NFL Draft News Feed – Page 152 – Priced Out of the Citi

Q&A: Monte’ Simmons, Kent State

Getting to know Kent State’s Monte’ Simmons: Simmons is a senior defensive end for the Kent State Golden Flashes. Last season, Simmons led Kent State with eight sacks and 16 tackles for loss en route to earning second team All-MAC honors. He recorded 56 tackles (33 solo) and earned MAC Defensive Player of the Week Honors on Nov. 2, 2009 when he had five tackles and three sacks against Western Michigan. Entering his senior year, the native of Swissvale, Pa., ranks fourth in school history with 16.0 career sacks and is nine sacks shy of Justin Parrish’s school record of 25.0.

Why did you choose Kent State University?

I chose Kent State because it was the only school that made me feel like I was wanted and needed.

What are your goals for this season?

My goal for this season

On Location: Q&A with Dan LeFevour

The NFL Draft Bible caught up with former Central Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour at Bears camp in Bourbonnaise.

RM: What are some of the things you’re learning from Mike Martz and by watching Jay Cutler in practice?

DL: “It’s a lot of new stuff for me. It’s been everything from the language they use in the offense to the drop technique to the reads; they’re all a little bit different from the spread offense. [Martz] has been a great teacher for me. He’s trying to work with me and do different things with me that way, so it’s been a lot of fun for me so far. I’m looking to contribute any way I can.”

RM: Is being a hometown guy an advantage or disadvantage?

DL: “I think it’s great. If you can handle it and you can handle all the people around you—family and friends—and set all your priorities straight, then it’s

On Location: Q&A with Dan LeFevour

The NFL Draft Bible caught up with former Central Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour at Bears camp in Bourbonnaise.

RM: What are some of the things you’re learning from Mike Martz and by watching Jay Cutler in practice?

RM: Is being a hometown guy an advantage or disadvantage?

DL: “I think it’s great. If you can handle it and you can handle all the people around you—family and friends—and set all your priorities straight, then it’s

On Location: Q&A with Dan LeFevour

The NFL Draft Bible caught up with former Central Michigan quarterback Dan LeFevour at Bears camp in Bourbonnaise.

RM: What are some of the things you’re learning from Mike Martz and by watching Jay Cutler in practice?

RM: Is being a hometown guy an

On Location: Q&A with J’Marcus Webb

The NFL Draft Bible caught up with former West Texas A&M tackle J’Marcus Webb at Bears camp in Bourbonnais.

RM: How is it been so far to work with offensive line coach Mike Tice?

JW: “It’s been great; it’s been a great experience. I’m trying to learn everything possible. It’s definitely been tougher [than college]. He emphasizes less mental errors.”

RM: What are some of the things your cousin Richmond Webb has coached you up on to prepare you for the NFL?

JW: “He always tells me to stay focused, grind every day and to work hard. It’s a job now…I’ve got to work hard at what I do.”

RM: What are some of the things you’re working on this summer?

JW: “It’s definitely an everyday grind. I’ve got to stay in my playbook and pick up my intensity every day.”

RM: What are your strengths?

JW: “My technique and my will to play this game.”

RM: Who

On Location: Q&A with J’Marcus Webb

The NFL Draft Bible caught up with former West Texas A&M tackle J’Marcus Webb at Bears camp in Bourbonnais.

RM: How is it been so far to work with offensive line coach Mike Tice?

JW: “It’s been great; it’s been a great experience. I’m trying to learn everything possible. It’s definitely been tougher [than college]. He emphasizes less mental errors.”

RM: What are some of the things your cousin Richmond Webb has coached you up on to prepare you for the NFL?

JW: “He always tells me to stay focused, grind every day and to work hard. It’s a job now…I’ve got to work hard at what I do.”

RM: What are some of the things you’re working on this summer?

JW: “It’s definitely an everyday grind. I’ve got to stay in my playbook and pick up my intensity every day.”

RM: What are your strengths?

JW: “My technique and my will to play this game.”

RM: Who

On Location: Q&A with Corey Wootton

The NFL Draft Bible caught up with former Northwestern defensive end Corey Wootton at Bears camp in Bourbonnais.

RM: How does it feel to end up in the same area you played your college ball in?

CW: “You know, it’s been great to be around here in the Chicago land area. It feels great to be around these great fans with such an historic franchise, so I’m really excited for the opportunity.”

RM: How has it been like lining up alongside a superstar of the caliber of Julius Peppers? What have you been able to pick up from him?

CW: “The first thing about him is his pad level. As tall as he is, he stays really low, keeps his hands active and he really never stops.”

RM: What are some of the things you’re looking to improve?

CW: “Just the pass rush; I’m trying to get better at that.”

RM: Are the players at the

On Location: Q&A with Corey Wootton

The NFL Draft Bible caught up with former Northwestern defensive end Corey Wootton at Bears camp in Bourbonnais.

RM: “How does it feel to end up in the same area you played your college ball in?”

RM: How has it been like lining up alongside a superstar of the caliber of Julius Peppers? What have you been able to pick up from him?

CW: “The first thing about him is his pad level. As tall as he is, he stays really low, keeps his hands active and he really never stops.”

RM: “What are some of the things you’re looking to improve?”

CW: “Just the pass rush; I’m trying to get better at that.”

RM: Are the players at the

On Location: Q&A with Brandon Minor

The NFL Draft Bible caught up with undrafted Bears running back Brandon Minor after Monday’s practice session in Bourbonnais. Minor formerly played for the Michigan Wolverines.

RM: You’ve made a great impression on your coaches thus far. What is it that makes you stand out?

BM: “I just believe it’s my ability to learn the plays real fast. I’m a quick learner and just a hard worker. I think I really impressed them with my speed. I really don’t think they thought I was that fast, but I’ve been working really hard over the break. I can catch the ball out of the backfield and I’m really a strong runner.”

RM: Has learning the playbook been easy?

BM: “No, not with Mike Martz. It’s hard to pick up. [But] I really feel comfortable in my ability. I really feel comfortable with what they’re throwing at me.”

RM: How different is it playing in Mike

On Location: Q&A with Brandon Minor

The NFL Draft Bible caught up with undrafted Bears running back Brandon Minor after Monday’s practice session in Bourbonnais. Minor formerly played for the Michigan Wolverines.

RM: You’ve made a great impression on your coaches thus far. What is it that makes you stand out?

RM: Has learning the playbook been easy?

BM: “No, not with Mike Martz. It’s hard to pick up. [But] I really feel comfortable in my ability. I really feel comfortable with what they’re throwing at me.”

RM: How different is it playing in Mike