Quarterbacks often are judged by comebacks and their ability to beat the clock, but Chris Simms is running out of time. So now we know it's not just a matter of a sore left throwing elbow. Simms said several days ago it felt fine. And if the fifth-year pro just needs to knock the rust off, then why is he a spectator for almost every practice except for two or three passes during individual or seven-on-seven drills? The Bucs play their first preseason game Friday against the Patriots, and it's not going out on a limb to suggest you won't see Simms play then, either. "He's just got to get to the point where everything is back status quo, and I want to hear it from his two lips," coach Jon Gruden said.