Chickenskin
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bcr8f
Footballguy
I agree. 107 yards and 7 catches for 37.
mad sweeney
Footballguy
Yeah, thanks for knocking me out of the playoffs Graham. Jerk.
Chickenskin
Footballguy
I hope with all things remaining the same - he is the #1 back next season. Caddy who?
einstein2u
Footballguy
his playoff schedule rocks too!!!!
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Earnest Graham-RB- Buccaneers Dec. 2 - 7:56 pm et
Earnest Graham rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries and caught seven passes for 37 yards in Week 13.
Graham isn't the big-play threat Cadillac Williams was, but there aren't many flaws in his game, which makes him hard to take off the field. He's a grinder who falls forward. Graham has now scored in four consecutive games and has a beautiful matchup at Houston upcoming in Week 14.
Earnest Graham rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries and caught seven passes for 37 yards in Week 13.
Graham isn't the big-play threat Cadillac Williams was, but there aren't many flaws in his game, which makes him hard to take off the field. He's a grinder who falls forward. Graham has now scored in four consecutive games and has a beautiful matchup at Houston upcoming in Week 14.
Chickenskin
Footballguy
and home against ATL week 15 @ SF week 16!Earnest Graham-RB- Buccaneers Dec. 2 - 7:56 pm et Earnest Graham rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries and caught seven passes for 37 yards in Week 13.Graham isn't the big-play threat Cadillac Williams was, but there aren't many flaws in his game, which makes him hard to take off the field. He's a grinder who falls forward. Graham has now scored in four consecutive games and has a beautiful matchup at Houston upcoming in Week 14.
Brewzers
Footballguy
He was the man today. That 4th & 1 first down was huge. He will get his chance to start next year.
Restricted
Footballguy
Graham has had some big runs. The TD today was what 25yds? If I remember right, he usually gets 1-2 20+yard runs a game.
Chickenskin
Footballguy
I am calling the nickname right now - EG for now on. He makes Caddy look like a YUGO.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
How about ''Electric Graham''
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Michael Pittman-RB- Buccaneers Dec. 2 - 8:00 pm et
Michael Pittman caught two passes for six yards in Week 13.
He didn't carry the ball once and isn't a threat to Earnest Graham until proven otherwise. Few around the team believe Pittman is 100 percent, and even when or if he gets there, Graham is playing too well for Pittman to steal a big piece of the pie.
Michael Pittman caught two passes for six yards in Week 13.
He didn't carry the ball once and isn't a threat to Earnest Graham until proven otherwise. Few around the team believe Pittman is 100 percent, and even when or if he gets there, Graham is playing too well for Pittman to steal a big piece of the pie.
gump
Footballguy
Pittman will be heavily involved in the passing game...no doubt.And Gruden loves having both in the backfield...giving him the option to hand to either or throw to either. Pittman is also exceptional at picking up blitzes.I would expect Pitt to hurt EG's value some...
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Chickenskin
Footballguy
If Pittman is 100% - I would agree that he would cut into EG's 3rd down production. However, this week Pittman had no carries and only 2 rec.
I really do not see that changing much over the next few weeks.
I really do not see that changing much over the next few weeks.
Tyrion
Footballguy
"Grahammer Time"?
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Graham the backcracker
Chickenskin
Footballguy
All I said is that Pittman when 100%, might cut into EG's playing time on 3rd down. EG onwers should not have to worry about thta since Pittman is no where near 100% right now
Chickenskin
Footballguy
What are you saying????? Week 11 he came back from injury fumbled 2 times and was inactive week 12. Are you saying Pittman is now healthy or even close to being healthy? I watched the entire game this week and saw Pittman in about 6 times. I think Pittman has a long ways to go b4 is healthy. When HEALTHY he would cut into EG's playing time.gump said:
gump
Footballguy
Not arguing with you...just commenting on Pitt's role IF HEALTHY.He did play today though, after some thought he was out for the year. That's a good sign for Pitt...and a good sign for the Bucs.
Franchise Playa
Footballguy
Since when did Cadillac have "big play ability"? :whoosh:
the spanker
Footballguy
Although Pitt has no fantasy value.
gump
Footballguy
For your league that ended when...this week? No he doesn't. For leagues who could use a guy who could get 10+ carries and 5+ targets against weak defenses like ATL, CAR, and SF...maybe.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
I take it you own pittman....and are desperate for this to be true,good luck with that.The only way pitt sees the field enough to matter fantasy wise is if E.G gets hurt...he`s 32 and playing hurt , i dont care if gruden likes him or not,he will not upset the apple cart and use E.G any less than he is right now.
gump
Footballguy
I appreciate your opinion..but I'll have to see something different from Gruden with Pittman on the field to think otherwise. We haven't seen that yet.When healthy, Pittman starts in the same backfield as Graham. He's not there to block.
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SSOG
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Since his very first NFL game? He had 26 carries for 77 yards (2.96 ypc) until his last carry of the game... which he broke for 71 yards. 71 yards still counts as a big play, right?Since when did Cadillac have "big play ability"?
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Dude, there's no breaking gump from his Pittman mancrush. It's a strong, blinding bond.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Graham scores on 25-yard scamper
Earnest Graham, RB TB
News: Bucs RB Earnest Graham managed his third 100-yard rushing performance in his last four games during a Week 13 win against the Saints. Graham rushed for 106 yards on 22 carries. He scored on a 25-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. He also had seven receptions for 37 yards.
Analysis: The Bucs thought their season might be lost after losing Cadillac Williams to a knee injury for the season and then Michael Pittman to an ankle injury for a few games. Their world has been turned upside down thanks to Graham. He has rushed for more than 90 yards in four of his last six games and has become the workhorse of the offense. Consider Graham a solid No. 1 Fantasy RB for Week 14 against the Texans.
Earnest Graham, RB TB
News: Bucs RB Earnest Graham managed his third 100-yard rushing performance in his last four games during a Week 13 win against the Saints. Graham rushed for 106 yards on 22 carries. He scored on a 25-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. He also had seven receptions for 37 yards.
Analysis: The Bucs thought their season might be lost after losing Cadillac Williams to a knee injury for the season and then Michael Pittman to an ankle injury for a few games. Their world has been turned upside down thanks to Graham. He has rushed for more than 90 yards in four of his last six games and has become the workhorse of the offense. Consider Graham a solid No. 1 Fantasy RB for Week 14 against the Texans.
the spanker
Footballguy
and that means Pittman is not a factor bro.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
at least someone else has some common sense
Holy Schneikes
Footballguy
Yup. And it if you count a big play as 40+ yards, that was first, last and ONLY "big play" in his 3 year NFL career (including pass plays). His next longest play in his rookie year was 31 yards. In his 2nd year, he had 38 and 34 yarders, but nothing else. In his 3rd year, before he got injured, he had nothing over 20. Seems to me if you look at that record compared to other starters around the league, I wouldn't consider "big play ability" as his forte.Since his very first NFL game? He had 26 carries for 77 yards (2.96 ypc) until his last carry of the game... which he broke for 71 yards. 71 yards still counts as a big play, right?Since when did Cadillac have "big play ability"?
You're getting off on an absolutely pointless tangent.He showed the ability to break big plays, perhaps it's not his "forte" but the point of the statement was never that Williams was a big play specialist. He was inconsistent and constantly knicked up. Graham has been consistent for an 8-4 team, he's been a big part of the success.Yup. And it if you count a big play as 40+ yards, that was first, last and ONLY "big play" in his 3 year NFL career (including pass plays). His next longest play in his rookie year was 31 yards. In his 2nd year, he had 38 and 34 yarders, but nothing else. In his 3rd year, before he got injured, he had nothing over 20. Seems to me if you look at that record compared to other starters around the league, I wouldn't consider "big play ability" as his forte.Since his very first NFL game? He had 26 carries for 77 yards (2.96 ypc) until his last carry of the game... which he broke for 71 yards. 71 yards still counts as a big play, right?Since when did Cadillac have "big play ability"?
GroveDiesel
Footballguy
Graham has been absolute gold for me. With Travis Henry completely disappearing after the first couple weeks of the season and then ADP getting hurt, Graham has carried my RB corp. over the past several weeks.
Holy Schneikes
Footballguy
Tangent yes, pointless no. The point is that Caddy's "big play" ability is largely a myth in the NFL. Aside from ONE play, Graham has shown just as much "big play" ability as Caddy ever has. Which means basically that Graham has shown everything Caddy ever has and then some (receiving, short yardage skills etc.).I own Caddy in 2 of my 3 dynasty leagues. I'd LOVE to believe he has special talent that has just been hidden by injuries and poor luck. But it seems to me after watching him closely for a couple of years that he just doesn't have the advertised talent. In my eyes, he's an average (not BAD, but average), injury-prone NFL RB with some holes in his game.That said, I don't think Graham is a stud either. I do think he should be given a chance to start next year because of his solid play, but I wouldn't be surprised if Tampa brought in another back in the draft or free agency.You're getting off on an absolutely pointless tangent.He showed the ability to break big plays, perhaps it's not his "forte" but the point of the statement was never that Williams was a big play specialist. He was inconsistent and constantly knicked up. Graham has been consistent for an 8-4 team, he's been a big part of the success.Yup. And it if you count a big play as 40+ yards, that was first, last and ONLY "big play" in his 3 year NFL career (including pass plays). His next longest play in his rookie year was 31 yards. In his 2nd year, he had 38 and 34 yarders, but nothing else. In his 3rd year, before he got injured, he had nothing over 20. Seems to me if you look at that record compared to other starters around the league, I wouldn't consider "big play ability" as his forte.Since his very first NFL game? He had 26 carries for 77 yards (2.96 ypc) until his last carry of the game... which he broke for 71 yards. 71 yards still counts as a big play, right?Since when did Cadillac have "big play ability"?
gump
Footballguy
No...I'm just looking at it from a football perspective. The Bucs need Pittman. He helps the passing offense. He picks up blitzes. And he adds a dimension to the running game (speed).I've watched every play this season...and IMO the Bucs are a better team with Pittman in the backfield with Graham. Although I will say they looked great yesterday without much input from Pitt....tempered however since it's against the pathetic Saints defense.I don't think Pittman is worth much in fantasy...I dropped him a few weeks ago personally. But I do think he will cut in to Graham's production. The Bucs need that to play their best.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Bucs keep winning with battering ram Graham
By PFW staff
Dec. 3, 2007
The Buccaneers won their fourth straight game Sunday, defeating the Saints, 27-23. Few outcomes this season have had a bigger meaning for the two teams than the one in the Superdome — Tampa Bay improved to 8-4 and leads the NFC South by three games over New Orleans and Carolina, who are tied at 5-7. With four games to go, the Bucs probably only need one more victory to guarantee themselves a spot in the postseason. Only Houston, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Carolina — who all have records below .500 — remain on the schedule for Jon Gruden’s crew.
The PFW spin
The star of the Buccaneers’ show continues to fly under the radar.
Gruden started Luke McCown at quarterback with Jeff Garcia relegated to clipboard duty on the sideline with a lower-back injury. McCown performed extremely well given the circumstances — he hadn’t started a game since 2004 — and connected on 29-of-37 passes for 313 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner on a toss to TE Jerramy Stevens with 14 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
The 26-year-old signalcaller stole most of the headlines after the victory, and he deserves praise. This win was huge, but it was, after all, just one game. Bucs RB Earnest Graham, however, has been the force driving the offense for several weeks now, and he took much of the pressure off the inexperienced McCown Sunday.
Graham rushed 22 times for 106 yards and a touchdown and caught seven passes for 37 yards, as well. He consistently powered forward for three-, four-, and five-yard gains to set McCown up in 2nd- and 3rd-and-short situations. In the second half, the Bucs began all but one possession by handing off to Graham.
A look at the team’s statistics since Graham took over as the starter in Week Six suggests the Bucs' fortunes often depend on his performance.
The 5-9, 225 pound running back has rushed for 75 or more yards in each of the past four games (three times going over the 100-yard mark) and has scored in every one of those contests. Tampa Bay is 6-2 when he has 13 or more carries and is 5-1 when he rushes for 75 yards or more.
In the second half Sunday, McCown threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown, putting the Saints ahead, 21-20. It looked like an error that would cost Tampa Bay the game, and inject New Orleans back into the discussion for an NFC South title. He later was sacked in the endzone by Saints DE Will Smith for a safety that made it 23-20. Those two miscues served as contrasts to the steady, reliable Graham.
Since taking over the starting job, Graham has rushed 130 times and caught 32 passes — and he hasn’t fumbled once.
Our fantasy take
Graham’s production won’t slow down anytime soon, and he figures to be a big part of the Bucs’ offense down the stretch. Tampa Bay should be able to build up leads against lesser competition in the final four games of the season — Graham will receive a lot of carries with the team in clock-management mode.
By PFW staff
Dec. 3, 2007
The Buccaneers won their fourth straight game Sunday, defeating the Saints, 27-23. Few outcomes this season have had a bigger meaning for the two teams than the one in the Superdome — Tampa Bay improved to 8-4 and leads the NFC South by three games over New Orleans and Carolina, who are tied at 5-7. With four games to go, the Bucs probably only need one more victory to guarantee themselves a spot in the postseason. Only Houston, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Carolina — who all have records below .500 — remain on the schedule for Jon Gruden’s crew.
The PFW spin
The star of the Buccaneers’ show continues to fly under the radar.
Gruden started Luke McCown at quarterback with Jeff Garcia relegated to clipboard duty on the sideline with a lower-back injury. McCown performed extremely well given the circumstances — he hadn’t started a game since 2004 — and connected on 29-of-37 passes for 313 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner on a toss to TE Jerramy Stevens with 14 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
The 26-year-old signalcaller stole most of the headlines after the victory, and he deserves praise. This win was huge, but it was, after all, just one game. Bucs RB Earnest Graham, however, has been the force driving the offense for several weeks now, and he took much of the pressure off the inexperienced McCown Sunday.
Graham rushed 22 times for 106 yards and a touchdown and caught seven passes for 37 yards, as well. He consistently powered forward for three-, four-, and five-yard gains to set McCown up in 2nd- and 3rd-and-short situations. In the second half, the Bucs began all but one possession by handing off to Graham.
A look at the team’s statistics since Graham took over as the starter in Week Six suggests the Bucs' fortunes often depend on his performance.
The 5-9, 225 pound running back has rushed for 75 or more yards in each of the past four games (three times going over the 100-yard mark) and has scored in every one of those contests. Tampa Bay is 6-2 when he has 13 or more carries and is 5-1 when he rushes for 75 yards or more.
In the second half Sunday, McCown threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown, putting the Saints ahead, 21-20. It looked like an error that would cost Tampa Bay the game, and inject New Orleans back into the discussion for an NFC South title. He later was sacked in the endzone by Saints DE Will Smith for a safety that made it 23-20. Those two miscues served as contrasts to the steady, reliable Graham.
Since taking over the starting job, Graham has rushed 130 times and caught 32 passes — and he hasn’t fumbled once.
Our fantasy take
Graham’s production won’t slow down anytime soon, and he figures to be a big part of the Bucs’ offense down the stretch. Tampa Bay should be able to build up leads against lesser competition in the final four games of the season — Graham will receive a lot of carries with the team in clock-management mode.
Thrasymachus
Footballguy
You must have my team! I am already agonizing over SJax Vs. Graham (sat ADP for Graham this week due to the injury and with Graham as an alternative it didn't make any sense to take the risk with ADP) This week though...
I guess it's a good problem to have though.
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I heard at one point, Cadillac could be done after the injury he had. I never heard a follow up, but if he comes back, he won't be the same, and even if, I'd say it's Graham's to lose going forward.Tangent yes, pointless no. The point is that Caddy's "big play" ability is largely a myth in the NFL. Aside from ONE play, Graham has shown just as much "big play" ability as Caddy ever has. Which means basically that Graham has shown everything Caddy ever has and then some (receiving, short yardage skills etc.).I own Caddy in 2 of my 3 dynasty leagues. I'd LOVE to believe he has special talent that has just been hidden by injuries and poor luck. But it seems to me after watching him closely for a couple of years that he just doesn't have the advertised talent. In my eyes, he's an average (not BAD, but average), injury-prone NFL RB with some holes in his game.That said, I don't think Graham is a stud either. I do think he should be given a chance to start next year because of his solid play, but I wouldn't be surprised if Tampa brought in another back in the draft or free agency.You're getting off on an absolutely pointless tangent.He showed the ability to break big plays, perhaps it's not his "forte" but the point of the statement was never that Williams was a big play specialist. He was inconsistent and constantly knicked up. Graham has been consistent for an 8-4 team, he's been a big part of the success.Yup. And it if you count a big play as 40+ yards, that was first, last and ONLY "big play" in his 3 year NFL career (including pass plays). His next longest play in his rookie year was 31 yards. In his 2nd year, he had 38 and 34 yarders, but nothing else. In his 3rd year, before he got injured, he had nothing over 20. Seems to me if you look at that record compared to other starters around the league, I wouldn't consider "big play ability" as his forte.Since his very first NFL game? He had 26 carries for 77 yards (2.96 ypc) until his last carry of the game... which he broke for 71 yards. 71 yards still counts as a big play, right?Since when did Cadillac have "big play ability"?
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I'm just giving you a hard time.
