Atlanta Falcons safety Justin Simmons touted the team's togetherness, a trait he recognized immediately upon signing a one-year contract in mid-August.
first hit the turf Monday at IBM Performance Field for the team's 11:30 a.m. practice, he stayed with the starting defense -- and as opposed to practices in weeks past, didn't leave until the session ended at 1 p.m.
But Simmons said Monday in the Falcons' locker room his ramp-up period has been smooth and seamless, as has his acclimation to the city. His wife, Taryn, has worked closely with Atlanta's front office to handle moving-oriented matters, leaving Simmons to focus on football. Simmons noted the scheme run by Falcons defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake is similar to the one in which he played with the Denver Broncos. Verbiage is different, but responsibilities aren't.In Denver, Simmons played in 118 games and started the final 108. He emerged as one of the sport's best ballhawks, nabbing 20 interceptions over his final five seasons. No one has more interceptions than Simmons's 30 since he entered the league in 2016.
"All good, love what I see," Morris said Monday. "Real conscientious guy. Going to give us great effort, great veteran leadership, veteran presence. Able to communicate, whether it be Richie , Jessie, Alford, all those different packages we have." Granted, it's an impressive resume -- but Simmons is eager to show why he's earned such lofty accolades.
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