“It would be great to know where I’m going to go, what I can study, who I can play for, what games I have, all that stuff. But ultimately, I think it challenges me in a positive way,” Simmons said, via Bradey King of Denver7 News. “I think complacency can be a thing when you’re just stuck in a routine of doing the same thing over and over again and finding baby steps to grow. For me, it’s all new. I have to ask questions, take responsibility, learn from people who have been in it before. Whether they’ve been in it for three years or 10 years, just get some insight, gain some wisdom. I think it’s going to help me grow a lot. …
“It’s helped me calm down. It’s helped me be more present with my family when I didn’t have the chance because of OTAs and not getting into camp.”