to a guy who played in the 50s and 60s. He's built a lot like Solder with long arms (34 ) and above-average height (6'9"). If I'm Philadelphia, I'm adding another explosive playmaker at receiver. He ran a blistering 4.38-second 40 at the combine, which shows his straight-line speed. The hype has been building at a rapid pace since Lawrence's outstanding freshman season back in 2017. Simms does not see the appeal in Darnold. But it's hard to win in the NFL with a QB who is just trying not to lose. Chris Simms' 2021 NFL Draft QB ranking is out; Trevor Lawrence isn't No He might not dominate every contest, but there's no weakness to his game. Simms tends to get a lot of hate for going against the tide with his quarterback rankings, but he's had pretty good hit rate so far. The last time Chicago picked first in the NFL Draft was 1947, when they selected halfback Bob Fenimore. He had the 2nd highest QBR in the league as, I think? The guy has been outcoached too many times for this to be a coincidence. not that I particularly care what Chris Simms thinks about who the top 16 are. 16. With the real thing just weeks away, its never too early to start putting together mock drafts. However, Jackson is a quarterback all the way, and he could be Arizona's franchise QB for the next decade-plus. If you can't win in man, he doesn't believe you can win. Good accuracy, good decision making, and a good athlete. With Barkley and Odell Beckham Jr., New York could have the two best offensive players who aren't quarterbacks this season. He has starting QB-worthy qualities. He had 4 more passing TDs, big deal. 12K 911. He's the kind of aggressive corner Patricia will love, and he could be one of the league's most dangerous return specialists from day one. This year's draft has come and gone and the 2022 NFL season is quickly approaching, which means it . He checks just about every box. I like to take into account highest potential (ceiling) so I'm not very high on Darnold as I think his ceiling isn't very high but his floor is 2nd highest behind Rosen. "I didn't play center my true freshman year. Hes never been one. Between missed throws and underthrown balls, Chark saw numerous wasted opportunities that would be touchdowns with an NFL quarterback under center. At the worst, drafting Vander Esch would give Tennessee a very good 3-4 outside linebacker for years. Id guess dead last. I think Cousins will move up this on this list next year just because hes playing on a better team. Chris Simms Position Rankings through the years. Room to improve in short/quick passing.Hopefully healthy & w/ better receivers, I am optimistic.#SimmsTop40, #12 Kyler MurrayJust outside Top 10 for me, but he still is one of the most physically gifted QBs on the list. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Yes, the team picked up Antonio Garcia in last year's draft, but he was injured before the season and remains a question mark because of blood clots. RELATED: 2023 NFL draft order: Top 18 picks are set with Bears at No. August 23, 2018 at 11:33 am. I mean, that could be a part of the equation. Because of the Simmms name he gets to have a weekly ranking and he has a Rodgers love and then no matter the order after that. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, The team at NBC Sports EDGE has you set with this content hub. cant even get a job right now. 1 draft pick, Chris Simms ranks the top 16 quarterbacks, Report: Derek Carr wants $35 million per year, Mike McCarthy: Kellen Moore wants to light the scoreboard up, I want to run the damn ball, The Raiders are the betting favorites to land Aaron Rodgers, ESPN reiterates report that Lamar Jackson wants a fully-guaranteed deal, Arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter for reckless driving, racing, Aaron Rodgers says hell make a decision soon enough, Competition Committee begins to explore the quarterback push play, Players say Chiefs discourage them from reporting injuries, have NFLs worst training staff, Report: Jalen Carter was present at teammates fatal crash, misled police about it. I dont know a single Vikings fan that does NOT think Rogers is number one or two on this list and think if the defense was finally a priority it will be worrisome (like this year). I think he'll be a decent starter for some time in the NFL. 7. Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Chris Simms evaluates this year's NFL Draft QB prospects. Chark are more physically talented than Ridley. I think his track record speaks for itself. Brian Orakpo, 31, and Derrick Morgan, 29, are getting up there in age, and the Titans lost Avery Williamson in free agency. Hows that roster coming along? Chris Simms QB rankings - FieldChatter Forums You cant play football on your daddys name. He can run people over when he has the ball, and he's a phenomenal run-blocker. Colin K. is awful, but he wasnt always. Smith runs second-fastest 40 by DL since 03, Saleh compares Carr to Stafford pre-Rams trade, Allen to be ready to roll for offseason program, How to maximize leverage of No. He played offensive tackle in college, but at 6'3" and 313 pounds, he's physically suited to play guard as a pro. This is why Smith can have an immediate impact. Allen is a similarly electrifying talent who has led his team to the playoffs two out of three years as a starter. Chris Simms has already started breaking down the top prospects by position on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast. The Raiders have talent along the defensive line and potential in the secondary. The play here is Mike Hughes from Central Florida. Whos the hater here? According to the league all eligible players are reviewed and voted on by the committee members. If he had a better quarterback in college, this wouldn't be the case. With Ndamukong Suh now playing for the Los Angeles Rams, one of Miami's biggest needs is along the defensive line. Like the Jaguars, the Philadelphia Eagles have the freedom to make a luxury pick in Round 1. "Jackson made huge strides as a player in 2017, but NFL sources maintain he's at best a developmental quarterback and at worst moving to wide receiver. Sure, I'd have liked to have seen Davis run faster than the 4.53-second 40 he ran at the combine, but he plays faster than that on film. I don't watch a lot of college football but based on Chris Simms' opinion, my ranking would be: 1.) Without Belichick, the Patriots dont hold the Seahawks and Falcons scoreless in the 4th quarter of those games and Brady wouldnt have been able to come back. 1 overall pick would look like, Bears land No. Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes sits in the number one spot while Buffalo's Josh Allen ranks second. Rodgers is saddled with the second coming of Marty Schottenheimer. Baker Mayfield, 4.) The New York Jets have reportedly not yet scheduled a pre-draft visit with Darnold. Carr The biggest thing, though, is Evans is a three-down linebacker with good size (6'3", 234 lbs) and top-tier athleticism. Zimmer said it lacks depth at many positions. 10. The Jacksonville Jaguars have almost no weaknesses. I figured I'd share this because some of the rankings are quite interesting. Chris Simms' 2021 Draft QB Rankings: why Trevor Lawrence isn't No.1 Yo this sub loves Lamar. Lawrence has been wearing the crown of the Next Big Thing for years. One of the biggest questions is already answered: what rookie quarterbacks will make the list? They dont light the Seahawks up in the 4th quarter. 12K 911. . And they likely get beat by a lot more than 8 points in last years SB. 3 overall selection, which would suggest that they do not believe he will be available with their selection. 2022 NFL Draft: Chris Simms' top five quarterback prospects 9. He is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker who fits right into defensive coordinator Paul Guenther's system. I'm also not positive Mayfield's personality will be attractive to Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott, who is a strict disciplinarian, but Mayfield has the arm talent and the decision-making needed to succeed in Buffalo. With a little guidance from Patriots line coach Dante Scarnecchia, Miller has the potential to be New England's left tackle for years. "I played right and left guard," Daniels explained, per Mark Emmert of HawksCentral.com. A project at the position won't cut it. Chris Simms' Crazy QB Rankings Deserve Benefit of the Doubt Here's the other reason this pairing makes sense: The Chargers have been getting one-upped by the Los Angeles Rams every step of the way over the last year. Jun 22, 2020. He is that gifted of a runner.". Live coverage will be available on the NFL Network see below for the 2023 NFL Combine schedule. Chris Simms' 2022 Top 40 QBs ahead of the upcoming NFL season - NBC Sports There's one glaring weakness for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it should be obvious. Jackson isscheduled to participatein on-field drills Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.