*****The Josh Simmons Thread*****

[Dante84]

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— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) April 25, 2025

Several teams agree: Josh Simmons had best tape of any OT last year. And they aren't very concerned with recovery on the torn patella tendon. More of the concern is maturity/character. But he's going to the ideal, veteran-laden place.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) April 25, 2025

the #chiefs get LT Josh Simmons out of Ohio State. If Simmons didn't suffer a torn patellar tendon he would have been the first tackle off the board. I had one team tell me he was the most athletic and talented tackle tape they watched. There are some maturity issues, but this…

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) April 25, 2025

The #Chiefs have selected #OSU OT Josh Simmons at No. 32, a player recovering nicely from a torn patellar tendon. They are comfortable with his rehab and did endless homework on it. https://t.co/awdb0JhPed

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 25, 2025

The #Chiefs are selecting Ohio State LT Josh Simmons at No. 32 to close out Round 1.

A key addition to bolster the offensive line in front of Patrick Mahomes. pic.twitter.com/oBx2CjzmCe

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 25, 2025

[Yo Murphy.]

Watched em all year dude was an athletic wall for Howard 1 pressure in 6 games. Would've loved to see his final numbers. I'm over the moon with the value.

[DRM08]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Here’s some optimism to counterbalance the hand-wringing over Josh Simmons’ patella injury! The doomsayers act like it’s a career-ender, but let’s get real: Correll Buckhalter tore his patellar tendon in 2004, worked with trainer Rick Burkholder—yes, that one- and came back to torch defenses with 5.0, 4.9, and 5.3 yards per carry from 2006-2008. Simmons, a 21-year-old freak, is already squatting 225 pounds six months post-surgery and got the green light for a mid-April pro day. With Burkholder’s Midas touch (remember Mahomes’ three-week patella comeback in 2019?) and cutting-edge rehab, Simmons is storming toward training camp, ready to claim his throne as an elite left tackle.

This ain’t just about recovery—Simmons is a rare breed worth the No. 31 pick. His 2024 Ohio State tape? Pure dominance—lightning footwork, a brick-wall anchor, and a nasty streak that screams, “You ain’t touching my QB!” He was LT1 before the injury, and the Chiefs, with Veach and Burkholder running the show, snatched a future All-Pro while others slept. Like Trey Smith in 2021, Simmons is a “risk” that’ll make rivals cry. He’s built to stonewall Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt, locking down Mahomes’ blindside for a decade. Chiefs Kingdom, quit doubting and start believing in our next cornerstone. Simmons is coming, and he’s going to help transform this offense back into a machine.

Josh Simmons’ patella injury is a tired scare tactic—Buckhalter’s comeback under Rick Burkholder proves it’s beatable, and Simmons is crushing his rehab. At 21, with elite skills and a mean streak, he’s the perfect No. 31 pick to protect Mahomes from AFC pass rushers. The Chiefs’ savvy move secures a franchise left tackle for the dynasty, so haters can step aside while Chiefs Kingdom gets loud!

Andy Reid brought up Correll Buckhalter in his press conference tonight. That does make you feel a lot better knowing this coach and trainer have already seen major success in the same injury situation.

[kcfan75]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Here’s some optimism to counterbalance the hand-wringing over Josh Simmons’ patella injury! The doomsayers act like it’s a career-ender, but let’s get real: Correll Buckhalter tore his patellar tendon in 2004, worked with trainer Rick Burkholder—yes, that one- and came back to torch defenses with 5.0, 4.9, and 5.3 yards per carry from 2006-2008. Simmons, a 21-year-old freak, is already squatting 225 pounds six months post-surgery and got the green light for a mid-April pro day. With Burkholder’s Midas touch (remember Mahomes’ three-week patella comeback in 2019?) and cutting-edge rehab, Simmons is storming toward training camp, ready to claim his throne as an elite left tackle.

This ain’t just about recovery—Simmons is a rare breed worth the No. 31 pick. His 2024 Ohio State tape? Pure dominance—lightning footwork, a brick-wall anchor, and a nasty streak that screams, “You ain’t touching my QB!” He was LT1 before the injury, and the Chiefs, with Veach and Burkholder running the show, snatched a future All-Pro while others slept. Like Trey Smith in 2021, Simmons is a “risk” that’ll make rivals cry. He’s built to stonewall Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt, locking down Mahomes’ blindside for a decade. Chiefs Kingdom, quit doubting and start believing in our next cornerstone. Simmons is coming, and he’s going to help transform this offense back into a machine.

Josh Simmons’ patella injury is a tired scare tactic—Buckhalter’s comeback under Rick Burkholder proves it’s beatable, and Simmons is crushing his rehab. At 21, with elite skills and a mean streak, he’s the perfect No. 31 pick to protect Mahomes from AFC pass rushers. The Chiefs’ savvy move secures a franchise left tackle for the dynasty, so haters can step aside while Chiefs Kingdom gets loud!

I haven't heard that name in years as a Nebraska fan, he actually tore it in 04' and 05' and played another 5 years averaging over 4-5 ypc.

He's also a running back, and Simmons won't be asked to cut that much and run hundreds of yards.

He went to Denver and had 12 carries for 113 vs. the Chiefs in 09'

[Rainbarrel]

I suggest a nickname and move past Josh. That will help all move on. Per Simmons maybe a little too Ozarkie, though this place loves a tart

[JohnnyV13]

Originally Posted by kccrow

Subjective probability versus objective probability. Burkholder's examination is subjective and would lead one to believe that the probability of success may be higher than the currently measured probability that it will be.

Yeah, but the sample size is way too low to put any weight behind those "percentages."

It's what hard science types call "false precision."

[Tribal Warfare]

Originally Posted by Rainbarrel

I suggest a nickname and move past Josh. That will help all move on. Per Simmons maybe a little too Ozarkie, though this place loves a tart

Justin "Dancing to the Oldies" Simmons

Or The Acolyte

[BossChief]

Simmons/Moore
Suamatia/Caliendo
Humphrey/Nourzad
Smith/Hanson
Taylor/Morris

Probably add/upgrade the IOL with a pick, otherwise that should be an improvement from the last couple years.

[Fish]

Yeah, I've got a ton of respect for Burtholomew Vechmiskinowski and all...

But you simply cannot ignore the history of lack of recovery from this injury. It's a lot to risk for a 1st round pick. Just glad we'll be picking again soon...

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This is the exact type of pick that makes you focus on the risk if its your team, focus on the potential reward if it's a rival team.

Let's be honest, if the Eagles took him (and needed a LT) we'd be pissed.

I'd much rather take a player of Simmons situation - a top 3 talent for our single biggest weakness with a risk from injury, rather than a Felix type pick.

Plenty of time to recover, plenty of time to get used to the team & environment, can't wait to see him smash dlineman all over the place in January 2026

[Palangi]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Simmons/Moore
Suamatia/Caliendo
Humphrey/Nourzad
Smith/Hanson
Taylor/Morris

Probably add/upgrade the IOL with a pick, otherwise that should be an improvement from the last couple years.

I’d like to see us take Logan Brown in the fourth round. Take over RT after next year. Then we can kick Morris inside.

[BossChief]

Morris didn’t look terrible at RT. Looked a lot more natural.

[Palangi]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Morris didn’t look terrible at RT. Looked a lot more natural.

I thought so too. But he still scared me on the edge

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Originally Posted by BossChief

Morris didn’t look terrible at RT. Looked a lot more natural.

I'd rather have a RT who looks good or great at RT, than someone who doesn't look terrible

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Originally Posted by BossChief

Simmons/Moore
Suamatia/Caliendo
Humphrey/Nourzad
Smith/Hanson
Taylor/Morris

Probably add/upgrade the IOL with a pick, otherwise that should be an improvement from the last couple years.

My money is on Moore taking the RT job from Taylor. We have two years of control for him on a reasonable deal and Taylor can and will GTFO after next year. Moore starts at RT and is the backup LT.

I’m loving this more and more. Reid has to be salivating at the amount of flexibility he has now.

[Wisconsin_Chief]

Man, I feel so much better after sleeping on this and seeing even experts who hate us saying we got a steal. We now have 3 starting caliber OTs. Last year we made the Super Bowl with ONE. We get Rice back, Pacheco fully healthy, Brown and Juju back.

Damn, this could end up being the best looking team on paper that we’ve had in the whole run if Veach plays his cards right the next two days.