Hey guys! Bucs fan here! (little input on Simms)

by rjblitz02 on Aug 15, 2009 10:59 AM MDT

hey guys, this is Rjblitz02 coming in from www.bucem.com

As a die-hard Bucs fan, i would recommend Chris Simms as starter hands down. When he played for us, he played for a stupid west coast system, and was constantly dogged by coach Jon Gruden. (and you know how the QB situation goes for Gruden).

When i watched Simms play, i really thought he was our franchise quarterback :( . That lefty had a laser arm, and stood firm in the pocket. THAT BOY CAN THROW. Then he had that horrible spleen injury, which officially kicked him off our roster. In my opinion, he can take the spot Cutler left to fill. Not the bit&hy attitude part, but i believe he is a terrific quarterback, with great pocket presence.

Orton threw 3 INT's in one half of play...against the 49ers...(wooh?)

You pick. Hopefully Mcdaniels won't mess up this quarterback decision.

From www.bucem.com,

Rjblitz02

Good luck this season Denver Broncos, and please please please give Simms this opportunity to start!

GO BUCS!!!!

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Woe not so fast

I lived in Tampa Bay from 2001-2006 and just move back from my stint in Chicago. Simms was playing against 2nd and 3rd string players. Who ever is our quarterback will need to earn it.

I ride the short bus!

by scottwchicago on Aug 15, 2009 11:12 AM MDT reply actions

that is true,

i guess we’ll see what he can do next week.
hopefully he gets the nod to start.

by rjblitz02 on Aug 15, 2009 11:22 AM MDT up reply actions

but he was also playing with 2nd and 3rd string offensive players, and they looked credible

by lolcopter on Aug 15, 2009 2:26 PM MDT up reply actions

Our offense has depth.

Simms was playing alongside Hillis. He’s NOT a second-class citizen.

-Harvey J. Neptune

"Practice doesn't make perfect. PERFECT practice makes perfect." - Vince Lombardi

by HarvJNep2n on Aug 15, 2009 9:07 PM MDT up reply actions

Neither will start the season

Tom Brandsater(or W/E his name is) will start, go undefeated, win MVP in Regular season and the superbowl then (takes another huff of paint) do it all over again next season and the season after that.

HILLIS

by robbo650 on Aug 15, 2009 11:21 AM MDT reply actions

Pass some of that paint down this way....

…I’d like to believe I’m a rock star.

by Jezru on Aug 15, 2009 12:04 PM MDT up reply actions

Simms

I watched Simms carefully during the 49’s game and had these impressions:

Yes. He CAN throw. But it looks like he winds up a lot before he releases the ball. His lack of a quick release may be a problem. I think he needs to spend some time with his mechanics.
He looks small on the field. Maybe he needs to spend more time lifting weights?
The play calls were less complicated when he was on the field.
A couple of throws should have been caught. I wonder if the leftie spin on the ball affected the receivers?

In sum, I like Simms. I can see why he is the second highest paid backup QB in the league.

by Endzone on Aug 15, 2009 12:47 PM MDT reply actions

I like Simms...

Would love to see him against a top tier defense when real pressure comes… I’m more happy that he looks like he’s made the long road back (mentally and physically) from his injury.

Height: 6-4 Weight: 220. He’s plenty tall enough, just a smaller frame (reminds me of Plummer’s stature who was 2" shorter)

Agreed…

Perhaps….although I expect the WRs to adjust…

That being said, let’s hope Orton and Simms continue to develop in this offense and remain healthy! :)

Beware the wrath of a patient adversary.

John C. Calhoun --

by bcfunk on Aug 15, 2009 2:09 PM MDT up reply actions

I also like that Simms is mobile in the pocket..

Beware the wrath of a patient adversary.

John C. Calhoun --

by bcfunk on Aug 15, 2009 2:09 PM MDT up reply actions

Patience

The QB situation will probably need 2-3 months to sort out. If neither is the long term answer then we will need even more patience with TB or someone who is in college right now. The rebuilding process does not favor shortcuts but if the staff can build and execute a long term strategy then we will once again become a feared team.

I agree, Larsen shouldn’t get any bigger. I am getting tired of his bone crushing hits knocking the pixels off my TV, once they fall to the floor they are very hard to find.

by Arctic Bronco on Aug 16, 2009 11:59 AM MDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs