Chiefs *****The Josh Simmons Thread***** - Page 73

Dante84 · 10:04 PM

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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

**RealSNR** · 04-27-2025, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SHOWTIME

Reid says otherwise

Reid said that because he played some RT in San Francisco.

So yeah. He has experience at the position. He CAN play there. But it was a huge ****ing mess when he did it.

I'll bet Reid would also say of Eric Fisher back in the day that yes, he can play both right and left tackle. But are you sure you want that? We just get the left side of our line super solid and all of a sudden we're dealing with another goddamn albatross this time on the right side that makes Mahomes play like Alex?

**RealSNR** · 04-27-2025, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

People are pissed off because he said in an interview he's looking forward to playing for KC for the next four years?

https://youtu.be/g_zz1A5-1uc?si=ME1uxnUCVz1UxcUb

He probably wants to go play in New York because it's soooooo glamorous to play for the Giants or Jets these days!

Chris Meck · Yesterday, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammock Parties

People are pissed off because he said in an interview he's looking forward to playing for KC for the next four years?

https://youtu.be/g_zz1A5-1uc?si=ME1uxnUCVz1UxcUb

I'm more pissed that his first BBQ stop is Q39, to be honest.

htismaqe · Yesterday, 07:43 AM

I get the mindset. A guy like Simmons doesn't fall to 32, it just doesn't happen without the injury. So you buy a Powerball ticket and cross your fingers. If it fails, well it was probably going to anyway. But if it works, woo boy. Watch out NFL.

ThyKingdomCome15 · Yesterday, 08:00 AM

This time last year we were feeling pretty good about the LT position. We drafted a talented but green Kindsley S. and had a serviceable Wanya Morris on the roster. How it all unfolded as the season went on was fringe nightmare material. We were still winning a ton of games thanks to an outstanding team effort, 15-1. But the dam broke fast and hard during the Super Bowl.

This year we don't have an All-Pro LG but the LT position has been beefed up in a big way. Mahomes will still be under heat but we shouldn't see him get crushed week in and out at the same rate we saw last year. It will also help the pressure of the three-peat is off. It's all business this season.

The greatest dynasty in the history of the NFL is still on the table.

DJ's left nut · Yesterday, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tredadda

If Moore is a stud why would he want to slide to RT? Especially with his contract and what stud LTs make?

Moore was also a bag of smashed assholes at RT in SF.

If Moore is a stud, it'll be Simmons moving to RT - at least for the short term. Simmons played at RT at SDSU. Maybe we let Moore walk after that and slide Simmons back over to LT with a new guy at RT in 2027, but I just don't see it making much sense to move Moore over to RT at all. He's never done it worth a damn and if he performs at LT in 2025, it makes no sense at all to move him across in 2026.

IowaHawkeyeChief · Yesterday, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dante84

Luckily the injury was on his left knee, so when he’s at LT, it’s on his kick-slide leg, not his anchor leg. ProFootballDoc talked about this Thursday night being a benefit to him.

If Moore is a stud and slides to RT to take over for Taylor long term, we hit a grand slam.

Who downvotes this?

duncan_idaho · Yesterday, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Moore was also a bag of smashed assholes at RT in SF.

If Moore is a stud, it'll be Simmons moving to RT - at least for the short term. Simmons played at RT at SDSU. Maybe we let Moore walk after that and slide Simmons back over to LT with a new guy at RT in 2027, but I just don't see it making much sense to move Moore over to RT at all. He's never done it worth a damn and if he performs at LT in 2025, it makes no sense at all to move him across in 2026.

If Simmons is healthy and ready to play at some in 2025 and they like him best at LT, AND Moore is playing well, then the question becomes, to me, if Simmons-Moore is your best left side, or if Simmons-Suamataia is better.

tredadda · Yesterday, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

Moore was also a bag of smashed assholes at RT in SF.

If Moore is a stud, it'll be Simmons moving to RT - at least for the short term. Simmons played at RT at SDSU. Maybe we let Moore walk after that and slide Simmons back over to LT with a new guy at RT in 2027, but I just don't see it making much sense to move Moore over to RT at all. He's never done it worth a damn and if he performs at LT in 2025, it makes no sense at all to move him across in 2026.

That’s kinda what I was getting at. Zero reason for either Moore or the Chiefs to move him to RT if he’s a stud as a LT.

philfree · Yesterday, 09:19 AM

I'm just glad we have what looks to be some decent depth at LT after the last couple of years. I have no problem bringing Simmons along slowly with Moore starting at LT. If Simmons wins the starting job then I would make Moore the swing T and wouldn't trade him next year unless it was for a haul. I'd like to keep Mahomes secure by keeping two guys who can start and protect his backside. We have Taylor for two more years and I wouldn't be looking to ditch him either. Depth and continuity for the next couple of years is what we and Mahomes needs. Hopefully whoever plays LG isn't a huge drop off from Thuney and our O Line kicks ass this year.

GordonGekko · Yesterday, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by philfree

I'm just glad we have what looks to be some decent depth at LT after the last couple of years. I have no problem bringing Simmons along slowly with Moore starting at LT. If Simmons wins the starting job then I would make Moore the swing T and wouldn't trade him next year unless it was for a haul. I'd like to keep Mahomes secure by keeping two guys who can start and protect his backside. We have Taylor for two more years and I wouldn't be looking to ditch him either. Depth and continuity for the next couple of years is what we and Mahomes needs. Hopefully whoever plays LG isn't a huge drop off from Thuney and our O Line kicks ass this year.

Exactly, adding Simmons means we now have some depth at the Tackle position, helping to avoid potentially another Buccaneer SB fiasco. It seems the Chiefs can never have too many good OL especially Tackles, also having these competent players creates competition. I wonder if DJ Humphries would come back for cheap?

**BigRedChief** · Yesterday, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

If Simmons is healthy and ready to play at some in 2025 and they like him best at LT, AND Moore is playing well, then the question becomes, to me, if Simmons-Moore is your best left side, or if Simmons-Suamataia is better.

We need a RT next year. Can Moore slide over there?

**BigRedChief** · Yesterday, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Meck

I'm more pissed that his first BBQ stop is Q39, to be honest.

I like Q39. They have great BBQ. Myself I'm heading to the gas station and getting me some brisket and Z-man. But, Q39 is a great place to get some Q done right.

DJ's left nut · Yesterday, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

We need a RT next year. Can Moore slide over there?

If you manage to beat the odds once and have Simmons come back as a strong LT, you're gonna be hard pressed to beat the odds again and have Moore -- who's played poorly every time it's been tried at RT -- suddenly find his footing over there.

I think there's some dreamcasting in there.

**BigRedChief** · Yesterday, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

If you manage to beat the odds once and have Simmons come back as a strong LT, you're gonna be hard pressed to beat the odds again and have Moore -- who's played poorly every time it's been tried at RT -- suddenly find his footing over there.

I think there's some dreamcasting in there.

I'm concerned we are going to have to sacrifice a high pick in next years draft to get a legit RT. Or pay top $ in FA.

I thought Morris looked good at RT in his limited reps. Why don't they give him a shot?

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htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $8179900	I get the mindset. A guy like Simmons doesn't fall to 32, it just doesn't happen without the injury. So you buy a Powerball ticket and cross your fingers. If it fails, well it was probably going to anyway. But if it works, woo boy. Watch out NFL.
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ThyKingdomCome15 MVP Join Date: Jun 2019 Casino cash: $-459600	This time last year we were feeling pretty good about the LT position. We drafted a talented but green Kindsley S. and had a serviceable Wanya Morris on the roster. How it all unfolded as the season went on was fringe nightmare material. We were still winning a ton of games thanks to an outstanding team effort, 15-1. But the dam broke fast and hard during the Super Bowl. This year we don't have an All-Pro LG but the LT position has been beefed up in a big way. Mahomes will still be under heat but we shouldn't see him get crushed week in and out at the same rate we saw last year. It will also help the pressure of the three-peat is off. It's all business this season. The greatest dynasty in the history of the NFL is still on the table.
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philfree Indian Twitter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Free Agency Casino cash: $-1963802	I'm just glad we have what looks to be some decent depth at LT after the last couple of years. I have no problem bringing Simmons along slowly with Moore starting at LT. If Simmons wins the starting job then I would make Moore the swing T and wouldn't trade him next year unless it was for a haul. I'd like to keep Mahomes secure by keeping two guys who can start and protect his backside. We have Taylor for two more years and I wouldn't be looking to ditch him either. Depth and continuity for the next couple of years is what we and Mahomes needs. Hopefully whoever plays LG isn't a huge drop off from Thuney and our O Line kicks ass this year. __________________ [/SIGPIC]
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