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09:09 AM ET 01.20 | Where would the Bucs be without Earnest Graham today? Left with Kenneth Darby as their only other healthy tailback under contract. Cadillac Williams won't be ready for training camp and is iffy to play next season as he rehabs from a devastating torn patellar tendon in his right knee. Michael Pittman is going to be a free agent. Michael Bennett is going to be a free agent. Pittman said the Bucs would like for him to return next season. But he has instructed agent Drew Rosenhaus to attempt to find him a better situation. Fortunately for the Bucs, underclassmen have made the NFL draft very rich at running back.

St. Petersburg Times

Cadillac Williams , Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Cadillac Williams , Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
January 20, 2008  10:20 AM ET

I guess they're having a recall on their Cadillac. <_< Oh how the mighty have fallen. But I would look at another RB as well rather than rely on 2nd and 3rd stringers.

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January 20, 2008  10:24 AM ET

"recall on their Cadillac."


just... wow...

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January 20, 2008  10:33 AM ET

Trade bait

January 20, 2008  10:43 AM ET

Whoops

Didnt know he would miss NEXT SEASON

January 20, 2008  11:09 AM ET

TB needs playmakers. More likely a QB or WR/Return man.

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January 20, 2008  11:11 AM ET

you need a stable of backs.....the Lac is not in trouble....but if u can get another back like williams then u r good

January 20, 2008  12:32 PM ET

TB needs more than a RB

January 20, 2008  12:34 PM ET

Shenannigans.
Caddy is trade bait and Deshaun Jackson is picked in the 1st round.

January 20, 2008  12:48 PM ET

DeSean Jackson

January 20, 2008  01:04 PM ET

Wast of a pick. They need DeSean Jackson or Mario Manningham.

January 20, 2008  02:39 PM ET

Pittman to play for the Vikings next year. What you lookin' at, 1231?

January 20, 2008  04:41 PM ET

Try Darren McFadden

January 20, 2008  07:56 PM ET

newflash: Bucs may grab <insert position here> in the draft

January 21, 2008  09:56 AM ET

The Bucs Offense still has a lot of holes to fill. They may have one of the best offensive lines developing that they have ever had, but the skill positions are still a big question mark.

Williams is a question mark and nothing more. He had a ton of talent, but a devastating injury like his could easily be a career ending one. He will be back, but may never be the same.

Graham has played well from the start on the team, he was a surprise, but not a fluke. If Pittman leaves they will be thin at RB (I have always thought he gets brought down to easily).

They are thin at receiver and quarterback. When Garcia was out, it was obvious.

I'd be happy if they could improve to a consistent #10 - 15 offense from week to week next year. The barely avoided the 20+ ranking they have enjoyed for all but one season with Gruden. Even with a weak division.

It's no news flash to those that are discerning Buc fans Dox.

January 21, 2008  11:00 AM ET

JAckson's got way more talent than Manningham, but is a prima donna a la young Randy Moss. He's not a team player and could be a hassle.

 
January 21, 2008  11:54 AM ET

Ernest Graham is awesome, grab a RB early to back him up next season.

Graham has great hands, runs with power, is a great blocker and tackler, and is as durable as a John Deere tractor. The only thing he lacks is flat-out speed, but man I wish he was on my football team.

Speed is overrated, I mean breaking tackles and NOT FUMBLING is the key to a great RB. Just look at a certain Saints RB who has blazing speed but can't break and arm tackle to save his life.

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