Simms' Injury Opens Door for Griese
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Brian Griese never lost faith in himself. He fell out of favor in Denver and didn't quite feel at home in his native Miami, but the 29-year-old quarterback is determined to make the most of an opportunity to rekindle his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Priest Holmes had already scored four touchdowns before an ankle sprain knocked him out of the game. Steve McNair and Randy Moss barely worked up a sweat Sunday before injuries sent them to the sidelines.
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Admit it, you thought Brian Griese was crazy, didn&#39;t you? I know I did. Griese, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers&#39; third-string quarterback-turned-starter, said Wednesday that the Bucs offense could hang point for point with that of the Kansas City Chiefs.
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PHILADELPHIA - Rookie running back Thomas Tapeh was placed on injured reserve after dislocating his hip in Philadelphia&#39;s loss to St.
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The Jets placed Linebacker Jonathan Vilma on injured reserve because of a leg injury, ending his fourth N.F.L. season after seven games. He will know soon whether surgery is necessary.
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Buccaneers quarterback Chris Simms will probably miss the rest of the season after having a ruptured spleen removed on Sunday evening.
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Chris Simms will make his first pro start at quarterback for the winless Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, replacing Brad Johnson .
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Jim Thome had an ace bandage wrapped around his midsection as he sat by his locker, but no, he's not injured. His back's fine. So are his wrist and hamstring.
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Several key defensive players, including Steelers nose tackle Casey Hampton, Bears end Adewale Ogunleye and Panthers end Mike Rucker, were injured Sunday.
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The Chicago Bears moved on Wednesday to jump-start their ailing offense by replacing starting quarterback Rex Grossman with veteran Brian Griese.
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Kansas City Royals baseman Mark Grudzielanek will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Monday and is expected to begin the season on the disabled list.
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The Thrashers placed goalie Kari Lehtonen on the injured list yesterday after he hurt his groin in Atlantaâs first victory of the season.
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The St. Louis Rams' defensive backfield was depleted by injuries in a loss to Buffalo on Sunday, with the most serious to backup cornerback DeJuan Groce, who hurt his left knee.
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The Vikings&#39; star wide receiver suffered the injury in last week&#39;s victory at New Orleans. Vikings coach Mike Tice said the problem was &quot;a little worse than a mild strain of the hamstring&quot;.
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Jets receiver Laveranues Coles was placed on injured reserve Saturday because of an ankle injury that has bothered him for several weeks.
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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The turning point in last night's game came less than three minutes into the third quarter. That's when Gary Payton limped to the visitors' locker room after suffering a strained left hamstring.
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In some ways, Jon Gruden&#39;s decision to replace quarterback Brad Johnson with Chris Simms is similar to a baseball manager changing pitchers after the infield has made three errors.