About this episode

The episode critiques Chris Simms' quarterback rankings and discusses the strengths of the Ravens and Steelers in the AFC North.

Chris Simms dropped his latest "Prime QB" rankings, and Erik and Matt couldn't let that one slide. The guys break down what makes the list so flawed, where Simms got it completely wrong, and why these offseason quarterback rankings often create more headlines than they do meaningful football discussion. From there, the conversation shifts to the AFC North, beginning with the Baltimore Ravens. While much of the national spotlight has been elsewhere, Erik and Matt explain why Baltimore remains one of the NFL's most complete teams and why overlooking them could be a major mistake heading into the season. The episode wraps up in Pittsburgh, where the Steelers are quietly putting together one of their deepest defenses in years while injecting plenty of youth into their offense. The guys discuss how that balance could make Pittsburgh an interesting team and dive into the fascinating dynamic between Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers, exploring how their long history could shape expectations moving forward. It's another football-heavy episode packed with strong opinions, roster analysis, and a look at two AFC North title contenders that deserve far more attention than they're getting…

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