I think Rosen is easily the safest pick who has the 3rd highest upside (which is still great). Tittle. 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. 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 he still has a question mark in the pocket #SimmsTop40. However, San Francisco could put him on the right side for a year or two and then have its franchise left tackle for the next eight-plus years. Be sure to followProFootballTalkfor breaking news, updates, and much more! The Indianapolis Colts have a lot of holes on their roster and could go many different ways at No. Where does it say the stats I posted are the only reason I think Phil Simms is a top 50 QB? The only question was which one would it be? 2. Aaron Rodgers is a fantastic QB, but hes not done nearly enough to be considered the GOAT. The mental aspect is as impressive as it gets. However, cleaning up the trash and covering in the middle of the field has been a problem. He's fun, has a great personality and is a marketing executive's dream. Cousins Simm's ranking probably won't. Without Brady, the Pats dont come back from a 28-3 deficit against the Falons. freefromwhatyouare says: 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. He's built a lot like Solder with long arms (34 ) and above-average height (6'9"). What do you mean by that? 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. 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. The Jacksonville Jaguars have almost no weaknesses. "You get to see everything. But he posses many of the traditionally desired characteristics of a great quarterback. ____________. freefromwhatyouare says: RELATED: Dvorchaks 2023 NFL Mock Draft 1.0. Id Go: I would be more worried about Reid coaching in that spot than the QB. He has an explosive first step and great hand usage, and he's a force at the point of attack. He's a bit lean, but I don't really mind that too much. Then if its just Rodgers why cant they win that last 1-2 games to get them to the SB? Hurst is an elite athlete, and he's great at making moves both before and after the catch. 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. Rodgers is saddled with the second coming of Marty Schottenheimer. Drafting Payne would add both youth and talent at an area of need for Cincinnati. Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) March 3, 2021 The names are familiar, but the places they land aren't. Any pre-draft ranking that doesn't have Trevor Lawrence at the top will raise eye brows. 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. pic.twitter.com/rZeDm0qQrl. I wish Vander Esch was a bit more physical, but that often develops at the pro level. Dolphins can win with him, they just can't put it all on his back. 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. But Simms' recent history with this sort of thing suggests that his opinion is worth considering. However, Jackson is a quarterback all the way, and he could be Arizona's franchise QB for the next decade-plus. 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. They could also use a cornerback, but they at least have Josh Norman on one side and Fabian Moreau to develop. October 3, 2018 at 2:30 pm He doesnt even believe his own rankings his sole goal is to be contrarian. He's the best outside man-to-man corner in this draft. Instead, the Colts should go with Texas-San Antonio pass-rusher Marcus Davenport. Not everyone has to conform to my POV. The NFL analyst and former quarterback is known for his yearly QB draft rankings has a surprise pick at No. Now, he is an NFL analyst for Bleacher Report. Not a huge arm but can make all the throws. But inconsistent mechanics lead to inconsistent accuracy.He's a game manager w/ a stronger arm. Wynn should be an elite guard too, as his experience at tackle has helped him develop tremendous footwork and movement skills. Brady has Belichick. After Rodgers. This mock draft is based primarily on my research and analysis. #NBCSports #ChrisSimmsUnbuttoned #NFLDraft2019 Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports. While Mayfield does have some drawbacks, he is the third-best quarterback in this class. 4 overall selections. cant even get a job right now. He also had 92 carries for 204 yards and five touchdowns. The Vikings aren't especially weak there, but Joe Berger's retirement does create a hole. Holding down the fort, but didn't do anything last yr to prove he's the Lions future.#SimmsTop40. The Minnesota Vikings are another team without many glaring needs. 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. People have it wrong if they think he has the biggest bust potential. Trolling non-Vikings or Packer articles that have many teams is pretty telling who trolls way too much. 2: Simms continues to have his all-time favorite quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, at No. Im a Vikings fan and I think Rodgers is the best QB in the league. I think his track record speaks for itself. 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. Chris Simms has already started breaking down the top prospects by position on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast. Would Simms really prefer Patrick Mahomes to Drew Brees in that situation? Rodgers ranked #1. Mosley, and he can be the same kind of player for Baltimore's biggest rivals. Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms made waves last year by placing Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles at No. Maybe if Rodgers played better he would make his coach look better like Brady does. 12. 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. Decision-making, accuracyyou never know what to expect from him. 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? . Davenport can be Indianapolis' version of DeMarcus Ware. In this situation, though, I have to go with the guy who's most pro-ready and can help Cam Newton immediately. Chris Simms' 2021 NFL Draft CB and Safety Rankings - NBC Sports Chris Simms' 2021 Draft QB Rankings: why Trevor Lawrence isn't No.1 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 31 in the form of UCLA's Kolton Miller. Chubb actually reminds me of Giants edge-rusher Olivier Vernon. Evans is phenomenal in coverage, and he can even creep down and rush the passer. Chris Simms: Sam Darnold is the fifth best quarterback - theOBR.com He has starting QB-worthy qualities. He did get his team to a SB and was on the upswing. He has a 126 Rating, are you only worried about the moment being too big for him? The acorn fell far from Oak tree Phil. Lamar Jackson, 2.) Chris Simms' 2022 NFL Draft Position Rankings: The top QBs, WRs, RBs Phil Simms says Jared Goff is the third-best QB in this year's NFL Draft They would get their signal-caller of the future and. His ability to keep plays alive contributes to his value. New Orleans wants to balance the run and pass, so Hurst is a natural fit. Id probably put Brady second but theres no question Rodgers is the best quarterback. His 2018 rankings were scary spot on. The Chargers can set up their franchise for the future and get the fans going with a guy they're familiar with. This will help take pressure off Wilson. Viking fans will go nuts which is hilarious. 6. I don't know about that. 12K 911. ************************************. 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Chris Simms' Final Predictions These are. For a small-market team like the Cardinals, adding Jackson would immediately energize the fanbase. 3) Brees, After that I really dont care nor do I think it matters, Name another coach that allowed Colin Kaepernick to go for 444 yards.. Colin Kaepernick!!!!.. 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. Jimmy G will rip this list to shreds. 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 . 5quarterbackbehind Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Josh Allen and Baker Mayfield. The mystery, of course, is part of the fun. Quarterbacks DeShone Kizer and Cody Kessler were traded to the Green Bay Packers and Jacksonville Jaguars respectively. 11. More of a statistical guy, yet padded by pass-first offense. 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. Roethlisberger Hes declining now, but has historically been a top guy. The conclusion of Week 18 officially set the draft order for non-playoff teams and, despite the Houston Texans holding on to the No. This is why I'd scoop up Washington's Vita Vea. Chris Simms QB rankings - FieldChatter Forums 7. This year's draft has come and gone and the 2022 NFL season is quickly approaching, which means it . 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. At this spot, Boston College's Harold Landry is the perfect mix of player, position and value. 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. The biggest thing they should address is the interior offensive line. Some of his pro comparisons are outrageous, but the Clemson QB has every box checked: arm strength, mobility, athleticism, ability to read the field, the clutch gene, big hands, whatever you can think of. Not sure he will have an opportunity to perform. Cleveland gets its quarterback and the Titans get extra draft capitalit's a win-win. He's a standout athlete at 6'6" and 264 pounds, and he has the versatility to excel against both the pass and run. However, there's a bigger hole at wide receiver. Vea may carry a lot of weight on his frame, but he's nimble and athletic. I also don't believe receiver will be a priority for executive vice president Tom Coughlin. This is why it's Derwin James all the way here for me. (Then again, Simms never did, either. 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. Not nearly as bold a ranking as the one above, but he was still right. 16. 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). 16. 1 overall. 1 overall pick would look like. Pickett is expected to fill the shoes left by Ben Roethlisbergers retirement, but it remains to be seen what his dynamic will look like with fellow Pittsburgh QBMitchell Trubisky when Week 1 arrives. 7. Both have zero playoff wins. That's going to open things up for Elliott and the run game. Mike Florio and Chris Simms during the 2018 NFL . QB #37 Gardner MinshewHe's a natural QB. Dont usually watch these but curious if hes always a jerk. RELATED: Expanded 2023 NFL Draft Rankings. Russ had an all-time defense. RELATED: Bears land No. 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. Chris Simms unveiled his 2022 NFL Draft QB rankings earlier this week on . Chris Simms Position Rankings through the years. 6. RELATED: 2023 NFL draft order: Top 18 picks are set with Bears at No. Hmm Andrew Luck, even tho he aint played for the past two years lol Chile, pleeze lol. Luck This should help make the transition easy on New England's end. Runs like a slot receiver and can make all the throws. 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. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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. But this is a results business. 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. Jackson isscheduled to participatein on-field drills Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The Packers are 7-9 without Rodgers every year. So, what will happen this year? 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. 1 draft pick, Chris Simms shakes up his quarterback rankings, 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. Luck should not be on the list at all. Theres certainly some distance between the quality of #1 to #3. He can beat offensive tackles almost any which way you can imagine. Hes got elite arm talent, a [Brett] Favre or [Pat] Mahomes arm. 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. It could also go cornerback, but there isn't one worth taking this high. Vea is a jaw-dropping player, and I wouldn't be shocked if he goes higher. And/or you should download the podcast, which has every hour of every show. Book it. You got nothing. 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. This is why finding a new running mate for Stephon Gilmore will be imperative. "[Moving to wide receiver] is the dumbest f--king thing I've ever heard," he said. Chris Simms unveils his 2021 NFL Draft QB rankings, where BYU's Zach Wilson is slated No. Florida's Taven Bryan has the perfect skill set to fill that role in the Seattle-style defensive scheme the Falcons run. Well, that isn't what you'll find here. There are concerns about his 56.2 completion percentage, but I'm sick of hearing about them. He checks just about every box. The last time Chicago picked first in the NFL Draft was 1947, when they selected halfback Bob Fenimore. 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. The hype has been building at a rapid pace since Lawrence's outstanding freshman season back in 2017. In the SEC, that isn't easy. Watson Rogers = Dilfer. 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. Eagles. Chris Simms ranks the top 16 quarterbacks - ProFootballTalk Its not an easy exercise. Hes just not the best.