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Bradenton Herald, United States - 3 hours ago
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Wed, 21 Jun 2006 07:07:00 GMT

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[Lefty Noob]

Looks like it'll be Tim Rattay backing up Chris Simms in Tampa Bay this season as, according to this report, Luke McCown "will undergo surgery later this week to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. McCown was injured a week ago during a voluntary team workout without being touched, his knee giving way when he planted his right foot to scramble out of the pocket." McCown to Rattay - much of a drop off talent wise?

[Trashed]

Actually I think its a surge in talent. Rattay is far better. TB just caught a break!

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Trashed

Actually I think its a surge in talent. Rattay is far better. TB just caught a break!

I second that. I like my boy Rattay. I didn't think he got a fair shake in San Fran...I might consider him over Simms as well.

[Lefty Noob]

Luke did pretty good for Cleveland last year, though I do like Rattay too. I'd probably put them even talent-wise but give the ex-La. Tech-er an edge thanks to experience. McCown will be a good one, though, mark my words!

[ThePundit]

If it were Simms, that would be devasting. McGown or Rattay: 6 of one, 1/2 a dozen of the other.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

If it were Simms, that would be devasting. McGown or Rattay: 6 of one, 1/2 a dozen of the other.

Why...Simms has yet to prove himself...

[ThePundit]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

Why...Simms has yet to prove himself...

I disagree. I thought Simms was outstanding last year. He was accurrate and didn't make many mistakes. As I've said before, I think he's better than Eli Manning. Just my opinion.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

I disagree. I thought Simms was outstanding last year. He was accurrate and didn't make many mistakes. As I've said before, I think he's better than Eli Manning. Just my opinion.

Funny I heard Isiah Thomas comment on the Simms/Manning comparison in the same manner...must be a NewYork thing...

Simms was okay...outstanding is a stretch...he was asked to manage a team...avoid mistakes, handoff to Caddie, and ride the Defense...Eli was asked to lead a team in New York City...Your New York Jet Green is showing their Pundit...I don't think they are in the same league yet...