Former Heel Sims determined to turn NFL career around

Posted Aug 3, 2006

As the sixth pick overall pick in the 2002 draft, Ryan Sims was destined for NFL stardom. Four turbulent seasons later, Sims has accomplished little. By his own admission, he’s had bad luck with injuries, and he knows he’s not lived up to the expectations of a first-round draft pick. The only thing Sims can do now is go out and prove he was worth that pick. He’s ready to stand tall in the middle of Kansas City’s defense. (Warpaint Illustrated)

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