This is a subreddit for the NFL community. It's full of possibilities. Russ had an all-time defense. 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. Dude was a bust QB in the league and a bust analyst. Name another coach to squander a double digit lead in a Championship game after 56 minutes? If you're one-on-one with him, he can break your ankles. 1 quarterback, there is a lot to like about Allen. The Vikings aren't especially weak there, but Joe Berger's retirement does create a hole. Heck, if you told me he's going to make five or six All-Pro teams during his career, I'd buy it. Smith, ariani1985 says: Wentz The Raiders have talent along the defensive line and potential in the secondary. Ryan Follow along withProFootballTalk for the latest news, storylines, and updates surrounding the 2023 NFL Seasonand be sure to subscribe to NFLonNBC on YouTube! I don't see Ward as a top-tier outside cornerback. 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. 3 overall selection, which would suggest that they do not believe he will be available with their selection. So most years the Packers win the division and end up in at least the divisional round of the playoffs, if not the NFCCG. Lamar Jackson, 2.) August 23, 2018 at 11:41 am Lol, dude is a joke. That's going to open things up for Elliott and the run game. The Dolphins could go quarterback here, but if I'm in charge, I'm sticking with Ryan Tannehill and addressing other needs. ), The list of those who did appears in the video attached to this post. For me, the closest thing to a need for Jacksonville is nickel corner, as the team lost Aaron Colvin during the offseason. #29 Tua TagovailoaHe's slick..moves well in the pocket and throws well on the run w/ different arm angles. Those two years, their record was a combined 5-12-1 (.306) without Rodgers and 10-4 (.714) with him. He might not dominate every contest, but there's no weakness to his game. 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. How does Stafford belong in the top 15 but not COusins? Wynn has long arms, can move well in a phone booth and can drive defenders at the point of attack. I won't predict trades because, well, that's just as silly as pretending to know what teams are thinking. I think Rosen is easily the safest pick who has the 3rd highest upside (which is still great). This mock draft is based primarily on my research and analysis. The Packers are 7-9 without Rodgers every year. The guy played outside in 40-degree Wyoming weather and had terrible talent around him. People have it wrong if they think he has the biggest bust potential. The Bills need a franchise quarterback, and they'll get one in Mayfield. We've seen snippets, but it never quite gets there. This isn't to say Ridley won't be a great NFL receiver. And/or you should listen to the full three-hour show on NBC Sports Radio. They dont light the Seahawks up in the 4th quarter. _________. Rodgers is saddled with the second coming of Marty Schottenheimer. The Oregon quarterback says he's the second-best QB in the draft, ahead of both Lynch and Goff. Kinda sick of this Chris Simms revisionist gospel. not that I particularly care what Chris Simms thinks about who the top 16 are. Last years 2022 NFL Draft saw DE Travon Walker taken as the No. Adding Edmunds could give the Bears their new version of Brian Urlacher. 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. Hows that roster coming along? He was also a pro quarterback, so there's that too. I am pretty sure Chris Simmss favorite QB of all time is Phil Simms. suckafree9rs415 says: However, there's a bigger hole at wide receiver. 8. Not a huge arm but can make all the throws. 13. He has a message for his critics. Brady is 41, Rodgers is excellent. 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. August 23, 2018 at 2:54 pm, I was replying to one of your fellow clowns who said Phil Simms has had one great game in his life Vea's results speak for themselves, and he made for one of the most fun watches in my predraft process. 70 on the Simms listing of NFL quarterbacks. The Indianapolis Colts have a lot of holes on their roster and could go many different ways at No. Dan Quinn blew a double digit lead in remarkable fashion. 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 got to watch him in person at every Notre Dame home game last season, and he never failed to impress. _________________. Ryan The Patriots have their next Solder sitting at No. I thought some of the crew here on PFT could not get more clueless. 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. Does anyone else feel like the media is overcompensating for Bill Polian's comments on Lamar Jackson. Peyton Manning and Joe Montana could be in the conversation, but Brady has been far more successful. =====. 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. He has great get-off, elite bend and tremendous strength. He'll provide the same things the Redskins got from Su'a Cravens when he was healthy, but he'll do them better. Hell be on the list by the end of the year, Hell be on the list by the end of the year With Barkley and Odell Beckham Jr., New York could have the two best offensive players who aren't quarterbacks this season. "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. 11. He said this on Bleacher Report. 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. This years draft has come and gone and the 2022 NFL season is quickly approaching, which means its finally time for Chris Simms 2022 Top 40 QB Countdown. 9. However, it's more imperative that Atlanta finds a replacement for Dontari Poe next to standout defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. I think he'll be a decent starter for some time in the NFL. He can be a force in the run game, too. 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. IMO those 4 are on their own level. There isn't a defensive tackle in the league the Bills will be worried about matching up against Wynn one-on-one. Allen is a similarly electrifying talent who has led his team to the playoffs two out of three years as a starter. 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. Josh Allen, 3.) Note: The Dolphins forfeited their 2023 first-round pick and 2024 third-round pick after violating league policies pertaining to integrity of the game. Mike Florio and Chris Simms during the 2018 NFL . However, Jackson is a quarterback all the way, and he could be Arizona's franchise QB for the next decade-plus. This is where Ward comes into play. He's also one of the five best corners in this class and is the best tall corner. 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. 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. Zimmer said it lacks depth at many positions. Cousins 12. He has good range, he's a force in the box, and he's aggressive. Moore is the right pick here. The mystery, of course, is part of the fun. Colin K. is awful, but he wasnt always. And you should. Pittsburgh's middle linebacker play really suffered without Shazier. Not a member? While Mayfield does have some drawbacks, he is the third-best quarterback in this class. Discussion I got bored and tried to make a file that shows Chris Simms position rankings over the last several years. Now would be the time for the Patriots to add an offensive tackle. He can both help protect Jimmy Garoppolo and lead Shanahan's run game. Mosley, and he can be the same kind of player for Baltimore's biggest rivals. ____________. Perhaps he talked to the teams who reportedly also have Wilson above Lawrence on draft boards. He's a tremendous football player, and he can do anything you ask him to along the interior defensive line. The Detroit Lions could use a running back. Theres certainly some distance between the quality of #1 to #3. 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. 1. This is why it makes sense to add Iowa's James Daniels. Over the last three years, Simms has been pretty spot-on with his draft analysis. 1. He's great against both the run and pass, and he can bring pressure up the middle. I could see them going tight end, too. Brady has Belichick. He could be. 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. 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. Chris Simms Rankings of the 2018 QB Draft Class: 1.) 14. Hernandez is also a tremendous athlete for his size. He has starting QB-worthy qualities. 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. He has an explosive first step and great hand usage, and he's a force at the point of attack. He's a legitimate playmaker. Arizona is also a perfect situation for Jackson. Chris Simms QB rankings. It doesn't make a lot of sense to try to determine which guys teams want when the first couple of picks could throw those desires out the window. In addition, Alexander plays with swagger and loves to get in the face of receivers. 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.. This is why finding a new running mate for Stephon Gilmore will be imperative. McGlinchey is an athletic lineman. See below for Chris Simms 2022 Top 40 QB Countdown ahead of the upcoming season, with rankings continuing through June 13, when Simms will reveal his top four quarterbacks of the season. His 2018 rankings were scary spot on. Allen completed just 56-percent of his passes over the last two seasons. Elite athlete for his size, like Carson Wentz. First, a reminder that Simms is pretty good at this stuff. His short-area quickness is also phenomenal, as evidenced by his 6.71-second three-cone drill and 3.98-second short shuttle. Viking fans will go nuts which is hilarious. Maybe if Rodgers played better he would make his coach look better like Brady does. Florio knows whats up. His thoughts on the 2018 NFL Draft quarterback class is a bit of a hot take. This will help take pressure off Wilson. That INT from 2017? He can do a little bit of everything well. The Baltimore Ravens could go a number of ways at No. Now it's time to improve the secondary. The Browns also have Kevin Hogan on the roster. They aren't one defensive back away from having a good defense; they're several away. Chubb actually reminds me of Giants edge-rusher Olivier Vernon. Watson Rogers = Dilfer. Plus, he's versatile enough to slide over to tackle in a pinch. "I played right and left guard," Daniels explained, per Mark Emmert of HawksCentral.com. 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. Instead, the team should and will address its 30th-ranked run defense. Based on those numbers most fans know more about the QB position than Chris Simms. But NO WAY Rodgers is #1! But this is a results business. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. cant even get a job right now. Without Brady, the Pats dont come back from a 28-3 deficit against the Falons. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Vince Williams was OK, but he wasn't good enough in a Steelers defensive scheme that places heavy importance on the position. Mayfield is the definition of middle of the pack with the 3rd highest floor and 4th highest upside.Lamar Jackson has amazing upside but has a decent chance of busting. Wilson ahead of Brady and Ben? Plus he never lets other scouts' opinions sway him and his evaluations. 26-28 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. On Wednesday, longtime analyst Chris Simms released his personal list of the top six quarterbacks in the 2021 class on Twitter, a ranking that immediately led several users on the platform to tag the infamous account OldTakesExposed. Brady He wins, and wins when it counts, with the rings to prove it. 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. Jun 22, 2020. Wish there was more big play ability and aggressiveness, but I have no doubt he is ready for the NFL. Brees The Chargers can set up their franchise for the future and get the fans going with a guy they're familiar with. Ward isn't my favorite corner in this class, but that's a reflection on the quality of this corner class and not necessarily a negative on Ward. He'll add some punch up front in the running game, and he'll ensure Keenum has the time in the pocket to do what he was brought in to do. He can run block every bit as effectively as Nelson, and he'll be a force opening holes for the Seattle running game. QB #37 Gardner MinshewHe's a natural QB. I wish Vander Esch was a bit more physical, but that often develops at the pro level. He also came into New England and lit up the Pats on Sunday night football. Tittle. Based on your reasoning, Kerry Collins is also one of the top 50 QBs of all time. Miller is great in pass protection, and while he needs to work on his pad level in run blocking, he has tons of upside. Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes sits in the number one spot while Buffalo's Josh Allen ranks second. 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. If he had a better quarterback in college, this wouldn't be the case. Buffalo traded Cordy Glenn, and I have no idea what's going on with Richie Incognito, so line is the biggest need after quarterback. They dont light the Seahawks up in the 4th quarter. These rankings are borderline ridiculous. Simms hasnt let go of his hatred that he didnt have McVay as his coach and he takes it out on Goff in these rankings. 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. August 23, 2018 at 11:46 am Taping the podcast soon with full breakdown/explanation. He can run people over when he has the ball, and he's a phenomenal run-blocker. 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. Transition to guard wouldn't be a problem for me.". Rodgers is in a class by himself. With a quarterback in the bag and Barkley off the board, Cleveland will go with NC State's Bradley Chubb. Jackson isscheduled to participatein on-field drills Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________. Baker Mayfield, 4.) August 23, 2018 at 11:21 am, Viking fans will go nuts which is hilarious. Brees and Rogers are pretty close behind. Sam Darnold, 5.) The Packers were 7-9 last year and Rodgers played six full games. They're not going to land an elite defensive back like Minkah Fitzpatrick there, though, so scooping him up here would be smart. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. gave the Browns Allen and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley in his latest mock draft. Josh Rosen : r/nfl 5 yr. ago by ShamrockShaman Raiders Chris Simms Rankings of the 2018 QB Draft Class: 1.) Great point. Brees and Rogers are pretty close behind. 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. Youve got the chops. Im not so sure. Knows how to read defenses and move in the pocket. Whos the hater here? Daniels is a phenomenal player. 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. Viking fans will go nuts which is hilarious. He is one of the least talked-about prospects in this draft, but he deserves to go in the first round. It would not surprise me if you dont think Phil Simms is Top 50 QB either. Press J to jump to the feed. Hes got elite arm talent, a [Brett] Favre or [Pat] Mahomes arm. 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. Bleacher Report NFL analyst Chris Simms has Lamar Jackson pegged as the No. You cant play football on your daddys name. Here goes: 1. 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? "You get to see everything. 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. Big reason why Zimmer has been building this defense. This should help make the transition easy on New England's end. His throwing motion has to be the most hideous thing in the NFL, but it works for him. Carolina needs a downfield playmaker who can make an impact right away. Runs like a slot receiver and can make all the throws. Landry is arguably the draft's most natural pass-rusher. His ability to keep plays alive contributes to his value. RELATED:What Colts offer to Bears for No. Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms made waves last year by placing Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles at No. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Now, McGlinchey might not be ready to be an NFL left tackle right away. I dont think so. Chris Simms? Adding him to Carson Wentz on this Eagles offense makes too much sense. But this is a results business. violating league policies pertaining to integrity of the game. I think his track record speaks for itself. Getting a No. 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. Kirk Cousins is so good, the Vikings defense has decided theyre no longer necessary. I think Wilson is the closest thing to a young TB12 as you can find. His lack of outside throws is eye-opening. Pittsburgh has a massive hole at middle linebacker, left after Ryan Shazier went down. 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. 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. Thats why hes the best in the game. Mayfield is a pure thrower, and he'll have no issues cutting through the winter weather in Buffalo. Sims is a Brady hater. 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!!!!.. I wont argue too much if someone wants to put him ahead of Brady, although I disagree. Id Go: However, cleaning up the trash and covering in the middle of the field has been a problem.