First off, I am a fan of Chris Simms’ due diligence in watching and breaking down copious reels of NFL game films. While I occasionally do not concur with some aspects of his evaluations and rankings, I fully appreciate how Simms’ analyses and rankings provoke and stimulate healthy and robust conversations among NFL pundits and fans.
Recent case in point:
2025 QB Countdown is complete. Here are the Top 10 rankings. The top tier especially might be the best we've ever had at one time in NFL history. pic.twitter.com/ZPaSLfxSsx
— Chris Simms (@CSimmsQB) June 10, 2025
When I first perused this list, a general feel of “what if” was haunting me.