Brian Daboll Reacts To Giants Trading For Former Top-10 Pick
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 11: Head coach Brian Daboll of the New York Giants looks on during warm ups ahead of the preseason game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on August 11, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The New York Giants made a deal with the Arizona Cardinals earlier today, bringing linebacker Isaiah Simmons into the fold. Head coach Brian Daboll seems happy with the move.
Speaking to the media on Thursday, the reigning NFL Coach of the Year praised Simmons for his incredible upside and athleticism. He said he'll work with Simmons to see where he fits best in the team and believes his versatility will make him an asset.
“That’s one of the reasons why we made the trade,” Daboll said, via the team’s website. “We thought there’s some upside there. Again, we’ll put him in, we’ll ask him to do probably quite a bit of things just to see what he takes to. A guy that’s, again, athletic, explosive, has good size. I’ve seen him do some multiple things. Until we get him here, I’ll give you a better answer, but certainly happy to have him.”
Simmons was the No. 8 pick in the 2020 NFL Draft but struggled to find his niche in the Arizona Cardinals defense. However, he still contributed a lot and has not missed a game in three NFL seasons.
The New York Giants defense showed marked improvement last year over the year before.
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