Plus, BB has Brady not the other way around. I see Aaron paving the way for all these great up and coming QBs. . 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. And his health is an issue on top of it. Josh Rosen, 2.) He can beat offensive tackles almost any which way you can imagine. He's a perfect 4-3 defensive tackle. This is why it's Derwin James all the way here for me. Posting Freak. Youve got the chops. Im not so sure. Rounds two and three will commence Friday at 7 p.m. 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. The Detroit Lions could use a running back. Just mere months remain until the draft, as prospects gather to kickstart their careers and fulfill lifelong dreams. Tittle in their Top 50 QBs of all time. Dolphins can win with him, they just can't put it all on his back. Chris Simms unveiled his 2022 NFL Draft QB rankings earlier this week on . In recent years, however, the line has been a joke, and Russell Wilson has been running for his life. Wouldnt it make more sense to list some of the other great games that Simms has had? Chris Simms spent eight seasons playing in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos and Tennessee Titans. ______________. Think of Payne as a young Kawann Short. However, I wouldn't go quarterback if I'm Miami, and I'm not mocking trades, so Buffalo gets its man. 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. Rivers Similar to Big Ben, hes getting long in the tooth. I don't watch a lot of college football but based on Chris Simms' opinion, my ranking would be: 1.) cant even get a job right now. It's drafts like these when I'm so glad I'm not our GM, Kevin Colbert. 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. Yo this sub loves Lamar. LSU's Chark is one of the most underrated wideouts in the draft. He's looking to pass, yet can make plays with his legs. The Minnesota Vikings are another team without many glaring needs. 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. 4 overall selections. He has a message for his critics. While Moore has room to grow as a receiver, he's one of the most gifted athletes in the draft. Now would be the time for the Patriots to add an offensive tackle. Plus, BB has Brady not the other way around. First, a reminder that Simms is pretty good at this stuff. When Seattle was making its Super Bowl runs, it had standout linemen like Russell Okung, James Carpenter and Max Unger. Simm's ranking probably won't. Learn how your comment data is processed. I also like that Hernandez has a bit of nasty in him. Adding him to one of the top offensive lines and best offenses in the league will make things very difficult on opposing defenses. Allen completed just 56-percent of his passes over the last two seasons. 10. This will help take pressure off Wilson. However, cleaning up the trash and covering in the middle of the field has been a problem. I know my good friend Kyle Shanahan loves athletic offensive linemen, and at 33, Joe Staley is getting up there in age. Lamar Jackson is definitely a QB but to say he is a better prospect than Darnold and Rosen with Jackson's inaccuracy issues seems forced, Jacksons inaccuracy issues are entirely tied to footwork though, theyre pretty fixable, And hes better then Blake Bortles, Simms is a dumb version of Cowherd with worse hit takes. RELATED: Dvorchaks 2023 NFL Mock Draft 1.0. Rodgers hasnt had enough good performance on the road or coming from behind to put him ahead of at least 5 or 6 QBs on the all time list despite his unbelieve throwing ability. He has quick hands and can disengage blocks as fast as anyone in the draft. And you should. 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. And they likely get beat by a lot more than 8 points in last years SB. Davis is missing from a lot of people's mock draftswhich I don't quite understandand he's exactly the kind of guy Belichick will jump on. A project at the position won't cut it. Theres a lot of good quarterbacks in the NFL, Simms said. 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. _________. Lol, dude is a joke. Wilson, meanwhile, is a fast riser in this year's draft class and nobody outside of draftnik circles heard his name before the calendar turned to 2021 and mock draft season began in earnest. Without Brady, the Pats dont come back from a 28-3 deficit against the Falons. Bryan will be able to make plays next to Jarrett and then kick out to end to bolster Atlanta's pass rush or anchor against the run rotation if needed. RELATED: 2023 NFL draft order: Top 18 picks are set with Bears at No. He had 4 more passing TDs, big deal. Allen is a similarly electrifying talent who has led his team to the playoffs two out of three years as a starter. Green Bay relies to much on elite QB play and huge plays. Jun 22, 2020. The New York Jets have reportedly not yet scheduled a pre-draft visit with Darnold. But it's hard to win in the NFL with a QB who is just trying not to lose. Allen may need a little time to adjust to the pro game, but he's the best fit for a Todd Haley scheme and for what the Browns will want to do offensively. Rodgers ranked #1. Watson Simms finished his career appearing in 23 games with a 58.1% completion percentage, 12 TDS, 18 Ints and a 69.1 QB rating. Tampa added Jason Pierre-Paul and Vinny Curry in the offseason, which should boost the pass rush. Baker Mayfield, 4.) 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. It makes more sense, though, to make a pick that helps them get back to their defensive identity. freefromwhatyouare says: Viking fans will go nuts which is hilarious. Adding McGlinchey would give Shanahan what he likes and give the 49ers their heir at left tackle. Zimmer said it lacks depth at many positions. Patrick Mahomes Is 2017 NFL Draft's Most Special QB Talent. Wonder where he rates himself on the all time list? 1 followed by Drew Lock. Chris Simms goes inside the 2017 NFL draft to break down some of the top quarterbacks and sleepers. ajzinnecker says: 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. Chris Simms ranks the top 16 quarterbacks Posted by Mike Florio on August 23, 2018, 11:09 AM EDT Getty Images Last year, Chris Simms made waves by putting Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles at No. I dont think so. It's full of drama, and above all else, it's extremely unpredictable. James is a tremendous safety. Chris Simms QB rankings. Josh Rosen This thread is archived Wilson ahead of Brady and Ben? Theres a case to be made. Wilson It was a little less than 56 minutes through, but still really bad and on the worse stage. Adding Edmunds could give the Bears their new version of Brian Urlacher. =====. 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 me, the closest thing to a need for Jacksonville is nickel corner, as the team lost Aaron Colvin during the offseason. Whos falling on this sword and reciting the top 16 in the comments? He was a complete bust inn the NFL but now he has all the answers. If the Cardinals want to throw him in sub-packages as a runner or a receiver as a rookie to get him used to the speed of the game, that's great. 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. What do you mean by that? Plus he never lets other scouts' opinions sway him and his evaluations. This is why I would go with Da'Ron Payne from Alabama. According to the league all eligible players are reviewed and voted on by the committee members. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. gave the Browns Allen and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley in his latest mock draft. I don't see a superstar in Ridley, but he can be a very, very good receiver, and he can be one from Day 1. The Vikings had more injuries than the Packers and went 13-3. However, if this season has shown us anything, its that every pick matters from first overall to Mr. Hes a good QB on a bad team, and the cant seem to get over the hump. Transition to guard wouldn't be a problem for me.". Ryan In 2018, he said. 1, followed by Clemson's Trevor Lawrence, with Mac Jones, Kellen Mond, Justin Fields and Trey. ====== The mental aspect is as impressive as it gets. Wilson 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, The team at NBC Sports EDGE has you set with this content hub. 26. The San Francisco 49ers could look to bolster the secondary or look for insurance for Reuben Foster's uncertain future. Landry is arguably the draft's most natural pass-rusher. Cleveland gets its quarterback and the Titans get extra draft capitalit's a win-win. ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network will air all seven rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft. While Daniels primarily played center in college, he did play some guard and appears willing to play the position in the NFL. 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. While the hype is probably overblown a little, Lawrence's play and stats back up what everyone believes. Not everyone has to conform to my POV. His ability to keep plays alive contributes to his value. Josh Allen, 5.) Hes toward the bottom as a thrower of the football, and hes careless with the football," Simms explained. After Rodgers. If I'm the Cleveland Browns, I'm taking Josh Allen at No. 27, and there isn't an edge-rusher worthy of this pick. Well, that isn't what you'll find here. Allen has the highest ceiling, and he has the highest floor, too. This Zach Wilson is very very intriguing - I don't remember the last mock draft where he is not the #2 QB. Enjoy this year because you may be looking at an era of not having a Pro Bowl QB AWW what a shame.. 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. While Mayfield does have some drawbacks, he is the third-best quarterback in this class. __________ Big arm with one of the quicker releases in the league. For a team that values versatility and playmaking along the defensive front, Bryan is a great fit. With a quarterback in the bag and Barkley off the board, Cleveland will go with NC State's Bradley Chubb. Mayfield is coming around, but as of now definitely belongs behind those two, and Simms was ahead of the curve. He's the kind of aggressive corner Patricia will love, and he could be one of the league's most dangerous return specialists from day one. 5. He can break two people's ankles at the same time. freefromwhatyouare says: Chubb actually reminds me of Giants edge-rusher Olivier Vernon. I am glad Chris Simms pulled his head out of his A*s to do the debate with Florio. Hes got elite arm talent, a [Brett] Favre or [Pat] Mahomes arm. Tittle. 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 Lamar Jackson as his top QB in the draft, followed by Josh Allen, with Mayfield third. Therefore, I'd address a piece of the offense that's been missing since the team traded Jimmy Graham in March 2015a pass-catching tight end. In this situation, though, I have to go with the guy who's most pro-ready and can help Cam Newton immediately. I wont argue too much if someone wants to put him ahead of Brady, although I disagree. Hes just not the best. There has been talk that the Jets like Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield, but the UCLA product is the most ready to play right away. Maybe we should let him play a full season before anointing him a top 10 quarterback. But NO WAY Rodgers is #1! He can shed blockers and create havoc in the backfield. He played offensive tackle in college, but at 6'3" and 313 pounds, he's physically suited to play guard as a pro. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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. Drafting Payne would add both youth and talent at an area of need for Cincinnati. Perhaps he talked to the teams who reportedly also have Wilson above Lawrence on draft boards. Mosley, and he can be the same kind of player for Baltimore's biggest rivals. 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. His ridiculously strong arm and running expand this offense.But I have questions. Its not an easy exercise. NFL analyst Chris Simms has taken a lot of heat over the past 24 hours for his controversial QB rankings. 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. NBC analyst and former NFL quarterback Chris Simms releases his quarterback rankings each year ahead of every draft, and he has weighed in with his top five for 2022 ahead of the Thursday's first . Smith For a team that's a little soft in the middle of the defense, James would add a lot. 15. Aaron is great, for sure, but to put him above Mahoes and Goff this year is unreal. 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. Hmm Andrew Luck, even tho he aint played for the past two years lol Chile, pleeze lol. This will be the first time that Kansas City has hosted the NFL Draft since its inception in 1936. 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. There isn't a quarterback of the future sitting at No. 14. Yes, he has an eye for talent, but he has been equally wrong before and the much touted 2018 QB rankings were revised by him before the draft. Pretty strong arm. Rogers = Dilfer. "I played right and left guard," Daniels explained, per Mark Emmert of HawksCentral.com. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. I wish he wasn't so robotic, his improvisation does not match his athleticism. Smith, ariani1985 says: Hmm Andrew Luck, even tho he aint played for the past two years lol Chile, pleeze lol. They hold the No. I see the talent. 1 spot for the majority of the season, a Texans victory against the Colts ultimately handed the top position to the Chicago Bears. Check out the video above to see where he ended up and why. With Ndamukong Suh now playing for the Los Angeles Rams, one of Miami's biggest needs is along the defensive line. : NFL_Draft 42 Posted by u/Crossfire213 3 days ago Chris Simms Position Rankings through the years. Moore phenomenal at playing the ball in the air, and he'll make life easier on Dak Prescott. "I didn't play center my true freshman year. As for his No. He will neutralize interior pass-rushers, which will also make life easier on Wilson. But of course Vikings fans and Pats fans know more about QBs than Chris Simms who played the position freefromwhatyouare says: Chris Simms Position Rankings through the years. 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. 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. Russ had an all-time defense. Anyone who claims Brady isnt the GOAT isnt being objective. We dont even know IF he can play a full game now, OR if he even has any arm strength after SHATTERING his Shoulder last year? And/or you should download the podcast, which has every hour of every show. Elite athlete for his size, like Carson Wentz. 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. 12. 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. Brady has had incredible success but hes always had a much better team around him, and certainly better coaching, than Rodgers has had. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Simms does not see the appeal in Darnold. The guy played outside in 40-degree Wyoming weather and had terrible talent around him. Like the Jaguars, the Philadelphia Eagles have the freedom to make a luxury pick in Round 1. Six years prior to Fenimore, the Bears chose Tom Harmon with the No. Rovers Dallas will be able to use him immediately, and he could become a top-five NFL wideout in a couple of years. Stafford has never had a run game nor a decent line. 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. suckafree9rs415 says: These are. 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. I know the Dolphins like Mayfield too, so I won't be surprised if the Bills make a trade to leapfrog them. Great in the pocket, makes Top 10 QB high-end plays, and ditched some no-risk-it-no-biscuit bad habits. Now if you are talking about who has been better all time thats different. Based on your reasoning, Kerry Collins is also one of the top 50 QBs of all time. 70 on the Simms listing of NFL quarterbacks. This is why it makes sense to add Iowa's James Daniels. 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. What better way to win over some of the L.A. fanbase than to draft the Southern California darling Darnold? The Washington Redskins could use another big man in the middle of their defense, but they added Jonathan Allen in Round 1 last year. I thought some of the crew here on PFT could not get more clueless. Vea may carry a lot of weight on his frame, but he's nimble and athletic. Matthew Stafford fourth? But this is a results business. Obviously anyone who is not a complete clueless clown has both Phil Simms and Y.A. Im not arguing that Rogers isnt more gifted. 13. 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And they likely get beat by a lot more than 8 points in last years SB. "This kid is not just a straight-ahead runner. He's more of a thrower than a passer. When he then says Rodgers is the GOAT, Elway is 2nd and Brady is 3rd, well I think his 5 minutes of fame should be up by now, Rob Brzezinski is a Magician says: The 6'1" Davis is phenomenal in man coverage, and he usually played on an island. Will Hernandez is a hulking, powerful guard at 6'2" and 327 pounds. Indianapolis could go offensive line, though I believe the line is in better shape than people realize. Last years 2022 NFL Draft saw DE Travon Walker taken as the No. The Lions need speed on the defensive side, and Alexander is one of the twitchiest, most explosive players in the draft. Discussion I got bored and tried to make a file that shows Chris Simms position rankings over the last several years. Stafford has had better WRs and defenses to. His thoughts on the 2018 NFL Draft quarterback class is a bit of a hot take. Remember RGIII and his rookie year? 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. 6. Brees Very much like Rodgers. What qualifies Chris Simms to rank a quarterback? And I saw improved accuracy last season, with some high difficulty throws in a offense that does not help its QB.#SimmsTop40, #32 Sam DarnoldMoves well, quick release, good intermediate/short passer. . 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. Brady is 41, Rodgers is excellent. Id go Brady, Wilson, Rodgers but thats just me. He clarifies that in every single one of his mock drafts AND his 2018 mock draft and updated QB rankings match perfectly. He'll provide the same things the Redskins got from Su'a Cravens when he was healthy, but he'll do them better. He checks just about every box. Plus, he's versatile enough to slide over to tackle in a pinch. He's the best player in the draft and the type of running back who comes around only once a decade. Sure, but the quarterback position isn't set for the long term, and Jackson is the signal-caller with the most upside in the draft. Between missed throws and underthrown balls, Chark saw numerous wasted opportunities that would be touchdowns with an NFL quarterback under center. 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. The Raiders have talent along the defensive line and potential in the secondary. Brees and Rogers are pretty close behind. Learn how your comment data is processed. The Packers haven't had one in a long time. I think it'll be tough for Kenny Pickett to beat him out.#SimmsTop40, #26 Jameis WinstonPerformed under a ton of pressure last year. In addition, Rosen has the personality and maturity to handle playing in front of the New York media. Brady He wins, and wins when it counts, with the rings to prove it. I'm going to keep things within the realm of possibilityI won't have the Cleveland Browns drafting two quarterbacks in the top five, even if that would give them a better chance of finally getting the position right. Those two years, their record was a combined 5-12-1 (.306) without Rodgers and 10-4 (.714) with him. They're going to grab Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, and that's what I'd do as well. number 1 to 5 overall: Josh Rosen (Obvious choice) , Lamar Jackson (Upside is too high to ignore and not as big of a chance to bust as Allen), number 6 to 11: Sam Darnold (Average QB), Mayfield (more of a risk but higher upside than Darnold), Mid to Late 1st: Josh Allen (No matter how high his upside is, he is a massive project and will only succeed with good coaching and sitting behind one of the aging vets in Brees, Roethlisberger, Rivers, Eli or Brady for a year or two).