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NBC Sports
19-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Chris Simms' 2025 QB Countdown: Full rankings, tiers, breakdowns ahead of the 2025 NFL season
Free agency and the draft have come and gone, meaning the dog days of the NFL offseason are approaching. But don't worry! Chris Simms is placing the 46 best quarterbacks in football into tiers, providing fans one place to compare and contrast their favorite signal-callers heading into training camp. Last year, Simms ranked the top-40 quarterbacks in football, but he is changing things up in 2025, grouping the league's best into tiers on a pyramid. Mary Omatiga, His first three tiers are The Caretakers, Backup Supremes and Wow or Whoa. Keep reading to see which 15 quarterbacks form the foundation of his pyramid! The Caretakers This tier is a 'sturdy base' that consists of 'dependable' and 'reliable' quarterbacks. While these field general can be trusted to play a few games in a pinch, 'you don't want them to lead your team for too long.' Gardner Minshew (Kansas City Chiefs) Out of all the quarterbacks in this tier, Simms would take Minshew to lead his team on a game-winning drive late in a game. Aidan O'Connell (Las Vegas Raiders) Simms is 'not giving up on' O'Connell, a 'big guy' with a 'pretty damn good arm.' The Purdue walk-on has 'some untapped potential' and could be a good replacement for Geno Smith if needed. Andy Dalton (Carolina Panthers) Dalton has 'no ego' and is a great mentor for young quarterback Bryce Young. Mac Jones (San Francisco 49ers) Simms is high on Jones, a talented thrower who 'knows how to locate the ball in the proper areas.' Simms predicts that with a full season under Kyle Shanahan, the 2021 first-round pick could have a legitimate NFL future. Tyrod Taylor (New York Jets) Taylor has been 'around a lot of great quarterbacks' and 'there is a reason why teams sign him year after year after year' to back up their starters. Jarrett Stidham (Denver Broncos) Stidham 'could be maybe something more' if he gets an opportunity to start for an extended period of time. Other quarterbacks in this tier include Kenny Pickett (Cleveland Browns), Cooper Rush (Baltimore Ravens), Mason Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers) and Jimmy Garoppolo (Los Angeles Rams). Backup Supremes This tier includes four of the best backups in football. While each quarterback has some serious limitations, they all have at least one physical trait that is very, very good. Joe Flacco (Browns) Flacco's arm is great and his resume is impressive, but he makes far too many mistakes. At 40 years old, Simms knows what he is getting in Flacco and isn't too impressed. Malik Willis (Green Bay Packers) Willis is a dynamic two-way quarterback who 'has untapped potential and is going up in a big way.' The 25-year-old needs to be more consistent if he wants to take the next step in Green Bay. Jameis Winston (New York Giants) With a 'super talented arm,' Winston sometimes looks like 'one of the best players in football.' However, Simms does not trust the 2013 Heisman Trophy winner to be a starting quarterback in the NFL. Marcus Mariota (Washington Commanders) Mariota is mobile, consistent and skilled, but also limited. The savvy veteran has a strong arm and 'can make some plays' when needed. Wow or Whoa? This tier features just one quarterback, and it is a divisive one. Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Colts) While Simms wants to rank Richardson higher, there are serious flaws that cause real concern. Entering a 'huge' third NFL season, the 22-year-old will have to improve his mechanics and if he wants to become a reliable starter. Be sure to subscribe to Chris Simms Unbuttoned for more offseason coverage! Simms provides an unfiltered look at the NFL, featuring player access, unbiased opinions, film breakdown and stories from a life in and around football. Chris Simms explains to Ahmed Fareed how Aidan O'Connell, Andy Dalton, Mac Jones, Kenny Pickett, Cooper Rush, Tyrod Taylor, Mason Rudolph and more landed in "The Caretakers" tier of his 2025 QB Countdown. Chris Simms explains to Ahmed Fareed why Joe Flacco, Malik Willis, Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota have the edge to be more than a backup, earning them a slot in the 'Backup Supremes' tier of his 2025 QB Countdown. Chris Simms explains to Ahmed Fareed why Anthony Richardson lands in a tier of his own, 'Wow or Whoa?' on his 2025 QB Countdown and details where he's at at this point in his career.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EST N8 Acquires Philippine Eco-Horror ‘The Caretakers' By Shugo Praico — Cannes Market
EXCLUSIVE: Los Angeles-based sales, production and finance company EST N8 has acquired international sales rights for Philippine eco-horror film The Caretakers. The film is written and directed by Shugo Praico (A Silent Night, Bagman) and produced by Regal Entertainment and Rein Entertainment in the Philippines. More from Deadline UK Indie Film 'Tramp' Secures Theatrical Deal With China Film Group - Cannes Market 'Narnia's Short Theatrical-To-Netflix Window Won't Cannibalize Imax B.O. Says CEO Rich Gelfond Martin Freeman & Olga Kurylenko To Star In Thriller 'Let God Sort It Out' For Newly Launched Cobalt Sky Motion Picture Group & Raised By Wolves - Cannes Market Starring Iza Calzado (The Echo) and Dimples Romana (Viral Scandal), the eco-horror film follows a young mother Audrey (played by Calzado) who takes her two children to fix up an old estate belonging to her husband's family. Upon arrival, she discovers that there are many sinister secrets in the hallowed walls of the house, including the foreboding warning of the estate's caretaker, Lydia (played by Romana) to respect the local nature and keep the house intact or face what dwells in it. As darkness consumes them, and the horrors push them to their limits, they must confront the evils within before it destroys them and their families. The film premiered theatrically in the Philippines on February 26 this year. The deal was brokered by Tenten Wei, Sophie Shi, and Cathy Ni of EST N8. EST N8 is a partnership between LA-based EST Studios and New York- and Bangkok-based N8 Studios, representing a slate of Asian films at global markets. EST Studios was founded in 2022 by Jaeson Ma (Stampede Ventures, 88rising) and Eric Tu (Vice, Anonymous Content). In addition to The Caretakers, EST N8's sales titles include Indonesian horror films Pabrik Gula, Sorop, Hutang Nwaya, Perewangan, and the upcoming The Hole and Korean thriller 30 Minutes, among others. 'We're proud to share this haunting and heartfelt story—a powerful blend of supernatural folklore and raw human emotion,' said Jaeson Ma, chairman of EST Studios. 'It's a film that explores legacy, motherhood, and the sacred bond between land and spirit.' Best of Deadline Where To Watch All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies: Streamers With Multiple Films In The Franchise Everything We Know About 'My Life With The Walter Boys' Season 2 So Far 'Bridgerton' Season 4: Everything We Know So Far
