Justin Simmons Visiting Saints

AsylumGuido · 08-16-2024, 08:19 AM

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Atlanta had a greater need and Simmons (seemingly about $) made a business decision. I have to hope this came down to money - we had his former coaches on staff for pete's sake.

Yeah, I think need had more than a little to do with the decision. We've actually got good quality depth in the DB corps. Simmons would have been a versatile luxury, but we've still got it all covered with good young talent included.

Atlanta, on the other hand, had a glaring need at safety and at edge (Judon).

saintsfan1976 · 08-16-2024, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Yeah, I think need had more than a little to do with the decision. We've actually got good quality depth in the DB corps. Simmons would have been a versatile luxury, but we've still got it all covered with good young talent included.

Atlanta, on the other hand, had a glaring need at safety and at edge (Judon).

I'm not mad about Simmons. However, I'm frustrated at this team's seemingly idle approach to improving GLARING weaknesses.

Go pay Trent Williams for 1 year while Penning either figures it out or we can draft our Fuaga for the right side.

K Major · 08-16-2024, 11:15 AM

In absolutely no scenario would I want to see Trevor Penning lined up in a regular season game facing REAL defensive ends.

There is just no way winning teams would have him starting at OT. He's not going to figure it out.

If I'm Carr, I'd be very concerned on my right side. Very concerned.

jnormand · 08-16-2024, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

In absolutely no scenario would I want to see Trevor Penning lined up in a regular season game facing REAL defensive ends.

There is just no way winning teams would have him starting at OT. He's not going to figure it out.

If I'm Carr, I'd be very concerned on my right side. Very concerned.

Good grief if they want to keep him, move him inside to guard. Maybe he can help there. And that’s a big maybe. From everything I’m reading, he’s a turnstile at tackle.

I was so excited when they drafted him. Man what a bust.

The only reason he’s still employed is DA is having a pride issue.

08-16-2024, 08:19 AM	#41
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 25,599	Re: Justin Simmons Visiting Saints Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Atlanta had a greater need and Simmons (seemingly about $) made a business decision. I have to hope this came down to money - we had his former coaches on staff for pete's sake. Yeah, I think need had more than a little to do with the decision. We've actually got good quality depth in the DB corps. Simmons would have been a versatile luxury, but we've still got it all covered with good young talent included. Atlanta, on the other hand, had a glaring need at safety and at edge (Judon).

08-16-2024, 10:07 AM	#42
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,744 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Justin Simmons Visiting Saints Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Yeah, I think need had more than a little to do with the decision. We've actually got good quality depth in the DB corps. Simmons would have been a versatile luxury, but we've still got it all covered with good young talent included. Atlanta, on the other hand, had a glaring need at safety and at edge (Judon). I'm not mad about Simmons. However, I'm frustrated at this team's seemingly idle approach to improving GLARING weaknesses. Go pay Trent Williams for 1 year while Penning either figures it out or we can draft our Fuaga for the right side. K Major likes this.

08-16-2024, 11:15 AM	#43
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,369 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Justin Simmons Visiting Saints In absolutely no scenario would I want to see Trevor Penning lined up in a regular season game facing REAL defensive ends. There is just no way winning teams would have him starting at OT. He's not going to figure it out. If I'm Carr, I'd be very concerned on my right side. Very concerned.

08-16-2024, 12:32 PM	#44
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,565	Re: Justin Simmons Visiting Saints Originally Posted by K Major In absolutely no scenario would I want to see Trevor Penning lined up in a regular season game facing REAL defensive ends. There is just no way winning teams would have him starting at OT. He's not going to figure it out. If I'm Carr, I'd be very concerned on my right side. Very concerned. Good grief if they want to keep him, move him inside to guard. Maybe he can help there. And that’s a big maybe. From everything I’m reading, he’s a turnstile at tackle. I was so excited when they drafted him. Man what a bust. The only reason he’s still employed is DA is having a pride issue. K Major likes this.

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