Simmons quote

[tired]

"We've got a rhythm now," nose guard Jeffery Simmons said. "Whatever the next team does best, we'll take that away too."

 

[TBone.sixpack]

Swagger.

That's a bad man.

 

[Msubulldogfan1]

Simmons is a monster. Dude scares me.

 

[DawgatAuburn]

"We've got a rhythm now," nose guard Jeffery Simmons said. "Whatever the next team does best, we'll take that away too."

So we have a defense that stops all offenses?

 

[bruiser.sixpack]

All the ones they have played so far.**

 

[DudyDog]

I loved Chris Jones, but I think Simmons has that junk yard dog mentallity that Jones didn't. Because of that I think we see results sooner with Simmons than we did with Chris.

 

[TaleofTwoDogs]

Sounds great, but can he win the hay bale toss???

 

[512taylor]

So we have a defense that stops all offenses?

This confidence thing really pisses me off!!!**

 

[thf24]

I loved Chris Jones, but I think Simmons has that junk yard dog mentallity that Jones didn't. Because of that I think we see results sooner with Simmons than we did with Chris.

We've already seen significantly more results from Simmons than Jones to this point in both their careers. Besides having a better overall mentality than Jones, Simmons embraced the DT/NT role he's best suited for at this level and on from the start despite coming out of high school as a DE, while Jones never quite got the idea out of his head that he should be a DE. That's likely made a ton of difference in the rate of Simmons' development vs. Jones.

 

[horshack.sixpack]

We've already seen significantly more results from Simmons than Jones to this point in both their careers. Besides having a better overall mentality than Jones, Simmons embraced the DT/NT role he's best suited for at this level and on from the start despite coming out of high school as a DE, while Jones never quite got the idea out of his head that he should be a DE. That's likely made a ton of difference in the rate of Simmons' development vs. Jones.

Jones was a great payer for us who is a great player in the NFL now. No reason to be negative on former players. Simmons can be good without trying to make Jones "bad". Maybe he developed slower because of the quality of coaching trying to teach him a new position? Who knows but so far Simmons has been solid. The words he just spoke don't make him any better than he was before he spoke them. Sorry, not bashing you personlallly but I'd much rather see us taking about how Simmons has potential be as good, or better than Jones. Only time will tell but Jones was a great player for us, starting with the day he picked us over a bunch of others.

 

[thf24]

Jones was a great payer for us who is a great player in the NFL now. No reason to be negative on former players. Simmons can be good without trying to make Jones "bad". Maybe he developed slower because of the quality of coaching trying to teach him a new position? Who knows but so far Simmons has been solid. The words he just spoke don't make him any better than he was before he spoke them. Sorry, not bashing you personlallly but I'd much rather see us taking about how Simmons has potential be as good, or better than Jones. Only time will tell but Jones was a great player for us, starting with the day he picked us over a bunch of others.

Totally agree, I don't think I said anything negative though. CJ was one of my favorites. Just stating facts. I think it's fair to draw a comparison there since both were 5-star DE prospects coming in who turned out to be better suited for the interior at the college level and beyond.

 

[biscuit.sixpack]

I like it!

 

[HammerOfTheDogs]

The strength of our defense is the Linebackers. Charleston Southern's option running offense played right into that strength.

Let's see how well our defense responds when they run into a pass-happy FBS team like Louisiana Tech.

 

[MSUDC11]

There's some serious talent in our front seven. And we return every single defensive lineman and all but two linebackers for next year (Harris and Jung, who I don't think we'll have a lot of trouble replacing).

 

[Msubulldogfan1]

The strength of our defense is the Linebackers. Charleston Southern's option running offense played right into that strength.

Let's see how well our defense responds when they run into a pass-happy FBS team like Louisiana Tech.

I disagree, looks like the strength is the DL, they're nasty. Reall tho, the whole front 7 dont 17 around.

 

[HammerOfTheDogs]

But what about our Defensive backfield?

We'll eat up running team. However, can the front seven put pressure on La Tech's Quarterback? Can our Cornerbacks hang with their receivers? Will the safeties break up passes?

This Saturday will be our first test.

 

[MSUDC11]

We'll eat up running team. However, can the front seven put pressure on La Tech's Quarterback? Can our Cornerbacks hang with their receivers? Will the safeties break up passes?

This Saturday will be our first test.

Agree completely. Unfortunately our DB's didn't have to do anything on Saturday. The jury is still out there.

 

[Msubulldogfan1]

We'll eat up running team. However, can the front seven put pressure on La Tech's Quarterback? Can our Cornerbacks hang with their receivers? Will the safeties break up passes?

This Saturday will be our first test.

We know the front 7 won't leave em out to dry at least. Gonna have to be quick passes.

 

[bruiser.sixpack]

We know the front 7 won't leave em out to dry at least. Gonna have to be quick passes.

They will be. Saturday will be a "get the ball out quick before the rush gets their hands up offense." That is the type we have struggled with. Can't blame pass rush for success in that offense against us. That is on scheme. (And on players). You must have CB's who can start the play 3 yards from WR/Slot guys and run with them the whole time( about 2 to 3 seconds) of the route.

Lineman have to get hands up quick. DEs have to jump the passing lanes to the slant. Safeties have to close to help on the bubble screens to keep the gain under 5 yards.

I know. A lot to ask. But, we either have to have a defense that can stop "any" offense. Or we have to have a track meet offense, that can score quickly and often.

Beat Tech and LSU and we could be setting up for a big season. Struggle with Tech and get beat by LSU, 6 wins may be the ceiling instead of the "new" floor.

 

[RightOfCenter]

There's some serious talent in our front seven. And we return every single defensive lineman and all but two linebackers for next year (Harris and Jung, who I don't think we'll have a lot of trouble replacing).

Harris probably could apply for another year with his early knee problems, if he wanted.

 

[DudyDog]

Harris probably could apply for another year with his early knee problems, if he wanted.

I thought the same thing, but think I read someplace that he played too many games one year or something to that effect. Didn't make sense to me. Steve may have said it. It wasn't just some random post... no pun intended. It will come up at some point again.

 

[MaroonNation]

The strength of our defense is the Linebackers. Charleston Southern's option running offense played right into that strength.

Let's see how well our defense responds when they run into a pass-happy FBS team like Louisiana Tech.

QB can't pass laying on his back

 

[muddawgs]

Buckley said this is the most talent he has had in the backfield. If that's true, then we will be fine

 

[DawgatAuburn]

This confidence thing really pisses me off!!!**

Haha. I was mocking McGriff's statement when he got the DC job at Ole Miss. I love hearing Simmons have that kind of confidence too.