Simmons has experienced a 10-46 record over his last 56 games. In only two of those games did his offense score 30 or more points. In 37 of those games, his offense scored fewer than 20.

2022 was his last playoff game, had 3 sacks, 3 TFL, and 8 tackles, and the Titans lost 19-16.

Not trying to cope about the picks because thats all they are but the Bears already have two extra 1st rounders from the last 3 draft classes, Odunze was the extra pick in 2024 and Burden is ultimately an extra one from 2025, so those picks are already on the roster.

50 minutes ago, adam said:

Bears now with the #1 and #18 DTs in PRWR.

Grady is also #2 in Run Stop Win Rate.

What I love about this is Grady had been playing more snaps than he should at his age. Also, Simmons will free him up by taking all of the double teams. This could be a multiplying effect for our front four.

1 hour ago, adam said:

Secondary effect? Simmons played two years with Sweat as MSU. Maybe that will motivate Sweat a little bit?

Cool. I appreciate those side stories.

Question now is, who will wear 98?

6 minutes ago, Mongo3451 said:

What I love about this is Grady had been playing more snaps than he should at his age. Also, Simmons will free him up by taking all of the double teams. This could be a multiplying effect for our front four.

This will have a ripple effect across the entire defense. It is getting a more disruptive All Pro level Akiem Hicks, cost controlled for 4 years.

1 minute ago, Alaskan Grizzly said:

Cool. I appreciate those side stories.

Question now is, who will wear 98?

He wore 96 at MSU, but van den Berg has that. 99 would be cool. 98+1.

I wonder who loses their roster spot due to the addition of Simmons. Might need to free up a little cap too create flexibility

DE Jeremiah Kromah cut, they also signed Josh Butler CB to practice squad

Love this move by Poles. It's definitely an overpay, but a smart overpay. I will never fault a GM for being aggressive for the right guy. It's one thing when you overpay for Chase Claypool, but Simmons has been the best defensive tackle in the NFL for the last two years. He is a complete game changer. He's basically first or top 3 in virtually every advanced category for his position, and keep in mind, he did all this playing for the Titans, who never have leads. Imagine how much better with an offense that can score?

He's also on a very nice cost controlled contract for the next 3 years. I think there's a team option that perfectly lines up with Caleb's contract extension kicking in, so there's not a huge financial burden.

Hats off to Poles. I'm beyond excited. No reason to stop now, though. If they could go out and get Khalil Mack and/or another corner, that would be the icing on the cake. LFG!