Like the Jaguars, the Philadelphia Eagles have the freedom to make a luxury pick in Round 1. 1, followed by Clemson's Trevor Lawrence, with Mac Jones, Kellen Mond, Justin Fields and Trey. Youve got the chops. Im not so sure. Discussion I got bored and tried to make a file that shows Chris Simms position rankings over the last several years. He's a better runner than Vince Young or RG3 and it's not even close," he said. 26. Chris Simms probably is the best quarterback scout in media today. James is a tremendous safety. Pittsburgh's middle linebacker play really suffered without Shazier. RELATED: Dvorchaks 2023 NFL Mock Draft 1.0. Evans reminds me of Ravens linebacker C.J. 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 guy has been outcoached too many times for this to be a coincidence. Think of Payne as a young Kawann Short. Vander Esch is athletic and versatile enough to play both inside and outside, and he fits the New England-style scheme coordinator Dean Pees is likely to run. 8. Viking fans will go nuts which is hilarious. In 2019, which is looking like quite a disastrous QB draft, he had Kyler Murray at No. Ben had a less completion %, less yards, and he had 14 ints to Brees 8. More of a statistical guy, yet padded by pass-first offense. Stafford has never had a run game nor a decent line. Denver has had no semblance of a running game over the past couple of years, and a lack of size and talent along the offensive line is a big reason why. Now if you taking about who is better all. According to the league all eligible players are reviewed and voted on by the committee members. 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. The team made the playoffs eight times while he was the owner . The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could use help along the offensive line, but they should be able to find it at the top of Round 2. Patricia is a defensive coach, and he's going to want his defense to look good in his first year. However, cleaning up the trash and covering in the middle of the field has been a problem. Will Hernandez is a hulking, powerful guard at 6'2" and 327 pounds. 1 overall. Based on your reasoning, Kerry Collins is also one of the top 50 QBs of all time. Now would be the time for the Patriots to add an offensive tackle. [I've] seen him step on the pedal and throw the 100 mph fastball. Name another coach that allowed Colin Kaepernick to go for 444 yards.. Colin Kaepernick!!!!.. Chris Simms does not agree with the consensus and went against the grain (catching a lot of flak in the process) by releasing his QB prospect rankings for this year's draft today, listing BYU's Zach Wilson over Lawrence. In addtion, Arizona lacks a true superstaroutside of Larry Fitzgerald, anywaywhich is why Lamar Jackson makes a ton of sense. Wynn should be an elite guard too, as his experience at tackle has helped him develop tremendous footwork and movement skills. When the New York Jets traded up to No. Remember RGIII and his rookie year? He'll be able to crack heads as a blocker and then go out and torch defenses off play action. He puts up big stats but so does Kirk Cousins. Brees and Rogers are pretty close behind. 7. Rodgers is in a class by himself. But he still has a question mark in the pocket #SimmsTop40. 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. Eagles. You got nothing. Rodgers He's a legitimate playmaker. Vea's results speak for themselves, and he made for one of the most fun watches in my predraft process. Roethlisberger They hold the No. Brady There's one glaring weakness for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it should be obvious. The Raiders have talent along the defensive line and potential in the secondary. Hes toward the bottom as a thrower of the football, and hes careless with the football," Simms explained. filthymcnasty3 says: How is Cousins not in the top 15? The New England Patriots have a few needs, especially after losing guys like Dion Lewis, Danny Amendola, Nate Solder and Malcolm Butler in free agency. Here are his QB prospect rankings: 2018 Lamar Jackson Josh Allen Baker Mayfield Sam Darnold Josh Rosen 2019 Kyler Murray Drew Lock Dwayne Haskins Plus, he's versatile enough to slide over to tackle in a pinch. There are concerns about his 56.2 completion percentage, but I'm sick of hearing about them. As will ones that have Mac Jones in the top-3, and Kellen Mond in the top-5. Im not arguing that Rogers isnt more gifted. That's going to open things up for Elliott and the run game. 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.. 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. But of course Vikings fans and Pats fans know more about QBs than Chris Simms who played the position The biggest miss here is somehow nobody has told Simms that you dont button the top button of a shirt unless youre wearing a tie. Does anyone else feel like the media is overcompensating for Bill Polian's comments on Lamar Jackson. He can both help protect Jimmy Garoppolo and lead Shanahan's run game. Without him, they would be 4-12 or 5-11 every year. Coverage of the latest news from around the NFL is available all year round on PFTs Peacock channel. They just gave a ton of money to Kyle Fuller and re-signed Prince Amukamara too, so it doesn't make a ton of sense to go cornerback. He had the 2nd highest QBR in the league as, I think? Hilarious, Cousins hasnt even played a single regular season Game for Minnesota, and had played on a horrible Washington team. . Stafford He had the best Wonderlic score among top quarterback prospects, has elite size at 6'5", 237 pounds, has elite athleticism for that size and has as an arm that is John Elway-esque. Dan Quinn blew a double digit lead in remarkable fashion. 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. Those two years, their record was a combined 5-12-1 (.306) without Rodgers and 10-4 (.714) with him. His arm might not even be as good as Bridgewater, but he knows how to play. He also had 92 carries for 204 yards and five touchdowns. If you're one-on-one with him, he can break your ankles. Wilson ahead of Brady and Ben? They would get their signal-caller of the future and. After Rodgers. I dont think Patriots fans have a big problem with Rodgers being ranked number #1 (especially from Simms who loves Rodgers). People talk about his accuracy, but his pass-protection was poor, and he had the worst talent around him of any of these guys but hes got the biggest upside of anyone in the class. Now, McGlinchey might not be ready to be an NFL left tackle right away. Last years list ranked Patrick Mahomes (KC), JoshAllen (BUF), and Aaron Rodgers (GB) as the top 3 quarterbacks all three made the playoffs, and Rodgers was named league MVP for the fourth time in his career. This never made any sense to me. RELATED: 2023 NFL draft order: Top 18 picks are set with Bears at No. He can shed blockers and create havoc in the backfield. 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. The Cincinnati Bengals could use help on the offensive line. Vea is a jaw-dropping player, and I wouldn't be shocked if he goes higher. The Chicago Bears have one of the best offensive lines in football, so I don't think they'll go there. I think the quarterback class is a hair overrated," Simms said via MMQB.com. He is one of the least talked-about prospects in this draft, but he deserves to go in the first round. Then you all surprise me once again. Saints had 2 probowl running backs punching em in. A mediocre expert as well. With the size-speed combinations running backs and tight ends are bringing to today's NFL, James is exactly the kind of safety teams need in the second level. 12. He used to play quarterback, he's Phil Simms' son and he's smart. Smith No. Ryan He's explosive, and he's a good route-runner. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Knows how to read defenses and move in the pocket. He was a complete bust inn the NFL but now he has all the answers. His ridiculously strong arm and running expand this offense.But I have questions. Kerry Collins also has similar career stats to Y.A. This is why Smith can have an immediate impact. You must be logged in to leave a comment. He wasnt even top 10 when he was healthy. I can wait for Lamar to prove r/NFL wrong. ====== In this situation, though, I have to go with the guy who's most pro-ready and can help Cam Newton immediately. The Seattle Seahawks have a number of needs that could be addressed in Round 1, but the offensive line is by far the biggest. Luck Josh Allen, 3.) I wish he wasn't so robotic, his improvisation does not match his athleticism. Yea I remember seeing him play once. Be sure to subscribe toChris Simms Unbuttonedfor more on the2022 NFL season as well as an unfiltered look at the NFL, featuring player access, unabashed opinion, X&O film breakdown, and stories from a life in and around football. hris Simms gets it. Evans is phenomenal in coverage, and he can even creep down and rush the passer. If you spend a few minutes on the internet, you're going to find a plethora of people trying to predict what teams will do when the draft kicks off Thursday. It is also worth noting that he recorded an entire feature video for Bleacher Report ahead of the 2017 NFL Draft touting Patrick Mahomes as the most special talent in the draft. Viking fans will go nuts which is hilarious. Wilson Based on film, the most glaring need is in the middle of the defense. He has good range, he's a force in the box, and he's aggressive. The Indianapolis Colts have a lot of holes on their roster and could go many different ways at No. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________. Florio knows whats up. Guess what, Im a Pats fan and dont care who Simms lists as the #1 QB because at the end of the day Im completely fine with 12-14 wins and a shot at the SB every year with TB12. New York needs to add a player who can help it win now, and that's exactly what Barkley is. Landry could lead the NFL in sacks a few times in his career, and he's a guy Ravens fans will love. Lamar Jackson, 2.) 1. Mayfield is coming around, but as of now definitely belongs behind those two, and Simms was ahead of the curve. Too funny. 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. I don't get what's not to like about Chark. I've been around the NFL a long time, and I love putting my experience and knowledge to work during the predraft process. Chris Simms unveils his 2021 NFL Draft QB rankings, where BYU's Zach Wilson is slated No. I spend that time breaking down game film, analyzing players and talking to people who know them. What qualifies Chris Simms to rank a quarterback? Without Brady, the Pats dont come back from a 28-3 deficit against the Falons. He also signed veteran quarterback Drew Stanton. 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. Hurst is an elite athlete, and he's great at making moves both before and after the catch. Seattle Seahawks (via the Denver Broncos), Philadelphia Eagles (via the New Orleans Saints), Houston Texans (via the Cleveland Browns), New Orleans Saints (via 49ers, by way of Broncos and Dolphins). __________ His results dont add up to TB12 or Wilson. He can make plays as a 3-technique. He also came into New England and lit up the Pats on Sunday night football. He can make every throw an NFL team could ask of him, he's accurate, and he isn't going to make drive-killing mistakes often. He has a great base, always keeps his feet under him and churning and won't be overpowered. I see Aaron paving the way for all these great up and coming QBs. Hell be on the list by the end of the year, Hell be on the list by the end of the year But it's hard to win in the NFL with a QB who is just trying not to lose. 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. Dallas can use him to attack downfield, but it can also use him on screens and speed-sweeps and even out of the backfield. Wentz It was a little less than 56 minutes through, but still really bad and on the worse stage. You cant play football on your daddys name. The Buccaneers had the league's 32nd-ranked pass defense last season. 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. 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. [I've] seen him be durable. Not a member? He was the only person who had Herbert over Tua last year. Now, he is an NFL analyst for Bleacher Report. "[Moving to wide receiver] is the dumbest f--king thing I've ever heard," he said. He is that gifted of a runner.". 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. He routinely puts up 4k yards, close to 30 TDS a year, high passer rating. I could see him as a starter one day.#SimmsTop40, #33 Geno SmithIt's been a long time since his NY struggles. Colin K. is awful, but he wasnt always. Just mere months remain until the draft, as prospects gather to kickstart their careers and fulfill lifelong dreams. I would be more worried about Reid coaching in that spot than the QB. Wilson Press J to jump to the feed. No, but he's a polished dropback passer and is the prospect most likely to succeed if asked to win games as a rookie. Theres certainly some distance between the quality of #1 to #3. The conclusion of Week 18 officially set the draft order for non-playoff teams and, despite the Houston Texans holding on to the No. But he posses many of the traditionally desired characteristics of a great quarterback. Spoiler: Bortles didnt make it. While Chubb doesn't remind me of a Khalil Mack, Von Miller or even a Myles Garrett coming out, he's close. 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. "This kid is not just a straight-ahead runner. I am pretty sure Chris Simmss favorite QB of all time is Phil Simms. 9. 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. 7. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? 17, but I have several concerns about him. Florida's Taven Bryan has the perfect skill set to fill that role in the Seattle-style defensive scheme the Falcons run. It's drafts like these when I'm so glad I'm not our GM, Kevin Colbert. Good thing the VIkings have a top 5 defense every year, and dont need a top 10 QB to be competitive. 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. Even the #1 Manning vs. 6th round Brady mirrors #1 Luck vs mid round Wilson. 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. 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 Minnesota Vikings are another team without many glaring needs. The first round will take place on Thursday, with rounds two and three on Friday and the last four on Saturday. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. gave the Browns Allen and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley in his latest mock draft. Check out the video above to see where he ended up and why. On Wednesday's PFT Live, Simms . 16. If you can't win in man, he doesn't believe you can win. 5. That's why I'd take Tremaine Edmunds from Virginia Tech. 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. 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. ======. They dont light the Seahawks up in the 4th quarter. The Browns could win this draft by making this move. And they likely get beat by a lot more than 8 points in last years SB. 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. Brady has had incredible success but hes always had a much better team around him, and certainly better coaching, than Rodgers has had. Brian Orakpo, 31, and Derrick Morgan, 29, are getting up there in age, and the Titans lost Avery Williamson in free agency. ET on NBCSN. Im not arguing that Rogers isnt more gifted. Daniels is a phenomenal player. That is why Notre Dame's Quenton Nelson is an easy choice at No. 4. But NO WAY Rodgers is #1! South Carolina's Hayden Hurst is the best tight end in the draftI see a more gifted Dallas Clark. Hes just not the best. 10. Heck, if you told me he's going to make five or six All-Pro teams during his career, I'd buy it. Hes a good QB on a bad team, and the cant seem to get over the hump. How is Ben ranked 6th here and Brees is ranked 10. James doesn't want to just hit youhe wants to take your head off. And/or you should listen to the full three-hour show on NBC Sports Radio. He's got a really good eye for QB talents and a team looking for a quarterback in the upcoming draft should really take his opinions under consideration. The biggest thing they should address is the interior offensive line. Darnold completed 303-of-480 passes for 4,143 yards, 26 touchdowns and 13 interceptions last season. Book it. How does Stafford belong in the top 15 but not COusins? His ability to keep plays alive contributes to his value. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. believes that the decision comes down to Darnold or Allen, have reportedly not yet scheduled a pre-draft visit with Darnold. I like Roquan Smith for the Oakland Raiders at No. Does he still have Garoppolo in the top ten? If he continues to develop as a passer, he can be one of the better quarterbacks in the league, and he'll be exciting to watch right out of the gate. Earlier this Summer, Chris Simms released his highly anticipated list of top 40 quarterbacks in the NFL. 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. He can beat offensive tackles almost any which way you can imagine. Chris Simms ranks the top eight quarterbacks heading into the 2019 NFL Draft. He clarifies that in every single one of his mock drafts AND his 2018 mock draft and updated QB rankings match perfectly. So most years the Packers win the division and end up in at least the divisional round of the playoffs, if not the NFCCG. freefromwhatyouare says: The Buccaneers have watched Vernon Hargreaves struggle at times, Brent Grimes is nearing the end of his career, and there is nothing special at the safety spots. 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. I am glad Chris Simms pulled his head out of his A*s to do the debate with Florio. 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. I think doing it for a few seasons ought to count for something. August 23, 2018 at 11:21 am, Viking fans will go nuts which is hilarious. August 23, 2018 at 12:09 pm 1 and No. Is he purposely ranking QBs like this to get people talking? ET, with Saturdays final rounds at 12 p.m. RELATED: Every pick from every round of the 2022 NFL Draft. I also think he is the only reason Green Bay isnt 7-9 every year. He'll add some punch up front in the running game, and he'll ensure Keenum has the time in the pocket to do what he was brought in to do. Moore phenomenal at playing the ball in the air, and he'll make life easier on Dak Prescott. This is why it makes sense to add Iowa's James Daniels. I mean, that could be a part of the equation. The Jacksonville Jaguars have almost no weaknesses. He'll help improve the Raiders' second-level coverage and has the speed to make a quick path to running backs and receivers when the ball is in their hands. And his health is an issue on top of it. New Orleans wants to balance the run and pass, so Hurst is a natural fit. You also should watch PFT Live every weekday morning from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Arizona is also a perfect situation for Jackson. Now that the Bills have addressed the quarterback position, they need to strengthen the offensive line in front of him. They dont light the Seahawks up in the 4th quarter. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________. Josh Allen, 3.) Sims was a mediocre QB. The hype has been building at a rapid pace since Lawrence's outstanding freshman season back in 2017. When Seattle was making its Super Bowl runs, it had standout linemen like Russell Okung, James Carpenter and Max Unger. I think it'll be tough for Kenny Pickett to beat him out.#SimmsTop40, #26 Jameis WinstonPerformed under a ton of pressure last year. He's a tremendous football player, and he can do anything you ask him to along the interior defensive line. Josh Allen, 5.)