Official Tampa Bay Running Game Thread (1 Viewer)

[Andy Hicks]

Post any updates here

 

[Sabertooth]

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

as well

 

[Whiplash Inc.]

Nov 16 Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham (ankle) practiced Friday, Nov. 16, and is expected to play Week 11.

Nov 16 Graham (ankle) was limited during practice again on Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Falcons, the Bucs' official site reports.

Recommendation: Already facing the potential return of teammate Michael Pittman, check back for the official word on Graham's availability prior to kickoff on Sunday. Even if Pittman is able to take some of the workload, Graham will get the touches around the goal line.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Was Pittman limited in practice all week as was reported early on?

 

[Whiplash Inc.]

Take it for what it's worth, this is from the Bucs' messageboard; http://bbs.buccaneers.com/showthread.php?t=150991&page=2

 

[taz]

Pittman active, per The Tampa Tribune:

http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/c...ive-in-atlanta/

 

[snorlax]

Bennett being inactive seems like a good sign for both of these guys.

 

[prosopis]

Bennett being inactive seems like a good sign for both of these guys.

I agree. Why is he inactive?

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Bennett being inactive seems like a good sign for both of these guys.

I agree. Why is he inactive?

Because they dont need him Michael Bennett is inactive for the Bucs, so cast aside your fears about Earnest Graham and Michael Pittman vs. Atlanta. Graham's still the guy to have. Look for Pittman to be broken in slowly, though he could get his 3rd-down role back.

 

[Sabertooth]

Bennett being inactive seems like a good sign for both of these guys.

I agree. Why is he inactive?

Because they dont need him Michael Bennett is inactive for the Bucs, so cast aside your fears about Earnest Graham and Michael Pittman vs. Atlanta. Graham's still the guy to have. Look for Pittman to be broken in slowly, though he could get his 3rd-down role back.

Good sign. Plus it will be interesting to see how Graham's role changes with Pittman back in there.

 

[Revo]

Bennett being inactive seems like a good sign for both of these guys.

I agree. Why is he inactive?

Because they dont need him Michael Bennett is inactive for the Bucs, so cast aside your fears about Earnest Graham and Michael Pittman vs. Atlanta. Graham's still the guy to have. Look for Pittman to be broken in slowly, though he could get his 3rd-down role back.

It's not because they don't need him, but that they are frustrated with his inability to learn the playbook.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Bennett being inactive seems like a good sign for both of these guys.

I agree. Why is he inactive?

Because they dont need him Michael Bennett is inactive for the Bucs, so cast aside your fears about Earnest Graham and Michael Pittman vs. Atlanta. Graham's still the guy to have. Look for Pittman to be broken in slowly, though he could get his 3rd-down role back.

It's not because they don't need him, but that they are frustrated with his inability to learn the playbook.

Thanks for clearing that up coach

 

[Capella]

Bennett being inactive seems like a good sign for both of these guys.

I agree. Why is he inactive?

Because they dont need him Michael Bennett is inactive for the Bucs, so cast aside your fears about Earnest Graham and Michael Pittman vs. Atlanta. Graham's still the guy to have. Look for Pittman to be broken in slowly, though he could get his 3rd-down role back.

It's not because they don't need him, but that they are frustrated with his inability to learn the playbook.

Thanks for clearing that up coach

He's right. Bennett can't pass protect because he doesn't know what gap to step into.

 

[BustedKnuckles]

Bennett being inactive seems like a good sign for both of these guys.

I agree. Why is he inactive?

Because they dont need him Michael Bennett is inactive for the Bucs, so cast aside your fears about Earnest Graham and Michael Pittman vs. Atlanta. Graham's still the guy to have. Look for Pittman to be broken in slowly, though he could get his 3rd-down role back.

It's not because they don't need him, but that they are frustrated with his inability to learn the playbook.

Thanks for clearing that up coach

He's right. Bennett can't pass protect because he doesn't know what gap to step into.

I concure

 

[gump]

Thru 10 minutes...Graham has all 3 carries, and Pittman has 3 targets thru the air.

Both playing in the same backfield.

No surprises...

 

[gump]

Pittman gets the carry on 1st and 3rd and long...

 

[gump]

Pittman with another 2 targets on this drive...both 20 yards downfield...lining up at WR.

 

[gump]

Graham now getting all of the carries. Bucs trying to chew clock.

This may be the formula going forward...Graham getting 65/35 carries over Pittman, Pittman very involved in the passing game, but when Bucs get the lead in the 2nd half...all Graham to chew clock.

 

[gump]

Pittman gets a clock-chewing carry...then Graham twice.

 

[gump]

EG gets the big play! Ends up a nice day...

 

[gump]

Now Pitt rips off a 20-yarder while burning clock.

EG no longer in the game. 8 minutes left. All Pittman.

 

[Whiplash Inc.]

Graham; 17 carries for 102 yards and a TD. Not bad.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

looks like Graham is a good play from here on out and Pittman can be a decent one as well especially in PPR.

 

[gump]

looks like Graham is a good play from here on out and Pittman can be a decent one as well especially in PPR.

I'd be a little worried about Graham, considering the next 3 games for the Bucs...WASH, @NO, @HOU.If the Bucs are NOT milking a 2nd half lead, Graham is splitting touches with Pittman. I don't see the Bucs milking any leads in those 3 games.

 

[PatrickT]

Don't get too excited about Graham folks. He got a lot of that yardage and the TD late in the game when the defense was exhausted and demoralized by the offense (and I use that term loosely). They had Pittman in a lot over the course of the game, stealing a lot of carries from Graham.

 

[gump]

Pittman is back in a limited basis this week...so should play the remainder of the year.

But...man...was I wrong on EG. He has developed into a very solid NFL runningback...and seems to be getting better by the week.

With Houston, CAR, SF, and ATL left...you EG owners are looking good!