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After diving into Jeffery Simmons’ film and weighing the cost, here’s my unfiltered take on the Bears trade. THE GOOD: Simmons is an absolute GAME WRECKER. He can line up anywhere along the defensive line, rarely misses time, dominates against the run, and is a legitimate interior pass-rushing threat. He’s the type of player offenses have to game-plan around. Since 2025 (among DTs): ◾️15 sacks (1st) ◾️23 TFL (1st) ◾️85 pressures (1st) ◾️28 pressures after double teams (1st) ◾️9.5 third-down sacks (1st) ◾️8 forced fumbles over the last 5 seasons (1st) THE BAD: The price tag. When I first heard the news, I figured a first-rounder and a mid-round pick. TWO firsts and a fourth? That’s a MASSIVE investment. Look at the Bears’ five most recent first-round picks: Dillon Thieneman Colston Loveland Caleb Williams Rome Odunze Darnell Wright Not to mention Luther Burden III (2nd round) and Malik Muhammad (4th round). That’s a LOT of young, affordable talent you’re potentially giving up. And yes, I understand the hope is that those first-rounders end up being late picks. MY TAKE: I love the player. I love the aggression. I’m just not in love with the price. This trade makes the Bears significantly more dangerous RIGHT NOW, but it comes at the expense of future draft capital and flexibility. You’re going all-in on winning, and that changes expectations. This team doesn’t just need to be competitive anymore. It needs to WIN, and win BIG. Two firsts and a fourth would’ve been a little too rich for my blood. But I’m also not getting paid millions to make these decisions. I respect the swing, and I genuinely hope I’m wrong about the cost because Simmons is a hell of a football player. Bear Down! #DaBears #Bears #ChicagoBears