![]() ![]() Michael Vick was Atlanta’s offensive coordinator, but the team announced a few days before the season started that he would be more of a consultant. The Legends initial coach was Brad Childress who stepped down with less than a month to go before the start of the season. While Simms is grateful for another opportunity to play football, it has been far from ideal circumstances in Atlanta. Phil & Matt Simms Started the Simms Complete QB to Develop Players ![]() Simms best season came in 2010 when he threw for 1,460 yards, eight touchdowns and five interceptions. Simms played college football at Tennessee after transferring from Louisville after just one season. Simms also had stops with a number of other teams including the Falcons and Bills. Simms threw for 195 yards, a touchdown and an interception over his career. His NFL career was short playing in just four games in 2013-2014 for the Jets. Simms last played in the NFL for the New York Jets in 2014. “And I feel like at all the workouts I just crushed it and did so well and just really didn’t understand why I was being let out of the building every time I worked out.” I’ve probably had close to 10 workouts,” Simms explained to USA Today. For Simms, it is is the fulfillment of a dream after he thought his playing days may be over. The Legends used their top AAF draft pick to protect Aaron Murray, but it was Simms who ended up winning the job in camp. Phil Simms’ son, Matt Simms, is the new Atlanta Legends quarterback. Matt Simms is the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Legends. ![]()
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