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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.
Posted by Duane Davis, Sarasota, Fl on 09/17 at 12:56 PM
Yawn. I hope he does well, but I’ve read this countless times before. Where have you gone Michael Clayton. Blame it on injuries, blame it on Gruden, blame it on everyone by himself. I will be the first to stand up and cheer for him and if he would just make a play.
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Posted by ref813, memphis on 09/17 at 01:08 PM
I just wanted to beat daisy in here and say, good luck Clayton. I’m pulling for you. Catch those passes and shut up the haters. We know you can play. Remind those who think that’s in the past and prove me right. I’ll give you more than one game to get it together, but you are definitely on a short leash in most fans’ minds. It’s put up or be gone year. We can’t keep you forever just to block, unless you move to TE. You better add those pounds back on and then some, if you don’t play well when given a chance.