Report: Cowboys interested in Simms backing up Romo
Source: www.profootballweekly.com
The Cowboys have had internal discussions about upgrading their backup QB situation, and one of the names that has come up prominently has been Chris Simms, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram is reporting.
Simms currently is a disgruntled member of the Buccaneers, and he recently sat out the veterans minicamp after saying his relationship with head coach Jon Gruden is “totally broken.”
The quarterback hasn’t played in almost two years since rupturing his spleen in a loss to the Panthers in 2006. In three NFL seasons (19 games), Simms has thrown for 3,087 yards, 12 touchdowns and 17 interceptions. The son of Phil Simms played in college at Texas, but he slipped to the Bucs in the fourth round in ’04 because of an inconsistent career in Austin.
Cowboys starter Tony Romo currently is backed up by 40-year-old Brad Johnson, a former Pro Bowler and Super Bowl winner. The other quarterback on the roster is Richard Bartel, who spent his first pro season on the practice squad in ’07.
The Cowboys have had internal discussions about upgrading their backup QB situation, and one of the names that has come up prominently has been Chris Simms, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram is reporting.
Simms currently is a disgruntled member of the Buccaneers, and he recently sat out the veterans minicamp after saying his relationship with head coach Jon Gruden is “totally broken.”
The quarterback hasn’t played in almost two years since rupturing his spleen in a loss to the Panthers in 2006. In three NFL seasons (19 games), Simms has thrown for 3,087 yards, 12 touchdowns and 17 interceptions. The son of Phil Simms played in college at Texas, but he slipped to the Bucs in the fourth round in ’04 because of an inconsistent career in Austin.
Cowboys starter Tony Romo currently is backed up by 40-year-old Brad Johnson, a former Pro Bowler and Super Bowl winner. The other quarterback on the roster is Richard Bartel, who spent his first pro season on the practice squad in ’07.
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