Jeffery Simmons is a newly paid man after receiving the most lucrative contract extension for a defensive tackle in the NFL, a signal that reflects his approach to his craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Each and every day I wake up, it’s: ‘How can I separate myself from everyone else? How can I be the best version of myself? How can I be better than yesterday?,’ ” Simmons said last week, via the Titans’ official site. “I kind of have that mindset that I am not everyone else, I am a different breed.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those who have watched Simmons play football know he’s a different breed, a destructive defensive tackle who frequently wrecks opposing offenses. He expects to receive his best opportunity to do so in 2026, his first season spent under new coach Robert Saleh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It’s kind of my first year playing in an attack defense,” Simmons said. “That’s my game. I like to play on the other side of the line of scrimmage. \u2026 I love this type of defense, to be able to be on the other side of the line of scrimmage each and every play. It demands you to make plays. I love this philosophy, and think it will help me make a lot more plays in the backfield, and it will help this team for sure.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An attack defense carries the risk of players running themselves out of the action due to a lack of discipline, but at this stage of Simmons’ seven-year career — which included his inaugural first-team All-Pro nod in 2025 — he’s too experienced to make such youthful mistakes. Instead, he’s embracing the opportunity to make an even bigger impact — one that could match his lavish salary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tennessee has already cleared the first hurdle that comes with installing a new scheme during the spring and early summer months. From there, it’s about repetition and developing continuity in a defense that could feature as many as six new starters (plus a collection of new rotational players).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The point is simple: There’s plenty of work left to accomplish. Simmons is ready for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“My goal this offseason,” Simmons said, “is to work my tail off and get ready for training camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“My biggest goal is to win. … (My mindset) is: How can I be the best Jeffery when I leave here, to come back July 28 (for training camp) ready to roll.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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