Justin Simmons Opens Up on Struggles in His First Year Away from Denver Broncos
Longtime Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons spent one season with the Atlanta Falcons, and he opened up on how hard it was to be away in his retirement speech.
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I do want to say thank you to John Elway for drafting me.
Um, this is the craziest thing in the world.
I lost hope.
I was the last pick of the 3rd round in, uh, 2016, and I had lost hope.
I didn't think I was gonna go day two.
And the 303 area code popped up.
And uh, hey, Justin on the other side of the phone.
Um, and I don't remember much after that conversation, but, uh, I, you know, you guys know, Broncos fans like.
Elway calling you right?
Like, like I said, more than I deserve this is, uh, this is unbelievable.
Thank you John for taking a shot on me.
Um, I wanna say thank you to George Peyton for allowing me to continue my career, um, for another 3 years here in Denver when I got extended, um.
Again, I, I can't imagine.
Where I would be if it wasn't for like John and George taking a shot on me, having a chance to extend my career in Denver, making Denver home for us and our family.
Um, I'm beyond thankful for them.
