Teams may pass on Simmons bc they don’t project him to be a day 1 starter. I’d guess that it would take at least a year from the injury this past October to be ready and then he needs some time to develop. So, the idea that if he’s healthy, he will be gone is not necessarily accurate. It’s more complicated than that. It’s a risk to know when or if he will be 100%. Plus he’s an ascending player that played at his best in 2024, so teams will also be betting on his traits. It’s a risk that could drop him with limited reps in 2024. The risk is worth the reward for me if we can get him after the 20th pick, assuming that the drs believe he can start by the playoffs. It’s a great match of need and positional value.
Simmons reps have stated that he will be ready by training camp but how accurate is that? Here’s the article.
https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article...202923871.html
Charles McDonald: Josh Simmons is dealing with rehab coming off of a torn patellar tendon, but according to media reports, he’s on track to be ready for the start of training camp. If can get healthy in a hurry, Simmons has the tools to grow into a steady offensive tackle in the NFL.
He’s a smooth mover who should be a lockdown pass protector from Day 1. He may end up being a stash draft pick for a team, but he is dripping with talent and a frame to add more weight and strength.
I agree with this post.
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But what if it's an injury that just takes additional time to heal? I could certainly see teams passing on him if he won't be 100% until midseason. For us, that's probably fine though. We are looking for the long term solution. So I'm not sure I agree that he's permanently damaged goods just because others don't take the swing.
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