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Antonio Bryant Out This week For Bucs (1 Viewer)
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Devil in the Detail
Footballguy
Where did you see that Bryant is out this week?
Kuz
Footballguy
It would help him 100%.. #1 option for sure. Worth it as a # 3 this week with some upside..
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
This is a good question -- is Calyton more effective because he had Bryant out there as a decoy? Now that he is defacto #1, will he be easier to shut down? Opportunity does not always equal success if the talent isn't there.
Hard decision for those who picked up Clayton off the wire and who drafted underperforming WR2s like Santana Moss, Dereck Mason, Donnie Avery, Torry Holt, etc.
Hard decision for those who picked up Clayton off the wire and who drafted underperforming WR2s like Santana Moss, Dereck Mason, Donnie Avery, Torry Holt, etc.
smoker
Footballguy
WR Antonio Bryant (TB) did not practice on Thursday. It looks like he may not be able to play this week. "It's not a real concern, I'm just disappointed for his sake,'' coach Raheem Morris said. "You want Antonio to play, of course, so it's obviously a disappointment. We've got guys on this team that have got to play, that have got to go in there. Obviously, we want Antonio to play for us, but if he's not there, the next guy has got to step up. That's what happens on every team. Everybody lost a starter this week, everybody loses people every week. You just deal.
smoker
Footballguy
Or if you drafted Gonzalez
wudaben
Footballguy
or if you've a majority of the guys mentioned plus Edwards & Berrian!
Kuz
Footballguy
I agree that opportunity doesn't always mean success. But getting more targets won't hurt Clayton's chances.. It's not like they are going to double him since he's the defacto # 1 this week. I would think they will make Leftwich beat them through the air a bit more & Williams/Ward may not benefit with Bryant being out.. But this is coming from a guy that is using Clayton as my 3rd WR this week so take my opinion with a little bit of excitement over owning the guy...
Chicago Hooligan
Footballguy
Bust senses... tingling. I was already benching Bryant in start-3-WR leagues this week. Too bad, I really thought he'd be healthy in time for the season and get 1,000 yards. But until he's healthy I'm going to see what some other guys who looked good in Week 1 can do (Randle El) or even desperation plays like Troy Williamson.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
Conversely, with little other WR threats, why wouldn't they double Clayton and shut him down completely?Kuz said:I agree that opportunity doesn't always mean success. But getting more targets won't hurt Clayton's chances.. It's not like they are going to double him since he's the defacto # 1 this week. I would think they will make Leftwich beat them through the air a bit more & Williams/Ward may not benefit with Bryant being out.. But this is coming from a guy that is using Clayton as my 3rd WR this week so take my opinion with a little bit of excitement over owning the guy...Stompin said:
inzanitee
Footballguy
Winslow is a threat and can be used downfield like a WR, and the running game looks pretty strong. I doubt they'd double Clayton as much as clog the line and dare them to go downfield. Be interesting to see how it plays out.Conversely, with little other WR threats, why wouldn't they double Clayton and shut him down completely?Kuz said:I agree that opportunity doesn't always mean success. But getting more targets won't hurt Clayton's chances.. It's not like they are going to double him since he's the defacto # 1 this week. I would think they will make Leftwich beat them through the air a bit more & Williams/Ward may not benefit with Bryant being out.. But this is coming from a guy that is using Clayton as my 3rd WR this week so take my opinion with a little bit of excitement over owning the guy...Stompin said:
Bills_Fan11
Footballguy
Yah that. WTF doubles Clayton?Winslow is a threat and can be used downfield like a WR, and the running game looks pretty strong. I doubt they'd double Clayton as much as clog the line and dare them to go downfield. Be interesting to see how it plays out.Conversely, with little other WR threats, why wouldn't they double Clayton and shut him down completely?Kuz said:I agree that opportunity doesn't always mean success. But getting more targets won't hurt Clayton's chances.. It's not like they are going to double him since he's the defacto # 1 this week. I would think they will make Leftwich beat them through the air a bit more & Williams/Ward may not benefit with Bryant being out.. But this is coming from a guy that is using Clayton as my 3rd WR this week so take my opinion with a little bit of excitement over owning the guy...Stompin said:
taz
Footballguy
He's officially listed as doubtful, but Morris' comments would seem to indicate he won't play.
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/sep/18/bu...lo/sports-bucs/
Tau837
Footballguy
Winslow looks like the main beneficiary here IMO, not Clayton. Look at Watson's performance against Buffalo last week.
Kuz
Footballguy
yeah.. & I'm guessing that the Bills were a tad more interested in Moss & Welker than Watson..
SuperGreen
Footballguy
from rotoworld:
The Bucs now expect Antonio Bryant (knee) to miss Sunday's game unless he shows "dramatic improvement" in the next couple of days.
According to the St. Petersburg Times, the Bucs are privately "deeply concerned" about the injury despite public comments to the contrary. It's believed that he may have forced the issue before he was fully recovered from early August arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus. Don't count on using him in fantasy leagues any time soon.
Source: St. Petersburg Times
The Bucs now expect Antonio Bryant (knee) to miss Sunday's game unless he shows "dramatic improvement" in the next couple of days.
According to the St. Petersburg Times, the Bucs are privately "deeply concerned" about the injury despite public comments to the contrary. It's believed that he may have forced the issue before he was fully recovered from early August arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus. Don't count on using him in fantasy leagues any time soon.
Source: St. Petersburg Times
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puckalicious
Footballguy
Bryant was just dropped in a redraft league I'm in. Is he done for the season already? Thinking about picking him up since my starters are Housh & Edwards. Ugh.
Verbal Kint
Footballguy
GreedoShotFirst
Footballguy
I'm gonna roll with Clayton over Braylon.
puckalicious
Footballguy
Seriously, any TB homers have an update on Bryant's knee? Is it minor or a huge deal?
tribecalledjeff
Footballguy
Clayton is definitely startable this week, no doubt. He will be the primary target in the passing game. How many catches he registers will depend on how he copes going up against CB Leodis McKelvin.
drfeelgood
Footballguy
Do the Bucs have faith in Stroughter? He looked good in the preseason.
Whoa.And to think I just traded away Winslow for Daniels.
I would also like to know if QUEZILLA or other Bucs homers have heard anything at all about this. Is this something that could endanger a few weeks or his season as a whole?
SuperGreen
Footballguy
i wouldn't beat yourself up over that...daniels is rock solid and winslow will probably be sharing the training room jacuzzi with bryant soon enough.Whoa.And to think I just traded away Winslow for Daniels.
Fighting Noles
Footballguy
Rotoworld reports that Bryant didn't even take the flight to Buffalo - So he is definitely OUT.
Capella
Footballguy
Yes, Faine is also out. Not looking like a fun trip for the Bucs.
I imagine Stroughter takes AB's place, but Clayton is no guarantee to necessarily see more passes. They have a lot of faith in Stroughter and I would imagine Winslow will be split out in the slot more, with Stevens and Gilmore picking up more duty at TE.
Stovall should be the #3 WR.
I have no idea how serious this is for Bryant, but if you count pre-season he will have two quarters of football under his belt now after 6 games. Make your own assumptions.
I imagine Stroughter takes AB's place, but Clayton is no guarantee to necessarily see more passes. They have a lot of faith in Stroughter and I would imagine Winslow will be split out in the slot more, with Stevens and Gilmore picking up more duty at TE.
Stovall should be the #3 WR.
I have no idea how serious this is for Bryant, but if you count pre-season he will have two quarters of football under his belt now after 6 games. Make your own assumptions.
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crowe1130
Footballguy
Same options and decision here. Hope we don't both regret it.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Not a TB homer, but I live in Tampa Bay. I can tell you from the local radio show quotes that there is speculation that the injury by bryant is not really talked about as an injury per se. The coaches either are being coy or maybe the fan base and commentators are speculating that Bryant is sandbagging because he's not happy with being franchised. I am not too impressed with Clayton's demeanor either. He said - and I heard it on the radio - that last week's 471 offensive yard beating, was the best loss since he's been at Tampa. He sounds like he was more interested in padding his stats than worried about winning. If I was a Bucs fan, I'd boo him for that.
loose circuits
Footballguy
Buffalo D is the sneaky play
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Capella
Footballguy
That's not what Clayton said. He said he wasn't that upset about the loss because for the first time in years he could see the direction of the offense. He made no mention (that I heard) about his personal stats.
And he was right. The offense played well.
Wouldn't pay any attention to sports radio here. Duemig and the callers are the biggest collection of dopes I've ever heard.
And he was right. The offense played well.
Wouldn't pay any attention to sports radio here. Duemig and the callers are the biggest collection of dopes I've ever heard.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
I heard it myself. He said it was the "best loss" he has been in since he's been here. There was laughing in his voice. Guy's a total loser. And I agree with you on the local sports hacks. Benardzik is a fool and Silio (sp) also another shock jock just looking to stir the pot. But the quoted voice of Clayton told me all I needed to know. That can't be taken out of context.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
@ calling these guys underperforming after 1 week.
Not one of Moss, Mason, Avery or Holt cracked 50 yards, none had TDs, and only one had 5 or more catches. Yes, I would call those underperformances in Week 1.And yes, I think it's still a hard decision for those choosing between these receivers -- assuming that they bounce back this week -- and Clayton -- assuming that he will continue to perform at the level he showed last week.The fact of the matter is the guy had knee surgery. He doesnt necessarily have an injury anymore but sometimes the recovery from surgery takes longer than expected. Hes probably having some swelling, etc and he still doesnt feel comfortable. With some rest that could heal up and he could be good for the rest of the year but I wouldnt count on it. Thats just my opinion.Question: Why did they franchise him if they knew he needed offseason knee surgery?
