Tampa Bay QB Simms in critical condition - EDIT: He's better now 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 University of Texas 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.'' Simms, 6-4 and 220 pounds, is in his fourth season with Tampa Bay. He was a standout at Ramapo (N.J.) High School and was named USA Today's National Offensive Player of the Year in 1998. He played four years at the University of Texas, although he never really earned the full-time starting job. Amid criticism from fans, Simms shared playing time with Major Applewhite. He was a third-round draft choice in 2003 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Simms played a key role last season in the Buccaneers' run to the NFC South Division championship. He completed 61 percent of his passes for 2,035 yards, with 10 touchdowns and seven interceptions. http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlo...ource=rss&channel=charlotte_carolina_panthers
Even though King said he wasn't in critical condition, he looked like he was about to cry. Hopefully Chris is all right, but King was speaking as if someone just shot his dog or something.
Chris Simms in critical condition According to NBC's pre-game show. They didn't say what happened though...
I've always been a big fan of his dad, both on the field and in the booth. I really hope Chris will be alright...
Buccaneers quarterback Chris Simms had his spleen removed at a Tampa, Fla., hospital after rupturing it in Sunday's 26-24 loss to Carolina, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports. Simms According to a source close to Simms' family, the quarterback's condition has been stabilized after surgery, during which he received blood transfusions. It is thought the injury occurred in the second quarter. Simms took several hard hits and left the game for two plays in the second half but returned to help the Bucs take the lead in the fourth quarter. Simms also has bruised ribs. He is being treated at St. Joseph's Hospital. Lisa Patterson, a spokeswoman for St. Joseph's Hospital, said any other information would have to come from the Buccaneers, who declined to comment or confirm that the fourth-year pro was being treated a few blocks from Raymond James Stadium. Simms walked from the field on his own power late in the third quarter and again at the end the game, which Carolina won when John Kasay kicked a 42-yard field goal with 2 seconds remaining. He completed 13 of 24 passes for 139 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Simms usually is made available for postgame interviews, however the Bucs said he would not speak to reporters because he was being examined by trainers and doctors.
Peter King just said that Chris' spleen has been removed...He should be in the hospital a few more days until he is released...
Holy shit a ruptured spleen... and the guy played with that and bruised ribs. This guy is a fucking warrior.
Rupturing your Spleen is pretty serious, usually occurs in major trama.....Car Accidents, Falling from high heights etc. If it isn't found quickly you can bleed to death. You can function without your spleen....I'm certain Sims will be out for quite sometime. All the best Chris...Get Well.
That's pretty sick. Simms gets the "biggest balls" award. No contest, unless someone loses an arm or a leg and gets back in the game.
wow.. i feel bad for this guy.. best wishes to him.. i had an enlarged spleen when I was little and they told me that if it ruptured I would die... glad to hear he is at least ok
Here's the Official Statement: http://www.buccaneers.com/news/newsdetail.aspx?newsid=5384 He's stable, that's good. No idea how long he'll be out. Maybe I'm new at this or something but isn't the spleen important? Doesn't it prodoce certain fuilds you need for like digestion or something. How are you just going to remove a spleen?! O well. Get well soon. Guess this makes us officially rebuilding/tweaking. Lets see what he got in Bruce.
