“Quintessential Third Down”
September 4th, 2016
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So how good is Charles Sims?
It’s a tough question to answer, even for a future Hall of Famer.
Longtime Bucs/NFL writer eye-RAH! Kaufman did a great job diving into what makes Sims special, and Bucs icon Ronde Barber took it a little deeper recently on CBS Sports Radio.
Ronde explained, with very high praise, that Sims is little known outside of the NFC South but should be.
“This kid now is quintessential third down,” Ronde said of Sims. “I mean, he had 500/500 [yards rushing and receiving] last year. He led our team in receiving touchdowns. He’s got this something about him. I wish I could describe his running style. I really can’t. The complement between [Sims and Martin] is something else.”
Sims does have a unique running style. He’s taller than most backs, quicker than most, and runs harder than most. But Joe wouldn’t call him a big back, or an exceptionally fast or tough back. Sims is a little bit of everything.
But what makes him special is those butter soft hands. There were no screen passes to Sims this preseason that Joe can recall. Look for that in Week 1 — until the Falcons can stop it.
September 4th, 2016 at 10:26 am
I would have liked to see both Sims and rookie Ryan Smith tryout at some return duty this preseason. As of right now I think Humph is probably best for that spot
September 4th, 2016 at 10:30 am
Sims is Electric and the sky is the limit for this relief RB. I would say he definitely has enough speed to go to the house. Plus he runs a great wheel route and adequate sheild of blitzing LB’s…
Great compliment to DM’s hide behind, burst cut running style.
Go Bucs, in Hot-Lanta, Start fast and your a playoff team.
Is it Sunday yet?
September 4th, 2016 at 10:31 am
I really likes how the coaching staff used Simms in the second half of games last year. I think it really gives the team a boost to have a him inject a little electricity in the third quarter, plus it keeps Martin fresh. I hope Mr. Simms is happy with his role and we can keep him here for a second contract.
September 4th, 2016 at 10:38 am
This league is all about matchups and he gives us an advantage whenever he’s on the field.
September 4th, 2016 at 10:46 am
He’s great out of the backfield but needs a hole to run. He stuffer steps dancing around way too much when looking to juke or hit a hole. Needs to just pick it and go powerfully.
It’s why he needs to be the complement back.
September 4th, 2016 at 10:48 am
The wife and I were trying to figure out his style the a couple of weeks ago. Trying to differentiate from Martin to Sims. I figured out Martin, but Sims still has me perplexed just like Ronde.
Whatever it is, I like it.
September 4th, 2016 at 11:00 am
We had the leagues #1 overall rushing attack in 2015. We will again have the leagues #1 rushing attack in 2016. Couple that with leading the league in sacks and QB pressures will make us Superbowl champions in 2016.
September 4th, 2016 at 11:03 am
Okay people are going to call me crazy but sims reminds me of Marshall Faulk think he runs routes like a wideout and can get u 5 yards a pop
September 4th, 2016 at 11:13 am
Reminds me of Mike Pitman at his best
September 4th, 2016 at 11:21 am
As hard as I try and really want to, I’m just not a fan of Sims being a primary running back. Yes, he’s got great hands, but I can’t remember the last time I saw him take a handoff and hit a hole with a burst of speed, power and conviction. Time after time he takes the ball and then turns a stutter-step into an Irish jig, as if he’s trying to cause the coming defender to zig when he zags. 9 to of 10 times it doesn’t work and by the time he decides which zag to take the defenders are on him like flies on #@%@.
What’s even more perplexing though is why that hasn’t been coached out him yet? Until then, give me Mike James to give Doug Martin a breather and only use Sims on 3rd and long and an occasional change of pace.
September 4th, 2016 at 11:35 am
88 he is a poor man’s Marshal Faulk.
September 4th, 2016 at 11:46 am
I believe he was converted to running back in college. Does anyone know what his previous position was?
September 4th, 2016 at 11:50 am
Barber is a young guy. So his point of reference is more recent.
I’m an old guy. I go back to the 60’s.
Sims reminds me a LOT of Chuck Foreman: runs upright, great balance, serious quicks, faster than he looks and an excellent receiver.
That is high praise.
I played against Foreman in college, and it was clear he was something special.
September 4th, 2016 at 11:55 am
He reminds me most of Matt Forte
September 4th, 2016 at 11:57 am
Lennie Moore baby!
September 4th, 2016 at 12:05 pm
3rd down back. Thats code for he’s not a starter. I’ve never really like this guy. Horrible draft pick. You can find these guys on the couch.
September 4th, 2016 at 12:07 pm
He is a great complementary player in this offense. Solid in all areas, and a big play waiting to happen from the backfield or lined up as a receiver.
September 4th, 2016 at 12:26 pm
Hey noles fan I’ll take a poor man Faulk that’s good enough for me
September 4th, 2016 at 12:35 pm
Sims upright running style reminds me of Eric Dickerson.
I’m excited to see what Koetter can do with this guy in his 3rd year. I remember hearing that they installed some plays specifically for him this offseason.
September 4th, 2016 at 12:42 pm
Robert Smith @ Minny?
September 4th, 2016 at 3:08 pm
Oh 88 that was meant as a compliment not a dig. Faulk man that dude was on another plain so won’t go there but I Chuck and what he brings to the squidodd.
September 4th, 2016 at 4:04 pm
falcons led the league last year in RB passes allowed…I believe.
September 4th, 2016 at 10:22 pm
Last season we rarely got to see screen passes to either of our RBs. I hope koetter incorporates them heavily to compliment our run game.
September 4th, 2016 at 11:11 pm
Every great team needs great role players and that’s exactly what Simms is.
September 5th, 2016 at 9:16 am
Look for Chuck to have a bigger role this year and take the load off Dougy. I like the idea of more screen passes and letting him tote the rock a bit more. Very underrated runner imo, we all know he’s one hell of a pass catching back already.