Initially, Jackson would play his first game as a Bronco against the Las Vegas Raiders at the nickel position. That’s saying a lot because I’ve been around a lot of great players, hall of fame players, and hall of fame worthy players.” The things that we’ve talked about, the things that I’ve learned from him both on and off the field, it’s unparalleled. “Little did I know then, would be by far the most influential, not only player but person in my life and my career,” Simmons reflected. Ward, Aqib Talib, and the No Fly Zone, Jackson’s arrival served an influential purpose as Simmons continued to grow as a player and man. Despite having previously played with leaders like Darian Stewart, T.J. Fast forward and having a chance to play with him, I think for me, and Justin will have to tell you, but instantly there was a connection in the sense that it felt like we’ve played together for some time before.” Kareem Jackson’s arrival was big for Justin Simmons in 2019įor Simmons, he was entering his fourth season in the NFL and felt the addition of Jackson was huge for him at that point of his career. Previously I had a chance to play against him the year before I actually signed to Denver. Just having mutual respect from a distance. “I knew before coming to Denver the type of player that Justin was seeing him over the years. “Upon signing you hear about guys and you get a chance to see them play before you get a chance to meet them,” Jackson told me. Jackson wasted no time connecting with Simmons. That very offseason, Jackson would sign a three-year deal to join the Broncos for the 2019 season.
I’ve always admired his game, and when he came over to Denver I already knew that we were getting a guy.” He had that big hit on Phil and I was just laughing because that’s how I’d imagine Kareem would play in person. The first time I really got to see him in person was when we played them in Denver. “Obviously known for his playmaking ability and big hits. “Kareem’s a guy where you just watch his tape all over,” Simmons said. Simmons recalled witnessing this play from the sideline. In the third quarter of play, Jackson would telegraph a swing pass for Phillip Lindsay, delivering a massive hit behind the line of scrimmage. This was one of the games that lit the spark for the team to pursue Jackson in the offseason. In 2018, the Broncos hosted the Houston Texans in a regular season matchup. How did Justin and Kareem’s bond develop and grow so strong? Before becoming teammates, both players acknowledged the respect they had for one another prior to Jackson strapping on a Broncos helmet. In a game that often glamorizes the transactional aspect of football, the Broncos’ veteran safeties lead a transformational approach to the game and in their personal lives, whether that be with teammates in the locker room or with one another. Away from the field, shoulder pads removed, both Simmons and Jackson impact the lives of one another separately from football. On Sundays, the Denver Broncos’ dynamic safety duo of Justin Simmons and Kareem Jackson impose their will against opposing defenses.
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