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Pittman Back In 2 Weeks?

Posted Oct 18, 2007 by Anwar S. Richardson

Updated Oct 18, 2007 at 05:17 PM

TAMPA – Bucs running back Michael Pittman shocked many by riding around in a blue scooter last week, but he had another surprise on Thursday.

Pittman, who was originally slated to miss six to eight weeks after tearing ligaments in his right ankle against Indianapolis, said he is nearly 80 percent recovered and expects to be on the field soon.

‘‘That is why I was trying to tell people that I would be back before [six weeks],’’ Pittman said. ‘‘It was a bad ankle injury, but I educated myself on doing the type of things to help you recovery wise. What type of supplements I need to take, vitamins and different types of enzymes to take, plus the treatment I get and different types of exercises for my ankle.’‘

Pittman walked around the Bucs locker room without his protective boat on Thursday, but wore a high top sneaker and ankle brace. He said his current pain is minimal.

Tampa Bay recently traded for Kansas City running back Michael Bennett after Pittman’s injury, but once the ankle is 95 percent healed, he intends to step be back on the field. Pittman believes he could return in two weeks.

‘‘I feel better and I know by this time next week, I’ll feel even better,’’ Pittman said. ‘‘I might even try to go run next week knowing me, but I’m sure they are going to hold me back. I really don’t want to be stupid about it.

‘‘I don’t want to rehurt myself, or hurt my teammates by doing something that I should not be doing, but if it feels good enough, I’m going to start running next week. We’ll see what happens.’’