‘This Is Objectively Bad,’ ‘Always Crying About Something’ — NFL Fans Split As Report Reveals John Harbaugh’s Fury at Missed Jeffery Simmons Trade
‘This Is Objectively Bad,’ ‘Always Crying About Something’ — NFL Fans Split As Report Reveals John Harbaugh’s Fury at Missed Jeffery Simmons Trade
Maliha Akter Sun, November 8, 2026 at 7:07 AM UTC
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‘This Is Objectively Bad,’ ‘Always Crying About Something’ — NFL Fans Split As Report Reveals John Harbaugh’s Fury at Missed Jeffery Simmons Trade
The Tennessee Titans weren’t exactly eager to part ways with Jeffery Simmons, turning down several trade requests throughout the season. Still, with the Nov. 10 deadline approaching, it seemed like only a matter of time before the All-Pro defensive tackle found a new home.
John Harbaugh and the New York Giants were among the teams keeping tabs on the situation, with a clear interest in bringing Simmons to New York. But the Giants were left out in the cold.
The Chicago Bears swooped in and landed the four-time Pro Bowler in exchange for their 2027 and 2028 first-round picks, along with a 2027 fourth-round selection. The way the blockbuster deal came together reportedly left Harbaugh fuming, with NFL fans quick to weigh in on the turn of events.
John Harbaugh’s Frustration Over Jeffery Simmons Trade Sparks Heated Reactions
Michael Silver of The Athletic reported that Titans general manager Mike Borgonzi and Bears general manager Ryan Poles worked out the Simmons trade through private discussions, in a move that left Harbaugh and other interested teams on the outside looking in.
“What bothered Harbaugh, along with several current and former GMs I’ve spoken to, is that the Simmons deal appeared to be an off-the-grid transaction, the product of a private pact between two friends,” Silver reported.
Things reportedly got more heated when Giants general manager Joe Schoen struggled to make headway in his attempt to explore a deal with Tennessee. After learning that, Harbaugh decided to go straight to the top and contact the Titans’ controlling owner, Amy Adams Strunk, bypassing the usual communication channel.
That move raised a few eyebrows around the league. One general manager reportedly suggested Harbaugh had crossed an unwritten line by going directly to the owner. Silver, however, indicated that Harbaugh wasn’t losing sleep over what other executives thought.
The report has since put Harbaugh’s reaction under the microscope, with fans split over whether he had a reason to be upset or was simply making a fuss.
“This man is always crying about something,” a fan remarked.
OneTitans fan wrote, “I doubt many Titans fans will understand this because we prove to have the dumbest fanbase more and more every day… but this is objectively bad when your GM isn’t working in the best interest of the team.”
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“As a Titans fan, the massive crying tantrum Harbaugh is throwing in the Simmons trade aftermath was funny, but now it is just incredibly annoying and dumb,” another chimed in.
“[Joe] Schoen asked if he was available. He wasn’t. The Titans weren’t planning to trade Simmons. The difference was that Poles didn’t ask. He made an offer up front,” one supporter added.
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Simmons wasted little time making an impact in Chicago. In Week 8, he sacked Sam Darnold on the first play of the Seattle Seahawks’ second possession, just his fourth defensive snap with the Bears.
Entering Week 9, Simmons ranks No. 1 with a PFN DT Impact Score of 100, a spotless, perfect grade. That kind of production certainly explains why some fans understood Harbaugh’s frustration over how the trade came together.
“Harbaugh is right to be [expletive], to be honest,” one X user wrote.
“I mean, he’s right. This is like collusion in your fantasy league. Two buddies making a deal together,” another remarked.
Silver’s report also suggested that Harbaugh and the Giants weren’t necessarily planning to match the Bears’ offer for Simmons. His frustration was that the Giants never got a chance to compete with Chicago for the defensive tackle.
This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network.
Source: “AOL Sports”
