It’s a bittersweet episode today, as we say goodbye to our dear co-host Ahmed. First, we hit some NFL news with Daniel Jones & Joe Flacco starting...but for how long? Then, Ahmed recounts his 600+ episodes on Unbuttoned with his biggest football lessons and top CSU moments. Finally, we open up the mailbag with an #AskAhmedAnything, play a final round of “Santa Claus or Andy Reid?”, and Ahmed gives one final Requiem...for himself. I'm not crying, you're crying.

On today’s Chris Simms Unbuttoned with Stugotz (who we PROMISE has fixed his mic), we recap Preseason Week 2. Should we go all gas, or pump the brakes on the Bears offense & Jaxson Dart? Is the Rams QB situation officially a 5-alarm fire? Plus Chris gives his thoughts on Cam Ward & Dillon Gabriel, and Stugotz tries to guess Simms' Saturday routine.

Simms & Stugotz are back at it - after Stugotz fixes his wonky microphone. The guys discuss some big-name QBs facing big-time pressure, including Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love, Kyler Murray, Dak Prescott, and even Arch Manning. They also play a game of What's More Likely, tell Bears fans to calm down, talk about the Ravens big steal, and finish with an exercise of Would You Be Shocked?

Simms welcomes Stugotz, who is guest hosting this week. The guys discuss the most exciting thing they saw during a full weekend of preseason action, and pump the brakes on a few Rookie QB headlines. Then they rip through a bunch of teams where Simms "likes the look". Finally, Stugotz gives his Top 5 QBs that will be benched by Week 7.

To Play or Not To Play? That is the preseason question that Chris and Ahmed debate today about Joe Burrow, Cam Ward, and Sam Darnold. Then, Chris names his Achilles’ Heel for every Super Bowl contender. Finally, the guys look back at some eye-opening quotes from last offseason in a game of Hot Take Time Machine. But first, Ahmed makes an announcement.

Chris and Ahmed are back in the (controversial?) new studio to recap their takeaways for the Lions & Chargers from the Hall of Fame Game. Then, would you rather have Micah Parsons or Trevor Lawrence? The guys play a round of “Pay The Man?” with Parsons, Terry McLaurin, and James Cook. And finally, we hit some QB news around Anthony Richardson, Shedeur Sanders, and Matthew Stafford. Plus, Jim Harbaugh drops an inside joke in his interview with Simms.

We are in Canton Ohio for the Hall of Fame Game, with TWO SPECIAL GUESTS: legendary Patriots safeties Devin McCourty AND Rodney Harrison. We’ll react to some offseason news, talk about which teams are in the Super Bowl window, and we’ll settle who is the better Belichick disciple with a game of Patriots Trivia. But first, is Rodney pocket watching Devin?

We’re baaaaaack. In our first post-vacation episode, Chris and Ahmed hit the latest NFL news on Micah Parsons, Matthew Stafford, the Browns QBs, and much more with some “Bust the Narrative” and “Training Camp Mysteries.” Then we’ll react to who made the Madden 99 Club, and who would make Chris' 99 Club. But first, the guys go through Ahmed's answers to an old bachelor survey.

It's the Season Finale of Unbuttoned. Simms (@CSimmsQB) and Ahmed recap the QB Countdown, play a game of Would You Rather, and open up the mailbag before heading off to a little summer hiatus.

This is it. The end of the QB Countdown. Allen. Burrow. Lamar. Mahomes. How does Chris rank maybe the best top tier of passers we've seen in NFL history? And which ranking will make young Phillip Simms upset?

The 2025 Simms QB Countdown enters the top 10, as Chris ranks QBs #10-5 with 3 new tiers. Which 2 playoff passers are "Pocket Rockets"? Where does Jalen Hurts' Super Bowl win put him? And which young QB uses "Surgicality" the best? Plus, Chris' latest Freudian slip makes Ahmed lose it.

Chris & Ahmed enter the Top 15 of the Simms 2025 QB Countdown, as we look at a duo of younger QBs who still need to find their ceiling, and a trio of passers who are masters of the position. And Simms needs to further explain the title of one of his tiers.

It's a full QB Countdown today, as Chris and Ahmed reveal QBs 22-16 on the Tier-amid (plus Kirk Cousins). Is Caleb Williams ahead of Drake Maye? Has Trevor Lawrence plateaued? But first, Chris recaps his family reunion in Kentucky.

It's a DEFENSE-heavy pod as Devin McCourty joins Chris & Ahmed at the desk to reveal his Top 5 Defenses entering the 2025 season and talk about DPOY candidates. Plus, he tells us whether he thinks the Tush Push should still be legal. Then, Simms reveals the next 2 QBs in the Countdown Tieramid. But first, Chris tries to make Devin uncomfortable (again).

Chris and Ahmed keep moving up the "QB Tieramid" (working title) with 4 different groups that include a veteran on his last chance, two guys who are in a make-or-break year (again?) and the only rookie on this year's Simms QB Countdown. Plus, Texans GM Nick Caserio joins the show and Simms quizzes him on how well he remembers his draft trades. And finally, the guys react to the breaking news that the Eagles tush push lives.

It's that time of year! Chris & Ahmed kick off the annual Simms QB Countdown, which now extends beyond 40 names. Who are the best backups in the league? Plus, Simms reacts to Brock Purdy's contract and Caleb Williams' reportedly needing more help watching film. Finally, Matt LaFleur joins the show to talk about Jordan Love's development, and how Jayden Reed reacted to the Packers drafting a WR in Round 1.

The NFL released the 2025 schedules last night, and there is a TON for Chris and Connor to break down. Have we ever seen anything like the Chiefs' slate? Can the Ravens & Lions overcome their tough roads? And who can start off hot thanks to a soft September? But first, Connor's cat shirt gets Chris going.

With Derek Carr's surprise retirement, will Tyler Shough be under center for the Saints in Week 1? Chris & Ahmed also break down Shedeur Sanders vs Dillon Gabriel & some other rookie QB competitions with a game of "Guess Who's Talking." But first, the guys analyze whether Cowboys-Eagles on Kickoff Night is the worst-case scenario for Brian Schottenheimer.

Chris & Ahmed break down both the Cowboys & Steelers angles of this morning's George Pickens trade. Then, we welcome on recently retired OL Terron Armstead to talk about the toughest DE he ever had to block, why Tyreek Hill didn't include Tua Tagovailoa in his Top 5 QBs, and the most badass O-linemen in the league today. Plus, Chris defends Abdul Carter in the #11 jersey saga.

Today's Unbuttoned is chock full of stories. Chris gives a behind-the-scenes timeline of how the Simms family ultimately said no to Abdul Carter wearing Big Effer Phil's #11 jersey. Then, GM John Lynch joins and talks about his draft process, scouting in the NIL era, and the time the 49ers came 2 seconds away from missing a draft pick. But first, Ahmed tells us how he had to last-minute sub in for Mike Tirico as the host of the Kentucky Derby.