The Tennessee Titans’ 2025 season has spiraled into chaos, and frustrations are beginning to boil over in the locker room. Following a 20-10 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders that dropped them to 1-5, veteran defensive tackle and team captain Jeffery Simmons made headlines for calling out his teammates for poor effort.
According to The Athletic’s Michael Silver, Simmons stopped a practice session last week to publicly challenge right tackle JC Latham, saying, “I’ve watched you for the last 10 plays, and this ain’t it. We need more from you.”
Simmons’ comments reflect a deep-rooted issue within the Titans‘ organization: a lack of urgency and accountability. Tennessee’s inconsistency, especially following what looked like a momentum-building win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5, highlights a team that’s failing to capitalize on its talent.
For a competitor like Simmons, who prides himself on leadership and relentless effort, that’s an intolerable situation. And for a team like the Chicago Bears, who have shown grit and improvement this season, this could be the perfect opportunity to make a franchise-changing move.
A Culture Built on Effort and Grit
While the Titans appear to be crumbling from within, the Bears are beginning to rise from years of inconsistency. Their emotional win against the Washington Commanders in Week 6 was a perfect example of the team’s renewed fight and focus.
Head coach Ben Johnson has emphasized effort and accountability from the start of the season, and it’s paying off. From the offensive line’s improved protection to the defense’s takeaways, Chicago is showing the kind of determination that Simmons has been pleading for in Tennessee.
Adding a player like Simmons wouldn’t just bolster the defensive front; it would strengthen the team’s overall culture. He’s the type of player who sets the tone in the locker room and demands excellence from everyone around him, and the Bears could become a whole different team with Simmons in the mix.
Jeffery Simmons: A Game-Changer the Bears Can’t Afford to Miss
Simmons is the best player on the Titans, and that’s not much of a debate. The debate is on whether the team would be willing to trade him away. If fans have learned anything this offseason, it’s to expect the unexpected.
It felt like there was no way Micah Parsons would be traded away, yet there came a point where Jerry Jones decided to pull the trigger and send him to the Green Bay Packers. There could be a point with the Titans and Simmons.
Statistically, Simmons is one of the most dominant defensive linemen in football. Through the first five weeks, he led all defensive tackles in total pressures (24) and tackles for loss (6). He also leads the entire league in double-team rate at 66%, a career-high mark, and boasts a massive 31% pass rush win rate, which is the best in the NFL.
Those numbers aren’t just impressive; they’re elite. Simmons consistently disrupts plays, collapses pockets, and forces offenses to adjust their entire blocking schemes to account for him.
Chicago should be the first team on the phone for Simmons. In a league where culture and effort often separate contenders from pretenders, the Bears have shown they’re ready to fight. And adding Simmons would bump Chicago to another level.
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