New Orleans Saints Defense Counting On Continued Development From Jordan Howden In His Second Season

Andrus said

Interesting that Simmons especially hasn't been signed. He's now 30-yrs. old, but I haven't read anything stating that there has been any fall-off in performance.

I just searched Google, and found an article where Simmons said the following:

“Honestly, I am looking for a team that is going to give me the best opportunity to play at the level I have been playing at, and on top of that, I am looking for a team that is a contender and is ready to win,” Simmons told The Denver Post. “I feel like I bring a lot to the table leadership-wise but also in my play. I think I can help whichever team it is reach their dreams and goals of winning a Super Bowl.”

That limits his options. Knowing how many teams that he considers contenders, and a fit, that need a safety, is a limiting factor also.

There are some quality safeties on that list that still haven't signed with anyone.

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Justin Simmons is the Safety I wanted the Saints to bring in. But him wanting to play for a contender and wanting to play a majority of the time and probably wanting to be paid as a starter, pretty much eliminates the the probability of him wanting to come here. We have two young Safeties in Jordan Howden and undrafted free agent Millard Bradford who is making plays at OTA's, that need all the reps that they can get to develop and keep developing. Maybe when Simmons realizes the later it gets into the offseason and the closer it gets to the season he may come to his senses and sign for less and take what role he given.