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Message: [QUOTE="RF2044, post: 891381, member: 40"] I am eager to see what Simmons can do. But it is important to keep in mind that this is a kid who hasn't played meaningful snaps yet. I HOPE that he brings it--I remember when we recruited him, several knowledgeable posters suggested that he might prove to be a better player than the more ballyhooed Ishaq Williams at DE. But before we anoint him, I want to see what he can do on the field. The report form Coach Shafer was encouraging, but both of last year's DEs return and are coming off of solid years. I liked what I saw from Thompson and Johnson, and both are versatile players. Simmons has to fight his way up the depth chart, because all of those guys were contributors last season. I hope he is up to the task. We could use more pass rush. [/QUOTE]