Why you want Isiah Simmons..

[ellis]

Just to add to the conversation here.....we did a little analysis on Simmons this week. Such a unique athlete. 

 

 

[TheMaulClaw]

The only reason I wouldnt be a fan of a Simmons pick is that I feel we're already undersized at DE.

[WOW!!]

15 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Lack of quality DE play was a big part of our problem against the run last year. If those guys can't set the edge your outside backers are getting swallowed up too.

I think the scheme change was more the problem then the players..  They seem to be out of their gaps and over running plays more then getting push around.. He should be fine as a OLB in a 4-3..

[CashNewton22]

Simmons or Okudah or I hope we trade back. 

[mrcompletely11]

There is now way in hades this kid is sitting there at 7.    Okudah maybe but no way Simmons is.

[AU-panther]

16 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

There is now way in hades this kid is sitting there at 7.    Okudah maybe but no way Simmons is.

I have my doubts also.  Its not always about who the better player is, its about fit and what those drafting value the most.

Who is DG more likely to draft? A LB or CB?

Who is RR more likely to draft? A LB or CB?

and before someone says Simmons is more of a safety, it doesn't matter what we think.  They might convince themselves he can be the most athletic and impactful LB in the league.

[jb2288]

1 hour ago, LinvilleGorge said:

If Tua is there at #7, honestly it's a big red flag. He shouldn't be and you have to ask yourself why if it happens.

You can ask that question but everyone already knows it’s because injury. It would be a great fit for us if he’s at 7 (no chance that happens). He has a full year to learn the playbook, get 100% healthy, and transition to the NFL. Tua in Brady’s offense.... fire 

[Valentino]

We already have a better version of him in Shaq no need to get a lb at 7 we can find one in the later rounds . He’s no Luke and not even close to being 

[Riverboat Ron]

Thing is, Simmons can do a lot of things but he needs a defensive mind to utilize him to his fullest. If we draft him do you see a guy like Snow doing more than line Simmons up at WLB with occasional Saftey rotation? 

[Bytes]

2 hours ago, Riverboat Ron said:

Thing is, Simmons can do a lot of things but he needs a defensive mind to utilize him to his fullest. If we draft him do you see a guy like Snow doing more than line Simmons up at WLB with occasional Saftey rotation? 

Somewhat agree. But having watched him for a couple of years I think if he was tasked with concentrating on what position he would be great at that as well. I think he is THE can't miss in the draft. 

[mcsmoak]

Our DL was absolutely awful last year and we’ve downgraded big time from that unit.  Games are won at the line of scrimmage, so let’s use our high draft pick on an undersized LB.  Also, LOL at whoever said there are DTs just as good as brown later in the draft.  Brown may be the best player in the entire draft regardless of position and many Auburn and Alabama fans who have watched him the last couple of years would agree.  

[*FreeFua*]

19 hours ago, mrcompletely11 said:

There is now way in hades this kid is sitting there at 7.    Okudah maybe but no way Simmons is.

Okudah will be there.

I agree that Simmons won’t. Everyone just assumes Detroit replaces Slay with Okudah but Simmons would make a lot more of a difference for them. 

I still think Gettleman goes OL/DL due to his love for hog mollies but he did also draft Shaq. 

San Diego could pair Simmons with James and that would be one hell of a playmaking combo on D with Bosa and Ingram up front. 

I just don’t see him being there at 7 either. 

[*FreeFua*]

11 hours ago, mcsmoak said:

Games are won at the line of scrimmage, so let’s use our high draft pick on an undersized LB.  

If this was true the 49ers would be SB champs. Times have changed.

The trenches are important but having playmakers on the backend of your defense is just as/if not more important. 

[thefuzz]

If Simmons can be Derwin James, and we have a creative enough DC to get him to that type level, I would be good with this pick, as long as the T's had already been picked through.

My wishes are as such.

Best LT in the draft.

Okuda.

Best OT in the draft.

Simmons.