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Washington Redskins Unheralded Players: CB Tharold Simon

By Ian Cummings

Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tharold Simon (27) breaks up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon LaFell (19) during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tharold Simon (27) breaks up a pass intended for New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon LaFell (19) during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 26, 2015; Ashbury, VA, USA; A Washington Redskins player’s helmet and practice footballs rest on the field during the Redskins OTA at Redskins Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
May 26, 2015; Ashbury, VA, USA; A Washington Redskins player’s helmet and practice footballs rest on the field during the Redskins OTA at Redskins Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s a crowded cornerback room that Simon is attempting to join. He’ll have to separate himself by presenting his height as an advantage, not a liability.

The acquisition of Simon has flown under the radar this offseason, but the fifth-year corner has a realistic chance to make a lasting impression on the Redskins’ staff. His height is rare, and although he didn’t last in the Legion of Boom, his experience in that system is valuable in itself.

Rare physical gifts are almost required to succeed at the NFL level. And Simon undoubtedly possesses such gifts. His career hasn’t gone as planned thus far. But perhaps he can gain a foothold in a Redskins’ cornerback room filled with largely unproven players.

Nevertheless, there will still be competition. Simon will have to separate himself from project player Dunbar. He’ll also have to prove that he can consistently use his physique to contribute. It’s a tough task at hand for the embattled veteran.

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But at 26 years old, Simon is still young. He should be fully recovered from any nagging injuries come training camp, and he’ll be in a position to show his worth. Right now, he’s one of many unheralded players on the roster. Can he rise to the top? We’ll have our answer in the coming months.

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