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Simms Getting Savvy?

Will Favre be able to run the Buc's offense with just a limited training camp?  In order to answer this question, GM Bruce Allen went to a surprising source.  He turned to Chris Simms.  Simms recalled his conversation with Allen to the The St Pete Times:

"He asked if I felt Brett would be able to come back and be good here if he didn't have a lot of reps in training camp.  I said I thought he would but there would have to be some compromise with coach (Jon) Gruden. He'll just want the play called and to drop back and throw it in there."

I agree with Simms that Favre's success in Tampa hinges on Gruden releasing his grip on the reigns of the playbook.  Simms said what many of us already know; Favre is a gunslinger.  More interesting than any tactical appraisal, is the fact that Simms told the media about this conversation in the first place.  If I'm Chris Simms, this deal with Green Bay may be my best chance to be starting in late October.  I have to admit, I'm impressed with Simms subtly.  He is not out there blindly cheering for Favre nor is he staying silent on the sidelines.  Instead, he provided an honest appraisal of Favre's future in Tampa in the hopes that he will better maneuver himself to colder weather so he can compete for Aaron Rodger's job.

I'm still of the opinion that Favre won't be in pewter next year, but I'm kind of impressed by Simms media savvy.  He may make something of himself just yet.    

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SIMMS SPEAKS OUT

I THINK SIMMS DID A GOOD JOB ABOUT THE FAVRE SITUATION. AND HE TOLD THE TRUTH WHICH IS LACKING AROUND “NEW BUC PLACE” LATELY. POSSIBLY SETTING UP HIS MOVE TO GREEN BAY PERHAPS? HE MAY TEAR IT UP ONCE HE`S ON THE FIELD AGAIN BEINGS HE HAS MUCH TO PROVE YA KNOW. AND THE BOY CAN SLING THE PIGSKIN. THIS IS GONNA BE ONE OF THE MOST INTERESTING SEASONS EVER FOR SURE…CAN`T WAIT!

by stixx692001 on Jul 24, 2008 3:14 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

For those new to the internet, or keyboards in general

Typing a message in all caps comes off as yelling and obnoxious.

Next time, turn off your caps lock.

by kurby on Jul 25, 2008 5:56 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs


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