With Pittman out 6-8 weeks... the BUCS are really.... (1 Viewer)

[new-guru]

Allen anticipates announcing Tampa Bay’s newest running back by Wednesday, and added he did not expect to trade for that person. Although Allen would not expand on who the potential candidates were - those guys worked out at One Buc on Tuesday - he did acknowledge former Raiders RB Zack Crockett was among the list of possible replacements. “I know there has been a lot of speculation over the last week or so. Some are names we had interest in. Some are not,” Allen said. Allen also classified Pittman’s injury as a “badly sprained ankle”, but said he anticipates his return this season.

 

[Kurt Warner]

Priest Holmes is off the PUP...Im just sayin!!!

You're not funny...go back to Florida you newb.

 

[SpecOpLoad]

Priest Holmes is off the PUP...Im just sayin!!!

You're not funny...go back to Florida you newb.

Wow testy!!! relax KW!!

 

[Ralphie]

http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/10398766/rss

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The Bucs lost Williams, the 2005 NFL offensive rookie of the year, to a season-ending knee injury two weeks ago. Pittman started last Sunday against Indianapolis, but was carted off during the second quarter with a high ankle sprain that's expected to sideline him six-to-eight weeks.

The injuries leave the Bucs (3-2) without much experience at running back.

Earnest Graham, a contributor on special teams for most of his four years in the NFL, is set to make his first pro start Sunday against Tennessee. Rookie Kenneth Darby is the backup after beginning the season on the practice squad.

The Bucs brought in former Oakland Raiders fullback Zack Crockett for a workout last week and took a look Tuesday at some other players whom Allen would not identify. The team also explored the possibility of a trade.

"Right now we don't anticipate making a trade," Allen said, adding that unlike other sports, such deals are rarely made during the football season.

The general manager said an MRI revealed Pittman, the starting tailback during Tampa Bay's 2002 Super Bowl run, has a badly sprained ankle but that the Bucs remain hopeful that he will be able to play again this season.

"There's no fracture ... and Michael has been known to be a quick healer," Allen said.

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Crockett seems like a band-aid that wouldn't do much for T.B. He's almost 35 and this is his 13th year in the league. He's only averaged 3.3 ypc over the course of his career. Sounds like if they did bring him in he would be a situational player/backup - maybe they will use him as a short-yardage, goal-line option. During three of the four years that Gruden coached the Raiders (1999-2001), Crockett had 4, 7 and 6 TDs.

 

[SpecOpLoad]

PR is saying Crockett signing is a done deal...will announce it tomorrow!!!