Can Chris Simms bounce back from the ruptured spleen to become a quality starter?
Simms still has the tools to be a franchise passer for Jon Gruden. That’s why the Bucs did the wise thing and signed him to a long-term deal. Simms showed his toughness the day he ruptured his spleen, finishing the game. Improving the offensive line will help his game. NFC North Chicago Bears Is Rex Grossman the long-term solution and, if so, do the Bears give him a long-term deal? That’s a tough question. The Bears would be foolish to give up on Grossman after one season as a starter. He has the tools, which is why the Bears took him in the first round. They need to go to camp with him as the starter. He needs to know they back him. Plus, they put him in a lot of obvious passing situations to protect him, which actually puts more pressure on him. He can be their franchise passer. They might want to wait half a season on giving him that new deal, though. Just in case. Minnesota Vikings Who will be the quarterback? Coach Brad Childress indicated the quarterback would be either second-ye