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Simpkins vs Ruiz

Posted on 10/6/25 at 2:44 pm
Posted by saints5021
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Posted on 10/6/25 at 2:44 pm
Watching Simpkins play vs Ruiz, what strikes me as his biggest advantage over Ruiz is that his hands are incredibly violent and he rarely seems to be off balance. Ruiz is obviously the superior athlete, but he seems to completely miss with his hands a few times a week.

Baldi Breakdown
Posted by LooseCannon22282
Mobile, AL.
Member since May 2008
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Posted on 10/6/25 at 2:58 pm to
He can flip his hips real well.

That's not an easy thing to do every time.

A lot of times. That's how guys get overpowered.

I mean like baldy was saying I'm sure there was some plays that he missed on but that sure as hell is encouraging in those clips.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
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Posted on 10/6/25 at 3:02 pm to
Simpkins’ PFF pass blocking grade was 0.0. First time I’ve ever seen that. Six pressures allowed and a penalty. Tough assignment


67.3 in the run game

I’m hopeful but let’s stay grounded on the kid
Posted by Chad504boy
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Posted on 10/6/25 at 3:04 pm to
difference is a 6 yr veteran making 11 million a yr vs an undrafted rookie doing similar and maybe better things on the field.
Posted by Sunnyvale
Member since Feb 2024
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Posted on 10/6/25 at 3:05 pm to
But there is room for improvement.

The Giants D-Line is arguably the best in the league.
Posted by Midget Death Squad
Meme Magic
Member since Oct 2008
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Posted on 10/6/25 at 3:17 pm to
quote:

PFF pass blocking grade was 0.0


Not surprised. He got spun a few times and knocked backwards almost on his arse another.



Still better than Ruiz though!
Posted by Snipe
Member since Nov 2015
15575 posts
Posted on 10/6/25 at 3:20 pm to
quote:

Simpkins’ PFF pass blocking grade was 0.0.


I'm not sure how that's even possible?
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
73892 posts
Posted on 10/6/25 at 3:28 pm to
Our depth is a huge issue so even if he can’t unseat Ruiz, having a serviceable backup is nice
Posted by RGT
Member since Aug 2024
1461 posts
Posted on 10/6/25 at 3:30 pm to
The key is no sacks, could we say that about Ruiz ?
Posted by Chad504boy
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Member since Feb 2005
175404 posts
Posted on 10/6/25 at 3:30 pm to
quote:

I'm not sure how that's even possible?


Ruiz gets a credit boost for blocking his own o lineman
Posted by Rand AlThor
Member since Jan 2014
10367 posts
Posted on 10/6/25 at 3:40 pm to
I think the 0.0 is an error
Posted by mark65mc
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2007
11496 posts
Posted on 10/6/25 at 3:52 pm to
quote:


Simpkins’ PFF pass blocking grade was 0.0.


Some of those plays in the clip from Baldy were passes. This has to be an error.
Posted by Chalkywhite84
New orleans
Member since Dec 2016
33340 posts
Posted on 10/6/25 at 4:02 pm to
Though bolstering the performance on the line will be a point of emphasis as Rattler was under pressure for 38.7% of his dropbacks, per Pro Football Focus. Next Gen Stats charts the quarterback under pressure for 54.5% of his dropbacks because the analytics sites qualify pressures differently. In either case, it’s more than what you’d want for a young quarterback, even though he managed it well.

I like Simpkins in a backup role. To get that out of a udfa is a win.

The real question is Davon godchaux. He looks absolutely done and the saints gave him an extra 2 years on his deal.
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
73892 posts
Posted on 10/6/25 at 4:12 pm to
6 pressures in a one game is bad. Thats only 6 of the 35 pass snaps that they graded.

Ruiz had allowed 5 pressures in four game
McCoy has allowed 2 all season
Posted by cornerstore
Member since Jul 2024
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Posted on 10/6/25 at 10:31 pm to
My left nut should start over Ruiz
Posted by Mouth
Member since Jan 2008
22784 posts
Posted on 10/7/25 at 6:38 am to
Gyno thinks Ruiz is better than Simp
Posted by htran90
BC
Member since Dec 2012
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Posted on 10/7/25 at 8:52 am to
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The real question is Davon godchaux. He looks absolutely done and the saints gave him an extra 2 years on his deal.



I guess they were onto something in drafting for Broughton
Posted by GynoSandberg
Bay St Louis, MS
Member since Jan 2006
73892 posts
Posted on 10/7/25 at 10:38 am to
The coaches will tell you who is better. Simpkins will have ample run to take the job

Simpkins is PFF’s 100th ranked guard out of 104. His 12 pressures allowed are bottom 10 for guards and he’s barely played. I would take your word he’s better but your track record is below average
Posted by saints5021
Louisiana
Member since Jul 2010
19041 posts
Posted on 10/7/25 at 10:59 am to
It is obvious he is not a better guard, as his pass blocking is terrible. But he fits more of the mold of a roadgrader with his violent blocking. Ruiz is more of an athletic guy, as seen last year with him running down Kamara on the screen in Dallas.
Posted by Chalkywhite84
New orleans
Member since Dec 2016
33340 posts
Posted on 10/7/25 at 11:05 am to
quote:

The real question is Davon godchaux. He looks absolutely done and the saints gave him an extra 2 years on his deal.


I guess they were onto something in drafting for Broughton


I believe they gave godchaux the deal right when they traded for him.

His deal isn't as bad as I thought. 2 for 11 with 7.5 guaranteed.

His cap hits are 2mil-25. 7mil-2026. 2mil-2027(dummy yr)
This post was edited on 10/7/25 at 11:08 am
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