Posts Tagged ‘earnest graham’

4 Weeks Into Season, Buccaneers’ Offense Taking On Water

Most people who follow the NFL and specifically the Tampa Bay Buccaneers might think that with the team’s signings of quarterback Byron Leftwich, running back Derrick Ward and tight end Kellen Winslow, the team upgraded offensively. They also re-signed wide receivers Michael Clayton and Antonio Bryant along with tight end Jerramy Stevens and got back [...]

Cadillac Ride Of Choice In Crowded Bucs Backfield

At least in my estimation, if there is a bright spot in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense, that would be that they have an abundance of quality running backs to choose from. That’s not a knock on the current crop of quarterbacks on their roster at all; however, it is what it is. The trio [...]

Graham Says It Was Time for Gruden to Move On

From: St.Petersburg Times Bucs running back Earnest Graham said Thursday in an interview with 620-WDAE that every coach has his “shelf life,” and in regards to Jon Gruden getting fired last week, “it might have been time.”, “Cause definitely, in the lockerroom there was definitely some separation in there,” Graham said. “Definitely some guys had [...]

RB Graham Likely Done for the Rest of the Season

It looks as if the Bucs are going to make a playoff run without leading rusher Earnest Graham. The Tampa Tribune is reporting that Graham is likely to miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury suffered after a defender fell on his ankle during Sunday’s victory at home over the Vikings. “Earnest [...]

Bucs D Does in Vikings in 19-13 Win

In an old fashioned NFC Central battle in Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers once again proved their worth to the rest of the NFC South, outlasting old rival Minnesota 19-13 at Raymond James Stadium. Matt Bryant kicked four field goals, including two in the final 5:36 for the margin of victory. The Bucs D stepped up [...]

Graham May Miss Vikings Game w/ Knee Sprain

The Bucs could be without their feature back on Sunday when they host the Minnesota Vikings.  The St.Petersburg Times is reporting that the knee injury that Graham suffered in week 9 and the bye may not be enough to get him back on the field for the Vikings game.  Graham didn’t practice on Monday, and [...]

Previewing the Bucs Matchup Sunday with the Chiefs

The Buccaneers last weekend in Dallas had all the momentum early, but were unable to take advantage of it, and by the end of the day were losers 13-9 to a Cowboys team that played inspired. They had their shots, even near the end of the game, but didn’t take advantage of the chances that [...]

Preview: Bucs Head to Big D to Take on the Cowboys

Turmoil is abound with the Cowboys, as another loss last week has the team sitting at 4-3. Considering the team lost just three games in the regular season all of last season, it makes this weeks tangle with the tough Tampa Bay Bucs – a must win? While I wouldn’t go that far, it’s a [...]