Ox Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 Anyone heard anything about this? http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/spo...rolina_panthersTampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Chris Simms was taken by ambulance to a Tampa hospital Sunday afternoon and is listed in critical condition, according to reports by several news sources.There is no indication as to the cause of Simms' medical problems.He was hospitalized a short time after the Buccaneers' last-minute 26-24 NFL loss to the Carolina Panthers.Simms appeared to experience medical problems during the game. He was hit hard several times by Panthers defensive players and was taken out of the game in the third quarter. Announcers said Simms had suffered from dehydration in the 90-degree-plus heat and high humidity in Tampa.But Simms, a former University of Texas quarterback whose father, Phil, also played in the NFL, returned to the game this afternoon and led Tampa Bay on a fourth-quarter scoring drive. Observers reported that he left the field on his own power after the game.Simms was not available for interviews after the game, as he was being attended by trainers and doctors.At his postgame press conference, Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden said of Simms: "He got hit early and he hurt his ribs. We don't know the extent of that, but he played hard today. He played tough and he showed a lot of grit. He really did. It is a credit to him."He is hurting right now, there is no question. He left the game. I don't know that it was because of his ribs, dehydration or both. He is a very sore and tired man right now, and I am proud of how he hung in there against a very good run defense.''Simms, 6-4 and 220 pounds, is in his fourth season with Tampa Bay.He was a standout at Ramapo (N.J.) High School and was named USA Today's National Offensive Player of the Year in 1998. He played four years at the University of Texas, although he never really earned the full-time starting job. Amid criticism from fans, Simms shared playing time with Major Applewhite.He was a third-round draft choice in 2003 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Simms played a key role last season in the Buccaneers' run to the NFC South Division championship. He completed 61 percent of his passes for 2,035 yards, with 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlainThePain Posted September 24, 2006 Report Share Posted September 24, 2006 I hope he turn out to be alright. Post an update if you see one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Prayers go out !!!WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wisk Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Prayers go out !!!WHODEY !!!NBC is reporting the same!Terrible!They say he is critical and trying to contact Phil Simms.Surely he knows by now!Dehydration.....NBC says he left the game earlier with dehydration but returned.Now rushed to the hospital in critical condition but the team is refuting that analysis.Hope the team's story is the accurate one...Prayers for Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalboomer7 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Wow, sounds like some internal bleeding or something. Critical condition I wish the best for the Simms family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Per Peter King reporting during the Sunday night game Simms is OK, repeat, OK, but underwent surgery and had his spleen removed. Per King, Simms' mom say he is resting comfortably. So...all the best to him, hope everything turns out OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronburr Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Played with a ruptured spleen. Can't help but think of "soldiers" like Kellen Jr. in situations like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rishipatel Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Hope it's true he'll be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Per King, will be OK, can play again, but is out 2-3 months minimum, so call it day for the 06 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMThor Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Who cares about the season? I am just glad he will be ok longterm.Oh hey I think we just found Big Bens next injury.Did I go too far there? I don't think I did. Did I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Glad to hear he's doing ok and his family is there with him...WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronburr Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Did I go too far there? I don't think I did. Did I?Maybe a little too far. But also, Ben's already wearing a flack jacket from his previous abdominal problem, so you're probably wrong. But you'd get good odds from Vegas. I'm expecting a shoulder/arm injury since his arm strength was questioned today.As for Simms, it's too bad he's not going to be around. Sounds like the Bucs could use somebody with his character. Gonna be a rough season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 As for Simms, it's too bad he's not going to be around. Sounds like the Bucs could use somebody with his character. Gonna be a rough season.Yup. Looks like we will be facing either Tim Rattay or Bruce Gradowski in a couple weeks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Tim Rattay or Bruce GradowskiPut me in the camp that would like to see Gradkowski get a shot, but he probably won't...WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Simms is in stable condition now, per Sportscenter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edogger Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Tim Rattay or Bruce GradowskiPut me in the camp that would like to see Gradkowski get a shot, but he probably won't...WHODEY !!!Yeah, give Gradkowski a shot...Univ of Toledo Alumni! I hope he is able to do something...but his throwing hand has never been the same after he broke it in either the MAC Championship Game or GMAC Bowl. You know his mom said he was going to be bigger than Big Ben... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Looks like Gradkowski did get the nod over Rattay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 I'll be looking forward to seeing how he does !!!WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edogger Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Looks like Gradkowski did get the nod over Rattay.Yeah, I guess Gruden loves this kid. The Toledo Blade had run a few articles about it. Doesn't say a whole lot except Gradkowski reminds Gruden a lot of himself at U of D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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