Hey All,
Been a while since I have been on here. Super busy. So I do have some questions which I'd like to hear some honest feedback on. Every week including this last week I keep hearing that Justin Simmons is this world beater at the Safety position. Then there is always the addition of the fact that he is an all around great person. Now I do not think his character can even be called into question. His community work, charity appearances etc. is just second to none. When you look at how he conducts himself off the field he really is presenting himself how any fan or FO would want and then some.
Now....
For me at least this is where I stand. As I understand it Justin is looking for top 3 or even top Safety money. The problem I have is that unless you actually are the very best at your position and can galvanize your team I simply don't think he is worth that kind of payday. When you pay any player top of the market money like that you NEED them to be both a leader on the field and a tone setter.

Above are two images from this past game vs the LAC. I have circled Simmons with a red circle. As a leader and as a safety it is expected that you be that last line of defense. The bottom image in particular reminded me a lot of the Singletary run vs BUF. Simmons took a sharp angle and was directly in front of the offensive player. Rather than squaring up and wrapping him he arm tackled. A similar tackling technique was used in the top image taken near the end of the 4th quarter. Eckler started that portion of the run being right beside Simmons. Rather than wrapping him up and bringing him down he arm tackles and then dives to try and trip him.


Also above is another example of the tackles (or lack there of) I have seen from him. Now there have obviously been good to great plays as well BUT my point is that for a player to be paid a top salary and have it not hinder the team like we've seen from the Cowboys they actually need to be top of the market.
Thoughts?
Been a while since I have been on here. Super busy. So I do have some questions which I'd like to hear some honest feedback on. Every week including this last week I keep hearing that Justin Simmons is this world beater at the Safety position. Then there is always the addition of the fact that he is an all around great person. Now I do not think his character can even be called into question. His community work, charity appearances etc. is just second to none. When you look at how he conducts himself off the field he really is presenting himself how any fan or FO would want and then some.
Now....
For me at least this is where I stand. As I understand it Justin is looking for top 3 or even top Safety money. The problem I have is that unless you actually are the very best at your position and can galvanize your team I simply don't think he is worth that kind of payday. When you pay any player top of the market money like that you NEED them to be both a leader on the field and a tone setter.

Above are two images from this past game vs the LAC. I have circled Simmons with a red circle. As a leader and as a safety it is expected that you be that last line of defense. The bottom image in particular reminded me a lot of the Singletary run vs BUF. Simmons took a sharp angle and was directly in front of the offensive player. Rather than squaring up and wrapping him he arm tackled. A similar tackling technique was used in the top image taken near the end of the 4th quarter. Eckler started that portion of the run being right beside Simmons. Rather than wrapping him up and bringing him down he arm tackles and then dives to try and trip him.

Also above is another example of the tackles (or lack there of) I have seen from him. Now there have obviously been good to great plays as well BUT my point is that for a player to be paid a top salary and have it not hinder the team like we've seen from the Cowboys they actually need to be top of the market.
Thoughts?
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