Grady Jarrett said what every Bears fan is thinking about adding Jeffery Simmons

Adding three-time All-Pro defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons helps out every single member of the Chicago Bears defense.

Veteran defensive tackle Grady Jarrett, who will line up next to a 6-foot-4, 305-pound defensive tackle, knows how his presence will help his game and the rest of the defensive line.

Jarrett told the media at Halas Hall after Friday's practice that Simmons will “draw extra attention” and could even dictate the type of offensive protections, with slides going in Simmons direction.

Grady Jarrett knows what Jeffery Simmons brings to the Bears

That should open up more one-on-one opportunities for Jarrett and defensive ends Montez Sweat and Austin Booker throughout the game.…