Originally Posted by BossChief
(Post 18042573)
Here’s some optimism to counterbalance the hand-wringing over Josh Simmons’ patella injury! The doomsayers act like it’s a career-ender, but let’s get real: Correll Buckhalter tore his patellar tendon in 2004, worked with trainer Rick Burkholder—yes, that one- and came back to torch defenses with 5.0, 4.9, and 5.3 yards per carry from 2006-2008. Simmons, a 21-year-old freak, is already squatting 225 pounds six months post-surgery and got the green light for a mid-April pro day. With Burkholder’s Midas touch (remember Mahomes’ three-week patella comeback in 2019?) and cutting-edge rehab, Simmons is storming toward training camp, ready to claim his throne as an elite left tackle.
This ain’t just about recovery—Simmons is a rare breed worth the No. 31 pick. His 2024 Ohio State tape? Pure dominance—lightning footwork, a brick-wall anchor, and a nasty streak that screams, “You ain’t touching my QB!” He was LT1 before the injury, and the Chiefs, with Veach and Burkholder running the show, snatched a future All-Pro while others slept. Like Trey Smith in 2021, Simmons is a “risk” that’ll make rivals cry. He’s built to stonewall Myles Garrett and T.J. Watt, locking down Mahomes’ blindside for a decade. Chiefs Kingdom, quit doubting and start believing in our next cornerstone. Simmons is coming, and he’s going to help transform this offense back into a machine.
Josh Simmons’ patella injury is a tired scare tactic—Buckhalter’s comeback under Rick Burkholder proves it’s beatable, and Simmons is crushing his rehab. At 21, with elite skills and a mean streak, he’s the perfect No. 31 pick to protect Mahomes from AFC pass rushers. The Chiefs’ savvy move secures a franchise left tackle for the dynasty, so haters can step aside while Chiefs Kingdom gets loud!
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