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[Scrappy Doo]

Who's rostering him?

A 6 week time table on Blount and only a 31 year old RB ahead of him who's already handling 3rd down duties. Seems like it's wide open for 1st and 2nd down duties.

Known as a one cut runner with soft hands. Nice size too at 5'11 228 lbs.

Is he this weeks "Jackie Battle"?

 

[Scrappy Doo]

Lump.......errr......I mean bump.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[Gopher State]

Who's rostering him?A 6 week time table on Blount and only a 31 year old RB ahead of him who's already handling 3rd down duties. Seems like it's wide open for 1st and 2nd down duties.Known as a one cut runner with soft hands. Nice size too at 5'11 228 lbs.Is he this weeks "Jackie Battle"?

ahh no, the 31 year old rb is very low miles

 

[Young 8]

Who's rostering him?

A 6 week time table on Blount

Not confirmed

and only a 31 year old RB ahead of him who's already handling 3rd down duties. Seems like it's wide open for 1st and 2nd down duties.

It's not wide open unless Graham is injured too

 

[Scrappy Doo]

Good points:

Graham has low mileage and is very solid.

Blount could get back right after their bye.

 

[Hairy Snowman]

Who's rostering him?

A 6 week time table on Blount

Not confirmed

But being reported by multiple reputable sources as a grade 2 tear. That is usually 4-6 weeks.

and only a 31 year old RB ahead of him who's already handling 3rd down duties. Seems like it's wide open for 1st and 2nd down duties.

It's not wide open unless Graham is injured too

They have been generally been running a committee in Tampa and they just let Bradford go. There are only two RBs on the roster. Graham is a serviceable back, but neither of these guys are likely going to set the world on fire. They are probably splitting the running duties until Blount gets back. Graham is able to pass protect, so he is probably the guy in on third downs regardless of whether he takes some 1st and 2nd down duties or gives some up. He isn't going to be getting 30 touches a game though.

Just saying. Modern trend in the NFL is committee. Chances are Lumpkin is in for at least half the 1st and 2nd down duties.

 

[Krilons Resa]

Who's rostering him?

A 6 week time table on Blount

Not confirmed

But being reported by multiple reputable sources as a grade 2 tear. That is usually 4-6 weeks.

and only a 31 year old RB ahead of him who's already handling 3rd down duties. Seems like it's wide open for 1st and 2nd down duties.

It's not wide open unless Graham is injured too

They have been generally been running a committee in Tampa and they just let Bradford go. There are only two RBs on the roster. Graham is a serviceable back, but neither of these guys are likely going to set the world on fire. They are probably splitting the running duties until Blount gets back. Graham is able to pass protect, so he is probably the guy in on third downs regardless of whether he takes some 1st and 2nd down duties or gives some up. He isn't going to be getting 30 touches a game though.

Just saying. Modern trend in the NFL is committee. Chances are Lumpkin is in for at least half the 1st and 2nd down duties.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

Who's rostering him?

A 6 week time table on Blount

Not confirmed

But being reported by multiple reputable sources as a grade 2 tear. That is usually 4-6 weeks.

and only a 31 year old RB ahead of him who's already handling 3rd down duties. Seems like it's wide open for 1st and 2nd down duties.

It's not wide open unless Graham is injured too

They have been generally been running a committee in Tampa and they just let Bradford go. There are only two RBs on the roster. Graham is a serviceable back, but neither of these guys are likely going to set the world on fire. They are probably splitting the running duties until Blount gets back. Graham is able to pass protect, so he is probably the guy in on third downs regardless of whether he takes some 1st and 2nd down duties or gives some up. He isn't going to be getting 30 touches a game though.

Just saying. Modern trend in the NFL is committee. Chances are Lumpkin is in for at least half the 1st and 2nd down duties.

Is this true? I didn't see where they let Bradford go.

 

[Young 8]

But being reported by multiple reputable sources as a grade 2 tear. That is usually 4-6 weeks.

None of the multiple reputable sources is the Bucs organization, so the 6 weeks ARE NOT CONFIRMED

 

[Raiderfan32904]

Just stopped by to say hello. I'll be over on the Earnest Graham train. Take care.

 

[Frank Costanza's Lawyer]

Who's rostering him?

A 6 week time table on Blount

Not confirmed

But being reported by multiple reputable sources as a grade 2 tear. That is usually 4-6 weeks.

and only a 31 year old RB ahead of him who's already handling 3rd down duties. Seems like it's wide open for 1st and 2nd down duties.

It's not wide open unless Graham is injured too

They have been generally been running a committee in Tampa and they just let Bradford go. There are only two RBs on the roster. Graham is a serviceable back, but neither of these guys are likely going to set the world on fire. They are probably splitting the running duties until Blount gets back. Graham is able to pass protect, so he is probably the guy in on third downs regardless of whether he takes some 1st and 2nd down duties or gives some up. He isn't going to be getting 30 touches a game though.

Just saying. Modern trend in the NFL is committee. Chances are Lumpkin is in for at least half the 1st and 2nd down duties.

Is this true? I didn't see where they let Bradford go.

Yes

 

[Shutout]

Mossis Madu anyone?

 

[qimqam]

Who's rostering him?A 6 week time table on Blount and only a 31 year old RB ahead of him who's already handling 3rd down duties. Seems like it's wide open for 1st and 2nd down duties.Known as a one cut runner with soft hands. Nice size too at 5'11 228 lbs.Is he this weeks "Jackie Battle"?

ahh no, the 31 year old rb is very low miles

May be low mileage but they are city miles not highway miles.graham has been pretty banged up the last couple of years Concussion, neck injuries, hamstring and toe injuries.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

Bucs reportedly looking to trade for a RB before the trade deadline. Makes sense with only 2 RB's on the roster right now.

 

[Shutout]

Bucs reportedly looking to trade for a RB before the trade deadline. Makes sense with only 2 RB's on the roster right now.

For who? Unless his name is JSTEW, I'm not sure it would be better than anyone they could pull off a street.

 

[todisco1]

Bucs reportedly looking to trade for a RB before the trade deadline. Makes sense with only 2 RB's on the roster right now.

For who? Unless his name is JSTEW, I'm not sure it would be better than anyone they could pull off a street.

Michael Bush?

 

[dapunisher]

Who's rostering him?

A 6 week time table on Blount

Not confirmed

But being reported by multiple reputable sources as a grade 2 tear. That is usually 4-6 weeks.

and only a 31 year old RB ahead of him who's already handling 3rd down duties. Seems like it's wide open for 1st and 2nd down duties.

It's not wide open unless Graham is injured too

They have been generally been running a committee in Tampa and they just let Bradford go. There are only two RBs on the roster. Graham is a serviceable back, but neither of these guys are likely going to set the world on fire. They are probably splitting the running duties until Blount gets back. Graham is able to pass protect, so he is probably the guy in on third downs regardless of whether he takes some 1st and 2nd down duties or gives some up. He isn't going to be getting 30 touches a game though.

Just saying. Modern trend in the NFL is committee. Chances are Lumpkin is in for at least half the 1st and 2nd down duties.

It's a tear now? I've seen it reported as a Grade 2 sprain and thought that was milder. Is there a difference?

 

[ponchsox]

I'm not picking up a player who's name rhymes with blumpkin

 

[Hoosier16]

It's a tear now? I've seen it reported as a Grade 2 sprain and thought that was milder. Is there a difference?

No. Sprain=Tear.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

I'm not picking up a player who's name rhymes with blumpkin

sounds like an ompah loompahJackie Battle was a name I had no problem taking off the wire, if that's any reference point.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

It's a tear now? I've seen it reported as a Grade 2 sprain and thought that was milder. Is there a difference?

No. Sprain=Tear.

Sprain = partial tear.

 

[jackdubl]

It's a tear now? I've seen it reported as a Grade 2 sprain and thought that was milder. Is there a difference?

No. Sprain=Tear.

This is true.

 

[Hoosier16]

It's a tear now? I've seen it reported as a Grade 2 sprain and thought that was milder. Is there a difference?

No. Sprain=Tear.

Sprain = partial tear.

Well, actually, sprain=tear and Grade 2=partial.

 

[paytonsdaman]

Got Battle last week and Lumpkin this week. You can't hit on a flyer unless you take a chance.

 

[doeseatplace]

Having his own thread on the SP is the highlight of Lumpkin's NFL career

 

[Shutout]

I'm not picking up a player who's name rhymes with blumpkin

I dunno..."It's the Great LUMPKIN, Charlie Brown!" has a certain ring to it...and it is the season!

 

[We Tigers]

Bucs reportedly looking to trade for a RB before the trade deadline. Makes sense with only 2 RB's on the roster right now.

For who? Unless his name is JSTEW, I'm not sure it would be better than anyone they could pull off a street.

Michael Bush?

I don't know that the Raiders would deal him. They're contending for the division this year and they are a run-you-over team. Bush is a big part of that.Assuming Blount is back after even 6 weeks, I'd have to think they're looking more at the 3rd guy on the depth chart type of back. I don't get cutting Bradford, though, unless they are moving for a pretty significant player.

 

[Raiderfan32904]

Bucs reportedly looking to trade for a RB before the trade deadline. Makes sense with only 2 RB's on the roster right now.

For who? Unless his name is JSTEW, I'm not sure it would be better than anyone they could pull off a street.

Michael Bush?

I don't know that the Raiders would deal him. They're contending for the division this year and they are a run-you-over team. Bush is a big part of that.Assuming Blount is back after even 6 weeks, I'd have to think they're looking more at the 3rd guy on the depth chart type of back. I don't get cutting Bradford, though, unless they are moving for a pretty significant player.

To best answer your question as to why the Bucs cut Bradford, it's explained pretty well here.Bucs are clearing space for much troubled Safety Tanard Jackson after they had 2 safeties go down for the season. Jackson's a 3 time substance abuse offender coming off a year long suspension. They need him badly as he was probably their best safety even when he was on suspension. It's just bad timing that Blount went down when he did, and the Bucs are piling up key injuries. I guess that they felt carrying Bradford was a luxury.

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

But being reported by multiple reputable sources as a grade 2 tear. That is usually 4-6 weeks.

None of the multiple reputable sources is the Bucs organization, so the 6 weeks ARE NOT CONFIRMED

Not exactly true. The injury has been :confirmed: by the team. The timetable has not. I think history has shown us not to underestimate the ability of these elite athletes to recover rapidly etc, but the reports so far has ranged from 2-6 weeks for the injury for athletes in general, though with the bucks bye it makes sense that he's at least shut down 3 weeks. Plus as a big back he has to have it ready o take a 250 lb frame getting whacked around. My guess is he'll try and be back after the bye, but more likely week 4 or 5. The bradford move has me scratching my head. Somethings in the works here, though for years the bucks have raved about lumpkin,with not that much proof. It still makes no sense to cut bradford after he got 250% mor carries than Lumpkin last week at roughly the same ypc.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Lumpkin, originally undrafted he's been in the league for 4 years now, but missed 2009 (IR).

I remember him being pretty good at UGA, or so I thought.

So it's just him and Graham, Graham really gets all that work?

"Where did Kregg Lumpkin come from? Three catches for 25 yards is a lot for him, and he showed more speed than he ever has as a pro."

http://www.bucstats.com/?tag=kregg-lumpkin

Maybe Lumpy shows.

 

[Insein]

I picked up Lumpkin in my league where I own blount. I'm not expecting anything. I felt better about grabbing Battle.

 

[buck naked]

I'm not picking up a player who's name rhymes with blumpkin

LOFL

 

[nkowal]

I love that the subtitled talks about him being "lumped" in with other guys.

That being said, I'm 100% on board with Graham. Here's why:

Blount disappears from the state line of the TB-SF game in the 2Q with 4:23 left. He gets no carries during the 2 minute drill, Graham gets 1. Its impossible without going back and watching to see who the RB was.

3Q: Blount returns and catches a 29 yard pass. He is replaced by Graham the next play.

Between that last play we see Blount in and the end of the game the mentions in the stat line are as follows: Graham: 3, Lumpkin: 2. All of Lumpkin's touches came in the 4th quarter (after Graham has immediately filled in) when the score was 41-3.

Lumpkin has received a total of 4 carries in 3 years (excluding the one he was on IR), and caught a total of 10 passes (3 coming Week 4 this year).

While it's been a while since Graham has been impressive ('07-'08), he already was being used more this year than in years past. Consider this:

Total Touches (Rush+ Rec), Avg Touches/game, Total Games played

2009: 28; 2.15; 13

2010: 36; 3.6; 10

2011: 41; 8.2; 5

From those its clear to me that TB was making more of an effort to get Graham involved, and his use a 3rd down back can't be understated.

I suspect Lumpkin will get significantly more touches, but its no surprised to me that after Blount's final play the next carry was to Blount. Lumpkin's first 2 carries this season came in the 4th quarter when down 41-3. Yes, he'll be forced into time, but I see no reason to believe he'll suddenly be toting the rock a lot on first and second down.

 

[Reepicheep]

OP: I see whatt you did there.

I'm not picking up a player who's name rhymes with blumpkin

I dunno..."It's the Great LUMPKIN, Charlie Brown!" has a certain ring to it...and it is the season!

The Greatt Lumpkin!

 

[Tchula]

NE is very deep at RB. I could see them trading someone to the Bucs for long term depth and immediate impact.

 

[otis68]

Picked him up on waivers tonight and starting him with confidence at RB2!!!

(over CJ spiller, my former RB5, with two on bye and Addai crippled)

Hoping for a lightning strike.

 

[Saint]

16-team league... worth a flyer

 

[tim_whatley]

starting him with confidence at RB2!!!Hoping for a lightning strike.

 

[nyy45]

Got Battle last week and Lumpkin this week. You can't hit on a flyer unless you take a chance.

 

[farroki]

Starting him LOL

 

[Insein]

Glad the Law Firm was healthy enough to play. Got 5 more points than I would have with Lumpy.

 

[ROYALWITCHEESE]

It's a tear now? I've seen it reported as a Grade 2 sprain and thought that was milder. Is there a difference?

No. Sprain=Tear.

Sprain = partial tear.

Well, actually, sprain=tear and Grade 2=partial.

Still wrong. A grade I ligament sprain involves no tearing. Grade II is a partial tear. Grade III is a complete tear.

 

[Hoosier16]

It's a tear now? I've seen it reported as a Grade 2 sprain and thought that was milder. Is there a difference?

No. Sprain=Tear.

Sprain = partial tear.

Well, actually, sprain=tear and Grade 2=partial.

Still wrong. A grade I ligament sprain involves no tearing. Grade II is a partial tear. Grade III is a complete tear.

Not really true but I think people get the picture.