6. All three will be back with their respective teams in 2022, but after an offseason that has been among the craziest in NFL history Tom Brady retiring and then unretiring, Russell Wilsonheading to Denver, and all of the uncertainty surrounding Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns theres no shortage of questions about how this season will shape up. Luck should definitely be off the list until he proves it again on the field. Ben had a less completion %, less yards, and he had 14 ints to Brees 8. The NFL analyst and former quarterback is known for his yearly QB draft rankings has a surprise pick at No. For me, the closest thing to a need for Jacksonville is nickel corner, as the team lost Aaron Colvin during the offseason. The skinny: Easily the most surprising selection in Chris Simms' quarterback rankings is Kellen Mond, a player considered a mid to lower-tier prospect two months out from the draft. He has great get-off, elite bend and tremendous strength. Book it. That is why Notre Dame's Quenton Nelson is an easy choice at No. 4. This is why I would go with Da'Ron Payne from Alabama. 26-28 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. ET on NBCSN. If youre going to rank the best quarterbacks in the NFL right now, the criterion should be what quarterback would you want playing for you in a Super Bowl. freefromwhatyouare says: Wilson ahead of Brady and Ben? New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. 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. The 2023 NFL Combine takes place on Thursday, March 2 through Sunday, March 5 at Lucas Oil Stadiumhome of the Indianapolis Colts. This is why I'd scoop up Washington's Vita Vea. But of course Vikings fans and Pats fans know more about QBs than Chris Simms who played the position and learned the position from his father who happens to be one of the Top 50 QBs ever. 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 . By adding Chubb, the Browns would be getting a guy who'll go to a handful of Pro Bowls and be a really good football player for as long as Cleveland wants to keep him. His results dont add up to TB12 or Wilson. The Bills need a franchise quarterback, and they'll get one in Mayfield. His results dont add up to TB12 or Wilson. He's on the smaller side, and I'd like to see him react to the ball a little quicker, but he should be a phenomenal nickel corner immediately. ESPN's Chris Mortensen believes that the decision comes down to Darnold or Allen. August 23, 2018 at 11:21 am, Viking fans will go nuts which is hilarious. Can the Packer fans say the same thing? He reminds me a lot of Andy Dalton and while Dalton is a pretty good QB, I don't think if he were to be drafted today, he would be worth an early 1st round pick and more of a mid 1st. Not a member? Brady has had incredible success but hes always had a much better team around him, and certainly better coaching, than Rodgers has had. Luck should not be on the list at all. There are some nice pieces there, but it's far from a perfect roster. Simms does not see the appeal in Darnold. It wouldn't hurt to have another downfield playmaker, but that doesn't fit Blake Bortles' strengths. They dont light the Seahawks up in the 4th quarter. His throwing motion has to be the most hideous thing in the NFL, but it works for him. Watson Wentz With a little guidance from Patriots line coach Dante Scarnecchia, Miller has the potential to be New England's left tackle for years. One of the biggest questions is already answered: what rookie quarterbacks will make the list? The rest of the 2023 NFL Draft order, with the position of the Eagles and Chiefs to be determined by Super Bowl results, is below. We just put more stock in the NFL ranking that had Brady as the overall #1 coming into the 2018 season over a guy that has shown his bias against the Pats and Brady in the past. Then you all surprise me once again. Big arm with one of the quicker releases in the league. However, cleaning up the trash and covering in the middle of the field has been a problem. He has starting QB qualities, and I bet he has a long leash as the Falcons starter this season.#SimmsTop40, #27 Mitchell TrubiskyAlthough it was just preseason, he really did look like a different guy w/ the Bills, in an offense much more advanced than Matt Nagy's.Trubisky has real talent, strong arm & athletic. August 23, 2018 at 11:33 am There isn't a quarterback of the future sitting at No. Throwing and running, taking both of those into account thats part of the game right now in the 2022 NFL. Now if you taking about who is better all. Holding down the fort, but didn't do anything last yr to prove he's the Lions future.#SimmsTop40. Tennessee now has Mike Vrabel as its head coach, and I think Vrabel will look for a linebacker who reminds him of himself. The Indianapolis Colts have a lot of holes on their roster and could go many different ways at No. ZenMaster. No, but he's a polished dropback passer and is the prospect most likely to succeed if asked to win games as a rookie. Six years prior to Fenimore, the Bears chose Tom Harmon with the No. Kinda sick of this Chris Simms revisionist gospel. In the SEC, that isn't easy. LOL. Good offensive line play has been one of the biggest keys to New England's success over the years, and losing Solder shouldn't be overlooked. Wynn has long arms, can move well in a phone booth and can drive defenders at the point of attack. Auburn's Carlton Davis can be that guy. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________. Phil Simms ranks 2019 NFL Draft QBs | Chris Simms Unbuttoned | NBC Check out the video above to see where he ended up and why. 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 Thats why hes the best in the game. Zimmer said it lacks depth at many positions. Kirk Cousins is so good, the Vikings defense has decided theyre no longer necessary. Tampa added Jason Pierre-Paul and Vinny Curry in the offseason, which should boost the pass rush. Let's not forget they were in the playoffs two years ago. 3. Not everyone has to conform to my POV. He doesnt even believe his own rankings his sole goal is to be contrarian. None of @CSimmsQBs contacts across the NFL have him ranked that high. 1 and No. 5quarterbackbehind Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Josh Allen and Baker Mayfield. =====. He'll fit right in with Seattle's aggressive identity, and he'll help restore balance to the Seahawks offense. You also should watch PFT Live every weekday morning from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Josh Rosen This thread is archived What qualifies Chris Simms to rank a quarterback? Irrelevant at 262. Dont usually watch these but curious if hes always a jerk. Hows that roster coming along? Chris Simms' 2022 Top 40 QBs ahead of the upcoming NFL season - NBC Sports Chris Simms' 2022 NFL Draft Position Rankings: The top QBs, WRs, RBs Based on your reasoning, Kerry Collins is also one of the top 50 QBs of all time. I got to watch him in person at every Notre Dame home game last season, and he never failed to impress. This is why Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield is still available at No. Transition to guard wouldn't be a problem for me.". What do you mean by that? August 23, 2018 at 12:09 pm This is why Louisville's Jaire Alexander would be my choice. 8. Chris Simms? Chris Simms spent eight seasons playing in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos and Tennessee Titans. Back in 2015-2016, he said that Jared Goff was nothing special and that he didnt see him having it and that he thought Christian Hackenberg was the better QB because of his special arm strength. You must be logged in to leave a comment. It's hard to find many instances where wide receivers got open against him, plus he'll quickly be in the mix as one of the top punt returners in football. 2018 was Simms' most impressive act. I've been around the NFL a long time, and I love putting my experience and knowledge to work during the predraft process. That wasn't necessarily an unpopular opinion at the time; the questions about Mahomes entering the draft that year was not about his talent but if he could harness it effectively. Elite athlete for his size, like Carson Wentz. The guy played outside in 40-degree Wyoming weather and had terrible talent around him. The Lions need speed on the defensive side, and Alexander is one of the twitchiest, most explosive players in the draft. 2: Simms continues to have his all-time favorite quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, at No. Hmm Andrew Luck, even tho he aint played for the past two years lol Chile, pleeze lol. 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. But this is a results business. James doesn't want to just hit youhe wants to take your head off. Chris Simms Position Rankings through the years. Georgia's Isaiah Wynn is the perfect fit for the Buffalo offense. South Carolina's Hayden Hurst is the best tight end in the draftI see a more gifted Dallas Clark. Cousins Learn how your comment data is processed. Chris Simms has already started breaking down the top prospects by position on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast. Dilfer > Every single player whos ever worn that ugly, purple, Vikings uniform. 10. Brady has Belichick. However, Jackson is a quarterback all the way, and he could be Arizona's franchise QB for the next decade-plus. Rivers Similar to Big Ben, hes getting long in the tooth. ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 26: San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks with Pro Football Talk Radio's Mike Florio and Chris Simms during the 2018 NFL Annual Meetings at the Ritz Carlton . Well, that isn't what you'll find here. Daniels is a phenomenal player. He can shed blockers and create havoc in the backfield. Coming it at number 39 is Kenny Pickett, the only QB taken in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft (20th overall by the Steelers). filthymcnasty3 says: 2018 NFL Mock Draft: Chris Simms' Final Predictions The Packers are also in a divisionthe NFC Norththat has a lot of quarterback talent and offensive firepower. To me, this pick comes down to Chark or Ohio State cornerback Denzel Ward. I wish Vander Esch was a bit more physical, but that often develops at the pro level. We've seen snippets, but it never quite gets there. Whos the hater here? Alabama's Rashaan Evans is the perfect guy to take over for Shazier. Bleacher Report NFL analyst Chris Simms has Lamar Jackson pegged as the No. Chris Simms' record with quarterback evaluation : r/NFL_Draft Big reason why Zimmer has been building this defense. 17, but I have several concerns about him. I am glad Chris Simms pulled his head out of his A*s to do the debate with Florio. This year's draft has come and gone and the 2022 NFL season is quickly approaching, which means it . Without him, they would be 4-12 or 5-11 every year. As for his No. Without Brady, the Pats dont come back from a 28-3 deficit against the Falons. His lack of outside throws is eye-opening. 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. Now, he is an NFL analyst for Bleacher Report. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? ___________. 70 on the Simms listing of NFL quarterbacks. Wouldnt it make more sense to list some of the other great games that Simms has had? I wont argue too much if someone wants to put him ahead of Brady, although I disagree. Simm's ranking probably won't. Adding McGlinchey would give Shanahan what he likes and give the 49ers their heir at left tackle. QB #36 Tyrod TaylorA backup I like, but I wish you could depend on him to stay healthy. Brees Very much like Rodgers. 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.. 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. I don't see Ward as a top-tier outside cornerback. NFL Draft 2020: Chris Simms' Top 5 Quarterback Rankings - YouTube The first draft in NFL history took place at Philadelphias Ritz-Carlton Hotel, where the nine teams in existence at the time gathered to select from a pool of 90 players. He's 6'0", ran a 4.34-second 40 at the combine, has a 40-inch vertical, goes up for 50-50 balls and is a great route-runner. His ridiculously strong arm and running expand this offense.But I have questions. Plus, BB has Brady not the other way around. August 23, 2018 at 11:46 am 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. Vea may carry a lot of weight on his frame, but he's nimble and athletic. Quarterbacks DeShone Kizer and Cody Kessler were traded to the Green Bay Packers and Jacksonville Jaguars respectively. 5. 1 QB. For a small-market team like the Cardinals, adding Jackson would immediately energize the fanbase. August 23, 2018 at 11:21 am When Seattle was making its Super Bowl runs, it had standout linemen like Russell Okung, James Carpenter and Max Unger. There's a ton to like about Jackson, and I do like a ton about him, but it's hard to get too hyped about a guy who can't get above 60% completions in college. He's a perfect 4-3 defensive tackle. The Detroit Lions could use a running back. Which is a roundabout way of saying, You should watch it.. They dont light the Seahawks up in the 4th quarter. People have it wrong if they think he has the biggest bust potential. He's looking to pass, yet can make plays with his legs. My 2021 Draft QB Rankings. With a quarterback in the bag and Barkley off the board, Cleveland will go with NC State's Bradley Chubb. Spoiler: Bortles didnt make it. The hype has been building at a rapid pace since Lawrence's outstanding freshman season back in 2017. They could also use a cornerback, but they at least have Josh Norman on one side and Fabian Moreau to develop. Chris Simms unveiled his 2022 NFL Draft QB rankings earlier this week on . cant even get a job right now. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), 2022 NFL Draft order: Complete list of every pick from Round 1 through Round 7, FMIA The Scourge of Draft Desperation and The Combine Without a Sure Thing, 2023 NFL Season Schedule: NFL Draft, Scouting Combine, free agency and other key offseason dates, 2023 NFL draft order is set: Bears draft first and Chiefs last, 2023 NFL draft order: Top 18 picks are set with Bears at No. I would be more worried about Reid coaching in that spot than the QB. Colin K. is awful, but he wasnt always. 5. However, there's a bigger hole at wide receiver. The mystery, of course, is part of the fun. 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. Draft week is an exciting time in the NFL. Edmunds is built to play in a 3-4 defense, which is the base of defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's system. However, I wouldn't go quarterback if I'm Miami, and I'm not mocking trades, so Buffalo gets its man. The Carolina Panthers could use help at cornerback and along the offensive line. 1 spot for the majority of the season, a Texans victory against the Colts ultimately handed the top position to the Chicago Bears. I think it'll be tough for Kenny Pickett to beat him out.#SimmsTop40, #26 Jameis WinstonPerformed under a ton of pressure last year. 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. 70 on the Simms listing of NFL quarterbacks. 16. cant even get a job right now. IMO those 4 are on their own level. However, general manager Bob Quinn and new head coach Matt Patricia both came from the New England Patriots, and I don't believe they value the running back position enough to take one here. So, what will happen this year? Deshaun Watson looks like hell be great but lets try to remember hes only played 7 games. They could take a tight end, and they could go wide receiver as well. 4. Whether Washington decides to play him as a true strong safety or as an extra linebacker, his physicality and aggressiveness are going to shine through. He might not dominate every contest, but there's no weakness to his game. ______________. _________. Chris Simms' bold NFL Draft QB rankings should interest Pats fans - RSN Too many people are sleeping on him. But Simms' recent history with this sort of thing suggests that his opinion is worth considering. Hurst is an elite athlete, and he's great at making moves both before and after the catch. Haters gonna hate I think Cousins will move up this on this list next year just because hes playing on a better team. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Over the last three years, Simms has been pretty spot-on with his draft analysis. 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. The play here is Mike Hughes from Central Florida. I cannot say definitively that Simms is wrong to think this because he, as an analyst for NBC, has spent far more of his time breaking down prospects than I probably ever will. 6. The Denver Broncos got themselves a quarterback by adding Case Keenum, but their offense is still lacking. 2022 NFL Draft: Chris Simms' top five quarterback prospects 14. When the New York Jets traded up to No. The Seattle Seahawks have a number of needs that could be addressed in Round 1, but the offensive line is by far the biggest. Adding him would instantly improve Indianapolis' front seven. 9. 10. He gets upfield, and he disrupts. If youre going to rank the best quarterbacks in the NFL right now, the criterion should be what quarterback would you want playing for you in a Super Bowl. For every amazing throw, Allen will throw 3 terrible throws. James is a tremendous safety. Carr There are concerns about his 56.2 completion percentage, but I'm sick of hearing about them. While Chubb doesn't remind me of a Khalil Mack, Von Miller or even a Myles Garrett coming out, he's close. Rodgers He fights for his life every season and doesnt win when it counts. "I didn't play center my true freshman year. Miller is great in pass protection, and while he needs to work on his pad level in run blocking, he has tons of upside. The Vikings had more injuries than the Packers and went 13-3. He also had 75 carries for 82 yards and five touchdowns. Whos falling on this sword and reciting the top 16 in the comments? QB #38 Teddy BridgewaterHe is the ultimate backup. See below to find out who made the top 5 names for each position. 12. I also don't believe receiver will be a priority for executive vice president Tom Coughlin. I know that hurts Packer fans feelings, but the results were proven right out there on the field last year and in 2013. I dont think Patriots fans have a big problem with Rodgers being ranked number #1 (especially from Simms who loves Rodgers). This is a subreddit for the NFL community. 8. Tittle. He played offensive tackle in college, but at 6'3" and 313 pounds, he's physically suited to play guard as a pro. (Sign up for our FREE email newsletter and do not miss any Browns breaking news during this important off-season!). 1 overall. I could see him as a starter one day.#SimmsTop40, #33 Geno SmithIt's been a long time since his NY struggles. He's great against both the run and pass, and he can bring pressure up the middle. Good decision maker, good in the pocket, and a leadership and moxie that is rare for a backup. Josh Allen, 3.) The season cant start soon enough to suit me. 1 overall pick, and nothing has changed since. Moore is the right pick here. He's explosive, and he's a good route-runner. Pittsburgh's middle linebacker play really suffered without Shazier. Aaron is great, for sure, but to put him above Mahoes and Goff this year is unreal. August 23, 2018 at 1:29 pm, Any fool who thinks Phil Simms is not a Top 50 all time QB is either 12 yrs old or as clueless about the NFL as a rock, Obviously anyone who is not a complete clueless clown has both Phil Simms and Y.A. Watson freefromwhatyouare says: The Arizona Cardinals could add a variety of players. Id Go: He's the best outside man-to-man corner in this draft.