People Missed The Best Part Of Why The Titans Kept Ignoring The Giants About Jeffery Simmons

Erik Lambert of Sports Mockery argues the Tennessee Titans rebuffed trade inquiries from the New York Giants for defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons because they lacked trust that discussions would remain private. Reporting from Charles Robinson indicated Tennessee feared potential failed negotiations would be leaked to the media, leading Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi to shut down talks entirely.

Simmons was ultimately dealt to the Chicago Bears for two first-round draft picks. Lambert notes the Giants expressed frustration over alleged favoritism between Borgonzi and Bears general manager Ryan Poles, but argues New York neither possessed the necessary trade assets nor the operational discretion to complete the blockbuster transaction.