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'Politics of the NFL' keeping Matt Simms from getting a shot, brother Chris Simms says

What is Matt Simms' biggest obstacle to becoming an NFL starter?

His last name, says his brother.

During a radio interview Tuesday on WFAN, Chris Simms said his younger brother, a third-year backup on the Jets' quarterback depth chart, hasn't been given a fair shot due to their father's second career as a broadcaster.

Their father, of course, is Phil Simms -- a two-time Super Bowl champion and a Super Bowl MVP quarterback for the Giants during his 15-year career.

"I don't know why teams haven't tried to get Matt altogether. I honestly think, maybe, because my Dad's involved in the media and I'm involved in the media.