Isaiah Simmons is one of my favorite players available for the draft
I am excited to see him play tonight
I think that he can be a transformative player
He can play multiple positions and play them well
Simmons is unique in that he is great in coverage, he is strong against the run, and he can rush the passer
He is so long and fast that he can cover backs, receivers, and tight ends
His position flexibility seems perfect for what the new coaching staff values
I can see him play the joker in a 46 or safety or olb
in a 34
What makes Simmons so unique is that he is 6’-4” 235 bs but runs a 4:4 forty and he also has an incredible wingspan
I am rooting for LSU but would love to see Simmons excel
What's his outstanding skill?
He's a very good tackler and has sideline to sideline speed. He has some difficulty with blocks from big o-line. However strength is one thing which he can increase over time.
What's his outstanding skill?
There's a risk for every player in the draft. It's not a negative that he can do everything.
What's his outstanding skill?
Definitely the right question to ask.
But on pure athletic ability, speed and length, which are exceptional for his size, he's very intriguing...
Versatile, fast, instinctive and coachable. He'd be in great hands under Judge and there's no doubt he'd be put in the best possible position to take advantage of all he does.
That’s my concern too. Going to watch for how well he sheds.
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Ive seen him play the run adequately and at times pretty poorly.
That’s my concern too. Going to watch for how well he sheds.
Are there any LBs who've come out of college that didn't have this concern? I feel like it's a constant negative for the top LBs entering the draft.
I just looked up Kuechly, Willis, Bowman, Rolando McClain & Bobby Wagner. It was a negative for all of them according to one of the top 2 scouting reports on Google.
2. Chase
3. Simmons
4. ?
Is he the biggest dude out there? No. But if Judge wants tough players who have the ability to basically play anywhere on the field, this is the guy. And his effort and toughness is legit.
2. Chase
3. Simmons
4. ?
4. Okuhda
He is long and lanky
It is hard for him to gain leverage and get low
But he is so flexible that he able to split blocks and lay out
He has great form tackling and is a strong sure tackler
I am trying to think of a comparable player but his size and skills are unique
He is much larger than the Devins and he is not as stout as Urlacher
What's his outstanding skill?
there are risks with every player but the risk you state is not one with him. he's outstandingly skilled at multiple things.
range, tackling, explosion, and anticipation - amongst others, are outstanding - in terms of football skills.
combine that with his physical skills and he's a matchup and defense disguise nightmare.
"master of none" is not a description that fits him.
whether he grades out as a #4 overall or a #10 or a #15 is a different question. but to suggest he's not a supremely gifted and productive football player is silly.
I don't think he's in the same tier as Devin White, which is why I'm hesitant to take him at #4 while White went at #5. I know it's all about "getting your guy" in the draft and all that but still we have to consider value. Would be ideal if we could trade down to a QB-needy team and get a nice return before taking Simmons in the back half of the top 10 so as to maximize our draft position.
2. Chase
3. Simmons
4. ?
I would actually hope that happens because that means we end up with Okudah at #4, who would be an incredibly valuable get and perfect value at #4. That said, I'm putting my money on Detroit taking Okudah at #3 and we'll be left to pick from the "leftovers". Young and Okudah, in my mind, are the only two A+ prospects in this draft (with Young having the slight edge over Okudah as top prospect). Derrick Brown (DT) and possibly Jeudy (WR) could arguably be considered in that tier as well--their positions are just slightly less valuable--but Simmons I don't see as being in that same tier unfortunately.
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had a great rookie season. Arguably more impressive than Bush. In 13 games he had 91 total tackles, 3 FF, 2.5 sacks, 2 TD, 1 INT. If Simmons is near his talent level, that’s a good investment.
I don't think he's in the same tier as Devin White, which is why I'm hesitant to take him at #4 while White went at #5. I know it's all about "getting your guy" in the draft and all that but still we have to consider value. Would be ideal if we could trade down to a QB-needy team and get a nice return before taking Simmons in the back half of the top 10 so as to maximize our draft position.
Time wil tell but I have a feeling after the Combine he won't be dropping to the back half of the top ten. He's going to be right up there with anyone outside of Young, Burrow and Okaduh.
What's his outstanding skill?
He's a playmaker, game-changer
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1. Burrow
2. Chase
3. Simmons
4. ?
I would actually hope that happens because that means we end up with Okudah at #4, who would be an incredibly valuable get and perfect value at #4. That said, I'm putting my money on Detroit taking Okudah at #3 and we'll be left to pick from the "leftovers". Young and Okudah, in my mind, are the only two A+ prospects in this draft (with Young having the slight edge over Okudah as top prospect). Derrick Brown (DT) and possibly Jeudy (WR) could arguably be considered in that tier as well--their positions are just slightly less valuable--but Simmons I don't see as being in that same tier unfortunately.
My biggest fear is Gettleman falling in love with Derrick Brown. He's great, but dline is our deepest and most talented position group.
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1. Burrow
2. Chase
3. Simmons
4. ?
I would actually hope that happens because that means we end up with Okudah at #4, who would be an incredibly valuable get and perfect value at #4. That said, I'm putting my money on Detroit taking Okudah at #3 and we'll be left to pick from the "leftovers". Young and Okudah, in my mind, are the only two A+ prospects in this draft (with Young having the slight edge over Okudah as top prospect). Derrick Brown (DT) and possibly Jeudy (WR) could arguably be considered in that tier as well--their positions are just slightly less valuable--but Simmons I don't see as being in that same tier unfortunately.
My biggest fear is Gettleman falling in love with Derrick Brown. He's great, but dline is our deepest and most talented position group.
The d-line is the least of the needs compared to LB, DB and defense and OL and WR on offense.
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1. Burrow
2. Chase
3. Simmons
4. ?
I would actually hope that happens because that means we end up with Okudah at #4, who would be an incredibly valuable get and perfect value at #4. That said, I'm putting my money on Detroit taking Okudah at #3 and we'll be left to pick from the "leftovers". Young and Okudah, in my mind, are the only two A+ prospects in this draft (with Young having the slight edge over Okudah as top prospect). Derrick Brown (DT) and possibly Jeudy (WR) could arguably be considered in that tier as well--their positions are just slightly less valuable--but Simmons I don't see as being in that same tier unfortunately.
My biggest fear is Gettleman falling in love with Derrick Brown. He's great, but dline is our deepest and most talented position group.
For the sake of playing devils advocate, the 49ers have spent 4 of their last 5 first round picks on DL. You could also mention the 2nd they dropped on Dee Ford. I dont think anyone would question those decisions.
I think he is the goods despite the BBI-worries he is not heavy enough.
As Judge would say - "tell me what he can do, not what he can't..."
My biggest fear is Gettleman falling in love with Derrick Brown. He's great, but dline is our deepest and most talented position group.
I've been fighting that same thought. And the more I do, the more I think it's going to happen.
Well a TE anyway.
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1. Burrow
2. Chase
3. Simmons
4. ?
I would actually hope that happens because that means we end up with Okudah at #4, who would be an incredibly valuable get and perfect value at #4. That said, I'm putting my money on Detroit taking Okudah at #3 and we'll be left to pick from the "leftovers". Young and Okudah, in my mind, are the only two A+ prospects in this draft (with Young having the slight edge over Okudah as top prospect). Derrick Brown (DT) and possibly Jeudy (WR) could arguably be considered in that tier as well--their positions are just slightly less valuable--but Simmons I don't see as being in that same tier unfortunately.
My biggest fear is Gettleman falling in love with Derrick Brown. He's great, but dline is our deepest and most talented position group.
For the sake of playing devils advocate, the 49ers have spent 4 of their last 5 first round picks on DL. You could also mention the 2nd they dropped on Dee Ford. I dont think anyone would question those decisions.
But all those guys have different skill sets. While all our guys and Brown strengths focused on stopping the run and collapsing the pocket
He is all over the field
He must have cloned himself
Daniel Jeremiah weighing in...
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...love it
...well yeah...in that case he was. Kid was dropped backed as a safety on some plays too last week.
Well a TE anyway.
Well then Okudah is available.
I don't think so. They need DL and corner help.