Chris Simms

Former NFL quarterback Chris Simms was reported by Ian Rapoport, formerly of the Boston Herald, to have joined the Patriots coaching staff on March 26. Despite that report, when the Patriots announced their coaching changes for the 2012 season, Simms was ...  

Lazy Dog Cafe is opening its next Orange County location where La Vie en Rose used to be in Brea. The French restaurant, which closed in January, was demolished last week.  Weeks ago I heard rumors that Lazy Dog Cafe would take over the site, so I called the chain’s owner, Chris Simms. Simms, who [...]Demolished landmark to become Lazy Dog Cafe is a post from: Fast Food Maven  

Just over a month before the NFL Draft, another young quarterback sat down with Jon Gruden to be initiated on national television. The interview was for the ESPN series Gruden’s QB Camp, where the fiery former head coach interrogates and dissects NFL prospects down to their tattoos. At times throughout the series Gruden has reduced confident college football stars into mumbling oafs. In many ways, the popular series has become a young...  

The New England Patriots have hired former NFL quarterback Chris Simms as a coaching assistant, according to the Boston Herald. Simms is the son of former New York Giants quarterback and current television analyst Phil Simms. The younger Simms played his ...  

The team has hired former Bucs quarterback Chris Simms, I’m told, and he likely will be starting soon. His exact position is not yet clear. Simms was in the NFL from 2004 to 2009, playing in 23 games. He never quite found the expected success ...  

And, like Jon Gruden and Raheem Morris before him, Schiano is out to turn those conditions into an advantage for the Bucs on sticky Sunday afternoons. "That has to become our advantage,'' Schiano said of the Tampa area's taxing heat indexes ...  

Former NFL QB Chris Simms, the son of former Giants quarterback Phil Simms, was on the Patriots' practice field Saturday. He has joined the team in a scouting or coaching role, but the team hasn't announced what he'll be doing.  

According to a report from Football Scoop, the New England Patriots have hired former NFL quarterback Chris Simms, son of legendary Giants quarterback Phil Simms, to their team coaching staff. It is unclear as to what role Simms will serve in with the Patriots. This move comes as a bit of a surprise, taking that Simms never played for the Patriots and generally wasn't highly successful in the NFL. If I'm gonna guess, he's been...  

For once, Jon Gruden left the Broncos' stadium a happy man.The former NFL head coach-turned-broadcaster joined John Lynch at the annual Lynch Foundation Salute the Stars awards banquet at Sports Authority Field.  

Former Vol graduate assistant and Super Bowl Champion coach Jon Gruden was the keynote speaker Friday night as a part of the Vols annual football coaching clinic. Gruden, who threw out the first pitch for the Vol baseball game, addressed a couple hundred high school coaches on a variety of football topics.  

Gruden, speaking on a conference call Wednesday afternoon to promote his “QB Camp” segments on ESPN’s “SportsCenter,” also said he is not concerned at all about Griffin making the transition from college to the professional game when ...  

In the second year of his "QB Camp" on ESPN, former Oakland Raiders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Jon Gruden sat down with 10 different quarterbacks of the 2012 draft class, reviewed their game tapes, talked about the transition to the NFL, and watched as the quarterbacks threw on a field. Gruden, currently the star of ESPN's Monday Night Football coverage, has created quite a cottage industry of quarterback analysis through this vehicle...  

Boston HeraldChris Simms hired by New EnglandBoston.com... will do a bit of everything with the Pats, on both the coaching and personnel sides. He is well-connected to the team: his father, Phil, was quarterback of the Giants when Bill Belichick coached there, and Simms played for Josh McDaniels in Denver.Patriots hire former QB Chris Simms as a coaching assistant…Boston Herald (blog)Report: Patriots Hire Former Quarterback Chris Simms as...  

Simms is the son of former New York Giants star quarterback Phil Simms and the brother of Chris Simms, who played for Tampa Bay, Denver and Tennessee and now is an entry-level coach on Bill Belichick's staff in New England. Matt Simms played at the ...  

ESPN analyst and former NFL coach Jon Gruden called former Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins a "natural leader" and applauded the emotion he shows on the field during an episode of "Gruden's QB Camp" that aired on ESPNU on Monday.  

Brock Osweiler sits down with Jon Gruden Interesting video. Osweiler talks like the surfer/bank robbers in Point Break, but he's certainly an enthusiastic young man who could have a bright career ahead of him (if he gets the proper coaching at the next level).  

which kind of sums it up so far..if you dont understand it you dont know much about the Denver Broncosyou might have noticed we went into the playoffs on a 3 game losing streak...there were some pretty unbelievable performances by our errant armed QB over that stretch...I would be hard pressed to think of 2 worse back to back games by a Bronco QB than Buffalo and KC...if you throw out Chris Simms in 2009 you probably have to go back to Elway's...  

Simms played for Josh McDaniels in Denver and there isalso a connection with Bill Belichick, who was defensive coordinator with the Giants while his father Phil Simms was there. Simms' name was mentioned among others as a potential replacement for Tom ...  

During an appearance on the set of MSNBC's "Morning Joe" talk show, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden was asked to offer up the sleeper of this year's NFL draft at quarterback. He emphatically chose Russell Wilson. Gruden got to know the one ...  

For three years Super Bowl winning head coach Jon Gruden has sat down with NFL Draft hopeful quarterbacks to do everything from pick them apart to praise them. Gruden's quarterback camp has become a right of passage though for the top quarterbacks wishing ...  

Simms was a reserve quarterback with the Broncos when New England offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was Denver's head coach. He is also the son of Phil Simms, who was the quarterback of the Giants when Bill Belichick was on New York's staff.  

Simms was also a backup passer in Denver. Simms, 31, who went to the University of Texas before being drafted in 2003 and playing in 23 games in the NFL from 2004 to 2009, is the son of quarterback Phil Simms, who played for the Giants when New ...  

The Ledger (blog)Tampa Bay Bucs Make Roster MovesThe Ledger (blog)He was also on the Carolina Panthers roster but was placed on injured reserve in 2010 before getting cut before the 2011 season started. Lewis is an undrafted rookie free-agent from Central Washington. With the signings, Tampa Bay released tackle Mike ...and more »  

Leave it to colorful golfer John Daly to go for the long shot. Daly, an Arkansas alum, tweeted his suggestion for the Bobby Petrino's successor as the new Arkansas football coach; Jon Gruden, of course. (tip from USA Today) "My first loyalty is ...  

Former NFL coach Jon Gruden believes Robert Griffin III likely will thrive with the Redskins. The reason why? Washington coach Mike Shanahan’s track record working with mobile passers is outstanding. The Redskins own the No. 2 pick in the draft after ...  

ESPN analyst and former NFL head coach Jon Gruden hosted a teleconference with media today and had quite a bit to say on Kellen Moore. Moore sat down with Gruden to tape an edition of Gruden's QB Camp last month. It will air Thursday (tomorrow ...  

Yesterday during a conference call with ESPN, Monday Night Football analyst and former NFL head coach Jon Gruden had plenty to say about Griffin. Here are his responses to my question about RG3 as well as one from another reporter on the ESPN conference call.  

KNOXVILLE – Former Super Bowl champion head coach Jon Gruden, who started his coaching career at the University of Tennessee as a graduate assistant from 1986-87, will be a featured speaker at the 2012 Tennessee Football Coaching Clinic, which ...  

Gruden was a graduate assistant with the Vols to start his career in 1986 and 1987. Here is more from the University of Tennessee: Former Super Bowl champion head coach Jon Gruden, who started his coaching career at the University of Tennessee as a ...  

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (utsports.com)- Former Super Bowl champion head coach Jon Gruden, who started his coaching career at the University of Tennessee as a graduate assistant from 1986-87, will be a featured speaker at the 2012 Tennessee Football ...  

His main season as a starter came in 2005 for Tampa Bay. Simms' father Phil Simms played for the New York Giants from 1979-1993 while Pats head coach Bill Belichick was an assistant (1979-1990).  

Former Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore will appear on ESPNU today at 3 p.m. as the final NFL draft prospect featured on “Gruden’s QB Camp,” hosted by former Raiders and Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden. Moore sat down with Gruden to tape ...  

Kellen Moore’s NFL prospects will get an in-depth examination from former Super Bowl-winning coach Jon Gruden on Thursday on ESPNU. Moore’s 30-minute special, part of the “Gruden QB Camp” series, airs at 3 p.m. ESPN showed a preview of ...  

Simms is the son of former New York Giants quarterback and current television analyst Phil Simms. The younger Simms played his college ball at Texas, was drafted in the third round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2003 and started 15 games for the ...  

1. Gruden called Andrew Luck and Stanford coach David Shaw "Spider 2 Banana kings." What did he say next? A. They suffered from potassium overdoses. B. They're dying of thirst. C. The Stanford sideline featured a lot of people hilariously slipping on ...  

Gruden showed a video clip of Georgia defensive coordinator Todd Grantham celebrating during a big play in the Outback Bowl. He said Grantham likely called up Alabama coach Nick Saban, whom Grantham worked under at MSU, for advice on defending Cousins.  

Undrafted free agent quarterback Matt Simms has officially crossed ... Greg McElroy and G.J. Kinne. "This game (is) going to take you for a loop every now and then," said Simms, whose older brother Chris also played in the NFL before getting ...  

TricitiesSports.comJon Gruden Speaks At UT Coaching ClinicThe ChattanooganKNOXVILLE - Unlike his former mentor Johnny Majors or current Vols head coach Derek Dooley, 2012 Tennessee Football Coaching Clinic keynote speaker Jon Gruden may never don orange pants in his life. "I think I saw Bill Battle wearing those," Gruden ...Former Super Bowl winning coach sheds his light on UT's football programTennessee JournalistGruden praises QB...  

Former Tennessee graduate assistant Jon Gruden was back on campus this weekend. Gruden started learning the game and the coaching business under Johnny Majors in the late 1980's. He went on to win a Super Bowl in Tampa and is now an NFL analyst with ESPN.  

Jaimie: "X-Teen's Swarovski crystal eyeliner is almost as subtle as her exposed breasts ... flannel to reveal a black muscle tee with the words "Team Xtina" emblazoned in pink glitter. It's quite the middle finger to Coadge Christina, but she doesn ...  

Jermaine Paul won the second season of "The Voice." Juliet Simms placed second. UPDATE: Chris Mann placed fourth, Tony Lucca placed third. "The Voice" season finale is under way on NBC. This season's winner will be announced tonight. Tony Lucca ...  

Arkansas AD Jeff Long has been tasked with finding the next head coach for the Hogs. Names are being tossed around, and he’s likely hearing whispers from boosters who are holding their next big check hostage for the time being. The pressure will be on Long to hire a coach that makes sense, but have no fear. One of Arkansas’ heaviest hitters is passing along some friendly advice over Twitter. John Daly, who knows a thing or two about proper...  

Add Jon Gruden to the already extensive list of analysts who believe Robert Griffin III would fit perfectly into Redskins Coach Mike Shanahan’s system if Washington picks the Baylor quarterback in the NFL draft. Gruden has spent time breaking ...  

Surprise! Lindsey was a shy child, we find out in her pre-taped rehearsal package. Coach Christina basically told her to eat the mike since that shyness translates to quietness when she sings. So of course she took on Bon Iver’s quiet “Skinny Love.”  

On ESPN's series Gruden Camp, former head coach and current NFL analyst Jon Gruden sits down with NFL players to talk about anything and everything football. Robert Griffin III will appear on tonight's episode with the Super Bowl-winning head coach.  

Jon Gruden's QB camp is back. The "Monday Night Football" analyst and former Raiders and Buccaneers coach is spending time with each of the top quarterback prospects in this year's draft, and the sessions are airing on ESPN, beginning tonight at ...  

“You know, Nick Foles is another quarterback, much like Osweiler, who had a difficult season. Coach (Mike) Stoops was replaced in the middle of the season, so as a captain of the Arizona Wildcats, obviously Nick Foles went through a lot this yea  

Kirk Cousins has impressed at least one former NFL coach. Cousins, who helped Michigan State to back-to-back 11-win seasons, is one of 10 quarterbacks who sat down for one-on-one interviews with ESPN and "Monday Night Football" analyst Jon Gruden.  

Stanford’s Andrew Luck and Baylor’s Robert Griffin III are expected to be picked first and ... During a separate conference call Wednesday, former NFL coach and ESPN analyst Jon Gruden praised Weeden. Still, Gruden playfully acknowledged Weeden ...  

Monday Night Football analyst Jon Gruden said Wednesday he thinks former Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins will be drafted in the second round of the NFL draft. Gruden, a former NFL coach who interviewed Cousins for a “QB Camp” episode ...  

Before Robert Griffin III stares down an NFL blitz, he first needed to come face-to-face with the glint in the eyes of Jon Gruden. Griffin sat down with the former NFL coach and current ESPN broadcaster as part of "Gruden Camp," the recurring ...  

Following a gritty rendition of Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Free Bird" on NBC's "The Voice," all Juliet Simms can do now is wait for America to decide. The Clearwater native went head-to-head Monday with three other finalists – Chris Mann of Team ...  

During a Wednesday teleconference with reporters, ESPN analyst Jon Gruden spoke highly of former Oklahoma State stars Brandon Weeden and Justin Blackmon. “If you don't like Justin Blackmon, you don't like football,” said Gruden, who coached ...  

Ryan Christopher Simms, 19 ... sent a lead about his whereabouts to a companion task force in Maryland, said Kevin Connolly, a supervisory inspector for the Marshals Service who oversees the task force. Simms was arrested in a back bedroom ...  

Kellen Moore’s NFL prospects will get an in-depth examination from former Super Bowl-winning coach Jon Gruden on Thursday on ESPNU.Click to Continue »  

Ryan Christopher Simms, 19 ... according to court records. Judge Graydon McKee ordered the court to perform a long-form pre-sentencing report while Simms remained out on bond. He was permitted to return to VSU and the Foundation Place student ...  

Ryan Christopher Simms, 19 ... sent a lead about his whereabouts to a similar task force in Maryland, said Kevin Connolly, a supervisory inspector for the Marshals Service who oversees the task force. Simms was arrested in a back bedroom ...  

Reid should be focused on now ... There’s Chris Simms and Seneca Wallace, Quincy Carter and Chris Weinke, Charlie Frye and Derek Anderson. And those are the names we might recognize. There are nearly 100 others who are simply anonymous.  

With the Revolution off last weekend, Simms attended United’s match against the Seattle Sounders at RFK Stadium and, the following day, lunched with McDonald and Chris Pontius. And this Saturday, Simms will confront his former team for the ...  

Veteran cornerback Ronde Barber offered a little glimpse into why last season's Bucs campaign turned into a massive shipwreck (sorry). Then-coach Raheem Morris evidently had a loosey-goosey approach to things, and, according to Ronde, it wasn't a great fit with the young, not-super-mature roster. Here's the quote via Ira Kaufman from TBO.com. "They have a very direct purpose,'' Barber said. "The ship's a little bit tighter than it was last...  

Running back LeGarrette Blount and receiver Preston Parker have signed exclusive-rights tender offers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The third-year pros will earn about $540,000 next season. Meanwhile, the Bucs announced third-string quarterback Rudy Carpenter was waived on Wednesday. Blount led Tampa Bay in rushing the past two seasons, gaining 1,007 yards as a rookie in 2010 and finishing with 781...  

Tampa Bay tight end Kellen Winslow's absence from offseason team activities was more than suspicious. On Monday, he shed light on the matter, telling Sirius XM NFL Radio that the coaching staff has informed him the team is going in another direction.  

The Buccaneers’ draft class is being heralded as one of the best in the league. GM Mark Dominik deftly moved up and down the board to land his targets and they filled the team's most glaring needs with the first three picks, drafting potential Day One starters in S Mark Barron, RB Doug Martin and OLB Lavonte David in the first two rounds.  

The Buccaneers are still hoping that injured DE Da’Quan Bowers will be able to play during the 2012 season. Bowers underwent surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon on May 11, and the Bucs will monitor his rehab before making a determination about his status around the start of training camp. It will be no surprise if he misses the entire season, though.  

I remember interviewing then-UCLA defensive lineman Brian Price before the 2010 NFL draft, where he was taken in the second round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I remember thinking that this kid from the mean streets of Los Angeles had everything it took to succeed in the NFL -- talent, work ethic and great intangibles. What Price hasn't had through his NFL career is good luck of any kind. He's suffered many different injuries in the last...  

In my mind, there is a very simple equation concerning the interests of the Carolina Panthers when their NFC division rival Tampa Bay Bucs, presumably, pick at No. 5 in this month's NFL Draft. Tampa Bay goes offense equals ...  

Former NFL coach and current ESPN analyst Jon Gruden called Michigan ... and I think he's got a very bright future in the NFL because he's all business, all the time," Gruden said during a teleconference with reporters today.  

Buccaneers DE Da’Quan Bowers suffered a torn Achilles tendon during the team’s offseason workouts and will likely miss the entire 2012 season. The team reported that Bowers will undergo surgery for the injury on Friday.  

COLUMBUS, Ind. Blair Kiel, the former Notre Dame quarterback and punter who played for Tampa Bay, Indianapolis and Green Bay in the NFL, died Sunday. He was 50.  

After missing out on the draft’s top rusher, Trent Richardson, early on, the Buccaneers traded back into the first round to select the second-best back of this year’s class, Boise State’s Doug Martin.  

Former NFL coach Jon Gruden, now an ESPN analyst, held a teleconference Wednesday to discuss the quarterbacks in this month's NFL draft.  

Bill Clinton and Sam Winters, respectively), life enthusiast John Daly's choice will hereby be listed as the common Arkansan's favorite for the vacant Razorbacks coaching job.  

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected Northwestern tight end Drake Dunsmore with the second of two picks the team had in the seventh round of the NFL draft.  

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continued to rebuild a porous defense by selecting Nebraska linebacker Lavonte David in the second round of the NFL draft.  

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Da'Quan Bowers tore an Achilles tendon during offseason workouts and is scheduled to have surgery Friday, according to the team.  

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Najee Goode has never doubted himself, going from walk-on linebacker at West Virginia to fifth-round NFL draft pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Running back LeGarrette Blount and receiver Preston Parker have signed exclusive-rights tender offers from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have selected West Virginia cornerback Keith Tandy in the sixth round of the NFL draft.  

Click here to read our previous team needs reports. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and new head coach Greg Schiano can...  

With the trial for cornerback Aqib Talib pushed back to this summer the Tampa Bay Buccaneers couldn’t...  

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) Paralyzed defensive tackle Eric LeGrand has been signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  

The Buccaneers released S Tanard Jackson on Tuesday, citing a failed physical.  

Blount says he "wouldn't be mad" if he learned that the Saints put a "hit out" on him.