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? Too funny. Vikings Fan here: Plus, BB has Brady not the other way around. In 2018, he said. 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. This is just another example. He gets upfield, and he disrupts. This is why Alabama's Calvin Ridley makes sense at No. There isn't a quarterback of the future sitting at No. Green Bay relies to much on elite QB play and huge plays. Brady cant throw downfield to save his life. 70 on the Simms listing of NFL quarterbacks. Is Rosen the ideal prospect from an athletic standpoint? Consider it built on each team's needs and how I would address them if each franchise gave me the keys to its general manager's office. The most pressing need, though, is at cornerback. 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. Sam Darnold, 3.) The Baltimore Ravens could go a number of ways at No. Vea is a jaw-dropping player, and I wouldn't be shocked if he goes higher. The only question was which one would it be? Nelson is one of the best players in this draft, and he'll help the Broncos in two big ways. Trolling non-Vikings or Packer articles that have many teams is pretty telling who trolls way too much. 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. The Seattle Seahawks have a number of needs that could be addressed in Round 1, but the offensive line is by far the biggest. QB #37 Gardner MinshewHe's a natural QB. The guy played outside in 40-degree Wyoming weather and had terrible talent around him. Brady has had incredible success but hes always had a much better team around him, and certainly better coaching, than Rodgers has had. He wasnt even top 10 when he was healthy. Rivers Similar to Big Ben, hes getting long in the tooth. Patriots fans will go nuts which is perfectly understandable. Adding him would plug one of the few holes Minnesota has. He's a standout athlete at 6'6" and 264 pounds, and he has the versatility to excel against both the pass and run. Chris Simms ranks the top eight quarterbacks heading into the 2019 NFL Draft. Posting Freak. I think the quarterback class is a hair overrated," Simms said via MMQB.com. So most years the Packers win the division and end up in at least the divisional round of the playoffs, if not the NFCCG. He has a great base, always keeps his feet under him and churning and won't be overpowered. Now I know to not give credence to anything Simes has to say. I think he'll be a decent starter for some time in the NFL. I don't get what's not to like about Chark. This will help take pressure off Wilson. Plus, the Lions have to face plenty of quarterback talent in the NFC North. He isn't the best at any one thing among the draft's top quarterbacks, he doesn't have ideal pocket presence, his mechanics are ugly and he has a major turnover problem. While Daniels primarily played center in college, he did play some guard and appears willing to play the position in the NFL. He is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker who fits right into defensive coordinator Paul Guenther's system. Brees and Rogers are pretty close behind. There are concerns about his 56.2 completion percentage, but I'm sick of hearing about them. 12. I could see them going tight end, too. 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. Last year, he had Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert as his top two prospects. South Carolina's Hayden Hurst is the best tight end in the draftI see a more gifted Dallas Clark. I was replying to one of your fellow clowns who said Phil Simms has had one great game in his life. Chris Simms like most of these commentators are to be taken with a grain of salt. A project at the position won't cut it. Can the Packer fans say the same thing? It was a little less than 56 minutes through, but still really bad and on the worse stage. He is that gifted of a runner.". Now, Chicago will have the chance to either test their luck at first choice once again or trade the coveted spot away, something that hasnt happened since 2016 when the Rams traded places with Tennessee to grab quarterback Jared Goff. People have it wrong if they think he has the biggest bust potential. The Washington Redskins could use another big man in the middle of their defense, but they added Jonathan Allen in Round 1 last year. Hmm Andrew Luck, even tho he aint played for the past two years lol Chile, pleeze lol. He's a better runner than Vince Young or RG3 and it's not even close," he said. Mayfield is a pure thrower, and he'll have no issues cutting through the winter weather in Buffalo. He can shed blockers and create havoc in the backfield. The returns are still early, but both of those guys look better than Dwayne Haskins or Ryan Finley, while the jury is still out on Daniel Jones. He's the best player in the draft and the type of running back who comes around only once a decade. While the hype is probably overblown a little, Lawrence's play and stats back up what everyone believes. He had 4 more passing TDs, big deal. Garoppolo Chris Simms QB rankings. The Chargers can set up their franchise for the future and get the fans going with a guy they're familiar with. He pegged Patrick Mahomes as the most special QB talent in the 2017 draft, ranked Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen as the two best quarterbacks in the 2018 draft class and had Justin Herbert as the second-best QB prospect in 2020 behind Joe Burrow. Here goes: 1. The Giants are closer than many people think. Draft week is an exciting time in the NFL. Alabama's Rashaan Evans is the perfect guy to take over for Shazier. [I've] seen him step on the pedal and throw the 100 mph fastball. Note: The Dolphins forfeited their 2023 first-round pick and 2024 third-round pick after violating league policies pertaining to integrity of the game. The Minnesota Vikings are another team without many glaring needs. He's more of a thrower than a passer. Landry could lead the NFL in sacks a few times in his career, and he's a guy Ravens fans will love. 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 could see him as a starter one day.#SimmsTop40, #33 Geno SmithIt's been a long time since his NY struggles. With another thrilling NFL regular season in the books, teams now set their sights on the 2023 NFL Draft in hopes of finding talent that can change the future of their organization. I figured I'd share this because some of the rankings are quite interesting. Chris Simms unveiled his 2022 NFL Draft QB rankings earlier this week on . Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms made waves last year by placing Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles at No. Cousins The Browns could win this draft by making this move. His results dont add up to TB12 or Wilson. It wouldn't hurt to have another downfield playmaker, but that doesn't fit Blake Bortles' strengths. So, what will happen this year? _________________. Moore is the perfect weapon to pair with Ezekiel Elliott because opposing defenses will think twice about leaving him one-on-one in coverage. Im not arguing that Rogers isnt more gifted. hris Simms gets it. He can break two people's ankles at the same time. freefromwhatyouare says: Wynn should be an elite guard too, as his experience at tackle has helped him develop tremendous footwork and movement skills. After Rodgers. Brady Aaron Rodgers is a fantastic QB, but hes not done nearly enough to be considered the GOAT. The Browns also have Kevin Hogan on the roster. But this is a results business. ______________. You might be surprised to see USC's Sam Darnold available at No. Over the last three years, Simms has been pretty spot-on with his draft analysis. This should help make the transition easy on New England's end. And they likely get beat by a lot more than 8 points in last years SB. If Allen threw 10 passes a game behind the line of scrimmage, we wouldn't be talking about his completion percentage. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, The team at NBC Sports EDGE has you set with this content hub. 2) Brady 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 . Wentz Maybe we should let him play a full season before anointing him a top 10 quarterback. I see Aaron paving the way for all these great up and coming QBs. The mental aspect is as impressive as it gets. While Mayfield does have some drawbacks, he is the third-best quarterback in this class. No. Roethlisberger Dallas can use him to attack downfield, but it can also use him on screens and speed-sweeps and even out of the backfield. Chris Simms probably is the best quarterback scout in media today. And/or you should download the podcast, which has every hour of every show. He'll provide the same things the Redskins got from Su'a Cravens when he was healthy, but he'll do them better. Plus, new defensive coordinator Mike Pettine is used to having guys like Darrelle Revis and Joe Haden on an island, which gives him more freedom with his defense. 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. The game is the game in sports media, after all. His 2018 rankings were scary spot on. Big reason why Zimmer has been building this defense. The 2023 NFL Draft begins on Thursday, April 27 and ends on Saturday, April 29. Yes, it could go secondary, but Oakland has drafted safeties the last two years, has Reggie Nelson on the back end and took cornerback Gareon Conley in the first round last year. Lol, dude is a joke. He has plenty of size at 6'4" and 347 pounds, but he isn't just a space-eater who makes a mosh pit of things in the middle. Brady has Belichick. When asked to rank the quarterbacks, they were as follows: The Cleveland Browns have the No. In a draft where Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold were touted as the best prospects available, and were the first two quarterbacks picked, Simms had. Follow along withProFootballTalk for the latest news, storylines, and updates surrounding the 2023 NFL Seasonand be sure to subscribe to NFLonNBC on YouTube! This year's draft has come and gone and the 2022 NFL season is quickly approaching, which means it . 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. 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. None of @CSimmsQBs contacts across the NFL have him ranked that high. Instead, the Colts should go with Texas-San Antonio pass-rusher Marcus Davenport. freefromwhatyouare says: Chris Simms spent eight seasons playing in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos and Tennessee Titans. RELATED: Dvorchaks 2023 NFL Mock Draft 1.0. Plus he never lets other scouts' opinions sway him and his evaluations. He moves well in space when pass blocking, and he's extremely powerful at the point of attack in the run game. 1 overall pick would look like, Bears land No. Coverage of the latest news from around the NFL is available all year round on PFTs Peacock channel. Getting a No. I simply can't look at the remaining quarterback prospects and see any of them as a guaranteed franchise QB. The play here is Mike Hughes from Central Florida. He's the best outside man-to-man corner in this draft. 2. He is one of the least talked-about prospects in this draft, but he deserves to go in the first round. 15. Bleacher Report NFL analyst Chris Simms has Lamar Jackson pegged as the No. However, cleaning up the trash and covering in the middle of the field has been a problem. At this spot, Boston College's Harold Landry is the perfect mix of player, position and value. Hilarious, Cousins hasnt even played a single regular season Game for Minnesota, and had played on a horrible Washington team. Rodgers is saddled with the second coming of Marty Schottenheimer. Perhaps he talked to the teams who reportedly also have Wilson above Lawrence on draft boards. It could also go cornerback, but there isn't one worth taking this high. He has the attributes, though, to be something special. Tittle? 7. But NO WAY Rodgers is #1! For a team that's a little soft in the middle of the defense, James would add a lot. Transition to guard wouldn't be a problem for me.". Davenport can be Indianapolis' version of DeMarcus Ware. You got nothing. Based on those numbers most fans know more about the QB position than Chris Simms. This is why Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield is still available at No. New York needs to add a player who can help it win now, and that's exactly what Barkley is. 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 filthymcnasty3 says: Tittle, so based on your logic, I guess he must have had a lot of great games and belongs in the top 50. This Zach Wilson is very very intriguing - I don't remember the last mock draft where he is not the #2 QB. Learn how your comment data is processed. While Chubb doesn't remind me of a Khalil Mack, Von Miller or even a Myles Garrett coming out, he's close. Rodgers is saddled with the second coming of Marty Schottenheimer. August 23, 2018 at 11:33 am. But Simms' recent history with this sort of thing suggests that his opinion is worth considering. I saw three comments from Packer trolls ripping Cousins and nothing from Viking fans before you made your comment. 11. The next big thing would be the mental aspectThird would be leadership, the effect you have on the football teamand the last one to me would be pocket presence, because there is something to thatThose four things to me are really the way I break it down.. ZenMaster. However, there's a bigger hole at wide receiver. Carolina needs a downfield playmaker who can make an impact right away. The conclusion of Week 18 officially set the draft order for non-playoff teams and, despite the Houston Texans holding on to the No. Indianapolis could go offensive line, though I believe the line is in better shape than people realize. August 23, 2018 at 11:21 am Taping the podcast soon with full breakdown/explanation. So heres a Vikings fan going nuts I guess. Good decision maker, good in the pocket, and a leadership and moxie that is rare for a backup. 1, followed by Clemson's Trevor Lawrence, with Mac Jones, Kellen Mond, Justin Fields and Trey. Brees Very much like Rodgers. These two picks, however, didnt quite pan out, as Fenimore played only 10 games and Harmon opted to leave professional football for a career in Hollywood and duty in the U.S. military during World War II. Roethlisberger Hes declining now, but has historically been a top guy. However, consensus has been hard to come by with regard to the dual-threat talent. He was the only person who had Herbert over Tua last year. However, they have guys they've drafted, and I believe Cincinnati will give them at least one more year to develop. Tittle in their Top 50 QBs of all time. 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. Bouye down the road. Saints had 2 probowl running backs punching em in. Decision-making, accuracyyou never know what to expect from him. 1 QB. The Packers are also in a divisionthe NFC Norththat has a lot of quarterback talent and offensive firepower. The Indianapolis Colts have a lot of holes on their roster and could go many different ways at No. He played offensive tackle in college, but at 6'3" and 313 pounds, he's physically suited to play guard as a pro. New Orleans wants to balance the run and pass, so Hurst is a natural fit. Tough to give him all the credit and none of the blame. ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network will air all seven rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft. Texans may have a diamond in the rough, and he deserves a shot to prove it#SimmsTop40, #34 Tyler HuntleyPut in a tough spot last year, middle of a playoff race vs a brutal schedule w/ diminished supporting cast. 2018 was Simms' most impressive act. Rodgers Luck should not be on the list at all. Quarterbacks DeShone Kizer and Cody Kessler were traded to the Green Bay Packers and Jacksonville Jaguars respectively. At least, I sort of hope so. Does he get them that far, or is it just Rodgers? 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. August 23, 2018 at 11:46 am 26-28 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________. I think doing it for a few seasons ought to count for something. With a little guidance from Patriots line coach Dante Scarnecchia, Miller has the potential to be New England's left tackle for years. The Patriots have their next Solder sitting at No. The rest of the list quickly gets interesting. filthymcnasty3 says: Adding him to one of the top offensive lines and best offenses in the league will make things very difficult on opposing defenses. Not a member? Will Hernandez is a hulking, powerful guard at 6'2" and 327 pounds. _________. Landry is arguably the draft's most natural pass-rusher. His arm might not even be as good as Bridgewater, but he knows how to play. We are really talking . We've seen snippets, but it never quite gets there. Ryan Book it. This is why Louisville's Jaire Alexander would be my choice. Because cracking the top 16 is a great accomplishment? 11. 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. This will be the first time that Kansas City has hosted the NFL Draft since its inception in 1936. Luck should definitely be off the list until he proves it again on the field. There isn't a defensive tackle in the league the Bills will be worried about matching up against Wynn one-on-one. Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms made waves last year by placing Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles at No. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. gave the Browns Allen and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley in his latest mock draft. On the latest episode ofThe Simms & Lefkoe Podcast, Simms said he's seen enough from Jackson over the last two seasons at Louisville to believe he has all of the traits necessary to succeed at the next level. What has Mahomes done that you havent liked? Now, McGlinchey might not be ready to be an NFL left tackle right away. In addition, Rosen has the personality and maturity to handle playing in front of the New York media. 5. He clarifies that in every single one of his mock drafts AND his 2018 mock draft and updated QB rankings match perfectly. Hurst is an elite athlete, and he's great at making moves both before and after the catch. IMO those 4 are on their own level. He also had 75 carries for 82 yards and five touchdowns. The Packers haven't had one in a long time. : NFL_Draft 42 Posted by u/Crossfire213 3 days ago Chris Simms Position Rankings through the years. Book it. But it's hard to win in the NFL with a QB who is just trying not to lose. Brees and Rogers are pretty close behind. 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. Elite athlete for his size, like Carson Wentz. However, I wouldn't go quarterback if I'm Miami, and I'm not mocking trades, so Buffalo gets its man. Youve got the chops. Im not so sure. Yea I remember seeing him play once. Id probably put Brady second but theres no question Rodgers is the best quarterback. He can both help protect Jimmy Garoppolo and lead Shanahan's run game. Cousins 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. 3. This year, Simms has gotten started with the top 16. ), The list of those who did appears in the video attached to this post. That's going to open things up for Elliott and the run game. Drafting Payne would add both youth and talent at an area of need for Cincinnati. James is a tremendous safety.