Chris Simms Trade Rumors – Rift with Gruden?
June 10, 2008 by admin
Filed under NFL Player Analysis
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Chris Simms wants to be sent out of Tampa Bay. Simms is asking for a trade or an outright release. Why does Simms want out?
The answer seems to include head coach Jon Gruden. Simms says that Gruden wasn’t compassionate enough after Simms suffered a serious injury when he ruptured his spleen during a game in 2006. Simms has said that his relationship with Gruden is forever ruined.
Although Simms is far from a superstar quarterback, he’s long been a player viewed to have a lot of potential. The son of Phil Simms had his best season in 2005 when he finished with 2,035 yards and ten touchdowns in 11 games. After his ruptured spleen, Simms hasn’t been able to play since.
While it’s possible that a team may trade for him, the more likely option is Simms being released. If he is released, Simms could likely sign somewhere as the team’s backup quarterback. The Oakland Raiders have been named as a possible destination, as the Raiders still need a solid quarterback to backup JaMarcus Russell.
Chris Simms and Jon Gruden
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