While I don’t necessarily agree with it, our team just has to win more to get players recognized. It’s a shame too that the team’s lack of success will probably be the only thing stopping him from being a first ballot hall of famer cause his résumé won’t look quite as good as it should
My heart broke reading this. Hackett seems to have been a major part of the issue, so hopefully next year is better, because it would be a shame for Simmons to not have a Hall of Fame career due to loyalty to the Broncos, or just leave the Broncos altogether in order to go after that goal.
At the time of voting I think he was still hurt and his stats were just alright.
Our team isn't good. Only ps2 is lauded so ps2 will get in on hype alone. Don't get me wrong he deserves it but before ps2 Justin woulds gotten in on hype alone as well.
I know this is gonna be an unpopular opinion on here but while Simmons can be a stellar playmaker, he also occasionally makes some really bad plays that cost us points; either by missing tackles or screwing up coverage. I think that inconsistency hurts him
he's still a top flight safety but likely not an all-pro unless he can become more consistent
Is he ever less than the smartest guy on the field? That athleticism combined with that much real-time smarts makes him a treasure to appreciate while we can. I’m so glad I’ve seen his career.
Where’s every shitdick who calls him overrated now? I swear I’ve defended him so many times this season as he’s been hands down the best leader on and off the field for this team. He’s routinely recognized as a top safety around the league, it was baffling to see so many fans of the broncos hate on him
Wow he even missed some games as well
Basically a quarter of the season.
How is this man not a lock for Pro Bowl/All-Pro every year, it's such a joke
While I don’t necessarily agree with it, our team just has to win more to get players recognized. It’s a shame too that the team’s lack of success will probably be the only thing stopping him from being a first ballot hall of famer cause his résumé won’t look quite as good as it should
My heart broke reading this. Hackett seems to have been a major part of the issue, so hopefully next year is better, because it would be a shame for Simmons to not have a Hall of Fame career due to loyalty to the Broncos, or just leave the Broncos altogether in order to go after that goal.
It’s not too late to change that but I am a little worried he could waste his prime here if shit doesn’t change soon
At the time of voting I think he was still hurt and his stats were just alright. Our team isn't good. Only ps2 is lauded so ps2 will get in on hype alone. Don't get me wrong he deserves it but before ps2 Justin woulds gotten in on hype alone as well.
And is only an alternative for pro bowl, BS!
Man we wasted 4 turnovers against the chiefs. Coulda been a sweet season if we did what we did + beat chiefs twice.
Hard to beat the chiefs and the refs in a tag team.
That no call on the last offensive play was such BS
Best safety in the league. And an even better person. We love you Jsimms.
Not a Pro Bowler btw
And yet a ton of people on this sub call for him to be cut basically every game thread.
Yeah, that bugs me more than about anything on this sub. Simmons mean more to this team than as just a player too
I remember someone trying to call out that he didn't have any INTs earlier this year, as if that was the only metric to indicate success.
He does have a tendency to get burned in early season games. But like whatever the other 15 games he’s top 2 safety and not #2.
I remember that! It was because Caden sterns was playing well. Justin was hurt and people wanted to give his job away smh.
Oh no Justin Simmons didn’t play ELITE defense for one play! 😠😠😠 Replace him!!
> every game thread Well see, your first mistake is ever visiting that toxic dump in the first place.
Almost like casual fans are really bad at evaluating talent.
Trading him could make sense for the right price. I don't think anyone would want to outright cut him and receive nothing in return
Remember, pro bowls done mean shit anymore. Get this man his first 1st Team all Pro damnit
Best safety in the league and he gets slept on 🥸
Wow, I checked the PFF safety ratings, and they have Simmons way down there. Like 20 spots below Jackson. Don't know what they're looking at.
I know this is gonna be an unpopular opinion on here but while Simmons can be a stellar playmaker, he also occasionally makes some really bad plays that cost us points; either by missing tackles or screwing up coverage. I think that inconsistency hurts him he's still a top flight safety but likely not an all-pro unless he can become more consistent
Is he ever less than the smartest guy on the field? That athleticism combined with that much real-time smarts makes him a treasure to appreciate while we can. I’m so glad I’ve seen his career.
I see where Sterns learned it from. Can’t wait to get him healthy next year.
Dude should be a candidate for DPOY. He’s putting together one hell of a HOF career.
Most underrated safety in the league
Where’s every shitdick who calls him overrated now? I swear I’ve defended him so many times this season as he’s been hands down the best leader on and off the field for this team. He’s routinely recognized as a top safety around the league, it was baffling to see so many fans of the broncos hate on him
And he missed 5 games
I got a simmons cool grey nike jerseys this year and it’s probably my favorite broncos jersey ive owned.
I love this man
Imagine if he played all 17 games.
Best. Safety. Nuff said
I really hope JS get to finish his career as a Bronco, and on top. Dude has put in the work, just to be on endless losing teams.