Dexter Lawrence trade? + 2026 Draft Mysteries | Chris Simms Unbuttoned (FULL Ep. 854) | NFL on NBC

Right off the bat, Chris gives some solo thoughts on the Dexter Lawrence trade reports that broke after we taped this full episode. Then, in normal CSU fashion, Chris & Connor hit some honorable mentions that didn’t make Simms’ Top 6 Safety prospects. Plus, in “Dark Side of the Moon” style, the guys talk about some of the biggest mysteries of the 2026 Draft. But first, the homies push back on whether Kirk Cousins will start over Fernando Mendoza. Chapters:
(0:00) Dexter Lawrence requests trade from Giants
(5:10) Pete opened the door, and Conspiracy Chris busted through
(10:20) Will the Raiders start Kirk Cousins over Fernando Mendoza?
(18:05) 2026 Draft Mysteries: Where and when does Ty Simpson go?
(22:55) Will a 2nd RB go in Round 1?
(24:55) How much do teams care about positional value?
(27:45) How many EDGE defenders go in Round 1?
(33:25) Which teams trade up in Round 1?
(36:35) Who is the 3rd QB drafted, and what round does he go?
(38:25) When is A.J. Brown traded?
(40:55) How many WRs go in Round 1?
(44:10) 2026 Draft Safety Honorable Mentions: Bud Clark (TCU)
(47:00) S AJ Haulcy (LSU)
(48:35) S Michael Taaffe (Texas)
(50:35) S Zakee Wheatley (Penn State)
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