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. In 2016, he completed 246-of-366 passes for 3,086 yards, 31 touchdowns and nine interceptions. He also had 75 carries for 82 yards and five touchdowns. And they likely get beat by a lot more than 8 points in last years SB. 13. The Vikings aren't especially weak there, but Joe Berger's retirement does create a hole. 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. Smith can be Oakland's version of Vontaze Burfict. This is why I'd scoop up Washington's Vita Vea. So heres a Vikings fan going nuts I guess. 4. 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. Getting a No. I could see them going tight end, too. Brady is 41, Rodgers is excellent. When Simms ranks RBs or defenses, where oh where will the Packers be? Dont usually watch these but curious if hes always a jerk. 1 selection by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), 2022 NFL Draft order: Complete list of every pick from Round 1 through Round 7, FMIA The Scourge of Draft Desperation and The Combine Without a Sure Thing, 2023 NFL Season Schedule: NFL Draft, Scouting Combine, free agency and other key offseason dates, 2023 NFL draft order is set: Bears draft first and Chiefs last, 2023 NFL draft order: Top 18 picks are set with Bears at No. I would be more worried about Reid coaching in that spot than the QB. The New York Jets have reportedly not yet scheduled a pre-draft visit with Darnold. I think his track record speaks for itself. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? Chark are more physically talented than Ridley. The Seattle Seahawks have a number of needs that could be addressed in Round 1, but the offensive line is by far the biggest. I know Bill Belichick wants two man-cover corners on his defense. You must be logged in to leave a comment. This is why finding a new running mate for Stephon Gilmore will be imperative. I know the Dolphins like Mayfield too, so I won't be surprised if the Bills make a trade to leapfrog them. Theres a case to be made. freefromwhatyouare says: But it's hard to win in the NFL with a QB who is just trying not to lose. Is hard reset only way to salvage Jets QB dilemma? I don't watch a lot of college football but based on Chris Simms' opinion, my ranking would be: 1.) _________________. Nelson is one of the best players in this draft, and he'll help the Broncos in two big ways. Most people I see are saying he's underrated and one of the better QB's. 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. I don't see Ward as a top-tier outside cornerback. Roethlisberger Brady cant throw downfield to save his life. 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: Then you all surprise me once again. 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. Rovers RELATED: Expanded 2023 NFL Draft Rankings. He wasnt even top 10 when he was healthy. August 23, 2018 at 11:46 am I'm going with Josh Rosen. They're not going to land an elite defensive back like Minkah Fitzpatrick there, though, so scooping him up here would be smart. One of the biggest questions is already answered: what rookie quarterbacks will make the list? Bleacher Report NFL analyst Chris Simms has Lamar Jackson pegged as the No. Adding him would instantly improve Indianapolis' front seven. Jimmy G will rip this list to shreds. freefromwhatyouare says: 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. However, Jackson is a quarterback all the way, and he could be Arizona's franchise QB for the next decade-plus. I don't get what's not to like about Chark. When asked to rank the quarterbacks, they were as follows: The Cleveland Browns have the No. [I've] seen him throw the touch. 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. Adding Ward would ensure their defense doesn't take a step back along the way. He has starting QB-worthy qualities. The only question was which one would it be? 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. Kirk Cousins is so good, the Vikings defense has decided theyre no longer necessary. 2) Brady I mean, that could be a part of the equation. Plus, BB has Brady not the other way around. Elite athlete for his size, like Carson Wentz. When Seattle was making its Super Bowl runs, it had standout linemen like Russell Okung, James Carpenter and Max Unger. Good offensive line play has been one of the biggest keys to New England's success over the years, and losing Solder shouldn't be overlooked. Stafford has had better WRs and defenses to. So far, Simms has revealed his highly anticipated list of the top 5 quarterback prospects, wide receivers, cornerbacks, running backs, and more. 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. He'll also be ready to play in Week 1. Roethlisberger Hes declining now, but has historically been a top guy. The Minnesota Vikings are another team without many glaring needs. NBC Sports Philadelphia's Dave Zangaro had both quarterbacks ranked a bit lower than Simms in his recent NFL quarterback rankings. Perhaps he talked to the teams who reportedly also have Wilson above Lawrence on draft boards. Rodgers is saddled with the second coming of Marty Schottenheimer. The NFL analyst and former quarterback is known for his yearly QB draft rankings has a surprise pick at No. Draft week is an exciting time in the NFL. A good week of interviews and workouts could help Jackson gain the traction he needs inside front offices.". Adding him would plug one of the few holes Minnesota has. He has great get-off, elite bend and tremendous strength. Ben had a less completion %, less yards, and he had 14 ints to Brees 8. Davenport can be Indianapolis' version of DeMarcus Ware. 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. Has accuracy, touch, and timing.But just not a strong arm. Hes just not the best. He has a message for his critics. I dont think theres anything he does elite physically. Reminds me of Tony Romo in that regard. for about 2 downs. 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. However, it's more imperative that Atlanta finds a replacement for Dontari Poe next to standout defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. In 2018, he said. Im not arguing that Rogers isnt more gifted. The first round will take place on Thursday, with rounds two and three on Friday and the last four on Saturday. Great point. pic.twitter.com/rZeDm0qQrl. There's one glaring weakness for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it should be obvious. 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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. Played against big talent. He'll provide the same things the Redskins got from Su'a Cravens when he was healthy, but he'll do them better. I am pretty sure Chris Simmss favorite QB of all time is Phil Simms. Football season may have come to an end but the NFL action for next season is just beginning! However, consensus has been hard to come by with regard to the dual-threat talent. It was a little less than 56 minutes through, but still really bad and on the worse stage. Here goes: 1. Brady He wins, and wins when it counts, with the rings to prove it. Pretty strong arm. "I played right and left guard," Daniels explained, per Mark Emmert of HawksCentral.com. This Zach Wilson is very very intriguing - I don't remember the last mock draft where he is not the #2 QB. 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. 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. This mock draft is based primarily on my research and analysis. You must be logged in to leave a comment. 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. ICYMI 2022 NFL Draft order: Complete list of every pick from Round 1 through Round 7, Quarterbacks 21 to 40 in the @CSimmsQB top 40 QB countdown. Auburn's Carlton Davis can be that guy. Earlier this Summer, Chris Simms released his highly anticipated list of top 40 quarterbacks in the NFL. 8. Newton While the hype is probably overblown a little, Lawrence's play and stats back up what everyone believes. Hurst is an elite athlete, and he's great at making moves both before and after the catch. He had the 2nd highest QBR in the league as, I think? Tittle? Theres four categories that Im big on: Physical talent, thats the number one thing. Wynn has long arms, can move well in a phone booth and can drive defenders at the point of attack. Newton Yo this sub loves Lamar. His thoughts on the 2018 NFL Draft quarterback class is a bit of a hot take. If I'm Philadelphia, I'm adding another explosive playmaker at receiver. August 23, 2018 at 11:21 am, Viking fans will go nuts which is hilarious. 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. 15. Because cracking the top 16 is a great accomplishment? 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.. Sam Darnold, 3.) This year, Simms has gotten started with the top 16. 10. However, cleaning up the trash and covering in the middle of the field has been a problem. But Simms' recent history with this sort of thing suggests that his opinion is worth considering. This is why Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield is still available at No. So most years the Packers win the division and end up in at least the divisional round of the playoffs, if not the NFCCG. He's also one of the five best corners in this class and is the best tall corner. More of a statistical guy, yet padded by pass-first offense. Room to improve in short/quick passing.Hopefully healthy & w/ better receivers, I am optimistic.#SimmsTop40, #12 Kyler MurrayJust outside Top 10 for me, but he still is one of the most physically gifted QBs on the list. I dont think Patriots fans have a big problem with Rodgers being ranked number #1 (especially from Simms who loves Rodgers). Landry could lead the NFL in sacks a few times in his career, and he's a guy Ravens fans will love. 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. Taping the podcast soon with full breakdown/explanation. 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. On Wednesday's PFT Live, Simms . Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Rodgers He fights for his life every season and doesnt win when it counts. Chris Simms? Lamar Jackson, 2.) Without Brady, the Pats dont come back from a 28-3 deficit against the Falons. I don't like the idea of drafting a 6'1" quarterback who runs a 4.84-second 40-yard dash in the top 10. 2018 was Simms' most impressive act. Allen has the highest ceiling, and he has the highest floor, too. Allen completed just 56-percent of his passes over the last two seasons. Chris Simms Position Rankings through the years. At the worst, drafting Vander Esch would give Tennessee a very good 3-4 outside linebacker for years. Maybe we should let him play a full season before anointing him a top 10 quarterback. He did get his team to a SB and was on the upswing. IMO those 4 are on their own level. 70 of Simms' league-wide quarterback rankings. Top 5. Rodgers is in a class by himself. The 2023 NFL Combine takes place on Thursday, March 2 through Sunday, March 5 at Lucas Oil Stadiumhome of the Indianapolis Colts. Tittle, so based on your logic, I guess he must have had a lot of great games and belongs in the top 50. 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. 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. I like his arm, he really reminds of Michael Vick but taller. At this spot, Boston College's Harold Landry is the perfect mix of player, position and value. He's fun, has a great personality and is a marketing executive's dream. Russ had an all-time defense. They dont light the Seahawks up in the 4th quarter. Hilarious, Cousins hasnt even played a single regular season Game for Minnesota, and had played on a horrible Washington team. I don't know if I could pass on Jackson at #28 and I'm confident he will. He has a lot of talent, throwing for 3,692 yards and 33 touchdowns last season. Does he get them that far, or is it just Rodgers? pic.twitter.com/dkzlcKeZEJ. Adding him to one of the top offensive lines and best offenses in the league will make things very difficult on opposing defenses. IMO those 4 are on their own level. QB #37 Gardner MinshewHe's a natural QB. Tittle in their Top 50 QBs of all time. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. hris Simms gets it. Sims was a mediocre QB. Baker Mayfield, 4.) Transition to guard wouldn't be a problem for me.". 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. Register now! With Barkley and Odell Beckham Jr., New York could have the two best offensive players who aren't quarterbacks this season. He doesn't see the field well and flat-out misses WAY too many big throws downfield. RELATED: Dvorchaks 2023 NFL Mock Draft 1.0. Rogers = Dilfer. 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. He might not dominate every contest, but there's no weakness to his game. , Watch HERE: https://t.co/slMluF62PX pic.twitter.com/pfPlPyi02i, Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) May 27, 2022, He has the talent to be in the Top 15. Both have zero playoff wins. Dolphins can win with him, they just can't put it all on his back. Tampa added Jason Pierre-Paul and Vinny Curry in the offseason, which should boost the pass rush. 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. Obviously anyone who is not a complete clueless clown has both Phil Simms and Y.A. These are. However, they have guys they've drafted, and I believe Cincinnati will give them at least one more year to develop. 319 prospects representing over 100 schools will showcase their skills and athletic ability in front of the leagues coaches, scouts, and team owners. He ran a blistering 4.38-second 40 at the combine, which shows his straight-line speed. But NO WAY Rodgers is #1! 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. Josh Allen, 5.) inozwetrust says: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________. Chris Simms' 2021 NFL Draft: Zach Wilson 'clearly' the No. He reminds me of Richard Sherman when he was coming out of Stanford, only more athletic and more explosive. 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. 3 overall, everyone knew it was to get a quarterback. 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. He's a bit lean, but I don't really mind that too much. Moore is the perfect weapon to pair with Ezekiel Elliott because opposing defenses will think twice about leaving him one-on-one in coverage. After Rodgers. He has the attributes, though, to be something special. 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. Josh Allen, 3.) The San Francisco 49ers could look to bolster the secondary or look for insurance for Reuben Foster's uncertain future. He has a 126 Rating, are you only worried about the moment being too big for him? He has an explosive first step and great hand usage, and he's a force at the point of attack. Simms finished his career appearing in 23 games with a 58.1% completion percentage, 12 TDS, 18 Ints and a 69.1 QB rating. Tittle in their Top 50 QBs of all time. Brees Very much like Rodgers. Brees 70 on the Simms listing of NFL quarterbacks. As will ones that have Mac Jones in the top-3, and Kellen Mond in the top-5. See below to find out who made the top 5 names for each position. Good decision maker, good in the pocket, and a leadership and moxie that is rare for a backup. Note: The Dolphins forfeited their 2023 first-round pick and 2024 third-round pick after violating league policies pertaining to integrity of the game. . The Detroit Lions could use a running back. NFL analyst Chris Simms has taken a lot of heat over the past 24 hours for his controversial QB rankings. Barkley is going to be even better with the Giants than he was in college. Stafford 5quarterbackbehind Sam Darnold, Josh Rosen, Josh Allen and Baker Mayfield. Eagles. 1 receiver in Round 2 is far less likely, so Maryland receiver D.J. 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 . Wentz He moves well in space when pass blocking, and he's extremely powerful at the point of attack in the run game. 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. Then if its just Rodgers why cant they win that last 1-2 games to get them to the SB? Brian Orakpo, 31, and Derrick Morgan, 29, are getting up there in age, and the Titans lost Avery Williamson in free agency. Richardson, a North Carolina native, established the NFL franchise in 1993 and the Panthers played their first season in 1995. Chris Simms unveils his 2021 NFL Draft QB rankings, where BYU's Zach Wilson is slated No. ======. I think doing it for a few seasons ought to count for something. Too funny. 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. Always quick to discount any success and just give it to scheme and coaching. Spoiler: Bortles didnt make it. There's no questions about Lamar.". Would Simms really prefer Patrick Mahomes to Drew Brees in that situation? Luck should definitely be off the list until he proves it again on the field. Good thing the VIkings have a top 5 defense every year, and dont need a top 10 QB to be competitive. He was also a pro quarterback, so there's that too. Hes toward the bottom as a thrower of the football, and hes careless with the football," Simms explained. I think it'll be tough for Kenny Pickett to beat him out.#SimmsTop40, #26 Jameis WinstonPerformed under a ton of pressure last year. What has Mahomes done that you havent liked? Edmunds is built to play in a 3-4 defense, which is the base of defensive coordinator Vic Fangio's system. Trevor Lawrence is the most coveted quarterback prospect in recent memory. Wouldnt it make more sense to list some of the other great games that Simms has had? Bouye down the road. More first-round QBs within top 22 picks - the better . How many games has Watson played? Plus, the Lions have to face plenty of quarterback talent in the NFC North. 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. 5. The guy has been outcoached too many times for this to be a coincidence. He checks just about every box. On the latest episode of The Simms & Lefkoe. Now, Moore and LSU's D.J. Evans is phenomenal in coverage, and he can even creep down and rush the passer. #NBCSports #ChrisSimmsUnbuttoned #NFLDraft2019 Subscribe to NBC Sports: https://www.youtube.com/nbcsports. Remember RGIII and his rookie year? He has good range, he's a force in the box, and he's aggressive. 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. Patriots fans will go nuts which is perfectly understandable. 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. Bleacher Report NFL analyst Chris Simms has Lamar Jackson pegged as the No. The Dallas Cowboys could use a middle linebacker, but that's a need they can address in the second round. QB #36 Tyrod TaylorA backup I like, but I wish you could depend on him to stay healthy. Not a huge arm but can make all the throws. James is a tremendous safety. Coverage of the latest news from around the NFL is available all year round on PFTs Peacock channel. 1. He pegged Patrick Mahomes as the most special QB talent in the 2017 draft, ranked Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen as the two best quarterbacks in the 2018 draft class and had Justin Herbert as the second-best QB prospect in 2020 behind Joe Burrow.