RB Charles Sims, Free agent

HT: 6-0, WT: 214, Born: 9-19-1990, College: West Virginia, Drafted: Round 3

2014 Projections

Average draft position

Current as of August 25th. [Full ADP list]

Overall: A Holmes (242), M Williams (243), Charles Sims (244), A Quarless (246)
Position: M Lattimore (237-RB69), R Turbin (241-RB70), Charles Sims (244 - RB71), B Brown (247-RB72), K Carey (248-RB73)
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PPR Average draft position

Current as of August 25th. [Full PPR ADP list]

Overall: J Cotchery (234), J Blackmon (235), Charles Sims (236), B Brown (237),
Position: S Taylor (228-RB67), M Lattimore (232-RB68), Charles Sims (236 - RB69), B Brown (237-RB70), K Carey (241-RB71)
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Outlook

With Doug Martin coming off a season-ending shoulder injury and missing 10 games in 2013, Tampa Bay selected Charles Sims in the third round of the NFL draft. Sims is a well-rounded back with his greatest strength coming in the passing game. Sims is one of best pass-catching backs coming out of college in the past 15 years, averaging more than 40 receiving yards per game in three straight seasons. He has above-average straight-line speed and explosion, but lacks the agility to consistently break down defenders in one-on-one situations. However, he suffered a serious right ankle injury that will require surgery and a 12-14 week recovery frame (as of August 15, 2014). He'll likely be placed on IR/designated to return if the surgeons confirm the 12-14 week estimate after the surgical repair. In any case, Sim's redraft appeal for this season has taken a serious hit - he's more of a waiver-wire, mid-season pickup candidate at this point during August.

2014 Schedule