Posted by  Skylar,  on 06/30  at  12:30 PM

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

Posted by  todd, PSJ on 06/30  at  10:50 AM

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.

Posted by  todd, PSJ on 06/30  at  10:46 AM

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.

Posted by  BigBucFan, Sarasota on 06/30  at  09:12 AM

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.

Posted by  Shawn Golan, Los Angeles, CA on 06/30  at  08:45 AM

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.

Posted by  patrick smith, tampa fl on 06/30  at  07:30 AM

they need to give garcia his extension or just start simms

Posted by  Bill Byrne, Marietta, Georgia on 06/30  at  07:24 AM

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.

Posted by  todd, PSJ on 06/30  at  01:08 AM

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.

Posted by  BigBucFan, Sarasota on 06/29  at  11:59 PM

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.

Posted by  BigBucFan, Sarasota on 06/29  at  11:44 PM

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.

Posted by  todd, PSJ, FL. on 06/29  at  11:07 PM

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

Posted by  JVand, Nashville on 06/29  at  09:16 PM

Well deserved!

Posted by  John Klopfer, Ocala, Florida on 06/29  at  09:10 PM

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.

Posted by  J O, Martinez, CA on 06/29  at  08:55 PM

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