NFC Notes: Jeffery Simmons, Micah Parsons, Trey Smack, Bears, Lions, Packers

How Jeffery Simmons changes everything for the Chicago Bears — in ways both obvious and subtle

The Chicago Bears traded for defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons because he affects the game in so many ways. The payoff was immediate, fundamentally transforming the defense.

Ben Johnson: Jeffery Simmons has had a dramatic impact on the Bears

Jeffery Simmons has only been a Bear for a week, but he's made a huge impact.

The Chicago Bears Are An Absolute Juggernaut

After the Bears traded for Jeffery Simmons last week, many people in the NFL community, myself included, were calling Chicago legit Super Bowl contenders. It’s nice to say, but the team has to actually prove this claim has merit. ​Chicago did that, and then some, in their convincing 34-17 road win against the Seahawks on […]

Jeffery Simmons had no limitations in Bears debut after trade

Defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons didn’t have much time to learn the playbook after being traded to the Chicago Bears. But that didn’t stop him from leaving his mark in the Bears’ 34-17 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. Simmons put up six tackles, two for a loss, a sack and a pass breakups. Beyond just his [...]

The Bears wanted a defensive difference-maker. Jeffery Simmons is already showing them more

NFC Notes: Jeffery Simmons, Micah Parsons, Trey Smack, Bears, Lions, Packers

Bears Bears DT Jeffery Simmons made his debut in Week 8’s win over the Seahawks, recording six tackles, two tackles for loss, and one sack. Chicago HC Ben Johnson highly praised Simmons, saying he made an immediate impact for their defense on multiple levels.  “Our guys were excited the moment they heard the news that we were bringing him on, and he’s fit right in,” Johnson said, via Courtney Cronin of ESPN. “We got a high character locker room,…