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Glad to see that Simmons learned from TJ Green
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Glad to see that Simmons learned from TJ Green


Jan 15, 2019, 5:09 PM

TJ wasn't ready to turn pro either, but he was a physical freak just like Simmons and he gambled that his measurables would get him drafted high even though the tape said otherwise. The Colts took the bait and drafted him in the 2nd round. He got a nice rookie contract based on where he was drafted, but the Colts ended up cutting him after 2 years because his physical talent didn't match his production on the field. Now he's out of the league. Another year of college would have benefited him a ton as far as sticking in the NFL though.

Kudos to Simmons for understanding that's he's still a work in progress, seeing the bigger picture, and making a smart business decision for his long term future and not focusing as much on the short term.

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TJ Green is a millionaire***


Jan 15, 2019, 5:24 PM



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Re: TJ Green is a millionaire***


Jan 15, 2019, 5:38 PM

Yes, but if he came into the league with a little more refined skill, beyond his incredible athleticism, he may have been able to adapt to the pro game better more easily and get a second contract.

TJ was a great player for us and I wish him well because he seems like a good guy on social media, but I think a lot of potential was left on the table.

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Yep. No doubt in my mind that Simmons would go 2nd or 3rd rd


Jan 15, 2019, 5:46 PM

if he came out this year. He would destroy the combine. But one more year to refine his skill will be invaluable to him IMO.

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Think Jayron talked him into leaving early....***


Jan 16, 2019, 12:35 AM



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Re: Glad to see that Simmons learned from TJ Green


Jan 16, 2019, 6:51 AM

There's absolutely no way to definitively say that TJ Green would have benefited with another year in college .
He would have finished a degree , which is great but you were referencing his playing in the NFL . That's just not something anyone can say with any degree of certainty .

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He played safety for what...a season?


Jan 16, 2019, 7:46 AM

It’s not an unreasonable assertion to say he would have benefitted from an extra year of learning the position.

Now who knows what his family situation was and his reasons for coming out when he did, but an extra year of seasoning at safety could have benefitted him and while he might have gotten his initial contract delayed a year, he might’ve been able to lock down a 2nd contract which is the most lucrative for NFL non-QB’s.

All of this is speculation but that’s what message boards are for.

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Re: He played safety for what...a season?


Jan 16, 2019, 7:55 AM

It is not unreasonable to surmise , no . It's pure speculation though and as you mentioned he may have had a lot of stuff going on and felt it was his best play .
Another year in college could just have well gone poorly though and it's not impossible to assert that TJ could have not been drafted and not made an NFL roster as well .

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Not bad for a 2 Star Recruit, wouldn't you say?


Jan 16, 2019, 8:19 AM

https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2013/t-j-green-13934

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