Jeffery Simmons
The Train Daddy is back with sports news, life lessons and politically incorrect talk. All aboard! Summer is upon us and life is good!
Let’s talk Titans football, since we just wrapped up the 2019 NFL draft. But first, let me do a rare opening, a political rant.
We as Americans should be very thankful and, more importantly, humble. America is the greatest nation since Rome. We have abundance in food and football. Even the poor class in America is statistically overweight. How bad can things be? There is no such thing as discrimination when it comes to football. We are all equal under one game. It’s an amazing thing!
The United States economy just exceeded economist projections and hit a 3.2% growth rate this first quarter. With each successive quarter the left will make up more lies and predictions of future doom-and-gloom. A successful America is bad for the Democrats. Think about that statement for a moment. Why mention any of this, Mr. Train?
With a crazy 2020 election just around the corner, the idea of a very real, very far-left socialist candidate should frighten many Americans. The left claims Trump is a threat to our democracy, but I can’t help but feel it’s the other way around.
If you want the government to be in control of your everyday life, vote Democrat. If you want the government taking money from the working class to give away to the lazy, vote Democrat. If you want the government to be the reason the economy falters, vote Democrat.
Are Americans stupid? I don’t think so, I hope not. I hope most will look at the numbers, because socialism has failed 100% of the time. If you want America to be like Venezuela, Cuba, the Soviet Union or modern-day France, vote Democrat. High taxes for ridiculous programs have all but destroyed France’s economy, created high unemployment and divided the population.
I don’t personally like Trump, but I respect what he has done so far for this country. That’s my opening rant and I hope this message will spread faster than the idea of introducing democratic socialism to modern-day America. Right now, America is great, but don’t take it for granted. It could only take one moron with radical ideas like Bernie or AOC to do some serious harm. Socialist principles scare me. If you agree or disagree, please let me know: email titanman1984@gmail.com. I will reply!
Let’s talk Titans! Sorry about the political rant. I couldn’t help myself. How did the Titans do in the draft, who did they take and what can we expect in the future?
The league recently announced that Nashville set a record for NFL Draft attendance with more than 600,000 fans at this year’s event in Music City. Can I get a yee-haw!? The original predictions expected only around 300,000, showing that Nashville is a promising destination for all kinds of future events.
The Titans selected six players in the 2019 draft and I will name them all, but I really want to break down the first three picks. The most important players are generally your first- and second-rounders. You should expect immediate production from players taken that early.
In the first round at No. 19 overall the Titans selected Jeffery Simmons, a defensive lineman out of Mississippi State. First off let me say Simmons is a great player and a great addition to the Titans. Simmons also has history, as in being caught on camera punching a woman who was fighting with his sister. Simmons also tore his ACL in pre-draft preparations. Sounds like a lot of baggage, right?
Simmons
No doubt Simmons made a horrible decision as a high schooler, yet years later he has done all that’s been asked of him and by all accounts has become a great man. His past coaches and teachers all claim he is a stand-up person and, most importantly, Simmons owns up to his actions and blames only himself.
That didn’t stop ESPN from tainting his glory. After the Titans drafted Simmons, they showed the fight clip on live TV and rather than talk about his play-making abilities they lambasted him as a possible problem for the Titans as a women beater.
Simmons made a serious mistake and will always be followed by it, and ESPN should be ashamed of being a douchebag. The Titans got a steal in the first round. Simmons was a beast in college who collapsed the pocket, dominated the run and has Hulk Smash power! His only weakness is lack of sacks, but hopefully that will improve as the young man progresses. Simmons looks like a future defensive star for the Titans.
In the second round of the draft at No. 51 overall, the Titans made Marcus Mariota happy and selected a play-making wide receiver. They say as route-runners go, A.J. Brown may be the best in the class, coming out of Ole Miss. Mr. Brown was the all-time leading receiver in Ole Miss history with nearly 3,000 total yards. I am sure the Titans were surprised he was still available. He looks like a first-round talent at receiver.
This pick improves the receiving corps immediately. The Titans’ big three receivers are now Corey Davis, Adam Humphries and A.J. Brown. No excuses, Marcus! Brown excels at route running and is very elusive in the open field. Many have compared Brown to Ju-Ju Smith-Schuster, and if that’s the case, the Titans have a great player in Brown, someone who may help turn a boring Titans team (2019 schedule, cough-cough, where is the love, NFL?) into an exciting offensive team.
With its third pick in the draft at No. 82 overall the Titans selected Nate Davis, a guard out of Charlotte. The Titans have a hole in the interior of their offensive line, and they believe Nate can win the job. Davis made it clear, he plans to win a starting spot and show off his work ethic. Davis already commented on his desire and passion to block for a talent like Derrick Henry.
Davis is powerful and he creates a lot of movement. He is athletic, has the proper size and, best of all, is only 22 years old and can be developed specifically for this team.
Davis
“It’s an honor and a privilege to be a Tennessee Titan, and I just can’t wait,” Davis stated. Sounds good to me.
The Titans selected with overall pick No. 116 Amani Hooker, a DB out of Iowa. I like Hooker’s chance to become a real player in the Titans secondary. Titans GM Jon Robinson likes this kid and even traded up to make sure he got him.
The Titans also selected D’Andre Walker, an OLB out of Georgia and maybe their greatest value. Walker was projected as a third-round talent that dropped to the Titans in the fifth round. He creates pressure and could address a serious need for the Titans.
Walker
With the Titans’ final pick in the draft, the team selected David Long Jr., an LB out of West Virginia. Let’s be honest, Long, you were the last Titan pick, so you get no love from me until you make the 53-man roster. Good luck!
I think we all can agree Jon Robinson is a genius and has made this team better. He addressed a little bit of every need the Titans had going into the Draft. He addressed the defensive line, edge rusher, interior offensive line and wide receiver.
This team is in Marcus Mariota’s hands now, and it’s up to him to work with what has been put around him. I believe he must perform and succeed this year, or bye-bye! It truly won’t matter if he plays bad or gets injured, either way this season is a tryout for Marcus and his future in Tennessee. I hope he succeeds. I like Marcus and he has the potential, but he can’t be a franchise quarterback if he can’t stay on the field and make plays.
That’s it—thanks to all my loyal readers and to all you loyal Titan fans. Remember the season is just around the corner. Also remember that socialism destroys all that is good; tell your friends! The Train’s rolling into the station. Choo-choo!
