Jimmy Failla & Joey Jones Dish on NFL's Latest Development: President Trump Announces 2027 Draft at the National Mall
Son of Phil Simms discloses that his mother and sister barred the NY Giants legend from bestowing retired number to Abdul Carter
Joey Jones joins Jimmy Failla on Fox Across America for an engaging chat about NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's surprising appearance with President Trump at the White House, where the announcement of the 2027 NFL Draft being held at the National Mall was made.
The Simms family, famous for their ties to the New York Giants, is currently wrestling with the idea of allowing their first-round pick, Abdul Carter, to wear quarterback legend Phil Simms' retired No. 11 jersey. Phil himself has expressed an openness to the notion, but his family, particularly the women, seem to have different ideas.
During a discussion on "PFT Live with Mike Florio", Chris Simms shared that both Deidre and Diana, Phil's daughter and wife, respectively, had strong opinions on the matter, prompting tears in Deidre when she thought Chris would side with them. Chris revealed that his father had even asked him to sway their opinions, but alas, it seemed the Simms women's votes held the deciding power.
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Following Phil's expression of willingness to let Carter wear the No. 11, Chris called to inquire if his father would take action, only to find Deidre shocked that Chris was on his father's side. Chris acknowledged that the situation had turned emotional, with mothers and sisters holding more weight in the family's vote.
Of course, Abdul Carter has found himself embroiled in controversy over the jersey number he wants to wear. Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor, whose retired No. 56 was mentioned by Carter, advised the rookie to make his number his own. In response, Carter set his sights on Phil's No. 11, but it seems he'll have to choose another option as both of his requests have been denied.
While it might appear trivial to some, jersey number debates can be quite significant in the NFL. For instance, Malik Nabers was granted permission by Ray Flaherty's family to wear his No. 1 in the 2024 season, a decision that did not sit well with all fans of Flaherty. Similarly, this year's No. 1 overall draft pick, Cam Ward, received the right to wear Warren Moon's retired No. 1 with the Tennessee Titans.
It's an intriguing conundrum that has captivated the NFL world, with fans across the league eagerly awaiting Carter's decision on what number he will wear.
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- The Simms family, who are well-known for their connections with the New York Giants in American football, are debating whether to let Abdul Carter, their first-round pick, wear Phil Simms' retired No. 11 jersey in the NFL.
- Phil Simms himself has shown openness to the idea, but his family, including his daughter Deidre and wife Diana, have different opinions on the matter.
- Following Phil's expression of willingness, Chris Simms called to ask if his father would let Carter wear the No. 11, only to find Deidre surprised that Chris was on his father's side.
- While the debate over jersey numbers might seem trivial to some, it can be quite significant in the NFL. For example, Malik Nabers was allowed to wear Ray Flaherty's No. 1 in the 2024 season, causing controversy among fans.
- In 2027, the NFL Draft will be held at the National Mall, adding another intriguing aspect to Abdul Carter's decision on what number he will wear.
