Cadillac Hobbling Already (1 Viewer)

[packersfan]

From RotoWire:

Williams suffered from back spasms during Sunday's Buccaneers-Ravens game, the Tampa Tribune reports. However, Bucs head coach Jon Gruden he doesn't think that will limit Williams going into Sunday's game at Atlanta.

Williams carried just eight times for 22 yards in the Bucs' 27-0 loss on Sunday, as well as gaining 25 yards on five receptions. Gruden was asked at Monday's press conference if Williams was limited Sunday by the back spasms. Gruden said Williams' back "tightened up a little bit" and hinted he was held out in part due to the back spasms, but also because of the score in the game. (When you're down three and four touchdowns in the second half, that will tend to take a team's feature back out of the game.) Whatever the cause, Williams saw no action after the Bucs lost the ball on downs in the red zone late in the third quarter.

 

[BigTex]

From RotoWire:

Williams suffered from back spasms during Sunday's Buccaneers-Ravens game, the Tampa Tribune reports. However, Bucs head coach Jon Gruden he doesn't think that will limit Williams going into Sunday's game at Atlanta.

Williams carried just eight times for 22 yards in the Bucs' 27-0 loss on Sunday, as well as gaining 25 yards on five receptions. Gruden was asked at Monday's press conference if Williams was limited Sunday by the back spasms. Gruden said Williams' back "tightened up a little bit" and hinted he was held out in part due to the back spasms, but also because of the score in the game. (When you're down three and four touchdowns in the second half, that will tend to take a team's feature back out of the game.) Whatever the cause, Williams saw no action after the Bucs lost the ball on downs in the red zone late in the third quarter.

With Simms at QB, this maybe the case more than not. This is why I passed on Caddy but I'm sure he'll have some good games too.

 

[sholditch]

as a guy who owned TMac in a bball fantasy league last year back spasms scare the hell outta me. I just hope this isn't a lingering problem. This is the first I've heard about him having back spasms.

 

[fred_1_15301]

From RotoWire:Williams suffered from back spasms during Sunday's Buccaneers-Ravens game, the Tampa Tribune reports. However, Bucs head coach Jon Gruden he doesn't think that will limit Williams going into Sunday's game at Atlanta. Williams carried just eight times for 22 yards in the Bucs' 27-0 loss on Sunday, as well as gaining 25 yards on five receptions. Gruden was asked at Monday's press conference if Williams was limited Sunday by the back spasms. Gruden said Williams' back "tightened up a little bit" and hinted he was held out in part due to the back spasms, but also because of the score in the game. (When you're down three and four touchdowns in the second half, that will tend to take a team's feature back out of the game.) Whatever the cause, Williams saw no action after the Bucs lost the ball on downs in the red zone late in the third quarter.

Yeah I'd probably just drop him and pick up Jacobs.

 

[BigTex]

as a guy who owned TMac in a bball fantasy league last year back spasms scare the hell outta me. I just hope this isn't a lingering problem. This is the first I've heard about him having back spasms.

I've experienced back spasms before, I went thru a six month rehab and it was one of the worse experiences in my life. I'm not saying this is the case with Caddy, but my personal experience.

 

[Tommy Collins]

Must be a very minor case of back spasms. I was a lineman in high school (3 years ago) and ended up with back spasms. I played but was in a ton of pain everytime I got hit. If I was on the ground, I couldn't get up. I would sometimes be stuck in my stance and unable to get up. I know the wonderful world of drugs and pain killers in the NFL makes injuries easier to get through, but if it's serious it will definitely have an impact on his game.

 

[Steelnation]

From RotoWire:Williams suffered from back spasms during Sunday's Buccaneers-Ravens game, the Tampa Tribune reports. However, Bucs head coach Jon Gruden he doesn't think that will limit Williams going into Sunday's game at Atlanta. Williams carried just eight times for 22 yards in the Bucs' 27-0 loss on Sunday, as well as gaining 25 yards on five receptions. Gruden was asked at Monday's press conference if Williams was limited Sunday by the back spasms. Gruden said Williams' back "tightened up a little bit" and hinted he was held out in part due to the back spasms, but also because of the score in the game. (When you're down three and four touchdowns in the second half, that will tend to take a team's feature back out of the game.) Whatever the cause, Williams saw no action after the Bucs lost the ball on downs in the red zone late in the third quarter.

Yeah I'd probably just drop him and pick up Jacobs.

Hey that's what I said earlier today???

 

[Blackjacks]

Paging Capella or MLBrandow to defend your boy. Where you guys at?

 

[doughboydeluxe]

From RotoWire:Williams suffered from back spasms during Sunday's Buccaneers-Ravens game, the Tampa Tribune reports. However, Bucs head coach Jon Gruden he doesn't think that will limit Williams going into Sunday's game at Atlanta. Williams carried just eight times for 22 yards in the Bucs' 27-0 loss on Sunday, as well as gaining 25 yards on five receptions. Gruden was asked at Monday's press conference if Williams was limited Sunday by the back spasms. Gruden said Williams' back "tightened up a little bit" and hinted he was held out in part due to the back spasms, but also because of the score in the game. (When you're down three and four touchdowns in the second half, that will tend to take a team's feature back out of the game.) Whatever the cause, Williams saw no action after the Bucs lost the ball on downs in the red zone late in the third quarter.

Yeah I'd probably just drop him and pick up Jacobs.

Hey that's what I said earlier today???

:whoosh:

 

[MrBlonde]

From RotoWire:Williams suffered from back spasms during Sunday's Buccaneers-Ravens game, the Tampa Tribune reports. However, Bucs head coach Jon Gruden he doesn't think that will limit Williams going into Sunday's game at Atlanta. Williams carried just eight times for 22 yards in the Bucs' 27-0 loss on Sunday, as well as gaining 25 yards on five receptions. Gruden was asked at Monday's press conference if Williams was limited Sunday by the back spasms. Gruden said Williams' back "tightened up a little bit" and hinted he was held out in part due to the back spasms, but also because of the score in the game. (When you're down three and four touchdowns in the second half, that will tend to take a team's feature back out of the game.) Whatever the cause, Williams saw no action after the Bucs lost the ball on downs in the red zone late in the third quarter.

Yeah I'd probably just drop him and pick up Jacobs.

Hey that's what I said earlier today???

it's

 

[fred_1_15301]

From RotoWire:Williams suffered from back spasms during Sunday's Buccaneers-Ravens game, the Tampa Tribune reports. However, Bucs head coach Jon Gruden he doesn't think that will limit Williams going into Sunday's game at Atlanta. Williams carried just eight times for 22 yards in the Bucs' 27-0 loss on Sunday, as well as gaining 25 yards on five receptions. Gruden was asked at Monday's press conference if Williams was limited Sunday by the back spasms. Gruden said Williams' back "tightened up a little bit" and hinted he was held out in part due to the back spasms, but also because of the score in the game. (When you're down three and four touchdowns in the second half, that will tend to take a team's feature back out of the game.) Whatever the cause, Williams saw no action after the Bucs lost the ball on downs in the red zone late in the third quarter.

Yeah I'd probably just drop him and pick up Jacobs.

Hey that's what I said earlier today???

Oh yeah....I forgot about your thread.

 

[Capella]

Paging Capella or MLBrandow to defend your boy. Where you guys at?

Defend what? He had a bad game against a great defense, most of us are intelligent enough to know that happens from time to time.

 

[Steelnation]

From RotoWire:Williams suffered from back spasms during Sunday's Buccaneers-Ravens game, the Tampa Tribune reports. However, Bucs head coach Jon Gruden he doesn't think that will limit Williams going into Sunday's game at Atlanta. Williams carried just eight times for 22 yards in the Bucs' 27-0 loss on Sunday, as well as gaining 25 yards on five receptions. Gruden was asked at Monday's press conference if Williams was limited Sunday by the back spasms. Gruden said Williams' back "tightened up a little bit" and hinted he was held out in part due to the back spasms, but also because of the score in the game. (When you're down three and four touchdowns in the second half, that will tend to take a team's feature back out of the game.) Whatever the cause, Williams saw no action after the Bucs lost the ball on downs in the red zone late in the third quarter.

Yeah I'd probably just drop him and pick up Jacobs.

Hey that's what I said earlier today???

it's

My fishing trip may last alllllllllllllllllllllllllllll day at this rate

 

[Raging Alpaca]

From RotoWire:Williams suffered from back spasms during Sunday's Buccaneers-Ravens game, the Tampa Tribune reports. However, Bucs head coach Jon Gruden he doesn't think that will limit Williams going into Sunday's game at Atlanta. Williams carried just eight times for 22 yards in the Bucs' 27-0 loss on Sunday, as well as gaining 25 yards on five receptions. Gruden was asked at Monday's press conference if Williams was limited Sunday by the back spasms. Gruden said Williams' back "tightened up a little bit" and hinted he was held out in part due to the back spasms, but also because of the score in the game. (When you're down three and four touchdowns in the second half, that will tend to take a team's feature back out of the game.) Whatever the cause, Williams saw no action after the Bucs lost the ball on downs in the red zone late in the third quarter.

This certainly doesn't make me feel any better about him as my first round pick. Let's just hope he takes a couple days off as a precaution, and is ready to go next week.

 

[packersfan]

From RotoWire:Williams suffered from back spasms during Sunday's Buccaneers-Ravens game, the Tampa Tribune reports. However, Bucs head coach Jon Gruden he doesn't think that will limit Williams going into Sunday's game at Atlanta. Williams carried just eight times for 22 yards in the Bucs' 27-0 loss on Sunday, as well as gaining 25 yards on five receptions. Gruden was asked at Monday's press conference if Williams was limited Sunday by the back spasms. Gruden said Williams' back "tightened up a little bit" and hinted he was held out in part due to the back spasms, but also because of the score in the game. (When you're down three and four touchdowns in the second half, that will tend to take a team's feature back out of the game.) Whatever the cause, Williams saw no action after the Bucs lost the ball on downs in the red zone late in the third quarter.

This certainly doesn't make me feel any better about him as my first round pick.

Ditto. It's WAAAAAAY too early to be overly concerned about him but durability issues were one of the main reasons why I wasn't high on him as a RB1. I have reservations about him as my RB1 this season given that so seeing him ailing already is hardly positive news. I still think the two greatest issues involving Cadillac reside with Chris Simms (who I don't like at all) and Mike Alstott (who will likely vulture at least a handful of TDs and maybe more from Cadillac this season).

 

[King of the Jungle]

I think Caddy is a top 10 talent at RB in the league. BUT, if nagging injuries persist, if the Bucs can't find solid o-line play, and if Simms isn't the future; Caddy will never realize his potential. Obvious statement I know, but he is a major talent if things improve.

 

[Raging Alpaca]

From RotoWire:Williams suffered from back spasms during Sunday's Buccaneers-Ravens game, the Tampa Tribune reports. However, Bucs head coach Jon Gruden he doesn't think that will limit Williams going into Sunday's game at Atlanta. Williams carried just eight times for 22 yards in the Bucs' 27-0 loss on Sunday, as well as gaining 25 yards on five receptions. Gruden was asked at Monday's press conference if Williams was limited Sunday by the back spasms. Gruden said Williams' back "tightened up a little bit" and hinted he was held out in part due to the back spasms, but also because of the score in the game. (When you're down three and four touchdowns in the second half, that will tend to take a team's feature back out of the game.) Whatever the cause, Williams saw no action after the Bucs lost the ball on downs in the red zone late in the third quarter.

This certainly doesn't make me feel any better about him as my first round pick.

Ditto. It's WAAAAAAY too early to be overly concerned about him but durability issues were one of the main reasons why I wasn't high on him as a RB1. I have reservations about him as my RB1 this season given that so seeing him ailing already is hardly positive news. I still think the two greatest issues involving Cadillac reside with Chris Simms (who I don't like at all) and Mike Alstott (who will likely vulture at least a handful of TDs and maybe more from Cadillac this season).

Good post. I feel almost exactly the same way. It's far too early to panic, and I do still think he'll be fine. That said, with durability as a concern with Caddy, I hate hearing about injuries after Week 1. I too shared the concerns about Caddy as a RB1, but thought his upside was worth the risk over the other guys on the board.

 

[packersfan]

From RotoWire:Williams suffered from back spasms during Sunday's Buccaneers-Ravens game, the Tampa Tribune reports. However, Bucs head coach Jon Gruden he doesn't think that will limit Williams going into Sunday's game at Atlanta. Williams carried just eight times for 22 yards in the Bucs' 27-0 loss on Sunday, as well as gaining 25 yards on five receptions. Gruden was asked at Monday's press conference if Williams was limited Sunday by the back spasms. Gruden said Williams' back "tightened up a little bit" and hinted he was held out in part due to the back spasms, but also because of the score in the game. (When you're down three and four touchdowns in the second half, that will tend to take a team's feature back out of the game.) Whatever the cause, Williams saw no action after the Bucs lost the ball on downs in the red zone late in the third quarter.

This certainly doesn't make me feel any better about him as my first round pick.

Ditto. It's WAAAAAAY too early to be overly concerned about him but durability issues were one of the main reasons why I wasn't high on him as a RB1. I have reservations about him as my RB1 this season given that so seeing him ailing already is hardly positive news. I still think the two greatest issues involving Cadillac reside with Chris Simms (who I don't like at all) and Mike Alstott (who will likely vulture at least a handful of TDs and maybe more from Cadillac this season).

Good post. I feel almost exactly the same way. It's far too early to panic, and I do still think he'll be fine. That said, with durability as a concern with Caddy, I hate hearing about injuries after Week 1. I too shared the concerns about Caddy as a RB1, but thought his upside was worth the risk over the other guys on the board.

Same here. I was picking late in the first and it was either Cadillac or Jordan. I liked Cadillac's upside and the fact he plays on a better team so that's the direction I went (and I also had a bad feeling about Jordan this season). We'll see how it plays out.

 

[gump]

Remember also that 40% of the Bucs starting OL did not play. One may be back next week, the other hopefully in two weeks.

 

[gump]

Edit for double post (again)

 

[ATC1]

Caddy had the same back spasms on the first day of training camp. It maybe a reason why he didn't play in the preseason. Worried yet?

 

[Raging Alpaca]

From RotoWire:Williams suffered from back spasms during Sunday's Buccaneers-Ravens game, the Tampa Tribune reports. However, Bucs head coach Jon Gruden he doesn't think that will limit Williams going into Sunday's game at Atlanta. Williams carried just eight times for 22 yards in the Bucs' 27-0 loss on Sunday, as well as gaining 25 yards on five receptions. Gruden was asked at Monday's press conference if Williams was limited Sunday by the back spasms. Gruden said Williams' back "tightened up a little bit" and hinted he was held out in part due to the back spasms, but also because of the score in the game. (When you're down three and four touchdowns in the second half, that will tend to take a team's feature back out of the game.) Whatever the cause, Williams saw no action after the Bucs lost the ball on downs in the red zone late in the third quarter.

This certainly doesn't make me feel any better about him as my first round pick.

Ditto. It's WAAAAAAY too early to be overly concerned about him but durability issues were one of the main reasons why I wasn't high on him as a RB1. I have reservations about him as my RB1 this season given that so seeing him ailing already is hardly positive news. I still think the two greatest issues involving Cadillac reside with Chris Simms (who I don't like at all) and Mike Alstott (who will likely vulture at least a handful of TDs and maybe more from Cadillac this season).

Good post. I feel almost exactly the same way. It's far too early to panic, and I do still think he'll be fine. That said, with durability as a concern with Caddy, I hate hearing about injuries after Week 1. I too shared the concerns about Caddy as a RB1, but thought his upside was worth the risk over the other guys on the board.

Same here. I was picking late in the first and it was either Cadillac or Jordan. I liked Cadillac's upside and the fact he plays on a better team so that's the direction I went (and I also had a bad feeling about Jordan this season). We'll see how it plays out.

Heh. I have Jordan as my RB1(b). Same feelings on him as well.

 

[Pied Piper]

Caddy had the same back spasms on the first day of training camp. It maybe a reason why he didn't play in the preseason. Worried yet?

He sure did...this is a recurring event here folks.

 

[goonsquad]

Nothing to back this up, but I think if the game were closer Caddy would have played more. It's clear that Gruden pulled him to not risk further injury as the game was out of hand.

 

[LHUCKS]

sounds like it's time to trade for Caddy.

 

[Footballhead]

Really sounds like coach speak. Why would you give away info that help your opponent the next week. Caddy didn't do well, yes I agree, but the reasons are obvious. Tampa Bay starts a rookie guard ( or 2?), and Baltimore was playing run blitz often, Add to matter of fact Tampa QB put them in such a hole that trying to catchup against a good D was a tough thing to do. So, Caddy didn't play 4th quater huh? I don't think he and Gruden are that worried.

 

[HoTnickZ]

There are just a lot of negatives about his situation... too many for me to consider drafting him, but I would consider trading for him but even then I wouldn't sell the house, or even the car for him.

 

[packersfan]

Really sounds like coach speak. Why would you give away info that help your opponent the next week. Caddy didn't do well, yes I agree, but the reasons are obvious. Tampa Bay starts a rookie guard ( or 2?), and Baltimore was playing run blitz often, Add to matter of fact Tampa QB put them in such a hole that trying to catchup against a good D was a tough thing to do. So, Caddy didn't play 4th quater huh? I don't think he and Gruden are that worried.

That he didn't play in the fourth quarter isn't a concern for me. That a player with major durability issues already is ailing to some degree after Week 1, however, is at the very least a red flag that needs to be monitored.

 

[Footballhead]

Really sounds like coach speak. Why would you give away info that help your opponent the next week. Caddy didn't do well, yes I agree, but the reasons are obvious. Tampa Bay starts a rookie guard ( or 2?), and Baltimore was playing run blitz often, Add to matter of fact Tampa QB put them in such a hole that trying to catchup against a good D was a tough thing to do. So, Caddy didn't play 4th quater huh? I don't think he and Gruden are that worried.

That he didn't play in the fourth quarter isn't a concern for me. That a player with major durability issues already is ailing to some degree after Week 1, however, is at the very least a red flag that needs to be monitored.

Like I said, sounds more coach speak than real issue. Unless its posted on TB website that he's questionable for next week for back spasm, I won't worry.

 

[Sweetness_34]

I have been amazed at the love Chris Simms and Caddy have been getting over the FF fraternity all offseason. God, some of you need to watch some Buc games. Simms is average at best. And they play a tough tough tough schedule this year.

 

[sholditch]

geez peeps. Caddy had 8 carries. I'm fairly sure that this number won't stick. I mean, how else can you assess this game? Simms sucks, throws picks, whipers when he gets hit, so what needs to be done? RUN THE BALL. Caddy will see the rock at least 20 times next week and his stats will reflect it.

He managed 3.5 ypc without any passing game and when his back was hurting. Simms will do better when not playing one of the toughest Ds in the league and Caddy will improve. People need to stop freaking out.

 

[One]

Caddy has some nice games ahead of him, but this last week was one in only a handful of ugly games yet to be seen.

I'd get used to it.

 

[Blackjacks]

Paging Capella or MLBrandow to defend your boy. Where you guys at?

Defend what? He had a bad game against a great defense, most of us are intelligent enough to know that happens from time to time.

Defend what? 1) Defend him being worthy of a first round pick. 2) Defend him not being injury prone. 3) Defend him getting the ball alot and being a workhorse. You know all the things you said he was.I'm just playing here. I'm sure I'll get reminded of what I said about Ronnie Brown when he has a bad game. Just busting your chops. Do you think Tampa will be that bad all year?

 

[runDMCnabb]

Baltimore's D played lights out. I'm not concerned even a little bit. He had 8 carries, and it's Week 1.

This shellacking should lead to Cadillac getting the rock a lot early. I see him getting in a rhythm and having a nice game next weekend @Atlanta coming off their huge Carolina win.

 

[Aspen Assassins]

Baltimore's D played lights out. I'm not concerned even a little bit. He had 8 carries, and it's Week 1.This shellacking should lead to Cadillac getting the rock a lot early. I see him getting in a rhythm and having a nice game next weekend @Atlanta coming off their huge Carolina win.

The back problems are nothing, "we were not close so no reason to take a chance on his back" (Coach Gruden on the am radio today). The loss of the 2 startting guards well that is another story. They were counting on them. Its that Tampa schedule is just plain nasty and no o-line ....sophmore jinxs? All reason to worry if he is your #1 Rb you might have some issues this year, but for a Dyno league .. golden.. the o-linemen they drafted are for real.. just young and hurt now .. I would play Caddy based on the o-line health.

 

[Keys Myaths]

Baltimore's D played lights out. I'm not concerned even a little bit. He had 8 carries, and it's Week 1.This shellacking should lead to Cadillac getting the rock a lot early. I see him getting in a rhythm and having a nice game next weekend @Atlanta coming off their huge Carolina win.

Here's the biggest problem.Go look at Cadillac's game logs from last year. Early is NOT when he does well. Late, and with the lead, is when he explodes--when the defense is a little worn down.Where does that come from? The TB defense. When the defense keeps the TB offense on the field a lot by creating a lot of turnovers and short drives, then Caddy does well.However, that defense was NOT there during the Baltimore game. The TB defense is the key to Cadillac's success, and hopefully for Caddy, they rebound in short order.

 

[Capella]

Paging Capella or MLBrandow to defend your boy. Where you guys at?

Defend what? He had a bad game against a great defense, most of us are intelligent enough to know that happens from time to time.

Defend what? 1) Defend him being worthy of a first round pick. 2) Defend him not being injury prone. 3) Defend him getting the ball alot and being a workhorse. You know all the things you said he was.

I'm about 99% sure I never said you should draft Caddy in the first-round. I don't play much FF, nor do I care who anybody drafts or where you draft them.As for him being injury-prone, I don't think back spasms are a big deal (Gruden mentioned in the press conference today most all RBs get them) and he'll obviously get the ball more than 8 times a game once the team isn't getting blown out.Do I think the Bucs are good? Not really, after yesterday. You don't lose 27-0 at home to anybody and get to keep that claim. But I don't really think they'll be as bad as they were yesterday either.

 

[bigliebdogg]

i wish i took peyton manning. cadillac stinks

 

[gump]

I have been amazed at the love Chris Simms and Caddy have been getting over the FF fraternity all offseason. God, some of you need to watch some Buc games. Simms is average at best. And they play a tough tough tough schedule this year.

I watched every Buc game last year, but really focused on the 2nd half, and saw the following:- Simms throw for 185 yards/game, 8 TDs, 3 INTs, and a 85 rating in his last 8 reg. season games- Carnell run for 95 rushing yards/game, 4 TDs his last 7 reg. season games- The Bucs go 6-2Many predicted both Simms and Carnell could improve to be in the 15-20 QB range and top-10 RB range.I have not seen anything yet in '06 that would make the above statement seem ridiculous yet.

 

[jdoggydogg]

i wish i took peyton manning. cadillac stinks

Oh yeah, he is just awful

 

[MLBrandow]

Paging Capella or MLBrandow to defend your boy. Where you guys at?

Week 1 against the best defense in the league.... both starting guards out, Bucs couldn't get a first down for most of the game.continuity on the OL was a major reason for the Bucs' success last year, and it may well be a major reason for any collapse this year.

 

[packersfan]

Update from RotoWire:

Even though Williams (back spasms) was not placed on the Buccaneers' injury report on Wednesday, head coach Jon Gruden doesn't think Williams is 100 percent yet, the Tampa Tribune reports. Meanwhile, Gruden told the St. Petersburg Times that the makeup of the Bucs' offensive line would be unchanged from last week's 27-0 loss to Baltimore if guard Dan Buenning (ankle sprain, questionable) is unable to play.

Williams was held out of the fourth quarter of last week's game due to back spasms. The Cadillac practiced without apparent limitation with the Bucs on Wednesday, and Gruden said afterwards "I can say (Williams) is getting better. He's not, I don't think, 100 percent, but knowing him he'll find a way to get through it. But he is making progress." A larger issue for Williams might be his offensive line; both starting guards (Davin Joseph, knee, and Buenning) had to sit out last week's game, and Joseph has already been ruled out for Sunday's game at Atlanta. Still, Williams had two good games against the Falcons last year, and may be helped by playing in the Georgia Dome. Williams suffers from dehydration in games on occasion, as he did last week (that may also have led to the back spasms); it'll certainly be less humid indoors than it was in Tampa last week, and Williams had big games every time he played indoors last season.

 

[dudaman]

Sounds like Pittman might be the sacrificial lamb this week

 

[sholditch]

From Rotoworld:

Carnell Williams-RB- Buccaneers Sep. 13 - 6:09 pm et

Carnell Williams is not on the injury report. He practiced fully Wednesday.

Williams had some back spasms during last week's game, but it doesn't look serious. Despite the poor Week 1 effort, fantasy owners should start him against the Falcons, who are struggling with injuries on the defensive line.

wonder which is more to the case? I bet he will play but that report from Rotowire is enough to make me bench him for Reggie Bush.

Also:

Davin Joseph-G- Buccaneers Sep. 11 - 11:33 pm et

Bucs G Davin Joseph (knee) isn't expected to return until Week 5.

Tampa Bay's bye is in Week 4. The absence of Joseph, a first-round pick who projects as road-grading run blocker, certainly didn't help the Bucs' cause in Week 1. Sean Mahan might start in his place next week.

Source: Tampa Tribune

Also from the Tampa Tribune:

"Anything that happens to Cadillac is a concern of mine," Gruden said. "We obviously need him. We're going to have to lean on him, there's no question about that. But, I am optimistic that he's going to be OK and ready to go against Atlanta."

That the outcome had been decided when Williams was taken out against Baltimore also had something to do with the decision, but mostly it was a precaution. Because Williams mostly was dormant during the preseason, Sunday's action was the most he had seen since the end of last season.

Starting LG Dan Buenning, who missed Sunday's game with a sprained ankle, is expected to return to practice Wednesday and could play against Atlanta. If Buenning does return, G/C Sean Mahan could return to the right side, where he started every game last season. G Jeb Terry started in Joseph's place against Baltimore.

 

[packersfan]

The guy is very talented but the word brittle sure does come to mind in my opinion when describing him. I have a feeling this is going to be a guy who's always going to be hurt in some fashion. Oh well, here's the latest:

Buccaneers | C. Williams to play; but not at 100 percent

Sun, 17 Sep 2006 06:05:02 -0700

ESPN reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Carnell Williams (back) will play Week 2, but he said he's not 100 percent because his back spasms are still bothering him.

 

[Blackjacks]

Paging Capella or MLBrandow to defend your boy. Where you guys at?

Week 1 against the best defense in the league.... both starting guards out, Bucs couldn't get a first down for most of the game.continuity on the OL was a major reason for the Bucs' success last year, and it may well be a major reason for any collapse this year.

Then what about week 2 "MLBRANDOW", what happened there? Do you see anything changing week 3?