Name another coach with 5 walk off postseason losses? lol @ Andrew Luck. Aaron Rodgers is a fantastic QB, but hes not done nearly enough to be considered the GOAT. The only question was which one would it be? This should help make the transition easy on New England's end. 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. Pretty strong arm. While Chubb doesn't remind me of a Khalil Mack, Von Miller or even a Myles Garrett coming out, he's close. You can see who did by checking out the segment, and you can chime in with your thoughts regarding the sanity or lack thereof regarding his selections in the comments. I don't see Ward as a top-tier outside cornerback. The Patriots have their next Solder sitting at No. 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. More of a statistical guy, yet padded by pass-first offense. How does Stafford belong in the top 15 but not COusins? Id go Brady, Wilson, Rodgers but thats just me. His results dont add up to TB12 or Wilson. At the worst, drafting Vander Esch would give Tennessee a very good 3-4 outside linebacker for years. I think Rosen is easily the safest pick who has the 3rd highest upside (which is still great). His lack of outside throws is eye-opening. The Browns could win this draft by making this move. Hell be on the list by the end of the year, Hell be on the list by the end of the year Wilson has to figure out how not to get killed again this year. Do the Cardinals have more pressing needs? Whos the hater here? The 2023 NFL Draft begins on Thursday, April 27 and ends on Saturday, April 29. Phil Simms unveils his 2019 NFL Draft QB rankings and explains why he's high on Daniel Jones and Clayton Thorson. Simm's ranking probably won't. How many games has Watson played? Hows that roster coming along? When Simms ranks RBs or defenses, where oh where will the Packers be? I think his track record speaks for itself. The Browns also have Kevin Hogan on the roster. Baker Mayfield, 4.) There's also the matter of Jackson's dynamic rushing capabilities, which allowed him to pile up 4,132 yards and 50 scores on the ground over three seasons with the Cardinals. Russ had an all-time defense. Simms had one great game in his life, in the Super Bowl, kind of like Timmy Smith for the Redskins. They could take a tight end, and they could go wide receiver as well. Where does it say the stats I posted are the only reason I think Phil Simms is a top 50 QB? He has quick hands and can disengage blocks as fast as anyone in the draft. Patricia is a defensive coach, and he's going to want his defense to look good in his first year. Spoiler: Bortles didnt make it. #29 Tua TagovailoaHe's slick..moves well in the pocket and throws well on the run w/ different arm angles. Brady is 41, Rodgers is excellent. However, I know your reason for posting is simply trying to prove me wrong on something. The rest of the 2023 NFL Draft order, with the position of the Eagles and Chiefs to be determined by Super Bowl results, is below. In addtion, Arizona lacks a true superstaroutside of Larry Fitzgerald, anywaywhich is why Lamar Jackson makes a ton of sense. 9. 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. ET, with Saturdays final rounds at 12 p.m. RELATED: Every pick from every round of the 2022 NFL Draft. 1 overall pick would look like, Bears land No. I don't watch a lot of college football but based on Chris Simms' opinion, my ranking would be: 1.) 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. It's full of possibilities. Moore is the right pick here. Note: The Dolphins forfeited their 2023 first-round pick and 2024 third-round pick after violating league policies pertaining to integrity of the game. Getting a No. The NFL analyst and former quarterback is known for his yearly QB draft rankings has a surprise pick at No. Still, a positive mark on Simms' resume here. Not sure he will have an opportunity to perform. The Indianapolis Colts have a lot of holes on their roster and could go many different ways at No. Otherwise, his measurables and positional versatility will make him a favorite of Vrabel's. And they likely get beat by a lot more than 8 points in last years SB. Bryan reminds me of a poor man's J.J. Watt or Michael Bennett in terms of power and agility at the point of attack. I saw three comments from Packer trolls ripping Cousins and nothing from Viking fans before you made your comment. Maybe if Rodgers played better he would make his coach look better like Brady does. Id guess dead last. 5quarterbackbehind Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Josh Allen and Baker Mayfield. If I'm Philadelphia, I'm adding another explosive playmaker at receiver. 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. This is why Alabama's Calvin Ridley makes sense at No. However, Jackson is a quarterback all the way, and he could be Arizona's franchise QB for the next decade-plus. And you should. Maybe if Rodgers played better he would make his coach look better like Brady does. However, they have guys they've drafted, and I believe Cincinnati will give them at least one more year to develop. I spend that time breaking down game film, analyzing players and talking to people who know them. Simms does not see the appeal in Darnold. Register now! Wish there was more big play ability and aggressiveness, but I have no doubt he is ready for the NFL. Davenport can be Indianapolis' version of DeMarcus Ware. Rodgers is saddled with the second coming of Marty Schottenheimer. What do you mean by that? Eagles. A really good arm, good athlete, but too careful at times (a little like Teddy in that respect).#SimmsQBCountdown, #35 Davis MillsUp and down early last season, but came back a different player down the stretch. 17, but I have several concerns about him. L.A. doesn't have any glaring weaknesses, so it can afford to take Darnold and sit him for a couple of years. Moore is the perfect weapon to pair with Ezekiel Elliott because opposing defenses will think twice about leaving him one-on-one in coverage. He's explosive, and he's a good route-runner. RELATED: 2023 NFL draft order: Top 18 picks are set with Bears at No. His thoughts on the 2018 NFL Draft quarterback class is a bit of a hot take. Cousins He can beat offensive tackles almost any which way you can imagine. This is why Fitzpatrick makes so much sense. Vikings Fan here: This mock draft is based primarily on my research and analysis. 10. He's a tremendous athlete, he's physical and he'll be able to do everything the Steelers ask him to do. October 3, 2018 at 2:30 pm That could be with the Los Angeles Chargers. Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes sits in the number one spot while Buffalo's Josh Allen ranks second. He had 4 more passing TDs, big deal. August 23, 2018 at 11:41 am 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. 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. Josh Allen, 3.) Its not an easy exercise. He is one of the least talked-about prospects in this draft, but he deserves to go in the first round. Coverage of the latest news from around the NFL is available all year round on PFTs Peacock channel. Colin K. is awful, but he wasnt always. For a team that values versatility and playmaking along the defensive front, Bryan is a great fit. This year, Simms has gotten started with the top 16. Plus, BB has Brady not the other way around. Lamar Jackson, 2.) He clarifies that in every single one of his mock drafts AND his 2018 mock draft and updated QB rankings match perfectly. We are really talking . You also should watch PFT Live every weekday morning from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Baltimore needs to find that guy on its front seven that every other team will fear on a weekly basis. ", Is Sam Darnold going #1 a media creation? 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. Dude was a bust QB in the league and a bust analyst. Is he purposely ranking QBs like this to get people talking? Heck, if you told me he's going to make five or six All-Pro teams during his career, I'd buy it. "You get to see everything. Evans reminds me of Ravens linebacker C.J. 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. Hmm Andrew Luck, even tho he aint played for the past two years lol Chile, pleeze lol. 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. I don't believe the New York Giants are going to go quarterback at No. With Jordy Nelson in Oakland, the Green Bay Packers could go wide receiver here. 6. The 2018 NFL Draft takes place from Apr. Just mere months remain until the draft, as prospects gather to kickstart their careers and fulfill lifelong dreams. The New Orleans Saints don't have many big weaknesses. Chris Simms unveils his 2021 NFL Draft QB rankings, where BYU's Zach Wilson is slated No. There's one glaring weakness for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it should be obvious. While Daniels primarily played center in college, he did play some guard and appears willing to play the position in the NFL. 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. Matthew Stafford fourth? 1 overall. 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. However, I wouldn't go quarterback if I'm Miami, and I'm not mocking trades, so Buffalo gets its man. . The mental aspect is as impressive as it gets. His 2018 rankings were scary spot on. Patriots fans will go nuts which is perfectly understandable. What has Mahomes done that you havent liked? Im not arguing that Rogers isnt more gifted. How is Ben ranked 6th here and Brees is ranked 10. 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. When Seattle was making its Super Bowl runs, it had standout linemen like Russell Okung, James Carpenter and Max Unger. 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. Reminds me of Tony Romo in that regard. Does he still have Garoppolo in the top ten? Dallas will be able to use him immediately, and he could become a top-five NFL wideout in a couple of years. He can use his speed to get around the edge (he ran a 4.64-second 40 at the combine), and he can power through if the edge isn't there. 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. ESPN, ABC, and NFL Network will air all seven rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft. I know my good friend Kyle Shanahan loves athletic offensive linemen, and at 33, Joe Staley is getting up there in age. However, cleaning up the trash and covering in the middle of the field has been a problem. The top five QBs thus far this season, based on performance weighted by circumstances, are Mahomes, Goff, Brees, Cousins, and Rodgers. 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? Dolphins can win with him, they just can't put it all on his back. I dont think so. Not everyone has to conform to my POV. Brady cant throw downfield to save his life. 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. 16. 10. He's fun, has a great personality and is a marketing executive's dream. The first round will take place on Thursday, with rounds two and three on Friday and the last four on Saturday. 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. Mike Florio and Chris Simms during the 2018 NFL . 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. Now, Moore and LSU's D.J. Daniels is a phenomenal player. This is a subreddit for the NFL community. Hes a good QB on a bad team, and the cant seem to get over the hump. 1 overall. 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!!!!.. Hmm Andrew Luck, even tho he aint played for the past two years lol Chile, pleeze lol. Here goes: 1. Wilson ahead of Brady and Ben? Draft week is an exciting time in the NFL. Big reason why Zimmer has been building this defense. There are concerns about his 56.2 completion percentage, but I'm sick of hearing about them. Good accuracy, good decision making, and a good athlete. Nelson is one of the best players in this draft, and he'll help the Broncos in two big ways. 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. 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. Press J to jump to the feed. 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). 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. For me, the closest thing to a need for Jacksonville is nickel corner, as the team lost Aaron Colvin during the offseason. Sims was a mediocre QB. The New York Jets have reportedly not yet scheduled a pre-draft visit with Darnold. Wouldnt it make more sense to list some of the other great games that Simms has had? Deshaun Watson looks like hell be great but lets try to remember hes only played 7 games. People have it wrong if they think he has the biggest bust potential. I wish Vander Esch was a bit more physical, but that often develops at the pro level. He did get his team to a SB and was on the upswing. Now would be the time for the Patriots to add an offensive tackle. Patriots fans will go nuts which is perfectly understandable. 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. None of @CSimmsQBs contacts across the NFL have him ranked that high. Does he get them that far, or is it just Rodgers? Chris Simms has already started breaking down the top prospects by position on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast. Trolling non-Vikings or Packer articles that have many teams is pretty telling who trolls way too much. Cleveland gets its quarterback and the Titans get extra draft capitalit's a win-win. Cousins They could also use a cornerback, but they at least have Josh Norman on one side and Fabian Moreau to develop. Will Hernandez is a hulking, powerful guard at 6'2" and 327 pounds. Tennessee now has Mike Vrabel as its head coach, and I think Vrabel will look for a linebacker who reminds him of himself. The Baltimore Ravens could go a number of ways at No. But this is a results business. I think hes great though. I wont argue too much if someone wants to put him ahead of Brady, although I disagree. Whos falling on this sword and reciting the top 16 in the comments? Baker Mayfield, 4.) 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. "Jackson made huge strides as a player in 2017, but NFL sources maintain he's at best a developmental quarterback and at worst moving to wide receiver. 3 overall, everyone knew it was to get a quarterback. The Dallas Cowboys could use a middle linebacker, but that's a need they can address in the second round. He's also one of the five best corners in this class and is the best tall corner. Prescott 1 and No. The most pressing need, though, is at cornerback. 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. While the hype is probably overblown a little, Lawrence's play and stats back up what everyone believes. Newton Chris Simms Rankings of the 2018 QB Draft Class: 1.) Alabama's Rashaan Evans is the perfect guy to take over for Shazier. He doesnt even believe his own rankings his sole goal is to be contrarian. These are superstar traits. 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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. He also had 92 carries for 204 yards and five touchdowns. I also like that Hernandez has a bit of nasty in him. in both cases the media anointed #1 pick got/gets more credit for constantly accomplishing less than the guy/s picks later. He'll fit right in replacing Colvin, and with a little seasoning may be able to move to the outside if Jacksonville decides it can't afford Jalen Ramsey or A.J. I think it'll be tough for Kenny Pickett to beat him out.#SimmsTop40, #26 Jameis WinstonPerformed under a ton of pressure last year. His throwing motion has to be the most hideous thing in the NFL, but it works for him. Top 5. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________. ET on NBCSN. 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? They're not going to land an elite defensive back like Minkah Fitzpatrick there, though, so scooping him up here would be smart. 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. Regardless of order, its Brady, Brees, and Rodgers (as someone else pointed out) After that, its whatever. freefromwhatyouare says: However, consensus has been hard to come by with regard to the dual-threat talent. 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. He's the best outside man-to-man corner in this draft. While Moore has room to grow as a receiver, he's one of the most gifted athletes in the draft. Tittle. Wynn will help improve the Buffalo running game and will help protect AJ McCarron and/or Mayfield from the interior pass rush. But he posses many of the traditionally desired characteristics of a great quarterback. 1 spot for the majority of the season, a Texans victory against the Colts ultimately handed the top position to the Chicago Bears. The California native completed 152-of-270 passes for 1,812 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. In addition, Alexander plays with swagger and loves to get in the face of receivers. 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. 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. 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. Great in the pocket, makes Top 10 QB high-end plays, and ditched some no-risk-it-no-biscuit bad habits. IMO those 4 are on their own level. 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: If you're one-on-one with him, he can break your ankles. 9. Taping the podcast soon with full breakdown/explanation. What better way to win over some of the L.A. fanbase than to draft the Southern California darling Darnold? Now, he is an NFL analyst for Bleacher Report. Wonder where he rates himself on the all time list? Dont usually watch these but curious if hes always a jerk. 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. Lest we forget, the lead-up to that draft was rife with takes about how Jackson would be better off playing a different position, and he won MVP as a quarterback two years later. Tittle in their Top 50 QBs of all time. 70 on the Simms listing of NFL quarterbacks. They dont light the Seahawks up in the 4th quarter. The Chicago Bears have one of the best offensive lines in football, so I don't think they'll go there. Whether Washington decides to play him as a true strong safety or as an extra linebacker, his physicality and aggressiveness are going to shine through. He's a better runner than Vince Young or RG3 and it's not even close," he said. In this situation, though, I have to go with the guy who's most pro-ready and can help Cam Newton immediately. Id have to say Aaron Rodgers and Russell Wilson make sense as the top two quarterbacks because Rodgers makes a terrible team a playoff contender every year, and Wilson started to do the same thing last year as he dragged that team as far as it could go. 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. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Lamar Jackson, 2.) I thought some of the crew here on PFT could not get more clueless. Perhaps he talked to the teams who reportedly also have Wilson above Lawrence on draft boards. Stafford has never had a run game nor a decent line. Book it. He'll instantly improve the Washington defense. The mystery, of course, is part of the fun. ), The list of those who did appears in the video attached to this post. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 70 of Simms' league-wide quarterback rankings. Dilfer > Every single player whos ever worn that ugly, purple, Vikings uniform. His results dont add up to TB12 or Wilson. Last year, he had Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert as his top two prospects. There isn't a defensive tackle in the league the Bills will be worried about matching up against Wynn one-on-one. He has a message for his critics. Pittsburgh's middle linebacker play really suffered without Shazier. Now if you taking about who is better all. So heres a Vikings fan going nuts I guess. The last time Chicago picked first in the NFL Draft was 1947, when they selected halfback Bob Fenimore. Josh Allen, 5.) He also had 75 carries for 82 yards and five touchdowns. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. freefromwhatyouare says: I also think he is the only reason Green Bay isnt 7-9 every year. 12K 911. "The most confusing thing to me is that Sam Darnold is definitely the number one or two pick by everyone. Adding him would instantly improve Indianapolis' front seven. Florio knows whats up. You might be surprised to see USC's Sam Darnold available at No. Both have zero playoff wins. 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. In the NFL it's not all about size or build; it's about results. With Ndamukong Suh now playing for the Los Angeles Rams, one of Miami's biggest needs is along the defensive line. The guy has been outcoached too many times for this to be a coincidence.