I criticize a lot of players and coaches. But I back it up with facts. A lot of times guys get mad at me because someone told them what I said. I say, 'You're wrong: Go check the tape.'

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On September 4 1995 Simms' jersey was retired in a halftime ceremony of a game versus the Dallas Cowboys. 3% completion percentage. He also was named to the Pro Bowl for his performances in the 1985 and 1993 seasons.

He is the father of former NFL quarterback and current New England Patriots assistant coach Chris Simms and New York Jets quarterback Matt Simms. He finiPhil Simmsd his career with 33462 passing yards and has since gone on to a career broadcaster of NFL games—first as an analyst for ESPN then as a in-game color commentator with NBC and currently with CBS. Simms played his entire professional career with the Giants and was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of Super Bowl XXI after he led the Giants to a 39–20 victory over the Denver Broncos and set the record for highest completion percentage in a super bowl going 22 for 25.