DC Bowen on Isaiah Simmons

[MightyGiants]

https://x.com/DDuggan21/status/1779914505557864730

https://x.com/GiantInsider/status/1779910552304730515


Art Stapleton
@art_stapleton
When the Giants traded for Isaiah Simmons, it was mentioned that Wink had a plan for him.

With Simmons re-signing, Shane Bowen praised his skill set, but was also candid in saying that he did not know yet what role he would play. I took it as, he doesn't want to pigeon-hole him. Wants to get the players on the field, see where everyone fits and go from there.
12:50 PM · Apr 15, 2024
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https://x.com/art_stapleton/status/1779915144748843226

[andrew_nyGiants]

I believe he could be a rotational edge AND a center fielder.


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[MightyGiants]

Q. If I could follow up on a different angle. Isaiah Simmons is a guy that you guys brought back. Didn't have to, right. So obviously you have some kind of a vision for him. What is that vision? Where do you see him fitting in in your scheme?

SHANE BOWEN: Yeah, I'm excited he decided to come back. I'm excited we were able to get him back here. He's a unique skillset and I think it's a fine line for coaches. You see all the different, I guess, things he's able to do but you can't overload him.

We are going to have to work through the spring. Right now, I couldn't give you a definite answer. I really couldn't. I think some of that is going to depend on some of these other positions and how things play out. He's played outside. He's played deep. He's played inside. I think the versatility to play man coverage is a big asset. The versatility to blitz. We are going to work through that this spring and hopefully get him in a spot he feels most comfortable where he can be most productive for us

[Jolly Blue Giant]

He could play the "spy" position if facing a dual threat QB, while in other games with a pocket type QB, could rotate with SS or one of the Mikes. He's very fast, big and strong, can take down a TE better than most safeties or even linebackers. And of course, he can be part of a rush package. I hope Bowen and him click and they both find a niche they're happy with

[Philosophers]

He is not effective covering all the time or being an Edge.  I think his best position is ILB where he can gap rush or run down side to side. 

[jimc]

Meddling Mara brought him in