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Poles talked about how Super Bowl teams since 2018 have all had “red level interior defensive lineman” and believes in order to get there you need one. Said he “honestly didn’t think it would ever happen” getting Simmons.

“You could feel the energy in this building, it was on fire yesterday.” Bears GM Ryan Poles called new DT Jeffery Simmons an “impact player” on and off the field. He “assumes” Simmons will play Monday Night vs. Seahawks but decision is up to the coaches. @cbschicago

Press Taylor said his brother (Bengals head coach) Zac Taylor FaceTimed him yesterday after Bears traded for DT Jeffery Simmons. He had a big smile on his face because - “We play the Titans this week” @cbschicago

Jeffery Simmons is a Chicago Bear. Here’s a first look at the All-Pro DT in his new #99 threads at practice this afternoon. @cbschicago

Dennis Allen on Jeffery Simmons: “I don’t know that I’ve had anybody this dominant.” Mentioned David Onyemata as a guy who has played inside for him, but he “doesn’t know if he’s had anybody this disruptive.” @cbschicago

Jeffery Simmons says he’s “ready to roll and help this team win football games.” Says it’s dream of every NFL player to come into a situation like this. “This team believes in what they have here and they want it right now.” @cbschicago