Another broken back for Bucs

By Chris Cluff  |   Monday, October 08, 2007  |  Comments( 0 )

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A week after Tampa Bay lost Carnell Williams for the season, the Buccaneers took another hit at running back as Michael Pittman suffered a possible broken ankle that will keep him out for 6-8 weeks. With Mike Alstott out for the year already, the Bucs have now lost three backs.

Commentary: Earnest Graham, who had been splitting carries with Pittman, will take over starting duties, and the Bucs reportedly are trying to trade for Minnesota's Mewelde Moore. Last week, Corey Dillon turned down the Bucs' offer to join the team. The Bucs also have rookie Kenneth Darby.

Fantasy Football Impact: After Williams went down in Week 4, there was a mad scramble throughout the fantasy world to pick up Pittman and Graham. Now those who won claims for Graham will benefit. He already has three touchdowns in part-time work. He's certainly worth having on a fantasy roster, although it remains to be seen how well he will do as the starting tailback.
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About Chris Cluff

Chris Cluff spent 10 years as an editor and sportswriter for The Seattle Times. He was a key figure in the newspaper's coverage of the Seahawks, particularly during their Super Bowl run in 2005. He also has written two books on the Seahawks: "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Heart-Pounding, ...
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