Randall Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 June 29, 2008, 10:01 Buccaneers :: RB Bucs RB Williams Likely Headed For PUP List Anwar S. Richardson, Tampa Tribune - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers do not need running back Cadillac Williams this season. The Bucs may want to see him play, but do not have to. Earnest Graham returns as the starter, and the Bucs are overjoyed with Michael Bennett's progress and expect him to receive more carries this season. With the addition of Warrick Dunn, who provides speed, versatility and overlooked blocking ability, rushing Williams back this season is unnecessary. Tampa Bay opens training camp in less than a month and Williams is not ready for contact. As a result, Williams likely will begin this season on the physically unable to perform list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 That gush of wind you feel? Thats every Graham owner having a huge sigh of relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photobiz2 Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I wouldnt be relieved with Dunn on the roster That gush of wind you feel? Thats every Graham owner having a huge sigh of relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I wouldnt be relieved with Dunn on the roster Dunn is 90 years old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 Dunn is 90 years old And at 90, still the most talented back on the team. Gruden loves Dunn as well... That team is going to be RBBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 From PFT: Per a league source, the Bucs are poised to sign Graham to a three-year, $10.5 million extension. It put Graham under contract through 2011. The deal is not yet finalized, but it is expected to be done soon. Should be in the ballpark of what Ryan Grant is looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duchess Jack Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 the Bucs are overjoyed with Michael Bennett's progress the coach ==> <== the coach speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Caddy was a disappointment before he was injured... at this point, I simply wouldn't go anywhere near him. He will be lucky if he can recover enough to get back to the sub-par level that he previously showed us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 And at 90, still the most talented back on the team. Gruden loves Dunn as well... That team is going to be RBBC. I really doubt it. Dunn will see some touches here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Graham just signed his deal per Adam Schefter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I really doubt it. Dunn will see some touches here and there. I just see Graham as another Nick Goings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chavez Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Caddy was a disappointment before he was injured... at this point, I simply wouldn't go anywhere near him. He will be lucky if he can recover enough to get back to the sub-par level that he previously showed us. I thought about picking him over LT in NORRIS if LT had fallen to me, which he didn't....Obviously I'm glad it didn't play out that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Bucs signed RB Earnest Graham to a four-year, $11 million contract. This isn't the contract of a franchise back. Graham's yearly average is only slightly more than Warrick Dunn's and it may be backloaded. It's hard to bet against Graham being the Bucs' lead back this season after how well he played last year, but there are indications that Tampa may use a committee. This doesn't show a huge commitment from the Bucs. Source: NFL.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 From PFT: Should be in the ballpark of what Ryan Grant is looking for. Are you guessing? Or did you read that somewhere? I'd be willing to bet that Grant is looking for something like $11 million guaranteed -- not over 3 years. He's much younger than Graham, and he also brings a lot more big-play ability to the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Bucs signed RB Earnest Graham to a four-year, $11 million contract.This isn't the contract of a franchise back. Graham's yearly average is only slightly more than Warrick Dunn's and it may be backloaded. It's hard to bet against Graham being the Bucs' lead back this season after how well he played last year, but there are indications that Tampa may use a committee. This doesn't show a huge commitment from the Bucs. Source: NFL.com True enough. I guess pirate was right on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 (edited) Are you guessing? Or did you read that somewhere? I'd be willing to bet that Grant is looking for something like $11 million guaranteed -- not over 3 years. He's much younger than Graham, and he also brings a lot more big-play ability to the table. I probably should have said that it's in the ballpark of what Grant will end up with. If he gets more, good for him, but he doesn't have a ton of leverage and he did almost fumble away the playoffs before he went off for 200 yards. At least Grant seems to be doing it the right way by still showing up to minicamp for workouts. Edited June 30, 2008 by budlitebrad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooGie Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I'm just glad I didn't come into this thread and see people shocked about Caddy probably not playing. That injury was pretty much career ending, imo. Certainly worth a year off anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWmaker Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Caddy was a disappointment before he was injured... at this point, I simply wouldn't go anywhere near him. He will be lucky if he can recover enough to get back to the sub-par level that he previously showed us. Sav, I could let him go to you on the cheap in PNH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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