I did some research, Simmons is the first All-Pro selection from the previous year (1st Team AP All-Pro) to be traded in season the following year since Eric Dickerson in 1987. Dickerson was in a contract dispute and was part of a massive trade that included multiple 1st and 2nd round picks.

The last defensive player was Fred Dean in 1981 at the age of 29, two years later he had 17.5 sacks at the age of 31. He was already traded due to a contract dispute.

Was just watching a clip of him during his first press conference. One thing he said was (I’m paraphrasing) ‘I talked with Grady (Jarrett) and told him if I take the slot and open it up, you better get there. And to Montez, if Im on the end against a tackle, you have a free lane to a sack and better get it.’ Man that is awesome to hear from day one. This dudes a team player.

1 hour ago, Alaskan Grizzly said:

Ha is there film of him doing that before? They’ve been meeting each other twice a year now for a few years right?

I posted that in this thread last night

3 hours ago, Alaskan Grizzly said:

Ha is there film of him doing that before? They’ve been meeting each other twice a year now for a few years right?

There are clips, of course they posted some. Can't win every play, but win more in the game and its all good

1 hour ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

There are clips, of course they posted some. Can't win every play, but win more in the game and its all good

Yeah it’s about complimentary football anyhow. Like how he said if he’s doing a double team inside then one of the other guys should be able to feast (looking at you sweat). And if the QB feels constant pressure, then he can’t afford to stand around in the pocket all that much. Besides that, Nelson didn’t own him at all . I’d say it was closer to 50/50.

I’ll reiterate I’m not a fan of DA but I do know he’s been around long enough to do what is needed to get the best out of players. He may not always do it but a lot of times he does. Just like how Gordon has recently become a factor and I hope he schemes to improve on either JJs effectiveness or push Muhammad to start.

1 hour ago, ASHKUM BEAR said:

There are clips, of course they posted some. Can't win every play, but win more in the game and its all good

3 hours ago, Alaskan Grizzly said:

Yeah it’s about complimentary football anyhow. Like how he said if he’s doing a double team inside then one of the other guys should be able to feast (looking at you sweat). And if the QB feels constant pressure, then he can’t afford to stand around in the pocket all that much. Besides that, Nelson didn’t own him at all . I’d say it was closer to 50/50.

I’ll reiterate I’m not a fan of DA but I do know he’s been around long enough to do what is needed to get the best out of players. He may not always do it but a lot of times he does. Just like how Gordon has recently become a factor and I hope he schemes to improve on either JJs effectiveness or push Muhammad to start.

It was just fan boy posts. Ill give Nelson his props tho, he is one of the best guards and I'd be ecstatic to have him if we had an opening.