Originally posted by Hysterikal:
Originally posted by ModestoNiner33:
Originally posted by Scoots:
Dang it. I wanted Josh Simmons in the draft (he went 11 picks before Collins), and now Kelce says he's the next Trent Williams.
All heresay till pads come on.
We don't know what Simmons medical looked like. He was the clear best tackle when on the field in the draft. Problem was with his injury and how it's a matter of not if he gets hurt but when.
People are obsessed with injuries. He had one significant injury. There is nothing chronic about his injury past. Not only has he shown very high level athetic talent but also skill in pass pro and run blocking AND he has zone running experience. Supposedly every single NFL team when asked had him as a top 45 player even with the ACL, and top 10 if he hadn't been hurt.
I kind of hoped he'd slide a little further because he could be a stud for the next 15 years. Of course he could fall apart too ... but it was a bet that I felt was good to make.
All that said, I like Collins too and understand why they went for him.