They could take a tight end, and they could go wide receiver as well. However, it's more imperative that Atlanta finds a replacement for Dontari Poe next to standout defensive tackle Grady Jarrett. Josh Allen, 5.) It's full of drama, and above all else, it's extremely unpredictable. Ryan RELATED:What Colts offer to Bears for No. Ryan If I'm Green Bay, though, I'm looking for a shutdown corner. He's a legitimate playmaker. NFL analyst Chris Simms has taken a lot of heat over the past 24 hours for his controversial QB rankings. There are some nice pieces there, but it's far from a perfect roster. When the New York Jets traded up to No. He's looking to pass, yet can make plays with his legs. "You get to see everything. His ability to keep plays alive contributes to his value. The Seattle Seahawks have a number of needs that could be addressed in Round 1, but the offensive line is by far the biggest. He has an explosive first step and great hand usage, and he's a force at the point of attack. So most years the Packers win the division and end up in at least the divisional round of the playoffs, if not the NFCCG. First, a reminder that Simms is pretty good at this stuff. Drafting Payne would add both youth and talent at an area of need for Cincinnati. Newton The question I'm asking if I'm in charge of the Ravens is who'll be our next Terrell Suggs? Jimmy G will rip this list to shreds. If Allen threw 10 passes a game behind the line of scrimmage, we wouldn't be talking about his completion percentage. Regardless of order, its Brady, Brees, and Rodgers (as someone else pointed out) After that, its whatever. He was a complete bust inn the NFL but now he has all the answers. Pittsburgh has a massive hole at middle linebacker, left after Ryan Shazier went down. 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. No, but he's a polished dropback passer and is the prospect most likely to succeed if asked to win games as a rookie. However, San Francisco could put him on the right side for a year or two and then have its franchise left tackle for the next eight-plus years. He's explosive, and he's a good route-runner. Hell be on the list by the end of the year, Hell be on the list by the end of the year Matthew Stafford fourth? He will be the first name called in the 2021 NFL Draft and will head to Jacksonville soon after. QB #36 Tyrod TaylorA backup I like, but I wish you could depend on him to stay healthy. . His throwing motion has to be the most hideous thing in the NFL, but it works for him. Chris Simms has already started breaking down the top prospects by position on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast. freefromwhatyouare says: I also like that Hernandez has a bit of nasty in him. He'll also be ready to play in Week 1. There's one glaring weakness for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it should be obvious. Click here for the full list of participants. The Chicago Bears have one of the best offensive lines in football, so I don't think they'll go there. Theres four categories that Im big on: Physical talent, thats the number one thing. Coverage of the latest news from around the NFL is available all year round on PFTs Peacock channel. Buffalo traded Cordy Glenn, and I have no idea what's going on with Richie Incognito, so line is the biggest need after quarterback. Hes just not the best. Im not arguing that Rogers isnt more gifted. Youve got the chops. Im not so sure. Evans is phenomenal in coverage, and he can even creep down and rush the passer. He can make plays as a 3-technique. I could see the Atlanta Falcons looking at a tight end 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. Will Hernandez is a hulking, powerful guard at 6'2" and 327 pounds. 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. 2. 12. Hows that roster coming along? Pittsburgh's middle linebacker play really suffered without Shazier. Trolling non-Vikings or Packer articles that have many teams is pretty telling who trolls way too much. The Browns could win this draft by making this move. Which is a roundabout way of saying, You should watch it.. Name another coach that allowed Colin Kaepernick to go for 444 yards.. Colin Kaepernick!!!!.. Not a huge arm but can make all the throws. 3. See below to find out who made the top 5 names for each position. The mystery, of course, is part of the fun. He also came into New England and lit up the Pats on Sunday night football. Davenport can be Indianapolis' version of DeMarcus Ware. inozwetrust says: Big reason why Zimmer has been building this defense. He's one of the safest picks in the draft, and he's a tremendous fit for the Dallas Cowboys-style scheme Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus will run. 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. He's the best player in the draft and the type of running back who comes around only once a decade. Bleacher Report NFL Analyst Chris Simms evaluates this year's NFL Draft QB prospects. I wont argue too much if someone wants to put him ahead of Brady, although I disagree. Smith, ariani1985 says: Wynn should be an elite guard too, as his experience at tackle has helped him develop tremendous footwork and movement skills. The Vikings aren't especially weak there, but Joe Berger's retirement does create a hole. 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. Too funny. The New Orleans Saints don't have many big weaknesses. He clarifies that in every single one of his mock drafts AND his 2018 mock draft and updated QB rankings match perfectly. His thoughts on the 2018 NFL Draft quarterback class is a bit of a hot take. ", Is Sam Darnold going #1 a media creation? 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. This is why Smith can have an immediate impact. "The 2017 Heisman Trophy winner is an electric, dominant player but is among the most polarizing prospects I can remember evaluating," Millerwrote. You must be logged in to leave a comment. His ridiculously strong arm and running expand this offense.But I have questions. 1 overall pick would look like. South Carolina's Hayden Hurst is the best tight end in the draftI see a more gifted Dallas Clark. The next big thing would be the mental aspectThird would be leadership, the effect you have on the football teamand the last one to me would be pocket presence, because there is something to thatThose four things to me are really the way I break it down.. As for his No. Wilson, meanwhile, is a fast riser in this year's draft class and nobody outside of draftnik circles heard his name before the calendar turned to 2021 and mock draft season began in earnest. 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. While the hype is probably overblown a little, Lawrence's play and stats back up what everyone believes. Name another coach with 5 walk off postseason losses? You also should watch PFT Live every weekday morning from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Book it. I'd rather move Daniels to guard, then add another remaining guard or experiment with moving a guy like Isaiah Wynn from tackle to guard. He's aggressive, has a high motor and a ton of upside. I wish he wasn't so robotic, his improvisation does not match his athleticism. IMO those 4 are on their own level. 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. He has plenty of size at 6'4" and 347 pounds, but he isn't just a space-eater who makes a mosh pit of things in the middle. 4. Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms made waves last year by placing Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles at No. 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. Brian Orakpo, 31, and Derrick Morgan, 29, are getting up there in age, and the Titans lost Avery Williamson in free agency. Garoppolo Wonder where he rates himself on the all time list? ======. Based on those numbers most fans know more about the QB position than Chris Simms. He has a great base, always keeps his feet under him and churning and won't be overpowered. People talk about his accuracy, but his pass-protection was poor, and he had the worst talent around him of any of these guys but hes got the biggest upside of anyone in the class. 12. He has a 126 Rating, are you only worried about the moment being too big for him? 1 receiver in Round 2 is far less likely, so Maryland receiver D.J. Tittle in their Top 50 QBs of all time. Jackson isscheduled to participatein on-field drills Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. I also don't believe receiver will be a priority for executive vice president Tom Coughlin. He's the best outside man-to-man corner in this draft. He's great against both the run and pass, and he can bring pressure up the middle. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, The team at NBC Sports EDGE has you set with this content hub. Football season may have come to an end but the NFL action for next season is just beginning! Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) March 3, 2021 The names are familiar, but the places they land aren't. Any pre-draft ranking that doesn't have Trevor Lawrence at the top will raise eye brows. What do you mean by that? The Jaguars are ready to win the Super Bowl this year. There has been talk that the Jets like Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield, but the UCLA product is the most ready to play right away. But NO WAY Rodgers is #1! James doesn't want to just hit youhe wants to take your head off. 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. 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 . Tittle? 1 overall quarterback on his board entering the 2018 draft. You cant play football on your daddys name. Lol, dude is a joke. "The most confusing thing to me is that Sam Darnold is definitely the number one or two pick by everyone. The Cincinnati Bengals could use help on the offensive line. The acorn fell far from Oak tree Phil. 26-28 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. 5. Patriots fans will go nuts which is perfectly understandable. The Buccaneers had the league's 32nd-ranked pass defense last season. Because of the Simmms name he gets to have a weekly ranking and he has a Rodgers love and then no matter the order after that. August 23, 2018 at 12:25 pm, The Packers are 7-9 without Rodgers every year. Brady He wins, and wins when it counts, with the rings to prove it. cant even get a job right now. 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. Stafford has never had a run game nor a decent line. Cleveland gets its quarterback and the Titans get extra draft capitalit's a win-win. How does Stafford belong in the top 15 but not COusins? Id guess dead last. I know the Dolphins like Mayfield too, so I won't be surprised if the Bills make a trade to leapfrog them. He's a tremendous athlete, he's physical and he'll be able to do everything the Steelers ask him to do. If you're one-on-one with him, he can break your ankles. Now, he is an NFL analyst for Bleacher Report. Both have zero playoff wins. He's a standout athlete at 6'6" and 264 pounds, and he has the versatility to excel against both the pass and run. His results dont add up to TB12 or Wilson. 1) Rodgers ET on NBCSN. Indianapolis could go offensive line, though I believe the line is in better shape than people realize. Seattle Seahawks (via the Denver Broncos), Philadelphia Eagles (via the New Orleans Saints), Houston Texans (via the Cleveland Browns), New Orleans Saints (via 49ers, by way of Broncos and Dolphins). They hold the No. And they likely get beat by a lot more than 8 points in last years SB. Chris is really salty. Why would you refute the statement that Phil Simms has had one great game in his life by posting the career statistics of Simms and Y.A. And/or you should listen to the full three-hour show on NBC Sports Radio. ************************************. Brees and Rogers are pretty close behind. This isn't to say Ridley won't be a great NFL receiver. Wheres he ranked? When Seattle was making its Super Bowl runs, it had standout linemen like Russell Okung, James Carpenter and Max Unger. 5. Can 49ers fix his accuracy/mechanics?He has the potential to shoot up this list.#SimmsTop40, #30 Jared GoffTougher than he gets credit for, willing to take a hit in the pocket. Great in the pocket, makes Top 10 QB high-end plays, and ditched some no-risk-it-no-biscuit bad habits. The New York Jets have reportedly not yet scheduled a pre-draft visit with Darnold. The Packers are 7-9 without Rodgers every year. Id probably put Brady second but theres no question Rodgers is the best quarterback. Jun 22, 2020. ET, with Saturdays final rounds at 12 p.m. RELATED: Every pick from every round of the 2022 NFL Draft. I know that hurts Packer fans feelings, but the results were proven right out there on the field last year and in 2013. This is why Louisville's Jaire Alexander would be my choice. Those two years, their record was a combined 5-12-1 (.306) without Rodgers and 10-4 (.714) with him. 11. 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. 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. Hmm Andrew Luck, even tho he aint played for the past two years lol Chile, pleeze lol. 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. I can tell you two things for sure, though: Simms is definitely in the minority with the opinion that Wilson is a better prospect than Lawrence, and Simms has earned the benefit of the doubt with his recent QB prospect takes. 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. Chris Simms: Sam Darnold is the fifth best quarterback By Josh Edwards Apr 2, 2018 0 Chris Simms spent eight seasons playing in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos and. 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. Not a member? 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. Brady is 41, Rodgers is excellent. None of @CSimmsQBs contacts across the NFL have him ranked that high. While Moore has room to grow as a receiver, he's one of the most gifted athletes in the draft. Aaron Rodgers is a fantastic QB, but hes not done nearly enough to be considered the GOAT. Plus he never lets other scouts' opinions sway him and his evaluations. 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 didn't play center my true freshman year. They dont light the Seahawks up in the 4th quarter. 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. Hes got elite arm talent, a [Brett] Favre or [Pat] Mahomes arm. August 23, 2018 at 11:33 am. Chris Simms unveiled his 2022 NFL Draft QB rankings earlier this week on . 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 . When asked to rank the quarterbacks, they were as follows: The Cleveland Browns have the No. 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. Plus, the Lions have to face plenty of quarterback talent in the NFC North. The Jacksonville Jaguars have almost no weaknesses. Then you all surprise me once again. 1 overall. Carolina needs a downfield playmaker who can make an impact right away. I like Roquan Smith for the Oakland Raiders at No. Kerry Collins also has similar career stats to Y.A. ZenMaster. They're not going to land an elite defensive back like Minkah Fitzpatrick there, though, so scooping him up here would be smart. 9. IMO those 4 are on their own level. L.A. doesn't have any glaring weaknesses, so it can afford to take Darnold and sit him for a couple of years. Mosley, and he can be the same kind of player for Baltimore's biggest rivals. His results dont add up to TB12 or Wilson. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. gave the Browns Allen and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley in his latest mock draft. 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? Simms had one great game in his life, in the Super Bowl, kind of like Timmy Smith for the Redskins. If you spend a few minutes on the internet, you're going to find a plethora of people trying to predict what teams will do when the draft kicks off Thursday. I don't know if I could pass on Jackson at #28 and I'm confident he will. Mike Florio and Chris Simms during the 2018 NFL . In addition, Alexander plays with swagger and loves to get in the face of receivers. This will help take pressure off Wilson. These are. The Rams made the playoffs, have a young, exciting signal-caller in Jared Goff and added a bunch of wonderful pieces in free agency. I simply can't look at the remaining quarterback prospects and see any of them as a guaranteed franchise QB. 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. However, consensus has been hard to come by with regard to the dual-threat talent.