Chris Simms
American football player and analyst
Born
August 29th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played quarterback in the National Football League (NFL) for teams including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Tennessee Titans. Achieved a college football career at the University of Texas, where led the Longhorns to a Rose Bowl victory. Transitioned to sports analysis after retirement, providing insights and commentary for various media outlets.
Played quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Led Texas Longhorns to a Rose Bowl victory
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