NBC: Pats bringing in Chris Simms for a physical tomorrow

[Brady to Brown]

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Simms is a lefty, correct? Hope that doesn't mindf*ck the receiving corps. It does require adjustments.

The only way Simms ever starts a game is if Cassel gets hurt.

 

[DaBruinz]

Re: NBCats bringing in chris simms for a physical tonite

in any event, chris simms should be signed regardless of the prognosis on brady. he should have been our backup in the first place. going through last year with cassel was bad enough.

chris simms had a decent 2005 season - 61% completion percentage and 81 QB rating with 11 tds. that was on the Bucs. he could be even better with the pats. i really think he could give us a decent shot at winning the division.

Why should Chris Simms, who has never played in the Patriots system, be the back-up over Matt Cassel? So what he had a good season 3 years ago. Who cares. This is a "what have you done for me lately" league.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Re: NBCats bringing in chris simms for a physical tonite

okay guys. reality check here.

brady's done for the season. this much smoke, there is fire.

Not necessarily. I wouldn't be surprised at all if almost everyone is relying off the same one or two sources. Remember the rumors that started about both Terry Bradshaw and Tedy Bruschi both having died?

and i think chris simms is a great fit. i think he's the starter after the bye week. he had a great season with the bucs a few years back (before getting injured), he's accurate, and seems like a smart kid. i think he can lead the team to an 11 or 12 win season.

Not to be facetious, but what convinces you that Simms can do that, seeing as he's never been in this system, and would require--as others have noted--an adjustment by the receivers?

 

[SoonerPatriot]

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This is the enduring image that sums up Chris Simms perfectly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1MpHG5x6q0

 

[SoCal Pmen]

Re: NBCats bringing in chris simms for a physical tonite

Reiss mentions it in his last post that Simms is coming in tomorrow.

 

[patchick]

Re: NBCats bringing in chris simms for a physical tonite

If the Patriots really preferred Simms to Cassel, wouldn't they have called Simms before a QB spot opened up?

Simms is a solid signing at this point. But if anybody is going to unseat Cassel, O'Connell is the likelier candidate. Cassel did fine in a tough situation today, he looked like a perfectly serviceable backup. But we're no longer in the position of looking for a backup, we're looking for something more. O'Connell, I think, has the best chance of being something more.