Dang...I bet those TB fans who wanted him replaced feel kinda shitty right about now.

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http://sports.espn.go.com...id=2601555

Bucs' Simms has spleen removed after loss to Carolina

Buccaneers quarterback Chris Simms had his spleen removed at a Tampa, Fla., hospital after rupturing it in Sunday's 26-24 loss to Carolina, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports.

According to a source close to Simms' family, the quarterback's condition has been stabilized after surgery, during which he received blood transfusions.

It is thought the injury occurred in the second quarter. Simms took several hard hits and left the game for two plays in the second half but returned to help the Bucs take the lead in the fourth quarter.

Simms also has bruised ribs. He is being treated at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Lisa Patterson, a spokeswoman for St. Joseph's Hospital, said any other information would have to come from the Buccaneers, who declined to comment or confirm that the fourth-year pro was being treated a few blocks from Raymond James Stadium.

Simms walked from the field on his own power late in the third quarter and again at the end the game, which Carolina won when John Kasay kicked a 42-yard field goal with 2 seconds remaining. He completed 13 of 24 passes for 139 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

Simms usually is made available for postgame interviews, however the Bucs said he would not speak to reporters because he was being examined by trainers and doctors

wow...

I just heard that he should be fine... probably out for two months, but should make a full recovery and should be able to resume his career....

But I don't think he should come back this season. Let him heal up and come back next year.

IMO, Ben Roethlisberger came back too soon. The dude was in a serious accident and had surgery not too long ago and he's back already?

uPtoWnNY said:

And, he's not playing all that well either....

ReturnofDOOK said:

That's what I'm saying. These players may be world-class athletes, but your body still needs time to heal and get stronger, especially for a vicious game like football.

uPtoWnNY said:

I heard this on the radio this morning. The talk show guys on KFAN suggested that as well unless they REALLY need him down the stretch. Chances are that they won't, though, so let him heal to 100% before putting him back in the game.

I had my spleen ruptured and lived just fine, but recuperation takes time cos they gotta cut right across all your stomach muscles and it makes it hard to do the littlest things, like reaching into a kitchen cabinet or putting socks on. It goes away though but it takes time.