Analyst advises caution on Titans' Simmons contract extension reaction

Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons recently became the highest-paid DT in NFL history with a $100 million guarantee. Despite skepticism due to the Titans' struggles, analyst Eric Edholm suggests that Simmons' contract should not be viewed as overreaching. His performance, including 67 tackles and 11 sacks last season, supports his value within the team. Edholm notes that Simmons is expected to thrive under new coach Robert Saleh's defensive system. As future contracts of younger players are negotiated, Simmons may not remain the highest-paid defensive tackle for long.

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