Chiefs Simms and Rattay headed to KC for workout - Page 11

JuicesFlowing · 09-08-2008, 04:13 PM

Monday Update 9/8
September 8, 2008 - Bob Gretz |

From the Truman Sports Complex

NFL veteran quarterbacks Chris Simms and Tim Rattay should be headed to Kansas City Monday evening and they are expected to workout for the Chiefs sometime on Tuesday.

Right now, it appears that QB Brodie Croyle will miss two to four weeks with the shoulder injury he suffered on Sunday in Foxboro against the Patriots. That leaves the Chiefs with no option other than to sign a quarterback to help them.

Both Simms and Rattay were rumored to be at the top of the list in New England for the Patriots to step onto their roster for the injured Tom Brady. But Chiefs sources say both quarterbacks left Foxboro without being offered a deal. It sounds like the Patriots must have something else working behind the scenes.

The Patriots announced on Monday afternoon that Brady will undergo sugery and is lost for the season. They placed him on the injured reserve list.

Simms is 6-4, 220 pounds, 28-year old former third-round draft choice of Tampa Bay in the 2003 NFL Draft out of the University of Texas. He’s not played in a regular season game since the third week of the 2006 season, when he suffered a spleen injury. Ultimately, he underwent a splenectomy and missed the rest of the ‘06 and the whole ‘07 season. He did play in the most recent pre-season for the Bucs, completing 19 of 30 passes for 155 yards, no TDs and one INT. He was sacked five times.

Overall with the Bucs, he played in 19 games, starting 15 and completed 59.1 percent of his passes for an average of 6.27 yards per attempt, with 12 TD passes and 17 INTs. That’s a passer rating of 71.2

Rattay is 6-0, 200 pounds, 31 years old and a veteran of nine years in the NFL. He was a seventh-round choice of San Francisco in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech. He spent six seasons with the Niners, two years in Tampa Bay and part of last season with Arizona. He went to training camp in 2007 with Tennessee.

He’s played in 40 games, with 18 starts, completing 60.5 percent of his passes, for an average of 6.8 yards per attempt with 31 TDS and 23 INTs. That’s a career passer rating of 81.9.

The Chiefs are not interested in bringing back David Greene, who was with them at the end of last season.

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**BigRedChief** · 09-09-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2

I don't know. That's what I don't get from the Huard haters. What option do they want right now?

He hasn't dissed KC BBQ and he lives in the area in the off season. Supposely a good teammate and a family man. but thats all off the field stuff. He's a career 36 year old backup QB. Thats his NFL skill level.

I don't think it's a personal thing against Huard.

Ultra Peanut · 09-09-2008, 10:26 AM

I'm honestly really excited about the prospect of Chris Simms becoming a Chief.

Before myself from 9 years ago bursts through time and throws me through a window, I must admit that it's mostly because, after years of people being unable to spell Ryan Sims' last name, I cannot wait to see people call him Chris Sims.

ChiefsCountry · 09-09-2008, 10:36 AM

Bring in Simms and let him Brodie duke out next year as well. Because there isnt a franchise quarterback in 2009 Draft but 2010 there will be.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 09-09-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

I'm honestly really excited about the prospect of Chris Simms becoming a Chief.

Before myself from 9 years ago bursts through time and throws me through a window, I must admit that it's mostly because, after years of people being unable to spell Ryan Sims' last name, I cannot wait to see people call him Chris Sims.

I would be excited as well, UP, but I'm thoroughly convinced he'll never see the field unless Wobble Launcher is injured.

corandval · 09-09-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by milkman

It would confuse Herman ****ing Edwards and Dick Curl?

blueballs · 09-09-2008, 10:46 AM

Arrowhead stadium needs a statue of liberty out front
send us your unwanted QB trash

Frosty · 09-09-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I would be excited as well, UP, but I'm thoroughly convinced he'll never see the field unless Wobble Launcher is injured.

That isn't out of the question with this o-line.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-09-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

Simms is a pretty average QB himself, but I wouldn't mind having him on for the time being.

I still think we need to be sending Phil Savage bottles of wine and truckloads of Gates BBQ until he's interested in hearing a real offer for Quinn.

I wouldn't trade anything for Quinn.

The Chiefs are likely to have a Top 5 pick, maybe number one overall.

Quinn's not worth that, nor is he worth the top pick in the second round.

And with the right side of the Chiefs offensive line being the worst of all-time right now, it's not going to matter who's behind center until that's resolved in the 2009 off-season.

blueballs · 09-09-2008, 10:55 AM

Quinn is Clevelands QBotF
Andersen is not
the dog pound would riot

Ultra Peanut · 09-09-2008, 10:57 AM

How much would you poop if we traded for Derek Anderson, arc?

**BigRedChief** · 09-09-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

I wouldn't trade anything for Quinn.

The Chiefs are likely to have a Top 5 pick, maybe number one overall.

Quinn's not worth that, nor is he worth the top pick in the second round.

And with the right side of the Chiefs offensive line being the worst of all-time right now, it's not going to matter who's behind center until that's resolved in the 2009 off-season.

810 am was saying that was the plan all along. They knew Brodie wasn't the QOTF but they kept him in there while they built up the rest of the team so when they get their "real" QOTF on the team he won't get killed behind a poor OL.

sedated · 09-09-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

810 am was saying that was the plan all along. They knew Brodie wasn't the QOTF but they kept him in there while they built up the rest of the team so when they get their "real" QOTF on the team he won't get killed behind a poor OL.

that was just one guy's opinion.

**DaneMcCloud** · 09-09-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BigRedChief

810 am was saying that was the plan all along. They knew Brodie wasn't the QOTF but they kept him in there while they built up the rest of the team so when they get their "real" QOTF on the team he won't get killed behind a poor OL.

Yep.

That makes total sense. After the 2009 Draft, the Chiefs will be loaded at every position save QB.

This rebuild is looking more and more like the Tampa Bay Bucs under Dungy everyday...

**OnTheWarpath15** · 09-09-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Yep.

That makes total sense. After the 2009 Draft, the Chiefs will be loaded at every position save QB.

This rebuild is looking more and more like the Tampa Bay Bucs under Dungy everyday...

I think you're getting ahead of yourself a bit, Dane.

We won't have 6 picks in the first 3 rounds next year.

We still need a QB, WR, RG, RT, DEx2, MLB and OLB.

Even if we strike gold on our first 3 picks again, we're nowhere near "loaded."

09-08-2008, 04:13 PM
JuicesFlowing Losing with passion. Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oblivion Casino cash: $10004925	Simms and Rattay headed to KC for workout Monday Update 9/8 September 8, 2008 - Bob Gretz \| From the Truman Sports Complex NFL veteran quarterbacks Chris Simms and Tim Rattay should be headed to Kansas City Monday evening and they are expected to workout for the Chiefs sometime on Tuesday. Right now, it appears that QB Brodie Croyle will miss two to four weeks with the shoulder injury he suffered on Sunday in Foxboro against the Patriots. That leaves the Chiefs with no option other than to sign a quarterback to help them. Both Simms and Rattay were rumored to be at the top of the list in New England for the Patriots to step onto their roster for the injured Tom Brady. But Chiefs sources say both quarterbacks left Foxboro without being offered a deal. It sounds like the Patriots must have something else working behind the scenes. The Patriots announced on Monday afternoon that Brady will undergo sugery and is lost for the season. They placed him on the injured reserve list. Simms is 6-4, 220 pounds, 28-year old former third-round draft choice of Tampa Bay in the 2003 NFL Draft out of the University of Texas. He’s not played in a regular season game since the third week of the 2006 season, when he suffered a spleen injury. Ultimately, he underwent a splenectomy and missed the rest of the ‘06 and the whole ‘07 season. He did play in the most recent pre-season for the Bucs, completing 19 of 30 passes for 155 yards, no TDs and one INT. He was sacked five times. Overall with the Bucs, he played in 19 games, starting 15 and completed 59.1 percent of his passes for an average of 6.27 yards per attempt, with 12 TD passes and 17 INTs. That’s a passer rating of 71.2 Rattay is 6-0, 200 pounds, 31 years old and a veteran of nine years in the NFL. He was a seventh-round choice of San Francisco in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech. He spent six seasons with the Niners, two years in Tampa Bay and part of last season with Arizona. He went to training camp in 2007 with Tennessee. He’s played in 40 games, with 18 starts, completing 60.5 percent of his passes, for an average of 6.8 yards per attempt with 31 TDS and 23 INTs. That’s a career passer rating of 81.9. The Chiefs are not interested in bringing back David Greene, who was with them at the end of last season.
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