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Clayton excited about an opportunity

Posted Sep 17, 2008 by Ira Kaufman

Updated Sep 17, 2008 at 12:30 PM

This could be a critical week in Michael Clayton’s NFL career.

Tampa Bay’s first-round draft pick in 2004 is in a contract year and Clayton hasn’t made much of an impact since an outstanding rookie season. On Wednesday, the former LSU standout indicated he has been getting starter’s reps in preparation for Sunday’s matchup at Soldier Field.

With WRs Joey Galloway (foot) and Maurice Stovall (neck) injured, Clayton may receive more opportunities in the passing game against the Bears. He was inactive for Week 1 and caught one pass for six yards Sunday against Atlanta.

Clayton has a strong rapport with QB Brian Griese, who started 10 games for the Bucs in 2004, when Clayton caught 80 passes for 1,193 yards and seven TDs.

Because Galloway generally doesn’t practice on Wednesdays, it’s difficult to evaluate whether Clayton’s increased workload during practice will translate to game day. He is anxious to regain his reputation as a dangerous target and Griese already knows what Clayton can do.