A 'nasty' new front in Tennessee, and Jeffery Simmons is ready to live in the backfield
Robert Saleh’s rotation is expected to keep the Titans’ front fresh while giving Simmons more one-on-one chances after an 11-sack season.
- Titans head coach Robert Saleh is implementing a new defensive scheme following a 3-14 record, featuring a planned rotation limiting Jeffery Simmons and fellow linemen to 60% of snaps to maintain speed and freshness.
- Saleh modeled this approach after his 2019 San Francisco defense, which ranked third in fewest yards allowed and second against the pass before reaching the Super Bowl. The system incorporates principles from former Titans line coach Jim Washburn.
- Four-Time Pro Bowler Simmons is physically ready after undergoing right elbow surgery this offseason, having been restricted for over two and half years. "I like to play on the other side of the line of scrimmage," Simmons said Wednesday.
- Tennessee traded for defensive end Jeremiah Johnson and signed veterans John Franklin-Myers and Solomon Thomas to bolster the new scheme. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley said Franklin-Myers brings "very similar" attacking approach to Simmons.
- Simmons remains focused on training camp preparation rather than contract negotiations, saying "my goal this offseason is let me go work my tail off and get ready for training camp." He reports July 28th after minicamp concludes Wednesday.
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A 'nasty' new front in Tennessee, and Jeffery Simmons is ready to live in the backfield
New Tennessee cornerback Alontae Taylor looks at the Titans’ revamped defensive line and one word comes to mind. Nasty.
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NASHVILLE, Tn. – Jeffery Simmons is coming off his most productive year with the Titans, and after seven seasons in Nashville, No. 98 has proven he’s not only among the elite in Tennessee, but also in the entire league. “Jeffrey’s an interior rusher and he’s arguably the best one in football,” head coach Robert Saleh said. “Our job is to find ways to get him one-on-ones. The more we can get him, the more we’re going to win.” 67 total tackles, 17…
'That's My Game:' Jeffery Simmons Excited By Titans' New Scheme
After years of absorbing double teams and playing on the line of scrimmage, Simmons believes Robert Saleh's attack-minded defense will allow him to create even more disruption. By PAUL KUHARSKY NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Robert Saleh wants his deep group of defensive linemen going so hard that they need rest in short order. “With the way we play and the demands that we have on the D-line, if you can go four plays in a row, you're not doing it right,” he…
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