Simms Has Spleen Removed

I wasn't planning on posting anything until tomorrow, but I just found out that Simms had to have his spleen removed. Not good. He's out at least 6-8 weeks, and may very well not play again this season. Unless the Bucs make a move to bring in another QB, it looks like the Gradkowski era will get an early look.

With the Bucs 0-3, and looking like they could easily go 0-5, this might be good for them, in the sense that, if they're going to suck this year, at least get Gradkowski some real playing time and see what he can do. This will allow the Bucs to better evaluate him to see if he's a long term possibility.

Man, this season is going to be long.