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Originally Posted by kcbubb
Nice post crow. You’ve partially won me over. In what ways is Paris that much better than Simmons? I’m curious. Because it can’t athletic ability?
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Paris has elite athleticism, is much longer, was an Academic All-American, and was a hard worker and leader of that team.
He needed strength work (most college tackles need it, I don't know why people continue to be surprised by that) and hand placement work. He had the acumen and work ethic to do it.
Simmons is not as athletic, long, or smart, and they are about even from a technique and strength standpoint. I haven't heard the same work ethic from Simmons.
Johnson was a top 10 pick for a reason. He's about the closest things to Pace we've ever had in terms of size and athleticism but Pace was just stronger. I don't think he'll ever be Pace but he at least has a chance.
Side note...
Man that 1995 & 1996 Ohio State roster... It was just stacked. Not winning a National Championship burns... All these guys made the NFL and I'm sure I missed a couple at first glance.
DE Mike Vrabel
OT Orlando Pace
TE Ricky Dudley
WR Terry Glenn
WR David Boston
RB Eddie George
RB Nick Goings
S Rob Kelly
S Damon Moore
CB Antoine Winfield
CB Shawn Springs
CB Central McClellion
CB Ahmed Plummer
CB Ty Howard
QB Bobby Hoying
QB Joe Germaine
LB Greg Bellisari
P Brent Bartholomew
FB Nicky Sualua
RB Joe Montgomery
DT Winfield Garnett
WR Jimmy Redmond