I could see them going tight end, too. With Barkley and Odell Beckham Jr., New York could have the two best offensive players who aren't quarterbacks this season. LOL. Now, he is an NFL analyst for Bleacher Report. Anyone who claims Brady isnt the GOAT isnt being objective. 8. Wilson ahead of Brady and Ben? As will ones that have Mac Jones in the top-3, and Kellen Mond in the top-5. But enough to unseat Lawrence and his three years' worth of momentum? Not a member? Brady is 41, Rodgers is excellent. Kirk Cousins is so good, the Vikings defense has decided theyre no longer necessary. 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. Sample size too small? However, Jackson is a quarterback all the way, and he could be Arizona's franchise QB for the next decade-plus. 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. And/or you should listen to the full three-hour show on NBC Sports Radio. Chris Simms' QB rankings: Carson Wentz comes in ahead of Dak Prescott I'd rather move Daniels to guard, then add another remaining guard or experiment with moving a guy like Isaiah Wynn from tackle to guard. #28 Marcus MariotaHe's big (size is a skill), can run, with a pretty good arm. Based on film, the most glaring need is in the middle of the defense. You cant play football on your daddys name. The Bills need a franchise quarterback, and they'll get one in Mayfield. Think of Payne as a young Kawann Short. The season cant start soon enough to suit me. 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. Adding McGlinchey would give Shanahan what he likes and give the 49ers their heir at left tackle. freefromwhatyouare says: Ultimately, though, they'll pull the trigger on Notre Dame tackle Mike McGlinchey. 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. The Packers were 7-9 last year and Rodgers played six full games. 10. 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. Tittle in their Top 50 QBs of all time. In 2018, he said. But it's hard to win in the NFL with a QB who is just trying not to lose. Which is a roundabout way of saying, You should watch it.. Davenport can be Indianapolis' version of DeMarcus Ware. I would be more worried about Reid coaching in that spot than the QB. Name another coach to squander a double digit lead in a Championship game after 56 minutes? Brees and Rogers are pretty close behind. This is a no-brainer pick for the Tennessee Titans. At least, I sort of hope so. In recent years, however, the line has been a joke, and Russell Wilson has been running for his life. 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. For a team that values versatility and playmaking along the defensive front, Bryan is a great fit. 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 . He wasnt even top 10 when he was healthy. Chris Simms' record with quarterback evaluation : r/NFL_Draft With that said, Darnold can correct these issues and become a successful NFL quarterback, but he'll have to be in the right situation. 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. I see Aaron paving the way for all these great up and coming QBs. Without him, they would be 4-12 or 5-11 every year. I am not trying to be a jerk to the kid, but the skill set I see on the field doesnt relate to a cant-miss prospect. What qualifies you fan boys to say anything about the NFL? Luck should definitely be off the list until he proves it again on the field. 12K 911. . 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. How does Stafford belong in the top 15 but not COusins? However, consensus has been hard to come by with regard to the dual-threat talent. Rodgers is in a class by himself. The Buccaneers had the league's 32nd-ranked pass defense last season. I've been around the NFL a long time, and I love putting my experience and knowledge to work during the predraft process. 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. Here are his QB prospect rankings: He didn't make the QB prospect ranking video for the 2017 draft class, but while he was at Bleacher Report he had came out to say that Patrick Mahomes Is 2017 NFL Draft's Most Special QB Talent. This is why Leighton Vander Esch makes a ton of sense for Tennessee. His throwing motion has to be the most hideous thing in the NFL, but it works for him. Chris Simms ranks the top eight quarterbacks heading into the 2019 NFL Draft. Look at their stats and wins for the last three years and theyre nearly identical. 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. 1, followed by Clemson's Trevor Lawrence, with Mac Jones, Kellen Mond, Justin Fields and Trey. Vea is a jaw-dropping player, and I wouldn't be shocked if he goes higher. inozwetrust says: He will be the first name called in the 2021 NFL Draft and will head to Jacksonville soon after. They dont light the Seahawks up in the 4th quarter. 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. Rovers Almost feel bad for Jr. cant live up to his dad on or off the field, trying too hard to make a name for himself by spurting anything to get clicks. 1 overall. 10. Carr Lamar Jackson. 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. . He can run people over when he has the ball, and he's a phenomenal run-blocker. Discussion I got bored and tried to make a file that shows Chris Simms position rankings over the last several years. Tough to give him all the credit and none of the blame. Cousins. Chris Simms' Top 40 NFL Quarterbacks ahead of the 2021 season - NBC Sports But this is a results business. When Seattle was making its Super Bowl runs, it had standout linemen like Russell Okung, James Carpenter and Max Unger. RELATED: Expanded 2023 NFL Draft Rankings. Thats why hes the best in the game. The clear implication is that Simms was a top 50 quarterback because he has similar career statistics to Y.A. The Lions need speed on the defensive side, and Alexander is one of the twitchiest, most explosive players in the draft. He's an elite athlete with fluid hips and great change-of-direction in coverage. More first-round QBs within top 22 picks - the better . 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. Landry is arguably the draft's most natural pass-rusher. LSU's Chark is one of the most underrated wideouts in the draft. Rodgers Mahomes Goff Brees. Great point. This is why Louisville's Jaire Alexander would be my choice. The biggest thing, though, is Evans is a three-down linebacker with good size (6'3", 234 lbs) and top-tier athleticism. "I have the least questions about Lamar Jackson,"hesaid. 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. "The most confusing thing to me is that Sam Darnold is definitely the number one or two pick by everyone. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? Why would you refute the statement that Phil Simms has had one great game in his life by posting the career statistics of Simms and Y.A. IMO those 4 are on their own level. The Browns also have Kevin Hogan on the roster. Between missed throws and underthrown balls, Chark saw numerous wasted opportunities that would be touchdowns with an NFL quarterback under center. Chris Simms' 2021 Draft QB Rankings: why Trevor Lawrence isn't No.1 Last years 2022 NFL Draft saw DE Travon Walker taken as the No. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Tittle in their Top 50 QBs of all time. He could be. He also had 92 carries for 204 yards and five touchdowns. October 3, 2018 at 2:30 pm Maybe if Rodgers played better he would make his coach look better like Brady does. And if you think P Simms is a top 50 QB ever, you know even less about QBs than Pats or Viking fans. Simms had one great game in his life, in the Super Bowl, kind of like Timmy Smith for the Redskins. 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. This is important for the Jets because both general manager Mike Maccagnan and head coach Todd Bowles likely need to win now to keep their jobs. 4. He has good range, he's a force in the box, and he's aggressive. Posting Freak. ====== Pittsburgh has a massive hole at middle linebacker, left after Ryan Shazier went down. 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. ZenMaster. Because cracking the top 16 is a great accomplishment? 2. Josh Allen, 3.) We Should Probably Be Paying Attention to Chris Simms' Draft QB Rankings I don't believe the New York Giants are going to go quarterback at No. Smith, ariani1985 says: That's why I'd take Tremaine Edmunds from Virginia Tech. I dont think so. Big reason why Zimmer has been building this defense. I know the Dolphins like Mayfield too, so I won't be surprised if the Bills make a trade to leapfrog them. 16. He gets upfield, and he disrupts. The Minnesota Vikings are another team without many glaring needs. I also think he is the only reason Green Bay isnt 7-9 every year. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. gave the Browns Allen and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley in his latest mock draft. So maybe he does know what he's talking about and isn't just ranking Lawrence second to drive engagement.