Chris Simms in critical conditon (no joke)

Chris Simms in critical condition (no joke)

Tampa Bay QB Simms in critical condition

STEVE LYTTLE

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Associated Press
Tampa Bay quarterback Chris Simms

Tampa 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 Texas University 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.''
Pat Yasinkas, an Observer writer covering today's Panthers-Tampa Bay game, said he was told this evening that Simms' family had been called to St. Joseph's Hospital, where the stricken player had been taken.

 

Sounds like it could be internal bleeding akin to what Drew Bledsoe experienced three years ago. I hope he's ok.

 

He was looking pretty glassy eyed every time they showed him - especially after he got his clock cleaned on that boot leg right after he came back in the game

 

I thought that this was one of those BS articles that you guys occasionally make up and I have to admit that I went looking for some proof, and it is true. All I can say is DAMN! As much as I hate our div. rivals, I sure hope he's okay. Wow.

 

crazy. Hope he just needs fluids.

 

Hope he's OK. I like the guy.

 

That's really bizarre. No ill will against Simms, I hope he gets better.

Vick on the other hand...

 

Spleen. My hubby saw it on the Bucs message board. Let's see if I can get a link.

Okay, here's the link: http://bbs.buccaneers.com/showthread.php?t=125163&page=2&pp=30

 

I was thinking spleen. damn, hope he's ok.

 

Remember Bucky the C from 1998 or so. He hurt his spleen in that preseason game in Pittsburgh where our OL got massecred. I think he was kept over, possibly in critical condition. He recovered. I really hope Simms does. He seems like a nice guy.