Who Believes In Earnest Graham This Week? (1 Viewer)

[packersfan]

Or at least he plans to run him until the wheels fall off. From RotoWire:

Graham may get as many as 25 or 30 carries when the Buccaneers face the Titans on Sunday, the team web site reports. With Cadillac Williams (knee) and Michael Pittman (ankle) both going down with injuries in the past two weeks, Graham will get the start for the Bucs on Sunday. Head coach Jon Gruden said Friday that Graham should be ready for a busy day. "When Earnest comes out of the game, who’s going in? We’ve got some inexperience surrounding him right now. He’s in tremendous physical shape, and as much as he can take, he’ll get." The Titans rank in just the middle of the league in average yards allowed per rush, so there's a halfway decent chance Graham could have a productive day Sunday.

 

[Swing 51]

Unfortunately I have to start him. 75 and a short TD plunge would be nice but I thought the Titans were good against the run.?

 

[valhallan]

Unfortunately I have to start him. 75 and a short TD plunge would be nice but I thought the Titans were good against the run.?

3rd, so yeah

 

[Diamond]

3rd in yards per game (72.2).

Tied for 10th with 4 teams in yards per attempt (3.8), which the article spins to middle of the league.

I guess it is upper middle.

They're good.

 

[kd1]

is mewelde talk dead? i read that he was definitely getting moved by the 16th. you tampa fans been hearing anything?

 

[MikeyFL]

I have a bad feeling that Jeff Garcia will be leading the Bucs in rushing for several games this season.

 

[King of the Wolfies]

This a perfect situation for Gruden. He gets to run a RB into the ground and no one can complain because tis time he has no other options.

 

[Whiplash Inc.]

Time for Graham to step up and bank on the biggest opportunity he'll ever get to show he can be a #1 RB in the NFL. This guy could make himself a ton of money from here on out.

 

[qimqam]

3rd in yards per game (72.2).Tied for 10th with 4 teams in yards per attempt (3.8), which the article spins to middle of the league.I guess it is upper middle. They're good.

Also they allow the least amount of rushing attempts per game 19.2 They have face MJD/Taylor, Addai, Bush/Duece, and Dunn/Norwood But Earnest Graham is going to run 30 times for 75 yards and a TD ... Without a left tackle by the wayThe Bucs had 12 rushing attempts as a team last week

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

Graham is in a tough spot going up against the Titans. 75 and a TD will be a solid performance if he gets it.

 

[Capella]

Albert Haynesworth against John Wade may be one of the biggest one-on-one mismatches of the entire NFL season. No joke. I don't know how the Bucs are going to run it, but hopefully Sears or Joseph gives that guy a lot of help.

I think he'll probably run it 18-22 times for around 60 yards. With a few catches and/or a lucky TD he may be an ok start.

 

[MNFlyingBoat]

Tenn was 30th in the league last year in rushing defense, and ranked 31st in points allowed.

How did they make the turnaround this year?

Hanynesworth was out but only for 5 games last year for his suspension.

Or could it be that they haven't faced that many good rushing teams this year. Not saying the bucs are.

Addai ran for 81 yds and a TD.

I'me thinking they may not be as good as the stats say they are this year because of what I see from last year.

But I have Brandon Jacobs and Ronnie Brown so I am starting them this week.

Next week Ronnie's up against NE, so I am filling in Graham against Detroit.

 

[FFChick32]

All of my RBS are facing tough D's this week, so I might not have a choice, but to start him.....at least he's not splitting carries, but I also don't have high expectations....

 

[Steel Town]

What about this Darby kid.....any chance he sees 8-10 carries? Sticking with Darby, I know nothing about him....is he a bruiser, or is he more likely to catch some balls out of the backfield?

( Yes I am that desperate at rb )

 

[Diamond]

Tenn was 30th in the league last year in rushing defense, and ranked 31st in points allowed.How did they make the turnaround this year?Hanynesworth was out but only for 5 games last year for his suspension.Or could it be that they haven't faced that many good rushing teams this year. Not saying the bucs are.Addai ran for 81 yds and a TD.I'me thinking they may not be as good as the stats say they are this year because of what I see from last year.But I have Brandon Jacobs and Ronnie Brown so I am starting them this week.Next week Ronnie's up against NE, so I am filling in Graham against Detroit.

Maybe so. But there's really no comparison between the way Haynesworth played last year and this year. He's playing at a pro bowl level now. This is one reason why judging by last year's stats can be a mistake. Players improve and decline all the time.

 

[Ozymandias]

The worry I have about Graham is that the Bucs signed Crockett. So I can see them getting down to the 1 yard line, and Gruden inserting Crockett, who gets the TD.

 

[packersfan]

I still think he has a chance to either be what Rudi Johnson was the year he came out of nowhere when Dillon was hurt in Cincinnati or Reuben Droughns in his first season with the Browns. That's either a very talented RB1 who just emerges onto the scene or a solid RB2 who gets his production due to the sheer volume of touches. The latter is more likely since I'm not sure Graham is in Rudi's class in terms of talent. He looks more comparable to Droughns to me based on what I've seen from him so far (I didn't see last week's game though). Droughns was nothing special in terms of talent but he ranked 14th in standard scoring leagues in 2005 because he averaged 19 rushing attempts and 2 receptions per game. He also had fewer TDs that season than Graham has already. If Gruden is serious about giving Graham this type of a workload the sheer number of rushing attempts could him generate decent or better fantasy production. And without Pittman it's possible (if not likely) Graham will get some receptions every game as well - especially since Garcia's game is about throwing shorter routes and check downs.

This looks like it will be a close game so it's very possible Graham will get the number of carries Gruden is predicting. The Titans are allowing 3.8 rushing yards per attempt. The Bucs are averaging 4 YPC. Split the difference and let's say Graham averages 3.9. If he gets 20 carries, that's 78 yards. If he gets 25 carries, that's 95. So really all that needs to happen here is for both teams to follow their statistical norms and for Gruden to stay true to his word and Graham could end up with some good rushing yardage. Throw in some receptions (he caught 4 passes last week) and he could be a decent RB2 in PPR leagues this week. The Titans have also allowed a rushing TD in 50% of their games so far so he has a shot to score as well (Bush got two from close range against them).

The Titans definitely have a good run defense so far, but I think one can predict a good fantasy day from Graham without asking him to be a superstar.

 

[RJS113]

is mewelde talk dead? i read that he was definitely getting moved by the 16th. you tampa fans been hearing anything?

Pewter Report is by far the best at covering the Bucs. I don't want to say too much because this came from an insider article ($$$), but Scott Reynolds recently said that he would be suprised if a trade for Mewelde Moore DIDN'T happen on Tuesday.With that said, I picked up Moore from the WW yesterday.

 

[qimqam]

I still think he has a chance to either be what Rudi Johnson was the year he came out of nowhere when Dillon was hurt in Cincinnati or Reuben Droughns in his first season with the Browns. That's either a very talented RB1 who just emerges onto the scene or a solid RB2 who gets his production due to the sheer volume of touches. The latter is more likely since I'm not sure Graham is in Rudi's class in terms of talent. He looks more comparable to Droughns to me based on what I've seen from him so far (I didn't see last week's game though). Droughns was nothing special in terms of talent but he ranked 14th in standard scoring leagues in 2005 because he averaged 19 rushing attempts and 2 receptions per game. He also had fewer TDs that season than Graham has already. If Gruden is serious about giving Graham this type of a workload the sheer number of rushing attempts could him generate decent or better fantasy production. And without Pittman it's possible (if not likely) Graham will get some receptions every game as well - especially since Garcia's game is about throwing shorter routes and check downs. This looks like it will be a close game so it's very possible Graham will get the number of carries Gruden is predicting. The Titans are allowing 3.8 rushing yards per attempt. The Bucs are averaging 4 YPC. Split the difference and let's say Graham averages 3.9. If he gets 20 carries, that's 78 yards. If he gets 25 carries, that's 95. So really all that needs to happen here is for both teams to follow their statistical norms and for Gruden to stay true to his word and Graham could end up with some good rushing yardage. Throw in some receptions (he caught 4 passes last week) and he could be a decent RB2 in PPR leagues this week. The Titans have also allowed a rushing TD in 50% of their games so far so he has a shot to score as well (Bush got two from close range against them).The Titans definitely have a good run defense so far, but I think one can predict a good fantasy day from Graham without asking him to be a superstar.

This board is getting so pathetic. Every post It’s so obvious who owns a particular player since their arguments are so one sided. Take off your blinders and listen to what other people have to say. This guy was 3rd on the depth chart on a bad team that lost its most important O’lineman (Left Tackle). Last week is a better indication of what the running game will be like from this point on. Why would you go by what Caddy did with a healthy Oline against 4 teams in the bottom half of the league against the run?If your that desperate play him but don’t expect much and you won’t be disappointed. But if you are not desperate DON’T play him because a coach says he would like to run 30 times a game … What coach wouldn’t want to!?!?

 

[packersfan]

I still think he has a chance to either be what Rudi Johnson was the year he came out of nowhere when Dillon was hurt in Cincinnati or Reuben Droughns in his first season with the Browns. That's either a very talented RB1 who just emerges onto the scene or a solid RB2 who gets his production due to the sheer volume of touches. The latter is more likely since I'm not sure Graham is in Rudi's class in terms of talent. He looks more comparable to Droughns to me based on what I've seen from him so far (I didn't see last week's game though). Droughns was nothing special in terms of talent but he ranked 14th in standard scoring leagues in 2005 because he averaged 19 rushing attempts and 2 receptions per game. He also had fewer TDs that season than Graham has already. If Gruden is serious about giving Graham this type of a workload the sheer number of rushing attempts could him generate decent or better fantasy production. And without Pittman it's possible (if not likely) Graham will get some receptions every game as well - especially since Garcia's game is about throwing shorter routes and check downs. This looks like it will be a close game so it's very possible Graham will get the number of carries Gruden is predicting. The Titans are allowing 3.8 rushing yards per attempt. The Bucs are averaging 4 YPC. Split the difference and let's say Graham averages 3.9. If he gets 20 carries, that's 78 yards. If he gets 25 carries, that's 95. So really all that needs to happen here is for both teams to follow their statistical norms and for Gruden to stay true to his word and Graham could end up with some good rushing yardage. Throw in some receptions (he caught 4 passes last week) and he could be a decent RB2 in PPR leagues this week. The Titans have also allowed a rushing TD in 50% of their games so far so he has a shot to score as well (Bush got two from close range against them).The Titans definitely have a good run defense so far, but I think one can predict a good fantasy day from Graham without asking him to be a superstar.

This board is getting so pathetic. Every post It’s so obvious who owns a particular player since their arguments are so one sided. Take off your blinders and listen to what other people have to say. This guy was 3rd on the depth chart on a bad team that lost its most important O’lineman (Left Tackle). Last week is a better indication of what the running game will be like from this point on. Why would you go by what Caddy did with a healthy Oline against 4 teams in the bottom half of the league against the run?If your that desperate play him but don’t expect much and you won’t be disappointed. But if you are not desperate DON’T play him because a coach says he would like to run 30 times a game … What coach wouldn’t want to!?!?

Interesting response. Yes I'm a Graham owner so obviously I want him to do well. But I hardly have "blinders" on when it comes to any player I start. I try to analyze the situation and see what is the most realistic projection for that player each week. In looking at Graham this week I looked at the factors I outlined above and came to the conclusion that while it is a difficult matchup, the game should be close (thus meaning more touches for Graham) and if Gruden is sincere with his comment than it is not out of the question for him to put up decent numbers this week. I guess Dodds must be a Graham owner too since his projections aren't far off from mine. Maybe you should tell him he's contributing to the pathetic nature of this site as well. Let me know what he says in response, ok? TIA.

 

[qimqam]

I still think he has a chance to either be what Rudi Johnson was the year he came out of nowhere when Dillon was hurt in Cincinnati or Reuben Droughns in his first season with the Browns. That's either a very talented RB1 who just emerges onto the scene or a solid RB2 who gets his production due to the sheer volume of touches. The latter is more likely since I'm not sure Graham is in Rudi's class in terms of talent. He looks more comparable to Droughns to me based on what I've seen from him so far (I didn't see last week's game though). Droughns was nothing special in terms of talent but he ranked 14th in standard scoring leagues in 2005 because he averaged 19 rushing attempts and 2 receptions per game. He also had fewer TDs that season than Graham has already. If Gruden is serious about giving Graham this type of a workload the sheer number of rushing attempts could him generate decent or better fantasy production. And without Pittman it's possible (if not likely) Graham will get some receptions every game as well - especially since Garcia's game is about throwing shorter routes and check downs. This looks like it will be a close game so it's very possible Graham will get the number of carries Gruden is predicting. The Titans are allowing 3.8 rushing yards per attempt. The Bucs are averaging 4 YPC. Split the difference and let's say Graham averages 3.9. If he gets 20 carries, that's 78 yards. If he gets 25 carries, that's 95. So really all that needs to happen here is for both teams to follow their statistical norms and for Gruden to stay true to his word and Graham could end up with some good rushing yardage. Throw in some receptions (he caught 4 passes last week) and he could be a decent RB2 in PPR leagues this week. The Titans have also allowed a rushing TD in 50% of their games so far so he has a shot to score as well (Bush got two from close range against them).The Titans definitely have a good run defense so far, but I think one can predict a good fantasy day from Graham without asking him to be a superstar.

This board is getting so pathetic. Every post It’s so obvious who owns a particular player since their arguments are so one sided. Take off your blinders and listen to what other people have to say. This guy was 3rd on the depth chart on a bad team that lost its most important O’lineman (Left Tackle). Last week is a better indication of what the running game will be like from this point on. Why would you go by what Caddy did with a healthy Oline against 4 teams in the bottom half of the league against the run?If your that desperate play him but don’t expect much and you won’t be disappointed. But if you are not desperate DON’T play him because a coach says he would like to run 30 times a game … What coach wouldn’t want to!?!?

Interesting response. Yes I'm a Graham owner so obviously I want him to do well. But I hardly have "blinders" on when it comes to any player I start. I try to analyze the situation and see what is the most realistic projection for that player each week. In looking at Graham this week I looked at the factors I outlined above and came to the conclusion that while it is a difficult matchup, the game should be close (thus meaning more touches for Graham) and if Gruden is sincere with his comment than it is not out of the question for him to put up decent numbers this week. I guess Dodds must be a Graham owner too since his projections aren't far off from mine. Maybe you should tell him he's contributing to the pathetic nature of this site as well. Let me know what he says in response, ok? TIA.

I don't know who Dodds is and I don't really care ... But if he is predicting 75 yards and a TD I would guess he owns him. What did Pittman and Graham owners pridict last week? Did they predict 10 yards on 11 carries? I doubt it.I psted in a Graham vs Pittman thread, that it didn't matter who the RB was because they lost Petigout and they would suck the rest of the year.

 

[Mimo]

I don't know who Dodds is and I don't really care ... But if he is predicting 75 yards and a TD I would guess he owns him.

What did Pittman and Graham owners pridict last week? Did they predict 10 yards on 11 carries? I doubt it.

I psted in a Graham vs Pittman thread, that it didn't matter who the RB was because they lost Petigout and they would suck the rest of the year.

Did you say the same about Brian Leonard? He lost his LT and still ran for over 100 yds. My point is you never know what a player is going to do until that day. Graham could turn into FWP or Rudi or he could turn into Avieon Cason, we will know in the next few weeks because he will be getting the rock IMO. That is the fun of FF he may be a diamond in the rough or manure on your shoe.

 

[Diamond]

Luke Petitgout was a good player, but he's on the downside of his career. The Giants gave up on him last year. Is he really irreplaceable? I find that somewhat hard to believe. I admit I don't know much about the guy that's replacing him. AFAIK, it's Donald Penn. Here's his bio: 6-5, 305, 2nd year, signed by TB off the MIN practice squad last year, where he was a UDFA in 2006, college at Utah St.

Ok, not very inspiring, but here's an idea: run it to the right.

 

[kd1]

is mewelde talk dead? i read that he was definitely getting moved by the 16th. you tampa fans been hearing anything?

Pewter Report is by far the best at covering the Bucs. I don't want to say too much because this came from an insider article ($$$), but Scott Reynolds recently said that he would be suprised if a trade for Mewelde Moore DIDN'T happen on Tuesday.With that said, I picked up Moore from the WW yesterday.

sweet man....this seems to be kept so quiet. i snagged him in one league, and am awaiting a trade to go through in my other to free up a roster spot for him. i guess we need to root for their running game to suck this week, but anyway, why not just trade for him this week? why wait till tuesday?thanks for the response.

 

[cobalt_27]

I don't know who Dodds is and I don't really care ...

This qualifies a person for guppy status 'round in these parts.

 

[packersfan]

I still think he has a chance to either be what Rudi Johnson was the year he came out of nowhere when Dillon was hurt in Cincinnati or Reuben Droughns in his first season with the Browns. That's either a very talented RB1 who just emerges onto the scene or a solid RB2 who gets his production due to the sheer volume of touches. The latter is more likely since I'm not sure Graham is in Rudi's class in terms of talent. He looks more comparable to Droughns to me based on what I've seen from him so far (I didn't see last week's game though). Droughns was nothing special in terms of talent but he ranked 14th in standard scoring leagues in 2005 because he averaged 19 rushing attempts and 2 receptions per game. He also had fewer TDs that season than Graham has already. If Gruden is serious about giving Graham this type of a workload the sheer number of rushing attempts could him generate decent or better fantasy production. And without Pittman it's possible (if not likely) Graham will get some receptions every game as well - especially since Garcia's game is about throwing shorter routes and check downs. This looks like it will be a close game so it's very possible Graham will get the number of carries Gruden is predicting. The Titans are allowing 3.8 rushing yards per attempt. The Bucs are averaging 4 YPC. Split the difference and let's say Graham averages 3.9. If he gets 20 carries, that's 78 yards. If he gets 25 carries, that's 95. So really all that needs to happen here is for both teams to follow their statistical norms and for Gruden to stay true to his word and Graham could end up with some good rushing yardage. Throw in some receptions (he caught 4 passes last week) and he could be a decent RB2 in PPR leagues this week. The Titans have also allowed a rushing TD in 50% of their games so far so he has a shot to score as well (Bush got two from close range against them).The Titans definitely have a good run defense so far, but I think one can predict a good fantasy day from Graham without asking him to be a superstar.

This board is getting so pathetic. Every post It’s so obvious who owns a particular player since their arguments are so one sided. Take off your blinders and listen to what other people have to say. This guy was 3rd on the depth chart on a bad team that lost its most important O’lineman (Left Tackle). Last week is a better indication of what the running game will be like from this point on. Why would you go by what Caddy did with a healthy Oline against 4 teams in the bottom half of the league against the run?If your that desperate play him but don’t expect much and you won’t be disappointed. But if you are not desperate DON’T play him because a coach says he would like to run 30 times a game … What coach wouldn’t want to!?!?

Interesting response. Yes I'm a Graham owner so obviously I want him to do well. But I hardly have "blinders" on when it comes to any player I start. I try to analyze the situation and see what is the most realistic projection for that player each week. In looking at Graham this week I looked at the factors I outlined above and came to the conclusion that while it is a difficult matchup, the game should be close (thus meaning more touches for Graham) and if Gruden is sincere with his comment than it is not out of the question for him to put up decent numbers this week. I guess Dodds must be a Graham owner too since his projections aren't far off from mine. Maybe you should tell him he's contributing to the pathetic nature of this site as well. Let me know what he says in response, ok? TIA.

I don't know who Dodds is and I don't really care ... But if he is predicting 75 yards and a TD I would guess he owns him.

He's one of the owners of this site which you are calling pathetic. Just a heads up.

What did Pittman and Graham owners pridict last week? Did they predict 10 yards on 11 carries? I doubt it.I psted in a Graham vs Pittman thread, that it didn't matter who the RB was because they lost Petigout and they would suck the rest of the year.

And that's fine. You're entitled to your opinion. The way you expressed it, however, left quite a bit to be desired in my opinion. At no point in this thread have I anointed Earnest Graham as the next Barry Sanders or Jim Brown. What I have said quite clearly is that he could be another Reuben Droughns who could put up some good production due to the sheer volume of touches he receives. In tomorrow's game, I'd say there's an excellent chance he gets at least 20 touches if Gruden sticks to the prediction he made yesterday. And if that comes to pass, Graham could be a good fantasy option this week.Let me ask you this - do you think DeShawn Wynn is a great running back? What did you predict for him last week? Did you predict him running roughshod on the Bears in the first half including scoring a touchdown? Did you predict Najeh Davenport scoring not one, but two touchdowns last week? This is a funny game we play. Production came come from just about anywhere on a given week.

 

[Capella]

I psted in a Graham vs Pittman thread, that it didn't matter who the RB was because they lost Petigout and they would suck the rest of the year.

Stunningly stupid posting right here.

 

[cobalt_27]

I psted in a Graham vs Pittman thread, that it didn't matter who the RB was because they lost Petigout and they would suck the rest of the year.

Stunningly stupid posting right here.

Not sure about the stunning part, though. Seems quite expected, actually.

 

[RenegadeGM]

This board is getting so pathetic. Every post It’s so obvious who owns a particular player since their arguments are so one sided. Take off your blinders and listen to what other people have to say. This guy was 3rd on the depth chart on a bad team that lost its most important O’lineman (Left Tackle). Last week is a better indication of what the running game will be like from this point on. Why would you go by what Caddy did with a healthy Oline against 4 teams in the bottom half of the league against the run?If your that desperate play him but don’t expect much and you won’t be disappointed. But if you are not desperate DON’T play him because a coach says he would like to run 30 times a game … What coach wouldn’t want to!?!?

Sure looks to me like you're the one with blinders on.I don't know if Graham will be servicable or terrible, only time will tell. But to accuse someone else of being close minded with an "I'm definitely right and nobody can tell me otherwise" post is

 

[qimqam]

Luke Petitgout was a good player, but he's on the downside of his career. The Giants gave up on him last year. Is he really irreplaceable? I find that somewhat hard to believe. I admit I don't know much about the guy that's replacing him. AFAIK, it's Donald Penn. Here's his bio: 6-5, 305, 2nd year, signed by TB off the MIN practice squad last year, where he was a UDFA in 2006, college at Utah St.Ok, not very inspiring, but here's an idea: run it to the right.

First off Petitgout is only 31 ... not old for a lineman. The reason the Giants let him go was injury and salary not performance. Although he was penalty prone ... The Giants were not the same team last year after he got hurt. The Bucs sucked rushing last year but were fairly succesful so far this year with Petitgout. They absolutely sucked beyond belief in their first game without him this year. Left Tackle is by far the most important position on the offense line

 

[joffer]

i don't know who qimqam is and i really don't care

 

[qimqam]

I don't know who Dodds is and I don't really care ...

This qualifies a person for guppy status 'round in these parts.

Oh no !!!!! Guppy status ???? Doe sthat mean I'll never be a Shark?!?!?

 

[qimqam]

i don't know who qimqam is and i really don't care

I AM QIMQAM !!!!!!!!

 

[tombonneau]

Luke Petitgout was a good player, but he's on the downside of his career. The Giants gave up on him last year. Is he really irreplaceable? I find that somewhat hard to believe. I admit I don't know much about the guy that's replacing him. AFAIK, it's Donald Penn. Here's his bio: 6-5, 305, 2nd year, signed by TB off the MIN practice squad last year, where he was a UDFA in 2006, college at Utah St.Ok, not very inspiring, but here's an idea: run it to the right.

First off Petitgout is only 31 ... not old for a lineman. The reason the Giants let him go was injury and salary not performance. Although he was penalty prone ... The Giants were not the same team last year after he got hurt. The Bucs sucked rushing last year but were fairly succesful so far this year with Petitgout. They absolutely sucked beyond belief in their first game without him this year. Left Tackle is by far the most important position on the offense line

Left tackle isnt nearly as important if your qb is a lefty

 

[qimqam]

Luke Petitgout was a good player, but he's on the downside of his career. The Giants gave up on him last year. Is he really irreplaceable? I find that somewhat hard to believe. I admit I don't know much about the guy that's replacing him. AFAIK, it's Donald Penn. Here's his bio: 6-5, 305, 2nd year, signed by TB off the MIN practice squad last year, where he was a UDFA in 2006, college at Utah St.Ok, not very inspiring, but here's an idea: run it to the right.

First off Petitgout is only 31 ... not old for a lineman. The reason the Giants let him go was injury and salary not performance. Although he was penalty prone ... The Giants were not the same team last year after he got hurt. The Bucs sucked rushing last year but were fairly succesful so far this year with Petitgout. They absolutely sucked beyond belief in their first game without him this year. Left Tackle is by far the most important position on the offense line

Left tackle isnt nearly as important if your qb is a lefty

Unless of course ... you plan on running to your left.

 

[FFChick32]

Off the subject, but.....how can you NOT know who Dodds is? Seriously?

 

[RavensUNFL]

Personally I come here to read posts and try to get the latest fantasy news, not know who all the posters are and whether or not they work on this site. That is not meant as a knock or to be disrespectful, just that I don't care, if some of you are real life friends or in many fantasy leagues together then that is a bit different. Some of these posters act as if they have some sort of inside contact (With the future) on how they predict things and how they have so much more insider information then the next person. Sometimes I do just read the posts for the humor content.

I do notice when someone has repeatably posted good comments or information that you look back on and think, that guy/girl has a clue.

 

[thecardiackid]

Buccaneers | Darby released from team (KFFL) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have released RB Kenneth Darby from the team. Sat Oct 13 4:57:00 p.m. MT 2007

Graham & Crockett are about all that's left if this is correct. (from MFL's site)

Anyone grabbing Crockett?

 

[RenegadeGM]

Buccaneers | Darby released from team (KFFL) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have released RB Kenneth Darby from the team. Sat Oct 13 4:57:00 p.m. MT 2007 Graham & Crockett are about all that's left if this is correct. (from MFL's site)Anyone grabbing Crockett?

Lionel Gates was activated and B.J. Askew might even get some carries.Sure does look like the E. Graham Show though.

 

[MCguidance]

Buccaneers | Darby released from team (KFFL) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have released RB Kenneth Darby from the team. Sat Oct 13 6:57:00 p.m. ET 2007

Published Sat Oct 13 2:24:00 p.m. ET 2007

(KFFL) Rick Stroud, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham will earn the bulk of the rushing load Week 6. Head coach Jon Gruden said, "All I can say is (Graham is) in tremendous physical shape, and as much as he can take, he'll get. He's excited about it. We're confident he can do a good job. We're taking the training wheels off."

Two pretty crazy reports right there. Why would they release a guy right before a game? What if guys get hurt...is it maybe because they made a trade? Or in the process of making one? My gut says yes, but the move to cut a guy right now doesnt makes sense, does it??

 

[kd1]

hello, mewelde.

 

[MCguidance]

Now that I think about it...maybe the guy violated a team rule??

 

[Traders2001]

Albert Haynesworth against John Wade may be one of the biggest one-on-one mismatches of the entire NFL season. No joke. I don't know how the Bucs are going to run it, but hopefully Sears or Joseph gives that guy a lot of help.I think he'll probably run it 18-22 times for around 60 yards. With a few catches and/or a lucky TD he may be an ok start.

They wont have the ball enough to make him run 18 - 22 times .

 

[Traders2001]

Buccaneers | Darby released from team (KFFL) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have released RB Kenneth Darby from the team. Sat Oct 13 4:57:00 p.m. MT 2007 Graham & Crockett are about all that's left if this is correct. (from MFL's site)Anyone grabbing Crockett?

Lionel Gates was activated and B.J. Askew might even get some carries.Sure does look like the E. Graham Show though.

Yeah but you need talent to put on a good show , and he is a 3rd string RB at very very best in the NFL.Aniway s you never know so good luck if your starting him.

 

[RenegadeGM]

Buccaneers | Darby released from team (KFFL) The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have released RB Kenneth Darby from the team. Sat Oct 13 4:57:00 p.m. MT 2007 Graham & Crockett are about all that's left if this is correct. (from MFL's site)Anyone grabbing Crockett?

Lionel Gates was activated and B.J. Askew might even get some carries.Sure does look like the E. Graham Show though.

Yeah but you need talent to put on a good show , and he is a 3rd string RB at very very best in the NFL.Aniway s you never know so good luck if your starting him.

Didn't really say what the results would be, just that he doesn't have much competition for carries.

 

[BigTex]

Off the subject, but.....how can you NOT know who Dodds is? Seriously?

 

[Diamond]

Luke Petitgout was a good player, but he's on the downside of his career. The Giants gave up on him last year. Is he really irreplaceable? I find that somewhat hard to believe. I admit I don't know much about the guy that's replacing him. AFAIK, it's Donald Penn. Here's his bio: 6-5, 305, 2nd year, signed by TB off the MIN practice squad last year, where he was a UDFA in 2006, college at Utah St.Ok, not very inspiring, but here's an idea: run it to the right.

First off Petitgout is only 31 ... not old for a lineman. The reason the Giants let him go was injury and salary not performance. Although he was penalty prone ... The Giants were not the same team last year after he got hurt. The Bucs sucked rushing last year but were fairly succesful so far this year with Petitgout. They absolutely sucked beyond belief in their first game without him this year. Left Tackle is by far the most important position on the offense line

Did I say old? He's a whippersnapper to me, but which part of back-to-back season ending injuries doesn't scream "downside of his career"? He may well be done now. Shame on the Bucs if they didn't have a backup plan. We'll see.

 

[qimqam]

Maybe Gruden said he would like to get Graham 25-30 Yards not carries

 

[greyone]

Maybe Gruden said he would like to get Graham 25-30 Yards not carries

13 carries 6 catches(probably 8-10 targets) 20-22 looksGame Stats TBay15 carries + 31 pass attempts = 46 plays, graham seeing 20-22 of them is almost 50% of the offensive attention. Lacks production but it will come. Good sign and a bad one.

 

[kbreaker]

Despite the lackluster numbers this week, I'm encouraged enough to think he could eclipse Cedric Benson as my RB3. Benson usually kills me with -3 per fumble & Graham seemed to do a real nice job of taking care of the ball.