The Facts:
Simms hasn't played in a regular season game since having his spleen removed in September 2006, but he's progressed enough in the past six weeks to believe he will be ready to compete for a job with the Buccaneers in the summer. "I'm finally feeling like myself again," said Simms, who missed the final 13 games of 2006 before spending most of this season on injured reserve."
Reported by the Associated Press
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Simms led Tampa Bay to the playoffs in 2005 and entered what would have been his first full season as a starter with high expectations. But he struggled in the first two games of 2006, then underwent an emergency splenectomy a few hours after a loss to Carolina in Week 3. The question now is whether he fits into the team's plans. Jeff Garcia led the Bucs to the NFC South title and a first-round playoff loss this season, backed up by Luke McCown and Bruce Gradkowski. HC Jon Gruden remained noncommittal this week.
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