Writing on the Wall for Bucs QB Chris Simms?
Published: August 19th, 2007By Buc 'Em
Given all that Simms has given to this ball club (a Playoff appearance in '05, his spleen in '06), how would you feel should the 3rd Round Draft Pick from Texas be Released in the coming weeks by the Tampa Bay Bucs Organization?
On one hand, I don't understand how the guy can't be given the season off to fully recover from his spleenectomy. He's clearly suffering from lingering effects this offseason. Just because you're cleared to play doesnt necessarily mean you're mentally and capable of playing. On the other hand, this is the NFL, nothing is guarenteed and you the player have to produce or you stand the chance of being cut. Simms has been in practice day-after-day and hasnt shown enough to get on the Preseason football field. Thats a problem. He had Three interceptions in camp this week, in one day, thats a problem. I feel for the guy, but the bottom line is ... he's not ready to play and there's no room for Four QB's on the Roster. I'll understand if he gets released, but at the same time I think he's earned the right to take a leave of absense this season ala FB Mike Alstott, to try and get 100% Healthy for the 2008 Season Campaign. I have this feeling that Chris Simms will not be given that opportunity however. Which is sad, but expected in a "Cut-Throat" League.