Career Timeline of Phil Simms: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Phil Simms made an impact.
Phil Simms is a former NFL quarterback who played 14 seasons for the New York Giants. Drafted in 1979, Simms led the Giants to victory in Super Bowl XXI, earning MVP honors. He set Super Bowl records for completion percentage (88%) and passer rating (150.9) in that game, both of which still stand. Simms was selected to the Pro Bowl twice, for his performances in the 1985 and 1993 seasons.
1978: Morehead State in Division I-AA
In 1978, the Ohio Valley, including Morehead State where Phil Simms played, moved up to the new Division I-AA.
1979: Drafted by the New York Giants
In 1979, Phil Simms was drafted in the first round as the seventh overall pick by the New York Giants in the NFL draft.
1980: Simms Finishes the 1980 Season
Phil Simms finished the 1980 season with 15 touchdowns and 19 interceptions, while completing a subpar 48.0% of his passes for 2,321 yards.
1984: Simms Emerges as a Team Offensive Leader
In 1984, Phil Simms emerged as a team offensive leader, passing for 4,044 yards, 22 touchdown passes, and leading the Giants to a playoff berth.
1986: Simms Passes for 3,487 yards
In 1986, Phil Simms passed for 3,487 yards and 21 touchdown passes during a season in which the Giants won 14 games.
1987: Second Highest Quarterback Rating in NFC
During the strike-shortened 1987 NFL season, Phil Simms finished with the second highest quarterback rating in the NFC. He threw for 2,230 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions.
1988: Giants Finish with 10-6 Record
In the 1988 season, Phil Simms passed for 3,359 yards, 21 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. The Giants finished with a 10-6 record but fell short of the playoffs.
1989: Giants Finish with 12-4 Record
In 1989, the Giants started 8-1 and finished 12-4, with Phil Simms passing for 3,061 yards, 14 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions.
1991: Passing yards, touchdowns and interceptions ammassed
Between the 1991 and 1992 seasons, Phil Simms amassed a combined 1,905 yards, 13 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions while completing 59.3% of his passes.
1993: Simms Leads Giants to 11-5 Season
In 1993, Phil Simms started all 16 games and led the Giants to a resurgent 11-5 season.
1994: Joined ESPN after Retirement
In 1994, after retiring as a player, Phil Simms first joined ESPN to start his broadcasting career.
1996: Announced Weightlifting at the Summer Olympics
In 1996, Phil Simms announced weightlifting at the Summer Olympics for NBC Sports, expanding his broadcasting experience.
1998: Moved to CBS
In 1998, Phil Simms moved to CBS with the AFC package, initially teaming with Greg Gumbel.
2003: End of Partnership with Greg Gumbel
At the end of the 2003 season, Phil Simms's partnership with Greg Gumbel on CBS concluded.
2009: Host of Inside the NFL
Since 2009, Phil Simms has been a host of Inside the NFL on Showtime with James Brown and Cris Collinsworth.
2023: Left CBS
Phil Simms left CBS after his contract expired at the end of the 2023 season, marking the end of his tenure there.
2024: Joined WFAN's Boomer and Gio
In 2024, Phil Simms joined WFAN's Boomer and Gio, expanding his presence in sports broadcasting.
2024: Left CBS
In 2024, Phil Simms left CBS where he was working as a career broadcaster of NFL games.
2024: Analyst for Westwood One
In 2024, Phil Simms worked on Westwood One as an analyst for select games, continuing his broadcasting career.
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