Ruptured spleen and all coming to Chicago?

Reports are starting to come out that Tampa Bay Bucs quarterback Chris Simms will soon be released by the team. Head coach Jon Gruden and Simms have had a poor relationship that was capped off a few months ago with Simms saying he wants out. A trade still remains possible but unlikely as most teams at this point are not interested in giving up a draft pick for a guy that will ride the bench for this season and possibly beyond. The Bucs seem to be asking for a first-day pick. Um, no.

The Tampa Tribune is reporting the Chicago Bears are among the teams interested if Simms is released. ESPN's John Clayton was on ESPN Radio 1000's "Mac, Jurko & Harry" today and said he believes the Bears will actively pursue Simms if and when released. That said, he would ride the bench this year unless both quarterbacks get injured (which we have seen in Chicago before). It would be more of a signing for the future. Either Grossman or Orton will be back next year one would imagine with Simms being the backup and also competing for the starting spot next year. A three-way battle is in no way a realistic possibility this year.

Stay tuned...