Chris Simms is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. As a football player he leading the University of Texas to the Big 12 Conference Championship in 2001. As a football analyst and commentator, he has become widely respected for his sharp analysis and insightful commentary on the NFL. Get all of the latest Chris Simms news here!
Chris Simms was born on August 29, 1980, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and is the son of former NFL quarterback Phil Simms. He played college football at the University of Texas, where he led the Longhorns to the Big 12 Conference Championship in 2001. He was then drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft, where he spent his first four seasons.
During his career, Simms also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Denver Broncos, and Tennessee Titans again, before ultimately retiring in 2010 due to a combination of injuries and health concerns.
Since retiring from the NFL, Simms has worked as a football analyst and commentator, first for ESPN and now for NBC Sports. He is also the host of the popular podcast, “Chris Simms Unbuttoned,” where he discusses current events in the NFL and provides in-depth analysis of teams and players.
Simms is known for his sharp analysis and insightful commentary, and is widely respected within the football community for his knowledge of the game. He is also a frequent guest on various sports talk shows and podcasts, where he provides his expertise on all things football.