Simms & Ahmed recap the first episode of Hard Knocks - aka The Aaron Rodgers Lovefest – and wonder why Ron Rivera said what he said about Eric Bieniemy’s coaching style. Then we rip through all 16 AFC teams, highlighting 1 Player To Watch in the preseason. #NFL #NBCSports #ChrisSimmsUnbuttoned (4:00) Hard Knocks recap: “Aaron Rodgers showed why he’s your favorite quarterback’s favorite quarterback” (12:30) Nathaniel Hackett gets a great piece of promotional rehabilitation (15:00) Ron Rivera discusses Eric Bieniemy’s tough-love coaching style and regrets it (26:55) AFC 1 Player To Watch in the preseason (27:35) Texans WR Jon Metchie: “I worry about lack of firepower for CJ Stroud”. Plus Ahmed’s first Big Butt goes to Will Anderson, Jr – will he show more than just a high motor? (33:40) Colts DE Kwity Paye: “Stops the run. Great. We didn’t get him to do that.” (37:00) Titans OG Aaron Brewer: “I’m interested to see how the shuffling of that o-line works.” And kudos to Mike Vrabel for giving Terrell Williams the chance to coach the first preseason game. (42:05) Raiders S Tre’von Moehrig: “The secondary is not something you’re gonna write home about” (46:10) Patriots WR Tyquan Thornton: “He’s the deep threat. He’s that guy” (51:30) Broncos LB Nik Bonitto: “F*** you OU!” (55:10) Steelers DL Keeanu Benton: “They need more youth and talent on their d-line” (1:01:45) Browns DL Jordan Elliott: “They couldn’t stop the run at all last year” (1:04:40) Jaguars OL Walker Little: “If they can’t protect #16, all of it means jack diddly squat” (1:08:40) Chargers MLBs & DTs: “The 28th run-stopping D in football? C’mon that can’t happen anymore” (1:13:20) Dolphins RT Austin Jackson: “Follow the money, follow the assets. Those have to be performing. And this one has not, yet” (1:17:00) Ravens LB Odafe Oweh (1:22:30) Jets DE Jermaine Johnson: “He should be a starter … and can he be a force off the edge?” (1:26:30) Bengals S Nick Scott & Dax Hill: “Who is this crazy #33 running around the field like he’s Ray Lewis?” (1:29:50) Bills CB Kaiir Elam: “He looks the part. But they need more from him this year” (1:33:30) Chiefs LT Donovan Smith: “He was not good last year. And it would have been way worse if they ever called holding on him” » Subscribe to NFL on NBC: https://www.youtube.com/NFLonNBC?sub_... » Watch Live Sports on Peacock: https://peacocktv.smart.link/v82e9dl56 NBC Sports Group serves sports fans 24/7 with premier live events, insightful studio shows, and compelling original programming. NBC Sports is an established leader in the sports media landscape with an unparalleled collection of sports properties that include the Olympics, NFL, Premier League, NASCAR, PGA TOUR, the Kentucky Derby, Tour de France, French Open, IndyCar and many more. Subscribe to our channel for the latest sporting news and highlights! 'Chris Simms Unbuttoned' features in-depth Xs and Os NFL analysis; one-on-one interviews with players, coaches, executives, and draft prospects; game recaps and previews; gambling segments; extensive player analysis leading into the NFL Draft; and much more. Watch more from NBC Sports on YouTube: / nbcsports Visit NBC Sports: https://www.nbcsports.com Find NBC Sports on Facebook: / nbcsports Follow NBC Sports on Twitter: / nbcsports Follow NBC Sports on Instagram: / nbcsports https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/sunday-... https://nbcsports.com/motors/nascar https://nbcsports.com/soccer/premier-... Hard Knocks; 1 Player to watch on each AFC team | Chris Simms Unbuttoned (FULL Ep. 517) | NFL on NBC / nflonnbc