(04-22-2020, 04:01 PM)JackCity Wrote:

(04-22-2020, 03:33 PM)TheDogCatcher Wrote: Any of those positions by themselves would still be as dumb as LF27 at #4. Nickel back? Strong safety? Weakside linebacker? Ha! Especially compared to being able to draft a blue-chip LT prospect.

Nah not even close. The value in Simmons is the ability to play all of those spots and he can arguably the best answer to any TE in the entire league. 

I'd be all for taking a blue chip LT too. And WR. Just saying Simmons is a really good pick too.... Options are promising this year

He can't play all those positions at once. 

Anyhow, does his college tape show him shutting down NFL caliber tight ends? I've seen only two Jags' defenders in recent memory with that ability -- Gipson and Jalen. Myles Jack was supposed to be able to, but Kelce abused him. If that's what Simmons brings to the table, then, yes, he's absolutely worth drafting. I'd also expect at least six sacks and/or interceptions per year to justify taking an ILB/SS/nickel in top #10. 

But, again, you have to factor in that Wash prefers to stick his slowest post-Posluszny linebacker or smallest corner on tight ends. That's his version of a scheme "wrinkle."

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