PFT Live with Mike Florio Chris Simms reveals 2026 Draft WR Rankings + Steelers HC Mike McCarthy, WR Michael Pittman Jr. on Aaron Rodgers (3/24 Hour 2)
Mar 24, 2026
Discussion of Mike McCarthy and Aaron Rodgers' future and how teams view his return. Michael Pittman Jr. on giving Rodgers space and Pittsburgh’s QB plans. Chris Simms' 2026 wide receiver rankings with profiles of top prospects. Debate over Jahmyr Gibbs as an Offensive Player of the Year favorite. Conversation on prediction markets, sports betting legislation, and recent Patriots roster moves.
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Second Year Decline Is Common For Comeback QBs
- Aging quarterbacks often decline in year two after a comeback, so expecting improvement after an initial bounce is optimistic.
- Florio cites Brett Favre and Tom Brady examples to argue the second year rarely matches the first.
Denzel Boston Projects As Top 2026 WR
- Chris Simms ranks Denzel Boston as the top 2026 WR prospect for his combination of size, route-running, and yards-after-catch.
- Simms compares Boston to Puka Nacua and Nico Collins and projects him as a top-20 pick.
Jordan Tyson Is Elite Route Technician
- Jordan Tyson stands out as the draft's best route runner with elite hands and suddenness despite some injury history.
- Simms likens his route running to Odell Beckham Jr. and suggests Tyson could be a Jackson Smith-Njigba type.