Originally Posted by SpeedyReedy5

Even though the Tampa Bay Buc's stink, Chris Sims showed alot of heart playing while bleeding internally, sort of reminded me of Mcnabb with a broken ankle and leading them to a win...Takes a man to suck that kind of pain up...

Originally Posted by FatCatMC

Either that or this is an elaborate plot to make Gruden look "not so stupid" for not benching Sims already. Gruden bought alot of stock in the kid and he's obviously not ready for this level. Seems a little fishy to me is all, because had he not been injured, you HAVE to bench him next game, he's horrible. This way they both kinda keep their dignity in tact. Ya never know!

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Yeah it's an elaborate plot. And they felt that removing Simms' spleen would make it more convincing.

Originally Posted by FatCatMC

And I suppose you have access to the hospital records to prove it.

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

No, I don't, but this guy does.

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Bucs' Simms has spleen removed after loss to Panthers

By FRED GOODALL, AP Sports Writer
September 25, 2006

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Chris Simms went to the ground on one knee and leaned over clutching his midsection.

The battered Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback later had his spleen removed Sunday night and is out indefinitely after absorbing several punishing hits during a 26-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers.


"Chris is doing well and we anticipate a full recovery," team physician Dr. Joe Diaco said in a brief statement, adding the 26-year-old son of former New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms was in stable condition following surgery.

It was not clear if Simms was hurt on a particular play or if the injury resulted from an accumulation of blows.

The fourth-year pro left briefly but returned to lead a fourth-quarter field goal drive that gave Tampa Bay a 24-23 lead with five minutes remaining. He finished the game, accompanying teammates to the locker room on his own power.

The Bucs did not immediately announce that Simms was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, a few blocks from Raymond James Stadium. Team officials simply said he would not be available for postgame interviews because he was with doctors and trainers.

Coach Jon Gruden, meanwhile, said Simms hurt his ribs early in the game and was also battling dehydration.

"He is hurting right now, there is no question," Gruden said. "He left the game. I don't know that it was because of his ribs, dehydration or both."

Simms was replaced by rookie Bruce Gradkowski for the last play of the third quarter and first play of the fourth.

Although the Bucs said Simms went to the locker room because he was cramping, the quarterback didn't appear to be the same after being hit at the goal line on a 2-yard TD run that gave Tampa Bay a 21-20 lead with just under six minutes left in the third.

The Bucs did not speculate on how long Simms might be sidelined. The recuperation time for a normal person is four to six weeks, though it's unclear how long it might take to heal enough to play football.

Simms had a blood transfusion as part of his treatment and was expected to be hospitalized for several days, Peter King said during a break on NBC's Sunday Night Football, citing a conversation the Sports Illustrated reporter had with Simms' mother, Diana Simms.

The spleen is an organ located in the upper left side of the abdomen, storing blood and breaking down old blood cells to help the body fight infections. Many people live productive, healthy lives without it.

Originally Posted by min0 lee

Being a parent it hurts both ways, seeing your son suck and then getting hurt.
He is a proud father.

Originally Posted by boilermaker

Simms has always sucked. Probably because of the lofty standards set by his father. This is probably the best thing that could have happened to him. Have a minor, but benching injury, following a pretty good performance. You think Grueden will rush him back on the field? This gives everyone the calm to make him a journeyman QB, or let him fail somewhere else. He isn't good in the NFL and he was an underachiever at Texas. Let him fall off daddy's coat tails with some style points. He hasn't and never will lead a team anywhere.

Originally Posted by JerseyDevil

It always amazes me no matter what happens in this world, someone has to come up with a 'conspiracy theory'.

Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

You ain't kidding!!