{
  "id": 19346830,
  "title": "Mike Tomlin Is Not Hiding Having a ‘Man Crush’ on Bears’ Jeffery Simmons",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/mike-tomlin-is-not-hiding-having-a-man-crush-on-bears-jeffery-simmons",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T14:55:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mike-tomlin-not-hiding-having-145522887.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent statement, NBC Sports NFL analyst Mike Tomlin expressed his admiration for Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, openly admitting that he has a \"man crush\" on the veteran player. Tomlin praised Simmons' strength, athleticism, leadership and intelligence during an analysis following the Bears' 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The former Pittsburgh Steelers coach highlighted Simmons' combination of power and agility, natural leadership skills and aggressive personality, making him an elite player who significantly impacts the game. Tomlin's affection for Simmons, who has become a key part of Chicago's defense, underscores the esteem in which the player is held not only by his own team but also by fellow NFL analysts.",
  "summary": "NBC Sports NFL analyst Mike Tomlin has made no secret of his admiration for Chicago Bears defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons, praising the veteran’s strength, athleticism and leadership. Tomlin shared his assessment after Simmons helped the Bears secure a 27-24 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, highlighting the defensive tackle’s growing impact in Chicago. During his […] The post Mike Tomlin…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}