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Art catches up with North Jersey legend Chris Simms in Indianapolis at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. Plus topics of the day and setting you up for tomorrows prospect interviews.

Hour 1

Gio had a great day yesterday. First he and Boomer were on the Drew Barrymore show. Then, Boomer, Gio and Jerry played at a really bougie golf club. They were only supposed to be on one segment, but they ended up being on the entire Drew Barrymore Show. The first half of the interview was just questions for Boomer and Gio was just loitering. The topic of Taylor Swift came up during the taping and Gio blamed angry football fans for the Taylor Swift hate. Gio did a good job reading off the teleprompter. The only controversy football wise is the Niners are still angry about their practice facility and the quality of the turf. Boomer said Jerry always wears ‘balloon pants’ while golfing, and did so again yesterday. Boomer said there are a lot of ‘mutants hanging around’ the casino today. Jerry is here for his first update of the day but first we talked about Drew Barrymore just getting over the Norovirus and hopefully Boomer doesn’t get it. Jerry has audio of Patrick MAHOMES talking about being the villain now. Tom Brady is surprised the greatest coach ever doesn’t have a job. Cowboys’ Tony Pollard just found out while on the Pat McAfee Show that Dan Quinn left for the Commanders. Today is the NBA trade deadline at 3pm. In the final segment of the hour, Booger McFarland came to the defense of people criticizing Tony ROMO. Gio said he was around ROMO yesterday and seems very happy and living a great life. Gio said ROMO is ‘meatier’ than he thought he would be. Al thought Tracy Wolfson was ‘tiny’. Al & Eddie ran into Mark Davis at an Asian fusion restaurant. Boomer & Gio ran into the owner of the Chargers.

Hour 2

Peter Schwartz just showed up in Vegas so he joins us on location. Al put on Peter’s gigantic shirt. He also got to interview Dr Oz, but Oz left when Peter asked him who’s going to win the Super Bowl. We asked Peter if he likes a buffet. Boomer and Gio do not like buffets. Peter likes the Patrick Roy hiring by the Islanders. Peter plays video blackjack because he had a bad experience at a table when he hit on 17. Michael Irvin would not take a selfie with Peter. Jerry returns for an update and starts with Mike FRANCESA saying you should never watch the Super Bowl alone. That’s followed by a clip of Chris Russo saying he likes to watch the game alone. Charles Barkley can’t believe how much people pay for Super Bowl tickets. Shannon Sharpe and Ochocinco talked about the Cowboys and the issue of Jerry Jones being in the spotlight. David Sterns was on the Jon Heyman podcast and it doesn’t sound like an extension to Pete Alonso isn’t coming any time soon. Sounds like it won’t happen until after this season when his contract ends. In the final segment of the hour, Nick Saban is joining ESPN, specifically for College Game Day. Gio said these guys just can’t stay away, they have to be around the game. He’s over 70 years old and has made $200 million. The transfer portal is driving college coaches crazy and will drive more coaches like Saban out of the game. Rex Ryan interviewed with the Dallas Cowboys for defensive coordinator. Imagine Rex with Jerry Jones and Mike McCarthy. Boomer had dinner with Phil Simms, Chris Simms, Howie Long and Chris Long. Phil’s lady glasses came up because of the interview with James Brown earlier that day. 

Hour 3

Boomer wonders if Gio’s opinion on how the Super Bowl will go has changed since the time we’ve been here. Gio is rooting for the Niners, but if he bet the game, he would bet on the Chiefs because of Patrick MAHOMES. He has too much Super Bowl experience and has been on a run as the underdog this postseason. Boomer said teams are running all over the Niners so they better figure that out. The Giants gave offensive coordinator Mike Kafka a promotion to assistant head coach. Gio said the Giants offense has been terrible so he doesn’t understand why other teams wanted Mike Kafka. Boomer said he’s a loyal soldier to Brian DABOLL and that’s what he needs right now. Patrick MAHOMES just doesn’t turn the ball over. Boomer did say MAHOMES was a game manager in the second half against Baltimore. Boomer got to interview Brock Purdy for the pregame show and thinks he will have a good Super Bowl. Jerry returns for an update and asks, ‘what’s the best compliment you’ve ever received as a man?’ There’s a pic going around of Drake that shows he’s got a missile down there. Chris Jones was asked if this was going to be his last game with the Chiefs. Calling Brock Purdy a game manager is not fair. Boomer said you could say that about Joe Montana if that’s the case. Tiki Barber said Tom THIBODEAU is stuck in his ways and it could be getting players hurt. Jerry even has some sound from the Rangers game. Stephen A. Smith was asked about which animals he would choose to protect himself against an attack of different animals (it was confusing). A guy climbed on top of the sphere yesterday. In the final segment of the hour, we are going to a Breitling Watch event with Boomer tonight. It’s getting more crowded here as it always does on Thursday of Super Bowl week. 

Hour 4

The NBA trade deadline is today at 3pm, but Gio would be shocked if the Knicks make a deal. The NHL trade deadline is tomorrow and we talked a bit about the Rangers’ needs. Gio tells a story of a guy rewarded $25 million because a newspaper attributed racist quotes to him when it was another person. Dean Spanos, the owner of the Chargers, was at the golf club yesterday. Gio was in a ‘suck up spot’ when he told Dean he sees the Chargers in the Super Bowl within two years. Boomer said Gio seemed very comfortable at this bougie golf club. Gio got shamed into a Super Bowl box situation that cost $1,000. Jerry returns for his final update of the day and starts with Patrick MAHOMES talking about being the villain now because of how much they win. Tony Pollard of the Cowboys didn’t know Dan Quinn left to become the head coach with the Commanders. David Stearns was on the Jon Heyman podcast and talked about Pete Alonso and a potential extension (not looking good for this year). I guess Evan Roberts is going to have to keep that red bushy beard longer. The Rangers beat the Lightning last night. The Moment of The Day involves Al trying on Peter Schwartz’s giant shirt. In the final segment of the show, TV producer Stephen Waldron joins us to talk about taking unfinished wine off of another table in a restaurant after it was evacuated due to a fire alarm. Yesterday both Gio and Jerry were confused at golf as to who to or not to tip. We also talked more about tipping the flight attendant on the ride here.

Peter Schwartz just showed up in Vegas so he joins us on location. Al put on Peter’s gigantic shirt. He also got to interview Dr Oz, but Oz left when Peter asked him who’s going to win the Super Bowl. We asked Peter if he likes a buffet. Boomer and Gio do not like buffets. Peter likes the Patrick Roy hiring by the Islanders. Peter plays video blackjack because he had a bad experience at a table when he hit on 17. Michael Irvin would not take a selfie with Peter. Jerry returns for an update and starts with Mike FRANCESA saying you should never watch the Super Bowl alone. That’s followed by a clip of Chris Russo saying he likes to watch the game alone. Charles Barkley can’t believe how much people pay for Super Bowl tickets. Shannon Sharpe and Ochocinco talked about the Cowboys and the issue of Jerry Jones being in the spotlight. David Sterns was on the Jon Heyman podcast and it doesn’t sound like an extension to Pete Alonso isn’t coming any time soon. Sounds like it won’t happen until after this season when his contract ends. In the final segment of the hour, Nick Saban is joining ESPN, specifically for College Game Day. Gio said these guys just can’t stay away, they have to be around the game. He’s over 70 years old and has made $200 million. The transfer portal is driving college coaches crazy and will drive more coaches like Saban out of the game. Rex Ryan interviewed with the Dallas Cowboys for defensive coordinator. Imagine Rex with Jerry Jones and Mike McCarthy. Boomer had dinner with Phil Simms, Chris Simms, Howie Long and Chris Long. Phil’s lady glasses came up because of the interview with James Brown earlier that day.

JD starts the show with some quick thoughts on Ilya Samsonov following a rough outing Thursday night in Buffalo (00:00). Chris Simms, former NFL quarterback turned NBC analyst, goes around the NFL with JD to break down some teams and quarterbacks on different trajectories, before getting into what defines an NFL MVP (5:00). Next, Jackie Redmond, NHL on TNT and WWE reporter, joins JD to talk about going home for the holidays, the Maple Leafs frustrating habits, and the most annoying fan bases across North America (50:00). JD signs off for one last time in 2023! 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Michael Holley and Michael Smith are live in Arizona for Super Bowl Week! Natalie and Vinnie Goodwill join the show to discuss Kyrie Irving’s trade to the Mavericks and what it means for Kevin Durant and the Nets.  Chris Simms comes on to talk about Tom Brady’s retirement, the 49ers quarterback situation and where Aaron Rodgers could be playing next. Mike Jones sits with us to explain why the Eagles may win comfortably.

00:00                   Intro

06:32                  Kyrie Irving Traded to Mavericks

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26:17                  Tom Brady to commentate in 2024

32:20                  Super Bowl Preview

33:54                  Joe Montana thinks Jimmy G should be 49ers starter

37:59                  Davante Adams wants Aaron Rodgers in Las Vegas

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42:27                  Brandon Aiyuk says the 49ers were the best NFL team this season

49:13                  Two Black Quarterbacks in Superbowl

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51:02                  Here All Week

00:00            Jim Trotter is the guest co-host today! Ryan Harris stops by to tell us what to expect from Russell Wilson and the Broncos on Thursday Night Football.  Jonathan Taylor won’t be playing tonight.  Do the Colts have a chance without him?

17:44              Chris Simms makes his long awaited return to Brother From Another.  He breaks down the Bengals offensive struggles.

42:36             Britney Griner is still in a Russian prison.  Draymond Green may face discipline after punching Jordan Poole.

00:00             Smith says we will be talking about where Steph Curry and the Warriors’ dynasty ranks all-time, after Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Holley presents his Top 10 NFL QB Rankings.

24:50             Chris Simms compares his list to Smith’s and Holley’s.

40:17              Tom Haberstroh thinks Jayson Tatum is feeling the fatigue of a long postseason.

55:33             JR Smith joins the show! He talks about what it’s like to be a black golfer, have a 4.0 GPA, developing self-confidence off the court, adulting, and his experience of accepting retirement from the NBA.

1:24:08         The Saints unveil their new black alternate helmets.

00:00          Michael Smith breaks out his own 2022 QB Top 10 list, in response to Chris Simms’.

17:22             Vincent Goodwill says tonight’s NBA Finals game determines the series. Could Draymond Green’s podcast be helping the Boston Celtics?

36:03           Natalie is not worried about the Golden State Warriors going into game 4.

53:21            Marshall Faulk joins the show! He enjoys being compared to today’s players and he envisions a day when losing a QB won’t be an excuse to lose.

1:13:21         Ron Rivera fines Jack Del Rio for his comments on the January 6th Capitol Riots.

00:00          Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, and the other golfers who joined LIV Golf have been suspended by the PGA.  Kurt Helin gives his take on this and the NBA Finals.

22:16            Tyler “Dragonfly Jonez” & Lajethro Jenkins weigh in on Boston’s explicit chant toward Draymond. 

40:07           Chris Simms breaks down his Top 40 QB Countdown.

51:52             Mellody Hobson is about to be the first black woman to own part of an NFL team.

{00:00}             Tom Brady trolls everyone about the tuck rule. How different would NFL history be without it.  Deebo Samuel follows the 49ers again. Is this a sign that they will agree on a contract?  Baker Mayfield may be stuck in Cleveland.

{23:07}             Chris Simms thinks Pickett makes a lot of sense for the Steelers. Is it a starting quarterback’s responsibility to mentor his backup?  Simms says “Cleveland screwed over Baker Mayfield.”

{41:39}             Tom Haberstroh argues that Harden is the 4th best player on the Sixers in this series against Miami.  The Warriors vs Grizzlies series is getting nasty!

{50:52}             Scottie Pippen drops his All-Time NBA Starting 5.

{00:00}             The Brothers are happy to be in Vegas for the NFL Draft!

{21:24}             Connor Rogers thinks the Lions’ No. 2 pick is the biggest mystery of the draft. Should teams risk missing big on a potential superstar QB, or play it safe?

{38:35}             Charles Robinson is hearing that teams may trade up for an early pick.

{54:50}             Chris Simms doesn’t think Malik Willis is worth a 2nd overall pick and wouldn’t touch Thibodeaux or Stingley Jr. in the top 15.

{1:15:27}             Feeling the excitement of the draft. The Brothers are high on Jermaine Johnson & Sauce Gardner.

{1:30:36}             Both NY Football teams want Sauce Gardner. Will the Giants draft a QB after declining Daniel Jones’ player option?

The Dudes, Trent, Jordan, and Phill, talk about the rowdy sports fans from this weekend, recent NFL News, and their upcoming draft party. Is CMC a Dude or Diva, their AFC South QB rankings, an egg bet, and a first-round mock draft.

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15:00:00            Are the Celtics a lock to win the series? Can the Suns stay in the playoffs long enough for Booker to return?   

15:23:55             Is “Winning Time” too sensational? Is Jerry West right to be upset about his portrayal?

15:42:54             Tom Haberstroh helps us break down Embiid’s game-winning 3 pointer, and how the Celtics are shutting Kevin Durant down.

16:07:13             Chris Simms expresses his thoughts on Deebo Samuel's trade request and analyzes his favorite players in the NFL Draft. 

16:26:13             Ari Chambers stops by to talk about the Women’s NCAA Basketball Championship, WNBA, and how to make a name for yourself outside of traditional media.

16:44:25             Jay Wright retires. Is the transfer portal going to make early retirements a trend in college basketball?

16:54:24             Pitcher tackles home-run hitter, Mike Tyson punches man annoying him on an airplane.

THE BIRDS ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS!
We breakdown everything you need to know about the Wild Card game against Tom Brady and the Bucs
Matchups, Players to watch, Offense, Defense, and even a lot of Special Teams!

(4:15) Saints def. Buccaneers: Can other teams replicate what the Saints defense did? And should Tom Brady still be the MVP frontrunner?

(22:30) Lions def. Cardinals: "They won that football game. It was no fluke."

(32:30) Packers def. Ravens: Did Chris like the 2-pt conversion decision? And how did Tyler Huntley light up the Packers D?

(46:20) Steelers def. Titans: "This was the shocker of the day for me." And we're one step closer to Chris kissing Ahmed's shoes.

(55:40) Bengals def. Broncos: Damn! Okay...Germaine Pratt! 

(1:02:10) Bills def. Panthers: "I'm rooting for them, but Buffalo is not impressive to me."

(1:10:00) Colts def. Patriots:  "The Colts are a good team. I want them in the playoffs."

(1:16:45) 49ers def. Falcons: Why isn't Nick Bosa getting pub for Comeback Player of the Year?

(1:23:10) Cowboys def. Giants: "Big D beats Little Blue"

(1:27:20) Dolphins def. Jets: Duke Johnson's career day was the difference for Miami.

(1:30:45) Texans def. Jaguars: Has Davis Mills had a better rookie year than Trevor Lawrence? And Chris has a punishment for fans who run on the field.

(1:36:30) Monday (and Tuesday) Night Preview: Chris gives his picks for all the football fun over the next 2 nights.

(5:30) Bucs GM Jason Licht on the impact of Tom Brady, and constructing a roster that's one win away from a Super Bowl title

(35:20) Chris Simms breaks down the 3 goal-to-go plays that preceded Matt LaFleur's ill-fated decision to kick a FG in the NFC Championship Game.

(56:15) Jets head coach Robert Saleh on his inspiring story to take up coaching, his defensive philosophy, and message to Jets fans

The next four QBs in the Top 40 Countdown take Chris and Paul to a land of risque nicknames and dopplegangers.

Watch this episode at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTta0WYSxWI

-Are tampering charges the start of Nick Caserio leaving the Patriots for the Texans? (3:41)

-With Daniel Jones and Eli Manning now in an open competition, what has Chris heard from inside the Giants facility? (8:58)

-After hearing from Rams fans, Simms defends why he has Jared Goff as the 19th-best QB in the league (16:45)

-What changed about Derek Carr's game in the last 2 seasons? (26:00)

-What's stopping Chris from naming Baker Mayfield a Top 10 QB? (34:30)

-Chris gives his Top 5 Rookie QB Seasons of all-time (39:45)

-Paul introduces his alias, "Big Willie Grand" (45:16)

-We go through a slideshow of lookalikes for QB #16 (46:42)

-Chris debunks the myth of Primetime Kirk Cousins (55:15)

-Is Chris more optimistic about the Vikings or Jaguars this season? (1:03:52)

With the NFL Draft complete, Chris Simms & Paul Burmeister break it all down. The Giants are in spin zone, but there are plenty of reasons why people should cut Daniel Jones some slack (3:35). After the Josh Rosen trade to Miami, the AFC East has become 3 Baby's and a Goat (15:00). John Elway has found his man, Joe Flacco has deja vu, and Drew Lock has a chance to become something big in Denver (24:45). Rapid fire QB thoughts after the Big 4, including the late-round pick that has a chance to supplant a long-time starter (30:35). Simms then answers some burning questions: Should Aaron Rodgers be ticked off? Will one GM be gone after getting universal praise for his top pick? Which GMs are you buying a round for? Which team deserves a walk of shame? And why Jimmy G should be a happy guy (36:35). We wrap things up by handing out awards - who gets the Gold-Silver-Bronze for the entire draft? (58:50)

With Draft Week upon us, Simms puts on his Robin Hood hat, and doles out praise for a handful of draft prospects who should be getting more attention (5:05). Then Simms & Liam McHugh answer questions from the loyal listeners in a Draft Themed 'Ask Me Anything' (25:45). Simms also has an extended conversation with Kentucky edge rush prospect Josh Allen about his zodiac sign, why he plays with a chip on his shoulder, not wanting to be "butt hurt" on Draft night, and never having to fill up a tank of gas in New Jersey (1:06:00). Finally, Captain Planet makes an appearance on Earth Day (1:28:20).