Por (J O) on June 29, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Thanks for the timely update on Sunday evening.  You are appreciated.  Not like those a-holes that complain but keep reading anyway.

Por (John Klopfer) on June 29, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Appreciate the update. It is nice to have Graham in the stable. Seems as if he was willing to play for a reasonable price. Hopefully, if he has a stellar year the Bucs will rip up this contract and give him one of a feature back.

Por (JVand) on June 29, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Well deserved!

Por (todd) on June 29, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Hey Joe,

Let me give you a stat that I don’t think anybody on here knows about.
  Under Jon Gruden the Bucs are 16-0 when they do not give up the ball on a turnover. I got that info.. off the NFL Network. It’s not Grudens fault when they turnover the ball.
  As for Earnest Graham thats great now I hope he keeps performing now since he got paid. I hope he doesn’t slack off now because he is paid. If he keeps playing like he did last year it will be well worth the money. “GO BUCS”  11-5 this year

Por (BigBucFan) on June 29, 2008 (Suggest removal)

That means Garcia is next up. Rookies will follow. Seems like a reasonable $ amount for Graham. Competition in the backfield should be interesting in if Cadi comes back, but Graham had a better half seson than any of Cadi’s whole seasons. Bennett looked good last year too. I just don’t see where Dunn fits into this. Seems really crowded back there. Somebody has to go. Who? Don’t sacrifice a Linebacker for an extra back. Can Quincy Black Punt? Can someone else longsnap? Zuttah? Economos is a waste for only one job. Mo Sto was awesome on Kickoff coverage last year. Headhunter. Graham can bust heads too. He has the big guns now that Pitt’s gone. Cadi can’t beat Graham. He’s a 1000 yds for sure.

Por (BigBucFan) on June 29, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Cadi really hasn’t produced the way a top Pick should have. I like him but have been a little disappointed with his play. We could have had a Serious Defensive player with that draft pick or a QB. The Bucs have invested a lot in that kid and he can’t even put a sentence together when he speaks. He’s a nice kid but it’s time to put up Cadi. The best backs have not always had the best O lines and now we have a top line. Cadi…it’s time buddy. You are number 2 and dropping fast.

Por (todd) on June 30, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Dunn defenitly fits into the mix. All of our backs arn’t going to stay healthy all season “I hope they do” but not likely. We need a guy there especialy for that reason. Bennett is going to be better but he isn’t going take Dunn’s spot no way.

Por (Bill Byrne) on June 30, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Stability and depth at the running back position will make the passing game much better. Without outside gamebreakers, look for Graham-Dunn-Bennett out of the backfield as receivers, avoiding the collisions at the line of scrimmage. Garcia will build on his all-pro credentials.

Por (patrick smith) on June 30, 2008 (Suggest removal)

they need to give garcia his extension or just start simms

Por (Shawn Golan) on June 30, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Congrats to Graham for getting his new deal and hats off to Allen for keeping the extension reasonable.  The new contract is very affordable and, in case anyone thinks otherwise, Graham is not talented enough to warrant anything bigger than this.  I like the kid’s toughness and style, but he lacks many of the attributes that a true feature back have.  For that reason, and despite this new deal, Graham will and should share carries with Dunn and Bennett.  The NFL today is a RB-by-platoon league, and the Bucs are being wise in trying to keep it that way.

Por (BigBucFan) on June 30, 2008 (Suggest removal)

I see the platoon concept. Injuries etc. I just don’t see where Cadillac fits into the mix right now. I can see him on PUP for the 6 games to give the RB committee it’s due time to perform. If injury happens, he makes for a nice replacement with fresh legs at mid season.

Por (todd) on June 30, 2008 (Suggest removal)

It would an insane thing to do to start Caddy the begining of the season.
He is doing a great job on coming back but it is really to early for him. I would hate to see him go down again because he really isn’t ready to play. Wait untill mid to late season and then throw him into a couple of plays and see how he is doing on his legs. He will not become a starter this season. Simply because that injury is still fresh. Its great he is running around and stuff. But wait till somebody hits those knees.

Por (todd) on June 30, 2008 (Suggest removal)

And Simms isn’t going to start anything. He isn’t even going to have a job. McCown or Griese would start before he will. Lets get real.

Por (Skylar) on June 30, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Somehow, this has to be Gruden’s fault!!!

Por (Shawn Golan) on June 30, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Caddy is still an interesting story to follow.  Clearly, he’s not quite ready to step in and play.  For that reason, I like resigning Graham - he provides a durable/dependable RB for the next 4 years.  My only fear is that inking Graham to this extension means that, if Caddy never comes back at 100%, we can’t draft another RB.  I like Graham, but I like him as a #2 RB.  If Caddy is done, I’d love to be able to draft another young guy in the next year or two.  I’m just not sure we can do that with so many RBs on the payroll.

Por (todd) on June 30, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Skyler,

What is grudens fault? That Graham got his extension ?

Por (Skylar) on June 30, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Todd, if you can’t see the sarcasm; I really don’t know what to tell you.

Por (George Leslie Hicks) on June 30, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Lets look at what Tampa Bay has done so far this year. I wish these so call football experts fans, needs to see what they do in pre-season and if they don’t get the job done and return to the playoffs with advaning to the 2nd round then its time for GM and the Head Coach to Go. Lets start a Doug Williams for GM next year. Go Bucs

Por (Vic Mackie) on June 30, 2008 (Suggest removal)

The trib is pathetic “Reduce the Number of Disgruntled Players.” Simms and Garcia are the only disgruntled players, that is two out of 80 something. That is better than your average team in the league. Not to mention Graham was saying all nice things about the organization at mini-camp and FanFest. The trib has real agenda against Gruden and Allen. There is no ethics and accountability with this newspaper.

You’re news is spin city, and you wonder why your subscriptions are plummeting. Keep up the lay offs and go out of business.

Por (BigBucFan) on June 30, 2008 (Suggest removal)

I agree, this must be Gruden’s fault. The 2002 Superbowl…Gruden’s fault. NFC South last year…yep Gruden’s fault. Sapp being 2 hours late for party…Gruden’s fault. Carmella Garcia having a baby girl…yep Gruden’s fault. Plumetting home prices…Gruden’s fault. John Tortorella losing his job…Gruden’s fault. Gruden has to try a little harder. I think he doesn’t work enough hours. Maybe we can go to 25 hour day.

Por (patrick dotson) on June 30, 2008 (Suggest removal)

graham did deserve his extension and i have no complaints about it…i will say this…dunn will be our starter by the start of the season…dunn didnt perform well because he didnt have a line at all in atl…and now that he has a chip on his shoulder and wants to prove everybody wrong that he doesnt have anything left…our backfield is goin to be very interesting this year…

Por (BigBucFan) on June 30, 2008 (Suggest removal)

I hope your right Patrick. Dunn is a great guy and I’d love to see him go out on top and disspell all the Atlanta Demons. I think we are going to have 2 backs with 1000 yd seasons, Graham for sure and with that big O line, should be the NUMBER 1 rushing team in the NFL, with the number 1 defense. Stay healthy, stay focused and Superbowl with home field advantage. I don’t think that has happened before. I may be wrong. Does anybody know for sure? Go Bucs !!!

Por (patrick dotson) on June 30, 2008 (Suggest removal)

no team ever in nfl history has been in the super bowl in there own city…

Por (todd) on June 30, 2008 (Suggest removal)

Patrick,

Well said about Dunn. Thats about one of the only things I ever agreed with you about on here. Your getting better Patrick. I’m proud of you. Keep up the good blogs. Dunn was not happy in Atlanta last year. With the coaching and everything about the Falcons. I’m sure he is glad to be home now. He will tear it up on the field this season. Watch and see everybody.

Por (todd) on June 30, 2008 (Suggest removal)

It could be the other Patrick I’m talking about. Simms the starter ? hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha That is funny.