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Patrick Mahomes was very complimentary of rookie teammate Josh Simmons . The former Ohio State star goes into his rookie season with expectations, but Mahomes may have set the bar even higher.
Already building a Hall of Fame resume, Mahomes said Simmons could be one of the best at his position in the entire league. Simmons was selected with the No. 32 overall pick (first round) back in April.
Simmons is the projected starter at left tackle, protecting Mahomes’ blindside. If he’s as good as advertised, the quarterback will have plenty of time in the pocket.
“He’s a ‘dawg’ at the end of the day,” Mahomes said on Up and Adams . “I mean, he’s obviously working through being an NFL pro and being a veteran, but when it comes to just pass blocking and run blocking, he can get the job done. That’s where it all starts off, so he’s getting tested out here (against) Spags and the defensive line that we have. But I think, I don’t know if there’s one moment, I think it’s just you hear the defensive guys talk about him, and they all are saying the right things when you want a guy that’s going to go out there and contribute.
“And so, the sky’s the limit. I mean he has a chance to be one of the best there is at that left tackle position, but he’s got to go out there and prove that in the regular season.”