Jeffery Simmons says calling Caleb Williams "Painted Nails" was "just smack talk"
New Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons said his nickname for Caleb Williams two years ago was nothing more than gamesmanship.
In an interview with NFL Network, Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons revealed that his nickname for former Titans quarterback Caleb Williams, "Painted Nails," was merely smack talk. Simultaneously, Simmons expressed concern that the nickname might have incited anger from Bears fans. Now that the two have traded teams, Simmons has expressed his support for Williams, stating, "I’ve been a fan of Caleb."
Simmons said he and Williams discussed the matter after a joint practice in August and again on Friday. Meanwhile, Williams has shown no animosity towards Simmons, acknowledging that the nickname was part of the game's smack talk. He expressed his excitement about becoming a teammate with Simmons, adding, "We all know what type of player he is."
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