However, I don't spend hundreds of hours trying to figure out what teams are thinking or how they view prospects. 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. Davenport can be Indianapolis' version of DeMarcus Ware. He has quick hands and can disengage blocks as fast as anyone in the draft. Vikings Fan here: Follow along withProFootballTalk for the latest news, storylines, and updates surrounding the 2023 NFL Seasonand be sure to subscribe to NFLonNBC on YouTube! He wasnt even top 10 when he was healthy. Viking fans will go nuts which is hilarious. 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. Rogers = Dilfer. Now if you taking about who is better all. 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. One of the biggest questions is already answered: what rookie quarterbacks will make the list? August 23, 2018 at 11:52 am Draft week is an exciting time in the NFL. The biggest thing they should address is the interior offensive line. His arm might not even be as good as Bridgewater, but he knows how to play. August 23, 2018 at 11:33 am The question I'm asking if I'm in charge of the Ravens is who'll be our next Terrell Suggs? Chris Simms rating QBs is like Trump rating Presidents. Garoppolo Moore is the right pick here. The game is the game in sports media, after all. 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. The California native completed 152-of-270 passes for 1,812 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. Simms tends to get a lot of hate for going against the tide with his quarterback rankings, but he's had pretty good hit rate so far. 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. He's a legitimate playmaker. 1 overall. cant even get a job right now. That could be with the Los Angeles Chargers. However, there's a bigger hole at wide receiver. Moore phenomenal at playing the ball in the air, and he'll make life easier on Dak Prescott. He was the highest rated post-season QB of all-time just a couple short years ago, currently 5th, percentage points behind the active leader. Stafford 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. In recent years, however, the line has been a joke, and Russell Wilson has been running for his life. 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. Prescott 1 and No. Last year, he had Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert as his top two prospects. Without him, they would be 4-12 or 5-11 every year. 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 . What does Simms know about quarterbacks? Because of this, they're going to make what I like to call an in-your-face pick. He's more of a thrower than a passer. Wentz I think Cousins will move up this on this list next year just because hes playing on a better team. "The most confusing thing to me is that Sam Darnold is definitely the number one or two pick by everyone. 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. While Chubb doesn't remind me of a Khalil Mack, Von Miller or even a Myles Garrett coming out, he's close. Heck, if you told me he's going to make five or six All-Pro teams during his career, I'd buy it. On Monday, March 29, Chris Simms sat down with Paul Burmeister to discuss his top cornerbacks and safeties ahead of the 2021 NFL Draft, scheduled to take place on April 29-May 1, 2021, in . 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. Learn how your comment data is processed. When the New York Jets traded up to No. Does he get them that far, or is it just Rodgers? Getting a No. Adding him would plug one of the few holes Minnesota has. The 2022 NFL Draft is right around the corner, and there are five quarterback prospects that are in a league of their own. He also threw far fewer screens than the other top quarterbacks. Simms tends to get a lot of hate for going against the tide with his quarterback rankings, but he's had pretty good hit rate so far. ESPN's Chris Mortensen believes that the decision comes down to Darnold or Allen. Coming it at number 39 is Kenny Pickett, the only QB taken in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft (20th overall by the Steelers). Rodgers Mahomes Goff Brees. Zimmer said it lacks depth at many positions. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Each athlete receiving the necessary number of votes, by position, is then extended an invitation., RELATED: 2023 NFL draft order is set: Bears draft first and Chiefs last. He can run block every bit as effectively as Nelson, and he'll be a force opening holes for the Seattle running game. 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? 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. Hell be on the list by the end of the year, Hell be on the list by the end of the year He's a perfect 4-3 defensive tackle. 16. And they likely get beat by a lot more than 8 points in last years SB. Hes toward the bottom as a thrower of the football, and hes careless with the football," Simms explained. If you can't win in man, he doesn't believe you can win. Lamar Jackson, 2.) The Giants are closer than many people think. Stafford Hmm Andrew Luck, even tho he aint played for the past two years lol Chile, pleeze lol. They would get their signal-caller of the future and. This is why Leighton Vander Esch makes a ton of sense for Tennessee. What qualifies Chris Simms to rank a quarterback? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________. Let's not forget they were in the playoffs two years ago. He'll also be ready to play in Week 1. By adding Chubb, the Browns would be getting a guy who'll go to a handful of Pro Bowls and be a really good football player for as long as Cleveland wants to keep him. ====== This year, Simms has gotten started with the top 16. They aren't one defensive back away from having a good defense; they're several away. 1. Brady has had incredible success but hes always had a much better team around him, and certainly better coaching, than Rodgers has had. I've been around the NFL a long time, and I love putting my experience and knowledge to work during the predraft process. 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. He's also one of the five best corners in this class and is the best tall corner. Good accuracy, good decision making, and a good athlete. With a quarterback in the bag and Barkley off the board, Cleveland will go with NC State's Bradley Chubb. He's fun, has a great personality and is a marketing executive's dream. The 2023 NFL Draft begins on Thursday, April 27 and ends on Saturday, April 29. 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. The Detroit Lions could use a running back. 14. 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. Im not arguing that Rogers isnt more gifted. 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 Dallas Cowboys could use a middle linebacker, but that's a need they can address in the second round. The 2023 NFL Draft will take place in Kansas City, Missouri. He is a sideline-to-sideline playmaker who fits right into defensive coordinator Paul Guenther's system. However, if this season has shown us anything, its that every pick matters from first overall to Mr. The conclusion of Week 18 officially set the draft order for non-playoff teams and, despite the Houston Texans holding on to the 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. At this spot, Boston College's Harold Landry is the perfect mix of player, position and value. 9. He'll instantly improve the Washington defense. He can both help protect Jimmy Garoppolo and lead Shanahan's run game. 27, and there isn't an edge-rusher worthy of this pick. This never made any sense to me. Id Go: August 23, 2018 at 11:41 am The unnamed Pats assistant'(gopher) in OConners book. Sims was a mediocre QB. Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Chris Simms evaluates this year's NFL Draft QB prospects. Vince Williams was OK, but he wasn't good enough in a Steelers defensive scheme that places heavy importance on the position. I would be more worried about Reid coaching in that spot than the QB. This is why Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield is still available at No. 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. The Packers are also in a divisionthe NFC Norththat has a lot of quarterback talent and offensive firepower. I won't predict trades because, well, that's just as silly as pretending to know what teams are thinking. But it's hard to win in the NFL with a QB who is just trying not to lose. 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. I also think he is the only reason Green Bay isnt 7-9 every year. Brees and Rogers are pretty close behind. The 2023 NFL Combine takes place on Thursday, March 2 through Sunday, March 5 at Lucas Oil Stadiumhome of the Indianapolis Colts. If I'm Philadelphia, I'm adding another explosive playmaker at receiver. Based on your reasoning, Kerry Collins is also one of the top 50 QBs of all time. freefromwhatyouare says: Being the armchair NFL GM that I am, how about I treat you all to MY top 16! Chris Simms? 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. Jackson isscheduled to participatein on-field drills Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Chubb actually reminds me of Giants edge-rusher Olivier Vernon. Not a member? Quarterbacks DeShone Kizer and Cody Kessler were traded to the Green Bay Packers and Jacksonville Jaguars respectively. I know my good friend Kyle Shanahan loves athletic offensive linemen, and at 33, Joe Staley is getting up there in age. How many games has Watson played? "You get to see everything. Book it. 9. Newton Wentz There are some nice pieces there, but it's far from a perfect roster. Its not an easy exercise. Tittle in their Top 50 QBs of all time. I dont think so. Watson He's the best player in the draft and the type of running back who comes around only once a decade. I don't get what's not to like about Chark. Mayfield is coming around, but as of now definitely belongs behind those two, and Simms was ahead of the curve. Ryan The Vikings aren't especially weak there, but Joe Berger's retirement does create a hole. Adding Edmunds could give the Bears their new version of Brian Urlacher. The Cardinals have Sam Bradford and Mike Glennon, so Jackson will have time to develop. video NFL Combine: DeAndre Hopkins Workout Watch Clemson WR DeAndre Hopkins work out at the 2013 NFL. Simms had one great game in his life, in the Super Bowl, kind of like Timmy Smith for the Redskins. Without Brady, the Pats dont come back from a 28-3 deficit against the Falons. ET. 1 spot for the majority of the season, a Texans victory against the Colts ultimately handed the top position to the Chicago Bears. If Allen threw 10 passes a game behind the line of scrimmage, we wouldn't be talking about his completion percentage. Simm's ranking probably won't. This Zach Wilson is very very intriguing - I don't remember the last mock draft where he is not the #2 QB. Which is a roundabout way of saying, You should watch it.. Mayfield is a pure thrower, and he'll have no issues cutting through the winter weather in Buffalo. He can make plays as a 3-technique. Enjoy this year because you may be looking at an era of not having a Pro Bowl QB AWW what a shame.. Landry is arguably the draft's most natural pass-rusher. 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. I think it'll be tough for Kenny Pickett to beat him out.#SimmsTop40, #26 Jameis WinstonPerformed under a ton of pressure last year. Look at their stats and wins for the last three years and theyre nearly identical. QB #36 Tyrod TaylorA backup I like, but I wish you could depend on him to stay healthy. The Browns could win this draft by making this move. Hughes would give Green Bay a shutdown man corner and special teams value. Haters gonna hate 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. 70 of Simms league-wide quarterback rankings. 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. Now that the Bills have addressed the quarterback position, they need to strengthen the offensive line in front of him. 12. I know Bill Belichick wants two man-cover corners on his defense. He's got a really good eye for QB talents and a team looking for a quarterback in the upcoming draft should really take his opinions under consideration. I like his arm, he really reminds of Michael Vick but taller. IMO those 4 are on their own level. But he still has a question mark in the pocket #SimmsTop40. But enough to unseat Lawrence and his three years' worth of momentum? But of course Vikings fans and Pats fans know more about QBs than Chris Simms who played the position 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. The play here is Mike Hughes from Central Florida. 4 overall selections. Chark reminds me of A.J. LOL. Carr 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. 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. Plus, he's versatile enough to slide over to tackle in a pinch. 16. He has a 126 Rating, are you only worried about the moment being too big for him? 4. 1 followed by Drew Lock. South Carolina's Hayden Hurst is the best tight end in the draftI see a more gifted Dallas Clark. 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. Dallas can use him to attack downfield, but it can also use him on screens and speed-sweeps and even out of the backfield. New York needs to add a player who can help it win now, and that's exactly what Barkley is. The Packers haven't had one in a long time. He'll provide the same things the Redskins got from Su'a Cravens when he was healthy, but he'll do them better. 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. The most pressing need, though, is at cornerback. Does he still have Garoppolo in the top ten? He had 4 more passing TDs, big deal. Hows that roster coming along? 11. Luck should not be on the list at all. 6. You got nothing. Rodgers is in a class by himself. That is why Notre Dame's Quenton Nelson is an easy choice at No. 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 . He did get his team to a SB and was on the upswing. Check out the video above to see where he ended up and why. Tough to give him all the credit and none of the blame. I saw three comments from Packer trolls ripping Cousins and nothing from Viking fans before you made your comment. 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. (Then again, Simms never did, either. Will Hernandez is a hulking, powerful guard at 6'2" and 327 pounds. And you should. Be sure to followProFootballTalkfor breaking news, updates, and much more! 5. To me, this pick comes down to Chark or Ohio State cornerback Denzel Ward. QB #38 Teddy BridgewaterHe is the ultimate backup. The Chargers can set up their franchise for the future and get the fans going with a guy they're familiar with. There isn't a defensive tackle in the league the Bills will be worried about matching up against Wynn one-on-one. 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 cant throw downfield to save his life. Transition to guard wouldn't be a problem for me.". Green when he came out of Georgia in 2011. Here goes: 1. Sam Darnold, 3.) Josh Allen, 3.) 10. 70 on the Simms listing of NFL quarterbacks. Smith After Rodgers. The Bills need a franchise quarterback, and they'll get one in Mayfield. I'm also not positive Mayfield's personality will be attractive to Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott, who is a strict disciplinarian, but Mayfield has the arm talent and the decision-making needed to succeed in Buffalo. I am glad Chris Simms pulled his head out of his A*s to do the debate with Florio. Viking fans will go nuts which is hilarious. #28 Marcus MariotaHe's big (size is a skill), can run, with a pretty good arm. Not nearly as bold a ranking as the one above, but he was still right.