Posted by  idaho_buc_fan, Twin Falls, ID on 06/14  at  06:58 PM

well i say we should just trade simms i mean he was OK and all. but he needs to mature more in order to be as good as his old man. but gruden is right if he can’t compete as used to why keep him? i am still waiting on those playmakers i feel we should get after shockey, lito shepperd, or rod coleman. allen i think we are still waiting on you to get somebody here.

Posted by  jason forde, san antonio on 06/14  at  02:16 PM

First off--If Dungy was so great Why didn’t he lead us to a Super Bowl? Also, I believe that Gruden brought in like 17 new players that Super Bowl year.  Why isn’t anyone talking about Dungy not having ANY offense.  He just kept changing coordinators and he thought that would help.  Gruden brought the ring to town and without him we still would be looking for one.

Posted by  John Arnt, Largo on 06/14  at  06:14 AM

Let Chris Simms go!  Get Brady Quinn....

Posted by  Jumbo Liah, Tampa on 06/13  at  07:00 PM

Let’s just let ‘em play and see what happens this year.  I can assure you, the Glazers are very smart.  If it was my money, I would have done just what they’ve done - give Gruden one more year.  This is it if we don’t make a deep run.  Then we’ll see if the “next guy” is really better.  By the way, I’m a Gruden hater, but I’m also realistic.

Posted by  todd, PSJ, FL on 06/13  at  06:54 PM

Thanks to Peyton !!

Posted by  John Valenti, Tampa, Florida on 06/13  at  06:40 PM

P.S. The Dungy era of “NO SUPER BOWLS” also ended, PAL.

Posted by  John Valenti, Tampa, Florida on 06/13  at  06:39 PM

Hey I’m all for griping about a weak contract, after ONE good year. They aren’t assured of a paycheck year to year so being rewarded for a big year sounds realistic. Griping is one thing, sitting out is another. That’s reserved for perennial pro bowlers, not one hit wonders. Get on the field and remind us why we like you.

Posted by  Herb, nokomis on 06/13  at  05:37 PM

4 million over 5 years.. that’s probably just a little better than the nfl minimum wages for a player of his experience.

Posted by  rcg2, Land O'lakes on 06/13  at  05:28 PM

4 million for a long snapper?  Wow and we can’t find a bone or two to throw at Garcia and Graham?  I’m not saying either of those guys needs to get anything big, but 4 million for a long snapper?  I’m stunned.

Posted by  todd, PSJ, FL on 06/13  at  04:30 PM

clifford,

Amen, I’m sick of hearing it to. You people that can’t let the dungy thing go are pathedic !!! You need to move on. Or go and jump on the Colts ban-wagon and get the heck out of here. The Colts wouldn’t be that good if it wasn’t for Peyton.

Posted by  clifford cotton, sebring on 06/13  at  03:57 PM

get graham signed. let chris go. jon must have seen something. you just do not waste great talent because you dont like the guy. getting rid of gradkowski was a good move. we have enough qbs to make it back to the playoffs.ps i am sick of all this dungy crap.

Posted by  Michael Wygant, Tampa on 06/13  at  03:47 PM

WAAAAAAA...the nicey-nicey coach couldn’t get us to Super Bowl though could he? This town has the most namby pamby self righteous ninnies I’ve ever seen in my life!  Runnin’ around with their tail between their legs and their hands over their ears. This aint tiddly winks, this is FOOTBALL!!  You didn’t mind it when Gruden hoisted the Lombardi trophy, did you? Don’t like it?  MOOOOOVE!

Posted by  Duane Davis, Sarasota, Fl on 06/13  at  03:34 PM

Yes, Dungy brought in such classy players as Dwight Smith and Warren Sapp, who never committed a crime in thier lives. I’m not saying they were bad people - even though Sapp was notoriously rude to people - I’m just saying Dungy didn’t bring in a bunch of boy scouts, either. How much ether are you people under, anyway.

Posted by  Tim Kelly, Mulberry, FL on 06/13  at  03:14 PM

Chris Simms should get himself arrested for something.  That would make him a more attractive acquisition to the Bucs.  Seems like Allen and Gruden prefer the bad boys of football (look at any Raider roster during their reign).  The Dungy era of classy players has truly faded into Buc history.

Posted by  todd, PSJ, FL on 06/13  at  03:08 PM

wade,

You are absolutely correct.

Posted by  wade less, clermont on 06/13  at  02:55 PM

Has there ever been as much written about a 4th string qb in the history of sports journalism? this is getting to be little absurd...enough of the Simms coverage already.