Josh Simmons impressive in camp

Kansas City Chiefs rookie Josh Simmons is drawing early praise as training camp continues at Missouri Western State University. The team held another padded practice Monday.The Chiefs drafted Simmons in the first round this year to help address one of their biggest concerns from last season, protection on the offensive line, particularly at left tackle.Despite coming off an injury, Simmons has quickly settled into his role and is already making an impression on teammates and coaches.His physical tools have been evident, but his communication and cohesion with the offensive line have also stood out.”Physically, he is super talented,” Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said. “It’s the mental side, and it is the communication part with the left guard and the rest of the O-line, but I really like where he is at, and he is a true pro right now and this is just the beginning.”Simmons missed most of his final season with Ohio State due to an injury. The Chiefs picked up near the end of the first round.

SAINT JOSEPH, Mo. —

Kansas City Chiefs rookie Josh Simmons is drawing early praise as training camp continues at Missouri Western State University.

The team held another padded practice Monday.

The Chiefs drafted Simmons in the first round this year to help address one of their biggest concerns from last season, protection on the offensive line, particularly at left tackle.

Despite coming off an injury, Simmons has quickly settled into his role and is already making an impression on teammates and coaches.

His physical tools have been evident, but his communication and cohesion with the offensive line have also stood out.

“Physically, he is super talented,” Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy said. “It’s the mental side, and it is the communication part with the left guard and the rest of the O-line, but I really like where he is at, and he is a true pro right now and this is just the beginning.”

Simmons missed most of his final season with Ohio State due to an injury.

The Chiefs picked up near the end of the first round.