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Plummer retires

Fri, 2 Mar 2007

John Murphy, of Yahoo! Sports, reports Denver Broncos QB Jake Plummer has opted to retire instead of going to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers via trade.


The Bucs want Jake Plummer, but the feeling isn't mutual.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a deal to acquire the quarterback from Denver on Friday for a fourth-round draft pick in this year's draft.

But according to a league source, Plummer has decided to retire, nullifying the deal that would have sent him to Tampa Bay. Plummer apparently was not interested in joining a team which would not name him to an immediate starting spot, which the Buccaneers refused to do.

Plummer would have had to battle returning starter Chris Simms for the starting job in Tampa Bay. The deal also could have opened the door for an AFC West battle between the Broncos and Oakland Raiders for the rights to free agent signal caller Jeff Garcia, who has received initial interest from both teams.


Plummer lost his job in Denver last season to rookie Jay Cutler after playing inconsistently over the first half of the season. Plummer also fell out of favor with the Broncos during the playoffs in the 2005 season after a poor performance in the AFC championship game against Pittsburgh.
The 32-year-old Plummer finished last season with 11 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 11 starts. Plummer played well in the previous three seasons, throwing 60 touchdowns and 34 interceptions in that span.


Plummer seemed to lose his confidence as last season progressed. After losing his starting job, Plummer was upset with how Denver coach Mike Shanahan dealt with the change. Plummer was particularly angry that he received a phone call from his position coach to inform him of the change rather than hearing directly from Shanahan.

[Nuke]

I don't think Chris Simms is ready on this team frankly and Plummer would have given him a chance to observe and the Bucs would have had a great backup QB if Simms was chosen to start. Still if Plummer wants to retire let him. It's far better than simply playing the game with no heart to collect a paycheck. I always thought of him as a good quarterback. Not great but good.

[ThePundit]

Originally Posted by Nuke

I don't think Chris Simms is ready on this team frankly and Plummer would have given him a chance to observe and the Bucs would have had a great backup QB if Simms was chosen to start. Still if Plummer wants to retire let him. It's far better than simply playing the game with no heart to collect a paycheck. I always thought of him as a good quarterback. Not great but good.

Plummer did the Bucs a big favor. I always though of Plummer as a tad under mediocre. He could never pass from the pocket....And I think Simms is ready. If I had a team, I wouldn't mind having Simms. I'd rather have him than Eli Manning.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

Plummer did the Bucs a big favor. I always though of Plummer as a tad under mediocre. He could never pass from the pocket....And I think Simms is ready. If I had a team, I wouldn't mind having Simms. I'd rather have him than Eli Manning.

Say what?...I am sure Tampa is willing to trade with you. Lucky for you baseball is around the corner.

[legend]

At least Simms has guts. As for Plummer, what you could learn from him is how to complete a 5 yard pass, especially when you need ten yards. No loss at all if he retires.

[ThePundit]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Say what?...I am sure Tampa is willing to trade with you. Lucky for you baseball is around the corner.

Take the name "Manning" off his back and then tell me who you would rather have?

[Nuke]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

Take the name "Manning" off his back and then tell me who you would rather have?

I'd trade Eli Manning for a good holder. Ask the Cincinatti Bengals how valuable a good one is. Besides if Eli Manning didn't have Plaxico Burress' long arms and Tiki Barber's playaction threat (next year he won't) he would be on the bench regardless of how much he makes.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Nuke

I'd trade Eli Manning for a good holder. Ask the Cincinatti Bengals how valuable a good one is. Besides if Eli Manning didn't have Plaxico Burress' long arms and Tiki Barber's playaction threat (next year he won't) he would be on the bench regardless of how much he makes.

So much love for your QB...just let him go to a team that will make him a Hall of famer my man...