*****The Josh Simmons Thread*****

[Dante84]

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— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) April 25, 2025

Several teams agree: Josh Simmons had best tape of any OT last year. And they aren't very concerned with recovery on the torn patella tendon. More of the concern is maturity/character. But he's going to the ideal, veteran-laden place.

— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) April 25, 2025

the #chiefs get LT Josh Simmons out of Ohio State. If Simmons didn't suffer a torn patellar tendon he would have been the first tackle off the board. I had one team tell me he was the most athletic and talented tackle tape they watched. There are some maturity issues, but this…

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) April 25, 2025

The #Chiefs have selected #OSU OT Josh Simmons at No. 32, a player recovering nicely from a torn patellar tendon. They are comfortable with his rehab and did endless homework on it. https://t.co/awdb0JhPed

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 25, 2025

The #Chiefs are selecting Ohio State LT Josh Simmons at No. 32 to close out Round 1.

A key addition to bolster the offensive line in front of Patrick Mahomes. pic.twitter.com/oBx2CjzmCe

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 25, 2025

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by xztop123

His pass blocking in the Michigan game looked not good. He looked like a better run blocker going off that game alone. Looks like him and the left guard caused the game losing int throw

You understand that game is from 2023, right?

[Direckshun]

I think we're dogging FAU too much. Let's let the third year play out.

Every time FAU has played without Chris Jones on the field, he's flashed. He's just a very specific weapon up to this point and for some reason it doesn't agree with Jones' playstyle to improvise where he wants to line up.

When things are more set and predictable, FAU flashes.

[htismaqe]

I've come around on this pick. We were picking 31st, as usual, and getting a franchise LT is just a statistical improbability. Might as well take a huge swing. If he fails, they're out a pick but as we saw with CEH and others, that hasn't really hampered the team from competing for championships.

If he pans out, however, the return will be well worth the opportunity cost.

Given where the Chiefs pick every year, this might have been the best use of said pick, not the worst.

[booger]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I've come around on this pick. We were picking 31st, as usual, and getting a franchise LT is just a statistical improbability. Might as well take a huge swing. If he fails, they're out a pick but as we saw with CEH and others, that hasn't really hampered the team from competing for championships.

If he pans out, however, the return will be well worth the opportunity cost.

Given where the Chiefs pick every year, this might have been the best use of said pick, not the worst.

It’s never going to be popular because it’s never going to be sexy unless Jon Ogden is on the board and we have the number one pick and even then it’s just not exciting until after the draft and you can lay out the whole roster and see how needs got filled. Just the nature of that position. But holy shit it’s awesome knowing that it could not work out like they hoped and our team the Chiefs could overcome it like no other team could. What a ride we’re on as far as that goes

[htismaqe]

Yeah, the worst case scenario is that he's Kingsley in year 1. Even with all of the issues we had at LT, we made it to the Super Bowl. The downside to this pick just isn't that "down".

This is the kind of gamble you have to take when you're in the position the Chiefs are in.

[booger]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Yeah, the worst case scenario is that he's Kingsley in year 1. Even with all of the issues we had at LT, we made it to the Super Bowl. The downside to this pick just isn't that "down".

This is the kind of gamble you have to take when you're in the position the Chiefs are in.

That’s the other dynamic is they really did have to. Exactly right on the money

[RealSNR]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

I think we're dogging FAU too much. Let's let the third year play out.

Every time FAU has played without Chris Jones on the field, he's flashed. He's just a very specific weapon up to this point and for some reason it doesn't agree with Jones' playstyle to improvise where he wants to line up.

When things are more set and predictable, FAU flashes.

Some very smart people have been saying that for quite awhile now.

The thing with FAU is he hasn’t seen the field. When he has, he’s made some good plays. It could be that all he’s good for is coming in rotationally to get a TFL here or there, which is why he’s been buried on the depth chart, but we’ve seen cases like this before of good DEs not doing anything until year 3 and beyond.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s a big year for him, and he needs to turn the corner, but if there’s any position where that’s possible, it’s DE

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Yeah, the worst case scenario is that he's Kingsley in year 1. Even with all of the issues we had at LT, we made it to the Super Bowl. The downside to this pick just isn't that "down".

This is the kind of gamble you have to take when you're in the position the Chiefs are in.

I just don’t see it as as big of a risk. We didn’t go full Atlanta and trade a 1st to move up and get him. We actually gained a 5th to move back. 5th yr option is there if he pans out, he is the lowest paid first rd pick due to slotting and we had an extra day 2 pick (Gillotte).

If Simmons bombs this could still be a good class. I think without Simmons you’re gonna see ONM, Williams, Royals and Smith at minimum make a positive impact this year.

[Kiimo]

Originally Posted by xztop123

A big factor will be if mahomes comes into camp lean and in shape.

what is this bullshit

[kysirsoze]

Originally Posted by Kiimo

what is this bullshit

Just gotta be ready to scapegoat your HoF QB (over fitness no less) if your rookie LT underperforms returning from injury.

[RealSNR]

Yeah Mahomes is elephantine. Practically 600 lbs.

BWillie’s AIDS of the brain has spread

[BryanBusby]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Yeah, the worst case scenario is that he's Kingsley in year 1. Even with all of the issues we had at LT, we made it to the Super Bowl. The downside to this pick just isn't that "down".

This is the kind of gamble you have to take when you're in the position the Chiefs are in.

At the very least, the tape on Simmons looks 100x better than Kingley's.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by Kiimo

what is this bullshit

It's bullshit.

Mahomes has never had an issue with conditioning. He comes into camp at the weight Stroupe intends for him to come in at, and if there is some extra padding around his midsection, it's intentional (to have some cushion for taking hits).

[Balto]

Originally Posted by RealSNR

Some very smart people have been saying that for quite awhile now.

The thing with FAU is he hasn’t seen the field. When he has, he’s made some good plays. It could be that all he’s good for is coming in rotationally to get a TFL here or there, which is why he’s been buried on the depth chart, but we’ve seen cases like this before of good DEs not doing anything until year 3 and beyond.

Don’t get me wrong, it’s a big year for him, and he needs to turn the corner, but if there’s any position where that’s possible, it’s DE

At this point Spags should just start him and find out what they have.

[Kiimo]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

It's bullshit.

Mahomes has never had an issue with conditioning. He comes into camp at the weight Stroupe intends for him to come in at, and if there is some extra padding around his midsection, it's intentional (to have some cushion for taking hits).

Mine's intentional too, for sexiness reasons