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Dynasty & Redraft: RB Charles Sims, Buccaneers (1 Viewer)

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Scout's Take: WVU's Charles Sims has Matt Forte-like talent

By Bucky Brooks

NFL Media analyst

Published: Nov. 19, 2013 at 09:34 p.m.

Updated: Nov. 20, 2013 at 01:21 p.m.

The reported devaluation of the running back position has, in my opinion, been greatly exaggerated.

Although runners are definitely receiving fewer carries, the overwhelming majority of NFL teams are incorporating the running back into the passing game to take advantage of mismatches in space. This trend has certainly altered the job description of the position, leading scouts to covet running backs with the ability to contribute as a runner and receiver from the backfield. Based on this premise, the name certain to generate a ton of buzz leading up to the draft is West Virginia RB Charles Sims.

A 6-foot, 213-pound senior, Sims is the most versatile running back in the college game, with a set of skills that should make him a nightmare to defend at the next level. He is a smooth, fluid runner on the edges but possesses the size and strength to grind effectively between the tackles. Those traits are enough to make him an effective player in any offense, but it is his superb receiving skills that will make him an offensive coordinator's dream at the next level.

Sims capably runs every route in the book with grace and precision and displays receiver-like hands on the perimeter. He is a natural playmaker in the passing game on screens and option routes, which makes it easy to get him touches in the game plan without burdening him with a heavy workload as a runner.

Studying Sims' game throughout the fall, I envision him having a Matt Forte-like impact in the pro game. He has the ability to churn out 100-yard rushing games, but crafty offensive coordinators will take advantage of his versatile skills to make him a dynamic backfield weapon capable of tallying 100-plus scrimmage yards (combination of rushing and receiving yards) on a weekly basis.

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Charles Sims top running back at Senior Bowl, Phil Savage saysBy Chase Goodbread

College Football 24/7 writer

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West Virginia running back Charles Sims will probably play his way into a running back rotation in the NFL as a rookie this fall as well as have a role as a kick returner, according to Reese's Senior Bowl executive director Phil Savage, who rated Sims as the top player at his position from Senior Bowl week.

"He showed the most burst, the most acceleration, had 203 catches during his college career," Savage said. "He showcased that hands ability here in Mobile. I thought he emerged as the best running back in terms of running, blocking and the combination with catching all week."

Sims rushed for 1,095 yards and 11 touchdowns for the Mountaineers last season.
 
Charles Sims of West Virginia might surprise people in NFL

By Gil Brandt

Excerpt:

Charles Sims, RB (6-foot 1/8, 214 pounds) — Sims — who was at the NFL Scouting Combine and stood on his numbers from that event — only did position drills at the pro day. Sims played his senior season at West Virginia after finishing up his degree at the University of Houston. He can really catch the ball well, which is what teams are looking for out of a running back, and does so despite having small hands (8 1/4 inches). You usually don’t find guys who are as good a receiver as Sims with those size hands. This is one of my down-the-line guys who will surprise some people in the NFL.
 
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Rotoworld:

NFL Films' Greg Cosell is intrigued by West Virginia RB Charles Sims.
Cosell threw out the popular comparison of Sims to Bears RB Matt Forte. "I don't think he's quite as smooth and fluid a runner as Forte," Cosell said. "He doesn't have sort of that natural fluidity. He's a little choppy and a little stop and start. But he's got really good acceleration. He can get to the perimeter. He's a really good receiver. So he's got that runner-receiver multi-dimensional skill set that brings to mind a Matt Forte." Sims is a great receiver out of the backfield despite having small hands (8 1/4 inches) and he has the size (6-foot, 215 pounds) to handle NFL punishment.

Source: Ross Tucker Podcast
West Virginia senior RB Charles Sims is "a little bit of a sleeper," according to NFL.com's Gil Brandt.

"[sims] will stir up a lot of interest as draft day nears," Brandt wrote. "West Virginia didn't have a good offensive line this season, and it hampered him, but he is a very good all-around back who can really catch the ball well and is a good runner." Brandt's NFL.com colleague Bucky Brooks wrote in November that Sims would have a "Matt Forte-like impact in the pro game." Sims is a great receiver out of the backfield, and that might get him drafted higher than experts expect in May.

Jan 13 - 4:19 PM

Source: NFL.com
 
I have been checking out all of the Ryan Lownes articles on the RB. Here is the one for Charles Sims: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1965646-charles-sims-scouting-report-nfl-outlook-for-west-virginia-rb

I like how each report is put together. Enjoyable read.

Positives

  • Has the speed and acceleration to turn the corner, hurting opponents outside the tackles. Shows the burst to explode through the hole and create separation as a receiver
  • Nimble feet, side-steps defenders and possesses good lateral agility. Can lengthen or shorten his stride, changing speeds effectively
  • Tremendous receiver out of the backfield. Caught more than 200 passes over the course of his college career. Displays soft hands and the ability to run routes from the slot as well as the backfield
  • Capable of tracking the ball downfield and adjusting to poorly thrown passes
  • Shows some wiggle in the open field. Fairly elusive runner that can make the first man miss with a juke or spin move
  • Runs with a new energy when he finds daylight, flashing the ability to make strong cuts in space, leaving would-be tacklers guessing in the open field
  • Looks the part. Very good size and athletically built at 6’0”, 214 pounds
  • Decent balance, breaks flimsy tackles and can be tough to bring down from an indirect angle
  • Can make himself skinny when hitting the hole
  • Has the raw tools to be a solid blocker, with the feet to mirror defenders. Flashes the willingness to get his hands dirty
  • Some special teams experience, played on the kick return occasionally at West Virginia
  • Was the best running back throughout the Senior Bowl week NegativesNot a very powerful or rugged runner, does not grind out the tough yards between the tackles
  • Questionable vision, struggles in traffic. Is prone to pausing in the backfield and losing yardage
  • Lacks physicality and refined pass protection technique. Is too often passive, letting defenders into his frame
  • Has a tendency to bounce runs outside and has a somewhat finesse style
  • Inconsistent leg drive, often stopping his feet on contact. Does not push the pile
  • Chops his feet to change direction
  • Lacks elite top-end speed. Does not appear to have the extra gear necessary to pull away from NFL defensive backs
  • Poor instincts for picking up blocks in space, can be late to react and often looks lost
  • Not made for short-yardage situations
  • Must improve pad level, does not lower his shoulder and punish tacklers. Does not always finish runs
  • Needs time with NFL weight training and coaching. While built impressively, he lacks functional strength at this point
  • Was hampered by an ankle injury in 2012
 
Cover 3: Charles Sims

APRIL 21, 2014 http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Cover-3-Charles-Sims.html

Charles Sims: West Virginia (6'0", 215)

Ronald Pickett, @RonPickettJN

STRENGTHS: He shows excellent balance and body control. He has good vision and shows patience to allow his blocks to happen.

He reads his blocks well, especially in the outside zone game and the screen game. He's quick to get to the edge where he is most successful. He can plant his foot in the ground, get vertical, and make perimeter defenders miss. He lacks tremendous quickness, but can get out on the edge when he sees the hole open up.

In the open field, he has the ability to stop on the dime and change direction, which makes him a very tough back to open-field tackle. Once he makes the first tackler miss, he has the ability to get to the next gear and get to top speed quickly, which led to a lot of his big gains at West Virginia. He is also a willing and able pass and run blocker with room for improvement.

In the passing game, he has very reliable hands and shows a level of comfort catching the ball. He catches the ball using his hands and uses his body well when shielding off defenders. He wasn't asked to run a variety of routes in college, but excelled in all facets of the pass game. He has the ability to make short screen passes into long gains because of his ability to cut and make a defender miss on the outside. He was used in the pass game more at Houston than West Virginia, but showed natural ability to contribute both as a blocker and as a route runner in the passing game.

WEAKNESSES: He needs to add size to his frame, particularly in his lower body. He is often tackled by an individual defender due to his undersized lower body. His feet have a tendency to stop moving when a defender goes to tackle him, which doesn't allow him to get many yards after first contact. He runs high, leaving him susceptible to a big hit or even a fumble. He has relatively small hands, which leads to ball security concerns.

When running between the tackles, he is a little too patient for a hole to open up, which results in a lot of little to no gains. He's hesitant to find the hole, which is something that will need to improve if he wants to become an every down back in the NFL. Although he is a willing blocker, he needs to attack defenders more aggressively and keep leverage by lowering his hips and widening his base in order for teams to trust him enough to play on third down.

SUMMATION: Shows a dynamic ability to make people miss on the perimeter. Can be a dependable back out of the backfield in the passing game and will make perimeter defenders miss, resulting in big gains.

He played in a "Run-and-Shoot" system at Houston and a "Pistol" formation Spread Offense at West Virginia, which would make him a nice prospect for a team with a zone-blocking scheme. He runs a bit too tall, which will lead to ball security issues and big hits in the NFL. He lacks tremendous straight line speed, but has plenty of quickness and shiftiness to succeed in the NFL. He can move well laterally, change direction and make people miss on the outside, but lacks the bulk in the lower body to run between the tackles in short yardage situations and break tackles.

Grade: 6.5

Andrew Lalama, http://lalamafootball.wordpress.com/, @LamaFootball

STRENGTHS: H/W/S specimen and fine athlete. Ideal size/speed combination for an all-purpose back. No notable durability issues… Home run hitter when he gets into the open field. Makes sudden cuts in space. When he is able to accelerate to top speed, few college players can catch him. Shows some flashes of shiftiness and wiggle but more impressive second-gear when the crease is big enough to allow him free passage to the second level… Excellent hands.

Both coaching staffs (Houston and WVU) found ways to utilize his receiving abilities (203 career rec.). Able to catch the ball in stride and transition into a runner without wasted time… Zero recorded fumbles in 592 rushes… Fine athlete that commands the ball at the college level.

WEAKNESSES: Doesn’t exhibit great balance in tight spaces. Runs too upright, with high pads. Frequently brought down by the first man to contact him. Easy to tackle, arm-tackled multiple times by inferior athletes. Often tripped up by his legs/ankles on weak tackle attempts. Definitely more of a finesse runner. Almost never delivers punishment. Very few impressive YAC runs. His body length allows him to fall forward but he doesn’t move the pile or churn his legs violently through trash. Consistently taken down in 1v1 situations in the hole… Initial quickness to the hole is a work in progress. Takes too many false steps upon receiving the handoff. Suspect vision, rarely finds cutback lanes in zone scheme, seems to only find openings when the crease is huge, although the WVU OL was not good at all…

Horrible in pass protection and at blocking in general (was lead blocker for a handful of plays).[SIZE=1.3em]Disinterested, will give a weak shoulder or lunge at blitzer, then stare and watch his QB run for his life. Extremely poor technique in pass pro, doesn’t eat grass, way too high, and fails to anchor. Lacks the strength and/or attitude to pass block.[/SIZE]

SUMMATION: Sims looks like the kid who was the best athlete in high school so his coach put him at RB. His lack of physicality won’t play at the next level regardless of his athleticism. His best attributes are his long speed and receiving ability, but he’s tough to envision as an effective 3rd down back because he’s downright terrible at pass blocking.

The size/speed combo is tempting but he’s a finesse runner who fails to create anything unless there’s a wide open crease. If he’s able to find a clean lane to accelerate to the second level, he can hit a second-gear and score from anywhere, and his 4.48 official 40 time backs that up. However, those circumstances rarely open up that cleanly at the NFL level, and his quickness in short areas is below average, as his below average 3-cone (7.16) and short-shuttle (4.30) indicate.

Sims transferred from Houston to West Virginia to help his draft stock, but the Mountaineers OL struggled, the team only won four games, and he had only a 5.3 YPC with just four 100-yd games, two coming against FCS opponents. For a relatively seasoned prospect, Sims’ shortcomings in pass pro, balance, and physicality are hard to overlook. He has potential to be a quality NFL back with rare speed and terrific receiving ability, but he’ll have to learn how to be more physical and make defenders miss in the hole to make an impact. His game reminds me of Le’Veon Bell, but Bell showed many more flashes of power at MSU and was a much more instinctive runner (I also thought Knile Davis was too soft, but he surprised me as a rookie).

Grade: 6.6

Royce Liston, @rcliston1985

STRENGTHS: Has great quickness and balance. He is loose and flexible in hips. He accelerates around the corner, cuts very sharply. He changes directions a full speed. Can make defenders miss in the open field. He shows creativity in the open field. Runs with pads low and shreds off tacklers gaining yards after first and second contact. Has ability to make big plays. He is willing to block.

He also has great hands can pluck ball away from frame. He knows the route tree, catches in stride and then explodes up field. He maintains balance in routes. He also lines up in the slot position. Will block for others catching and running. He plays special teams and has good return ability. He is a quality 1st or 2nd down back.

WEAKNESSES: He does not run well between the tackles and will get stuffed at the line of scrimmage, inconsistent vision. Lower body is thin. He will take a step back to go forward. Will misdiagnose who to block, doesn’t square off in blocks, fails to put hands on defenders’ chest plate, lunges into blocks and does not drive defender. He has small hands (8 ½”) and will not catch poor thrown balls. He has missed games in each year of college due to injury and academics in 2012. Not a complete back not for 3rd downs. Last, he has not played a lot of pro formations.

SUMMATION: While he is not a 3rd down player he can be an important weapon in pass game. Player could contribute to Special Teams immediately.

Grade: 6.4

 
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Rotoworld:

Buccaneers selected West Virginia RB Charles Sims with the No. 69 overall pick in the 2014 NFL draft.
Sims (5-foot-11 7/8, 214) will be a 24-year-old rookie after a five-year college career, spending his first four at Houston before finishing at WVU. He's joining an extremely crowded backfield in Tampa. All told, Sims turned 592 carries into 3,465 yards (5.85 YPC) and 40 touchdowns, adding a whopping 203 receptions. Sims ran 4.48 at the Combine with a 37 1/2-inch vertical and impressive 10-foot-6 broad jump. Sims isn't flashy on film, but has some Matt Forte/DeMarco Murray to him with a linear running style but outstanding vision, plus burst and arguably the best receiving/pass pro combination in the draft. Even if Sims lacks franchise-runner upside, he should assimilate quickly in the NFL. The Bucs running back is now clear as mud, but Sims is obviously an excellent bet for No. 2 duties if the Bucs were willing to spend a third-round pick.
 
Is anyone high on this guy? Really nice 40 time (4.48) for a back his size at 6'0 and 214. Sims has been lauded as the best receiving back in this class and is on his way to a Jeff Tedford offense.

 
It is apparent from how the Bucs drafted that there will be a role for a pass catching RB in space. Whether it is Simms, Demps, or the late round slot WR. My early lean is that Simms will be the guy since he would be the best RB of the 3. People are saying he could be used in a Dexter McCluster type of role.

 
You'd have to think he is going to play himself into a role being picked so early. Mike James is going to have an uphill fight for the rb2 there. But Martin is a good pass receiver so you'd have to think sims' ceiling is kind of low. Great handcuff potential though.

 
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You'd have to think he is going to play himself into a role being picked so early. Mike James is going to have an uphill fight for the rb2 there. But Martin is a good pass receiver so you'd have to think sims' ceiling is kind of low. Great handcuff potential though.
I agree he will have a role early. A high 3rd RB selection won't ride the pine for too long. I think he'll be a fantastic dynasty stash.

 
He was one of my favorites pre-draft. I think the talent is there for it to be a legitimate competition between him and Martin, but I expect Martin to have a solid hold on the job while Sims carves a role out for himself. I like his future.

 
Rotoworld:

Charles Sims - RB - Buccaneers

Bucs OC Jeff Tedford indicated that he sees third-round pick Charles Sims as a complete back.

Sims is penciled in as Tampa Bay's passing-down back, but it isn't out of the question that he could eventually push Doug Martin for carries. "He's a bigger back who can run between the tackles," Tedford said of Sims. "He runs with a low pad level and catches the ball really, really well. ... (And) it looks on tape like he can pass protect." Sims is a recommended handcuff pick for Martin owners, and could cut into Martin's workload more than some observers expect.

Source: buccaneers.com

Jun 4 - 11:54 PM
 
Rotoworld:

Charles Sims - RB - Buccaneers

Bucs OC Jeff Tedford indicated that he sees third-round pick Charles Sims as a complete back.

Sims is penciled in as Tampa Bay's passing-down back, but it isn't out of the question that he could eventually push Doug Martin for carries. "He's a bigger back who can run between the tackles," Tedford said of Sims. "He runs with a low pad level and catches the ball really, really well. ... (And) it looks on tape like he can pass protect." Sims is a recommended handcuff pick for Martin owners, and could cut into Martin's workload more than some observers expect.

Source: buccaneers.com

Jun 4 - 11:54 PM
The fact that he's "penciled in" as the passing-down back... over who is supposedly an excellent pass-catching back in his own right (Martin) speaks volumes, at least to me.

I'm not ready to call Martin a one-year wonder but it wouldn't surprise me if he was. He was a favorite of ex-HC Greg Schiano, who likened him to his old college workhorse Ray Rice. New regime, whole new ballgame. We'll see what happens.

 
Rotoworld:

Charles Sims - RB - Buccaneers

Bucs OC Jeff Tedford indicated that he sees third-round pick Charles Sims as a complete back.

Sims is penciled in as Tampa Bay's passing-down back, but it isn't out of the question that he could eventually push Doug Martin for carries. "He's a bigger back who can run between the tackles," Tedford said of Sims. "He runs with a low pad level and catches the ball really, really well. ... (And) it looks on tape like he can pass protect." Sims is a recommended handcuff pick for Martin owners, and could cut into Martin's workload more than some observers expect.

Source: buccaneers.com

Jun 4 - 11:54 PM
The fact that he's "penciled in" as the passing-down back... over who is supposedly an excellent pass-catching back in his own right (Martin) speaks volumes, at least to me.

I'm not ready to call Martin a one-year wonder but it wouldn't surprise me if he was. He was a favorite of ex-HC Greg Schiano, who likened him to his old college workhorse Ray Rice. New regime, whole new ballgame. We'll see what happens.
I would like to point out that Martin wasn't the primary 3rd down back during his huge rookie season in 2012: Danny Ware had 18 targets to Martin's 6.

In the first 6 games last year that Martin played, he was the 3rd down back with 9 targets to Brian Leonard's 4. However, Martin only averaged 3.3 YPR on those targets. He wasn't much better in 2012 with 5.75 YPR.

What this tells me is that the Bucs would prefer to have a pass catching specialist for 3rd down and let Martin focus on carrying the 1st and 2nd down role. Martin will need to do better on 1st and 2nd than he did last year (3.6 YPC) but I wouldn't bet on him losing his starting job to Sims.

I was a big fan of Sims prior to the draft and I think this has all the making of RBBC. That's not all bad since Martin showed in 2012 that he can be very productive as the 1st and 2nd down back, but it likely limits his upside.

 
Rotoworld:

Charles Sims - RB - Buccaneers

Bucs OC Jeff Tedford indicated that he sees third-round pick Charles Sims as a complete back.

Sims is penciled in as Tampa Bay's passing-down back, but it isn't out of the question that he could eventually push Doug Martin for carries. "He's a bigger back who can run between the tackles," Tedford said of Sims. "He runs with a low pad level and catches the ball really, really well. ... (And) it looks on tape like he can pass protect." Sims is a recommended handcuff pick for Martin owners, and could cut into Martin's workload more than some observers expect.

Source: buccaneers.com

Jun 4 - 11:54 PM
The fact that he's "penciled in" as the passing-down back... over who is supposedly an excellent pass-catching back in his own right (Martin) speaks volumes, at least to me.

I'm not ready to call Martin a one-year wonder but it wouldn't surprise me if he was. He was a favorite of ex-HC Greg Schiano, who likened him to his old college workhorse Ray Rice. New regime, whole new ballgame. We'll see what happens.
I would like to point out that Martin wasn't the primary 3rd down back during his huge rookie season in 2012: Danny Ware had 18 targets to Martin's 6.

In the first 6 games last year that Martin played, he was the 3rd down back with 9 targets to Brian Leonard's 4. However, Martin only averaged 3.3 YPR on those targets. He wasn't much better in 2012 with 5.75 YPR.

What this tells me is that the Bucs would prefer to have a pass catching specialist for 3rd down and let Martin focus on carrying the 1st and 2nd down role. Martin will need to do better on 1st and 2nd than he did last year (3.6 YPC) but I wouldn't bet on him losing his starting job to Sims.

I was a big fan of Sims prior to the draft and I think this has all the making of RBBC. That's not all bad since Martin showed in 2012 that he can be very productive as the 1st and 2nd down back, but it likely limits his upside.
Fair enough, and interesting tidbits I did not realize about Martin's 2012 season.

I don't want to focus on this 100%, but this is a new regime in TB, one led by Lovie Smith and Jeff Tedford, whose schemes favor a back like Sims incredibly.

If Martin is slow out of the gate or looks sluggish at any point in the season, I wouldn't be shocked to see the RBBC share lean someone else's way.... maybe Sims'... who knows.

 
Rotoworld:

Bucs RBs coach Tim Spencer said third-round RB Charles Sims reminds him of Matt Forte.

Spencer coached Forte in Chicago before reuniting with Lovie Smith in Tampa Bay. "Charles Sims, I would say, has it," Smith said. "He can carry the ball or he can catch the ball. Protections for any young back, that's the thing that they will have the most trouble with early on. But he's picked things up fairly well quickly." Sims caught 203 passes at West Virginia and by all accounts has been a plus pass protector in camp. He projects as Doug Martin's top backup and change-of-pace. Sims is worth a late-round flier in re-draft leagues.

Source: Tampa Bay Times

Aug 6 - 6:04 PM
 
Rotoworld:

Bucs RBs coach Tim Spencer said third-round RB Charles Sims reminds him of Matt Forte.

Spencer coached Forte in Chicago before reuniting with Lovie Smith in Tampa Bay. "Charles Sims, I would say, has it," Smith said. "He can carry the ball or he can catch the ball. Protections for any young back, that's the thing that they will have the most trouble with early on. But he's picked things up fairly well quickly." Sims caught 203 passes at West Virginia and by all accounts has been a plus pass protector in camp. He projects as Doug Martin's top backup and change-of-pace. Sims is worth a late-round flier in re-draft leagues.

Source: Tampa Bay Times

Aug 6 - 6:04 PM
That would have been rather remarkable. I do agree that Sims is a multi-talented back with plus hands.

 
Rotoworld:

Bucs RBs coach Tim Spencer said third-round RB Charles Sims reminds him of Matt Forte.

Spencer coached Forte in Chicago before reuniting with Lovie Smith in Tampa Bay. "Charles Sims, I would say, has it," Smith said. "He can carry the ball or he can catch the ball. Protections for any young back, that's the thing that they will have the most trouble with early on. But he's picked things up fairly well quickly." Sims caught 203 passes at West Virginia and by all accounts has been a plus pass protector in camp. He projects as Doug Martin's top backup and change-of-pace. Sims is worth a late-round flier in re-draft leagues.

Source: Tampa Bay Times

Aug 6 - 6:04 PM
That would have been rather remarkable. I do agree that Sims is a multi-talented back with plus hands.
Caught 203 between his playing days at Houston & WVU.

 
Rotoworld:

Charles Sims - RB - Buccaneers

Bucs rookie RB Charles Sims will miss 12-14 weeks after undergoing surgery on his right ankle.

The surgery will take place Saturday to repair Sims' fractured ankle. He may be a candidate for injured reserve/designated for return, or even the permanent I.R. list. The Bucs used a top-70 draft pick on Sims in hopes of utilizing him as a passing-game specialist behind Doug Martin. Bobby Rainey now becomes the favorite for change-of-pace duties, while Mike James should be a lock for the final 53. Martin's fantasy value certainly isn't hurt by Sims' absence. He could see a few more targets in the passing game.

Source: Rick Stroud on Twitter

Aug 15 - 2:54 PM
 
Rainey will be the #2 but Demps will definitely get a chance to shine. He can't run between the tackles like Simms, but can catch and is a home run threat every time he has the ball.

 
Rotoworld:

Charles Sims - RB - Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Times considers rookie Charles Sims (ankle surgery) unlikely to be available before Week 13.

The window beat writer Rick Stroud gives is Weeks 13-15. If Sims suffers any setbacks, "he would likely miss the season." It sounds like Sims is either headed to I.R. or injured reserve/designated for return. Sims is completely off the radar in re-draft leagues. He's roughly an RB5 in Dynasty settings.

Source: Tampa Bay Times

Aug 15 - 4:45 PM
 
The weakness at guard becomes even more glaring now. There were some really solid players available who were passed on to select Sims.

 
Rainey will be the #2 but Demps will definitely get a chance to shine. He can't run between the tackles like Simms, but can catch and is a home run threat every time he has the ball.
Demps (Florida) to be promoted to #2 and you mention nothing of James (Miami) who played really well last year till he was injured? I'm gonna go out on a limb (I'm being sarcastic) and say your assumptions have more to do with where both guys went to college than they do present day. You are pbviously a Gator fan as Demps has ZERO chance of being the #2 guy and is nothing more than a kick or punt returner. He wasn't even given an opportunity to play last year when all the Tampa RB's were dropping like flys.

 
Rainey will be the #2 but Demps will definitely get a chance to shine. He can't run between the tackles like Simms, but can catch and is a home run threat every time he has the ball.
Demps (Florida) to be promoted to #2 and you mention nothing of James (Miami) who played really well last year till he was injured? I'm gonna go out on a limb (I'm being sarcastic) and say your assumptions have more to do with where both guys went to college than they do present day. You are pbviously a Gator fan as Demps has ZERO chance of being the #2 guy and is nothing more than a kick or punt returner. He wasn't even given an opportunity to play last year when all the Tampa RB's were dropping like flys.
Did you even read the post you quoted? I said Rainey would be #2 but Demps should see more time. Demps got hurt last year vs. AZ week 3 iirc. I graduated from FSU btw. So you were pretty much wrong about everything in your post.

 
The weakness at guard becomes even more glaring now. There were some really solid players available who were passed on to select Sims.
Solved.

Love Sims in dynasty given his current price. Love Martin in redraft given his current price.

 
Charles Sims Is Making Positive Strides Towards Early Return

by Jose Martinez

In August, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were dealt a punishing blow to their backfield when their 2014 third-round pick Charles Sims broke his ankle during a team practice in the preseason. Initial reports indicated that Sims would stand to miss anywhere from 12-14 weeks after undergoing ankle surgery. At best, the Buccaneers were hoping to have their running back out of West Virginia anywhere from the second week of November to the end of the month, but it looks like he may be coming back sooner.

As spotted by Jenna Laine, Sims is already getting in some work on the field and cutting, which supports the claim made by Bucs general manager Jason Licht, who said that he was “way ahead of schedule” and could make his debut when the team takes on the Cleveland Browns on November 2.

Given the struggles of Doug Martin, who is averaging 2.5 yards per carry this season, Sims could make a case for the starting running back job in his debut game. After all, this is the same guy who received a comparison to the great Matt Forte by his own head coach. If that doesn’t get you excited about what this kid can potentially offer when he gets out on the field, we don’t know what will.
 
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Sims has versatility as a runner and as a receiver coming out of the backfield. It will be very interesting to see how he will be eased back into an offensive role, given the struggles that the Bucs have had with their ground game so far this season.

 
I am interested in monitoring how popular Sims will be as a preemptive waiver wire target in league sizes and formats where it might make sense to pick him up.

I am assuming that Sims is only rostered right now in deeper dynasty and keeper leagues.

 
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I am interested in monitoring how popular Sims will be as a preemptive waiver wire target in league sizes and formats where it might make sense to pick him up.

I am assuming that Sims is only rostered right now in deeper dynasty and keeper leagues.
I added him in a 12 team 0.5ppr redraft last week, but I had an open ir spot.

 
I added him in a 10 team 2 keeper league. The "out" designation allowed me to sneak him on to my IR. Worth a stash to see how it unfolds when he's back.

 
I added him in a 10 team 2 keeper league. The "out" designation allowed me to sneak him on to my IR. Worth a stash to see how it unfolds when he's back.
Same here. I stashed him on IR for $1 in my auction keeper, and if he would pan out and become a prime guy to get next summer, I could keep him for almost nothing. Worth a shot.

 
RB Charles Sims should return soon

By Pat Yasinskas | ESPN.com

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers haven’t been getting great production from their running backs, but they could get a boost soon.

Rookie Charles Sims is eligible to return after the Nov. 2 game with Cleveland. Sims has been out all season with an ankle injury that was suffered in the preseason. He was placed on the injured reserve list, but designated to return.

Sims was eligible to begin practicing this week, but he didn’t. When asked if he might return to practice next week, Sims said he hoped so but that decision would be up to the coaching staff and trainers.

Whenever Sims returns, I think we’ll see a healthy dose of him. The Bucs used a third-round pick on him even though they didn’t appear to have a big need at running back. After drafting Sims, the Bucs seemed infatuated with his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. They also liked his ability as a runner.

Starter Doug Martin hasn’t put up big numbers. Backup Bobby Rainey had a 100-yard game, but has been quiet the rest of the time. Martin rushed for over 1,400 yards as a rookie in 2012, but he doesn't have deep ties to this coaching staff and front office.

The Bucs obviously had big plans for Sims when they drafted him. When he returns, I think he’ll take on a big role in the backfield.
 

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