Chiefs Simms and Rattay headed to KC for workout - Page 3

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.

Micjones · 09-08-2008, 04:30 PM

Why should they drop Huard?

ChiefsCountry · 09-08-2008, 04:30 PM

Barry Richardson is the one who needs the snaps, but I dont think he is ready for it.

Sure-Oz · 09-08-2008, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Yep.

This is the best chance he's going to get to be a starter again anytime soon.

The sad part is, they'll drop Thigpen, not Huard.

You really think, Thigpen can be a legit backup?

**The Franchise** · 09-08-2008, 04:31 PM

Honestly....here is what you do. I know it's been already said.

Sign Simms, put Taylor at RT and move Richardson to RG. Taylor has already proven that he can hold down the LT spot. Well now he has too....on the opposite side. And then this next part is important....

OPEN UP THE GODDAMN PLAYBOOK!!!!!!!!

**OnTheWarpath15** · 09-08-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

I'm not sure that a Tackle sliding over is ever a walk in the park. Unless he's an uber-athletic player like Branden Albert. I'm not sure that Taylor's shown his worth at ANY position yet. He's played well in spot duty, but we haven't seen enough yet to know.

I'm all for him getting valuable playing experience as well, but I don't think Simms is the right guy with another unknown at RT.

Seeing as how Herb played mostly RT at TCU, I wouldn't be that concerned.

And he's looked pretty solid in his limited time at LT last season and this PS.

Sure-Oz · 09-08-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Seeing as how Herb played mostly RT at TCU, I wouldn't be that concerned.

And he's looked pretty solid in his limited time at LT last season and this PS.

I'd rather see Taylor out there than Mac anyday

Micjones · 09-08-2008, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Seeing as how Herb played mostly RT at TCU, I wouldn't be that concerned.

And he's looked pretty solid in his limited time at LT last season and this PS.

I suppose it can't hurt.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 09-08-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

You really think, Thigpen can be a legit backup?

Don't know until he actually gets a chance to play.

We know everything we need to know about Damon Huard.

He's not the future of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Taking snaps from someone that COULD be is reeruned.

Especially when you saw enough in the kid to steal him off of another team's practice squad, and said team was pissed about it.

They saw something in the kid. Give him the ball.

Would you rather get 3-4 wins with Huard, or 1-2 wins with Thigpen getting some valuable experience?

ILChief · 09-08-2008, 04:35 PM

Sign Simms. There is at least potential he could be something.

**The Franchise** · 09-08-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I'd rather see Taylor out there than Mac anyday

And I'd rather see Richardson at RG. His strength is run blocking and not pass blocking. Sounds like a guard to me.

**KC Dan** · 09-08-2008, 04:36 PM

Our last regular season win was Oct 21st against the Raiders. Does it really matter who the hell starts at this point???

BigVE · 09-08-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Barry Richardson is the one who needs the snaps, but I dont think he is ready for it.

We are YOUNG and rebuilding and we all know it...why suck with an old vet like McIntosh when you may as well suck and DEVELOP a young guy like Richardson. Richardson looked pretty good here and there in pre-season...let him learn. What have we got to lose? Washed up QB's are a dime-a-dozen anymore, bring in as many as necessary.

Sure-Oz · 09-08-2008, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Don't know until he actually gets a chance to play.

We know everything we need to know about Damon Huard.

He's not the future of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Taking snaps from someone that COULD be is reeruned.

Especially when you saw enough in the kid to steal him off of another team's practice squad, and said team was pissed about it.

They saw something in the kid. Give him the ball.

Would you rather get 3-4 wins with Huard, or 1-2 wins with Thigpen getting some valuable experience?

I see your point, we'd have a decent backup anyway as well.

**The Franchise** · 09-08-2008, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Don't know until he actually gets a chance to play.

We know everything we need to know about Damon Huard.

He's not the future of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Taking snaps from someone that COULD be is reeruned.

Especially when you saw enough in the kid to steal him off of another team's practice squad, and said team was pissed about it.

They saw something in the kid. Give him the ball.

Would you rather get 3-4 wins with Huard, or 1-2 wins with Thigpen getting some valuable experience?

Honestly I don't think we have a QB on the roster that has the potential of being a starting QB in this league.

Rasputin · 09-08-2008, 04:37 PM

This has got to be yelling "De Ja Vu" for Herm Edwards in his mind.

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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