CrazyCarl40 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 New York Jets @nyjets 1m1 minute ago We have released QB Matt Simms- http://bit.ly/1HURIyE Jets Release QB Matt Simms Posted 8 minutes ago Randy Lange Senior Reporter, newyorkjets.com @rlangejets Blog: Randy's Radar Third-Year Signalcaller Backed Up Geno Smith in '13, Smith & Michael Vick Last Year The Jets have released quarterback Matt Simms. Simms, who was undrafted out of Tennessee, first signed with the Green & White after a successful tryout at the 2012 rookie minicamp. He was a final cut that summer but was signed to a reserve/future deal on Dec. 31, 2012, then made the 2013 roster as the first backup to rookie starter Geno Smith. Simms played in three games in '13 and threw for his first pro touchdown in Week 11 at Buffalo. He returned last season as the second backup behind Smith and Michael Vick and played in one game in Week 9, filling in for a shaken-up Vick in the fourth quarter at Kansas City. For his pro career, Simms has played in four games (no starts), completed 19 of 39 passes for 195 yards, a TD and an interception, has been sacked four times, and has a 61.4 passer rating. In the Jets' QB room now are Smith, 10th-year veteran Ryan Fitzpatrick, fourth-round rookie Bryce Petty and undrafted free agent rookie Jake Heaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Nice of them to do it now so he can find a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bachelors3 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I liked Matt but this gives him the chance to catch on with a new team where he might play more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBallhawk Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 His brother is tweeting as we speak. "Just because his last name is Simms!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRL Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Didn't think he would make the team but I thought he would at least get to training camp. Good luck to him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 WAIT, WHAT????????????????????????????????????? THE DARK HORSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOW???????????????????????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIJetsFan Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 wow, this speaks volumes about last years CS and their inability to weed out the weaklings/never was types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Nice of them to do it now so he can find a team. I liked Matt but this gives him the chance to catch on with a new team where he might play more. When he was on the practice squad, literally every other team could have picked him up. Unless someone needs a tackling dummie, I don't see him getting a chance elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonehands Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I can't wait for the posts about how this team has no idea what it is losing from not giving Simms a chance. I can put them with the same posts about Brett Raitliff. I mean Simms couldn't even beat out Tyler Bray at Tennessee, come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Not a surprise to me - only so many reps you can give to QB's in camp-just better for him to try to hook up with a team prior to training camp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Schroy Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 I think he will have a tough time making it somewhere else. Good luck Matty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Good that they made the move now. I do feel soory for him a tad because with the pure shi* qbing we have had the last few years I honestly think he would have been better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 This is kind of sad because the necro'ing of this thread once Simms made the roster would have been epic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJoe12 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetmech Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Simms had his chances during last years TC and didn't get it done. Its obvious they let him go now instead of holding him all summer to maybe get a call. He wasn't in the Jets plans from the start... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickJetFan Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 When he was on the practice squad, literally every other team could have picked him up. Unless someone needs a tackling dummie, I don't see him getting a chance elsewhere. funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Waiting for the first person to lose sleep because they think he'll sign with the Pats tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 #darkhorsecandidate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Waiting for the first person to lose sleep because they think he'll sign with the Pats tonight Bills starter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Do we usually keep a practice squad QB or not necessarily? Just wondering if Heaps somehow sticks around. Either Heaps beat him out or they're being nice to give him a chance somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Do we usually keep a practice squad QB or not necessarily? Just wondering if Heaps somehow sticks around. Either Heaps beat him out or they're being nice to give him a chance somewhere else. Once Petty was drafted it was curtains for Simms. I believe Simms is out of PS time. More then likely Heaps goes to PS if he shows anything. He's like Matt Simms part II. Good arm, great HS player, sucked in NCAA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanInDenver Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 #MildlyInterestingJetsNews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Bills starter Knew I should have added a second choice, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Waiting for the first person to lose sleep because they think he'll sign with the Pats tonight Not a chance after his brother ripped Brady as a cheat a couple weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Not a chance after his brother ripped Brady as a cheat a couple weeks ago. Won't stop the fans who predict every Jet castoff will sign with the Pats crowd from thinking this though. Only half joking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouisvilleSlugger25 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 When Rex was asked last year about benching an inept Geno for Simms he literally chuckled. If that didn't tell Jet fans all they needed to know about Matt Simms abilities this move just did. Simms greatest attribute was having the last name of a former solid NFL QB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Once Petty was drafted it was curtains for Simms. I believe Simms is out of PS time. More then likely Heaps goes to PS if he shows anything. He's like Matt Simms part II. Good arm, great HS player, sucked in NCAA Heaps in 2018!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Sickening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBallhawk Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 When Rex was asked last year about benching an inept Geno for Simms he literally chuckled. If that didn't tell Jet fans all they needed to know about Matt Simms abilities this move just did. Simms greatest attribute was having the last name of a former solid NFL QB. He's got good arm strength. That's about it. Him and his brother should have never made it to the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SickJetFan Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 someone alert the guy over at CBS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flushing Roots Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Bryce Petty's stock just went up. I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flgreen Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Heaps in 2018!!! What's wrong with 2015? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraVerde Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 When Rex was asked last year about benching an inept Geno for Simms he literally chuckled. If that didn't tell Jet fans all they needed to know about Matt Simms abilities this move just did. Simms greatest attribute was having the last name of a former solid NFL QB. youre believing Rex? Rex has no idea how evaluate talent. That was glaringly obvious after his tenure. Youre talking about a dude that put you through Sanchez and Geno and youre all like he's right? Good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 So what local white kid are we rooting for now??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBallhawk Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 So what local white kid are we rooting for now??? T-Bo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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