It’s no secret that the Cowboys need a better backup QB in 2009 than they had with Brad Johnson in 2008. Today’s Dallas Morning News has a quick tidbit about a player that they may make a run at in 09 - QB Chris Simms:
The Cowboys had internal discussions about trading for Chris Simms last year. He’ll be on the market and ought to come at a reasonable price, and there are several other available backups that would be significant upgrades over 40-year-old Brad Johnson.
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There’s been a lot of talk about the Bears and the QB spot as of late, and today there is more talk, as the Chicago Tribune talks about the team taking a look at Chris Simms, who wants to come to the Windy City and be a part of the Bears:
Chris Simms thinks a union between him and the Bears now isn’t such a farfetched idea despite speculation that he favors re-signing with his current team, Tennessee. “Who wouldn’t be interested or thinking about the Chicago Bears?” Simms posed. “For a guy... Read Full Story
Due to last week’s very hectic schedule for me at work and at home in addressing my wife’s health needs, this will be a short forecast and not as in-depth as I typically post.
I will say though that if you can’t feel the adrenaline and heat from the swelling and heated NFL playoff races by now, then I would consult your physician.
Denver Broncos (6-7) at Houston Texans (6-7 ): NFL Network, 8:15pm EST, Thursday Night - Very critical game for both teams if they want to make the playoffs... Read Full Story
Seems that the fans had something to do with the Bucs recent firing of head coach Jon Gruden. Today’s St.Petersburg Times is reporting that owner Bryan Glazer spoke to some fans before making the final decision on Gruden. Here is the clip from the paper:
We know that Bucs ownership consulted with players before moving to fire Jon Gruden and Bruce Allen. But we didn’t know they also took into account the pulse of the community. Co-owner Bryan Glazer stopped in at the Super Bowl media center... Read Full Story
Former Bucs and Titans QB Chris Simms will be in town tomorrow talking to the Broncos. The Nashville City Paper is reporting that the Titans still want to re-sign Simms for the 2009, but now they have some competition for his services. The Broncos have thoughts of Simms coming in to be the backup to Jay Cutler, and the Lions are also thinking they want to talk to him as well. He’s a free agent, so he’ll likely go to the highest bidder.
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Happy Friday to you! Be sure to swing by our Mock Central draft page as I should have the accumulated mocks updated by Saturday morning sometime. Ireland Stumps QB Matt Ryan You can tell that news is sparse to where I have to poke at Matt Ryan, but here goes. It took Matt Ryan over 4000 words to tell us the question that Dolphins HC Jeff Ireland posed to him that had him speechless: "If you don't make it in the NFL, what is it that got you to fail?" To me, it's not that hard a question to... Read Full Story
The Texans have had Denver free agent Patrick Ramsey in for a visit and are considering him for their backup quarterback spot. The Texans are also looking at free agent Chris Simms. The Tennessee Titans are trying to re-sign Simms.
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Chris Simms says his relationship with Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden is "totally broken" and is seeking a trade or his outright release, according to p 7 Vote(s) Read Full Story
Tampa Bay quarterback Jeff Garcia is out of Sunday's home opener against Atlanta because of a sprained ankle. He will be replaced ... 6 Vote(s) Read Full Story
