(01-22-2020, 12:15 PM)JagJohn Wrote: I'm totally conflicted about Simmons, I've already changed my mind several times on whether he would be a good pick at 9 for us. I worry that our coaching would just try to shoe-horn him in at MLB or WLB and ignore his biggest strength which is versatility. I'm sure he has the tools to be adequate at least at any spot, but he could be an absolute game changer in the hands of a creative defensive coach. Wash sure ain't that.

Ultimately, I'm pretty sure there will be players at 9 that I would take over Simmons, but he is an elite talent and I'd be fine with it if they decided to go that way.

I hear you. I get that. He reminds me a lot of my own Bulldogs Thomas Davis who was pretty much utilized the same way. Carolina was smart with how they used him though. They would move him between OLB and SS in certain situations. A good DC will figure out a way to maximize the talent they have on the field in key situations. 

I agree with JackCity. You can't let Wash dictate the terms on draft night. He's on a short leash along with Marrone. You shouldn't penalize your roster due to lack luster coaching. Jack is playing out of position. Simmons could be forced into a role that's similar as a rookie. But you have to take players that yield the most potential and have high ceilings.  He fits all of that. 

He lined up EVERYWHERE in that championship game.

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