http://www.yardbarker.com/content/player/3417 Recent articles about Chris Simms en-us Does Simms really have to try this hard. For more visit www.thesportsrotation.squarespace.com Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:02:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294934 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/294934 Disgruntled quarterback Chris Simms is still a Buccaneer, even though he badly wants out of Tampa Bay, and he's still planning to report to training camp on Friday. "I will be at camp,'' Simms said in a text message. "I have no clue what is gonna happen [once I get there]; we'll see." Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:01:07 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293296 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/293296 Check out these unbelievable videos of Jason Campbell, Andre Johnson, Marques Colston, Mike Nugent, David Akers, Chris Simms, Braylon Edwards and Neil Rackers. This is some wild stuff. Is it real or is it fantasy? Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:28:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/292098 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/292098 The Lions, Cowboy, and Bears all have an interest in Tampa Bay quarterback Chris Simms, and Detroit would be smart to roll the dice on this young quarterback. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:35:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/290697 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/290697 As it stands now, the Bears have four quarterbacks on their roster: Rex Grossman, Kyle Orton, and two undrafted rookies. It's no secret they could do well to add a veteran. Per Bucs Bonus, a Tampa Bay Buccaneers blog on Tampa Bay Online, the Bears are interested in disgruntled Buccaneers quarterback, Chris Simms... Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:15:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/290013 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/290013 Multiple sources have said the Cowboys are looking for someone else to play immediately behind Tony Romo this season. The name that continues to float around Valley Ranch is former Texas star Chris Simms. Simms, 26, is under contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and has told friends he would definitely be interested in signing with the Cowboys. The Cowboys might wait and see if Simms is released before the end of the preseason to pick him up. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:24:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287172 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/287172 The Jets are kidding themselves thinking they can compete with Chad Pennington and Kellen Clemens at QB. They need to bring in a big-time talent - like Chris Simms - to get to the next level. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 07:53:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/278117 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/278117 Apparently all is not well between Chris "I'm-missing-a-spleen" Simms and Jon "Chucky" Gruden. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:25:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/276651 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/276651 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a few minor roster moves today, neither of which should come as any huge surprise. The team re-signed tight end Jerramy Stevens and decided to let Bruce Gradkowski try and find a quarterback job elsewhere. Each move represents something completely different thou, at the QB position the team is very over loaded and it was known they needed to clean out some guys. While, at the tight end position, some may of thought the team was set with the current group but this signing of Stevens may cast some doubt on the cast. Let's take a look at both. Fri, 30 May 2008 19:16:41 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/272596 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/272596 The draft is over but many personnel issues remain on the table for a number of teams and players. There are trades that didn't happen but still might. There may be some scary holes that still need to be repaired. Drafting decisions have shed some new light on just how some franchises view the players they have (or had) on their rosters. Of course, the work is not over. There is anxiety among fans when their teams pass on players of need, don't trade for the guy they wanted to fill out the roster, or in some cases moved up for players that made them scratch their heads. The phone lines during my four-hour radio show the day after the draft were packed with callers wanting to know more about the decisions made over the weekend. There is still time to get a number of things accomplished before training camp. Keep in mind that after every team has its post-draft minicamp, there will be another personnel evaluation of the roster and clubs could get proactive in the acquisition of more talent (as well as the dumping of some players). CLICK for full read, he makes some very good points!!! Thu, 01 May 2008 12:25:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/262267 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/262267 This has to be some sort of record. The Bucs just drafted the University of San Diego's Josh Johnson. Technically, that gives them seven quarterbacks on their roster. But this move isn't totally unexpected. Coach Jon Gruden loves to collect quarterbacks and veteran starter Jeff Garcia's heading into the last year of his contract. Veteran backup Brian Griese isn't a long-term answer. The Bucs aren't sold on young quarterbacks Bruce Gradkowski and Luke McCown. Then, there are two other guys who, obviously, aren't in Tampa Bay's plans. The Bucs still hold the rights to Jake Plummer. He's retired, although he's never officially filed the paperwork. Finally, there's Chris Simms. Once a starter, Simms hasn't played a down since having his spleen removed in 2006. The rest of the league has known for months that Simms was available for trade, but there have been no deals. Simms hasn't been taking part in offseason workouts with the team. Look for him to be released in the next few days. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:00:59 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/260160 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/260160 Jeff Garcia doesnt have a new contract and he's sounds off..... TAMPA â€" For the first time in five years, Jeff Garcia was thrilled he did not have a change of uniform or address in the offseason. The grass has never grown under the cleats of the vagabond quarterback. And it's starting to look as if the Bucs do not want Garcia to put down too many roots in Tampa Bay. Garcia said Tuesday that he's disappointed the team hasn't been willing to tear up his contract and reward him with a new deal that would enable him to finish his career with the Bucs. Garcia, 38, has one year remaining on his contract that will pay him a base salary of $2-million in 2008. He went 8-6 as a starter for the Bucs last season, leading them to an NFC South title and being named to the Pro Bowl. Nonrookie starting quarterbacks average between $7-million and $15-million a year in the NFL, making Garcia among the league's lowest-paid quarterbacks. After Tuesday's workout â€" the first of the offseason â€" Garcia was asked if he was disappointed by the lack of progress toward a new deal. "You could say that," Garcia said. "Talks haven't necessarily gone all that good. "So in a way, it's disappointing. At this point in my career, I'm no longer 24 or 25 saying, 'I'm going to prove to you I deserve this.' I feel like I've proved throughout my career. And I feel like at this time, it's time to just work with me, and you know what I bring to the team. You know what I've done for the team, and you know how much more I can do. And now I have a year under my system." The Bucs declined to comment. There's another reason why Garcia might be unhappy with his contract. Because of the Bucs' decision to rest him for the final two weeks of the regular season, he fell just short of participating in 70 percent of their offensive snaps, preventing him from earning a seven-figure bonus. Coach Jon Gruden did not allow Garcia to play the second half of the Bucs' 21-19 loss at San Francisco on Dec. 23. Garcia also was benched for the regular-season finale at home against the Panthers on Dec. 30. As a result, Garcia did not get at least $1-million in bonus money. Garcia is not required to attend the offseason workout program, which is voluntary. But he participated in Tuesday's as an act of good faith. Whether he attends the rest of this week's workouts or future offseason workout programs remains to be seen, but he indicated his options are limited. "I'm committed to a second year the way my contract is drawn up," Garcia said. "Yes, I would like to rip it up and create a new one that allows me to finish off my career here. But we're not necessarily on the same page as far as that's concerned." Garcia, Luke McCown and Bruce Gradkowski were the only quarterbacks that attended practice Tuesday. Chris Simms is not participating in offseason workouts presumably because he wants to be traded. Brian Griese, acquired in a trade with the Bears in March, had a commitment to a charity event. Tuesday's practice with the Bucs marked the first time since 2003 with the 49ers that Garcia has begun an offseason with the team he played for in the previous season. After bouncing to the Browns, Lions and Eagles in consecutive seasons, he finally found a home under Gruden in Tampa Bay. In 2007, Garcia completed 209 of 307 passes for 2,440 yards with 13 touchdowns and four interceptions for a passer rating of 94.6. Garcia said he has a chance to build upon the success he enjoyed in the team's offense a year ago. "My head was swimming," Garcia said. "When I heard the terminology (last year), I was still trying to figure it all out. And I'm not at that point. "So now I can take off from where I am now and build upon that. And going into the season, I just feel I'll be so much more confident and secure as to how to run this system as opposed to where I was last year. And last year, things didn't go all that bad." Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:50:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/233336 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/233336 There were a few stories this week about the Patriots and their players. The most noteworthy has been the news on Ben Watson's ankle surgery and that he may miss training camp. Watson originally injured his ankle while playing versus Dallas on October 14th. Watson missed the next two games and returned only to re-injure the ankle versus the Steelers. The Patriots have not commented on the injury, but as Watson and David Thomas have been often injured over the last two years, the Patriots may look to Stephen Spach to play a bigger role in 2008. Maybe the Patriots pick up Christian Fauria. The Patriots need a blocking tight end like Kyle Brady (started off great in 2007, but was also slowed by injury and couldn't do much in the playoffs) or former Patriot Daniel Graham. The Patriots usually pick a tight end in the draft, so we will have to see on this one. Patriots signings The Patriots re-signed linebacker Pierre Woods and offensive tackle Wesley Britt, two exclusive rights free agent. These signings were expected and retains young talent. Woods has yet to solidify his role at linebacker, but does contribute on special teams. Britt has been competing each year for a starting role and he has filled in for Nick Kaczur and Matt Light. Seymour happy to be back For the first time in two years Richard Seymour is able to start the offseason conditioning program with out any injuries. After two knee surgeries and shoulder injury Seymour is happy to be healthy. Many fans have been critical of Seymour the last few years as his play has dropped off dramatically since he held out for a better contract and received the big 'pay day'. 2008 will be another year of high expectations as Seymour's time with the team may soon be finished if he continues to perform poorly and still have a hefty contract. Seymour and and Ty Warren are both under larger contracts and most fans believe Vince Wilfork is the player to take care of for the next big pay day. Wilfork's contract will be expiring at the end of the season. Buy the numbers Mike Reiss has reported the new numbers for recently signed players. WR Sam Aiken â€" 88 CB Fernando Bryant â€" 25 OL Jimmy Martin â€" 60 CB Lewis Sanders â€" 29 LB T.J. Slaughter â€" 51 CB Jason Webster â€" 21 S Tank Williams â€" 26 Other News Dallas announced they are not interested in running back McFadden and therefore it looks like there would be no chance for a trade of picks between the Pats and Dallas if McFadden were to fall to No.7. There is also speculation that Tampa Bay QB Chris Simms may soon no longer be with the team. Simms has not shown up for their offseason conditioning program and there have been rumors the Bucs are looking to trade him. Would the Patriots be interested? Belichick knows Phil Simms from their time in New York, but Chris has not been playing like his dad. When Chris did play, he also did not have much help around him. IN BILL WE TRUST! Sun, 30 Mar 2008 12:02:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/224275 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/224275 The Chicago Bears traded QB Brian Griese back to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers today. In return, the Bears receive an undisclosed 2nd day 2009 draft pick. I'm assuming it would be a 6th or 7th round and be conditional pending on his performance next season. No surprise hear that Griese was shipped out. The Bears had just re-signed Rex Grossman and extended Kyle Orton so there was no need for Griese on the team. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:38:02 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/179548 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/179548 This is a fantastic time of year for football fans because they get the opportunity to let their imaginations run rampant until after the NFL Draft. As a result, though, some odd rumors get started, most of which are riddled with fallacies. First of all, word has spread that the Bucs are pursuing Atlanta bad-boy DeAngelo Hall. more... Mon, 03 Mar 2008 13:17:16 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/179249 http://www.yardbarker.com/author/article/179249