He’s not going to fit a traditional role but either did Kiwi. Use him creatively and on NASCAR packages with Burns, Thibs and Azeez and tell me your O coordinator isn’t fearful.
see this coming. Didn't think we had a chance to bring him back, but I am happy we did. He wasn't a star, but he made some plays and played well at times.
Can cover TE and RB, also can be effective in blitz packages. Not every player can be a star, in fact most players are only useful in the right situations. He can help us if used properly.
he's back. First, we gave up a pick for him so I'd hate to just cut bait. Second, he's good on special teams (think replacement for Cam Brown). Third, he is a decent role player.
It seems to me that people are overstating things. This is a GOOD AND SMART move by the Giants FO. Happy he's still around. Hope the DC is creative enough to use him well.
I don’t understand the negative comments this move.
True he’s not the star some thought he’d be coming out of Clemson, but he’s a decent backup who adds speed and flexibility to the defense … and with his athleticism, there’s still some hope that he can be more.
mentions all the time that he thinks Simmons could be phenomenal. Banks thinks it would be beneficial if he had some time in the film room with Simmons. Hope it happens!
Two great signings today. What a great day indeed. Go NY.
Oh, and just for the record, I would prefer one of the great WRs at 6 instead of either McCarthy, Nix, or Pennix. Thanks for listening…it’s okay if you disagree.
That’s what he is: a short area guy:
Blitz on 3rd downs as a down low S
Cover TEs , RBs out of the backfield as LB.
Stay with them, try to keep them from catching the ball and tackle them if they do.
another player that can move all over the place. Outside of CB2 I think the defense could be very good. I’m still hopeful they bring Adoree back on a one year deal.
What’s scary is the offense. This may be like the mid-90’s when the defense was rock solid, but the offense was anemic and we were scratching at .500 records every year.
^This. He has some value and I'm sure the contract is for the veteran minimum, or maybe a little more, with some incentives.
Good signing.
You say that like it's a bad thing.
+1
This.
Like Daniel Jones, enough time has passed to conclude that what he has been his whole NFL career is actually what he is.
Oh, and just for the record, I would prefer one of the great WRs at 6 instead of either McCarthy, Nix, or Pennix. Thanks for listening…it’s okay if you disagree.
That’s what he is: a short area guy:
Blitz on 3rd downs as a down low S
Cover TEs , RBs out of the backfield as LB.
Stay with them, try to keep them from catching the ball and tackle them if they do.
Simmons has shown that he still has a few big plays in him. Great to have him back. The team also needs his enthusiasm.
I'm not sure this is correct.
Bowen liks split safety coverage and often uses dime with a "money" LB/S hybrid to replace a linebacker. That could be Simmons.
What’s scary is the offense. This may be like the mid-90’s when the defense was rock solid, but the offense was anemic and we were scratching at .500 records every year.