2007-10-08 22:57:18 · 7 answers · asked by Bucsfan 5 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
They absolutely have to upgrade. Expect a move this week.
2007-10-08 23:09:14 · answer #1 · answered by Brad G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think they need to get a new running back. The Colts held Tampa to almost nothing as far as rushing. Tampa should have been able to do better at rushing against the Colts, although the Colts defense is much improved over last year. However if I was Tampa, I wouldn't focus so hard on the RB's as I would their offensive line. Brock and Freeney were penetrating that offensive line like they were sharp knives and Tampa's offensive line was hot butter. You can have a great running back, but if the offensive line isn't that good your great running back can't do much of anything. Take Edgerrin James for instance. He is a great running back, but last year he did horrible at Arizona. Now he's doing pretty good this year. What was the difference? A good offensive line to open up holes that the RB can run through. Last year he didn't have one this year he does.
If your quarterback is getting sacked pretty easily and you're not moving the ball all that well, you're offensive line probably needs improved.
After the quarterback, the next most important thing to get is a good offensive line. You protect the quarterback from getting injured, you open up holes for the running back to go through, and you give the quarterback time to throw. Bill Polian the general manager for the Colts knew that and that's why after getting Peyton Manning the first thing he focused on was getting a good offensive line.
My suggestion to Tampa is improve your offensive line then see if you need to get a new RB.
2007-10-09 00:17:44 · answer #2 · answered by devilishblueyes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that they will stick with Graham, he shows promise. But it also never hurts to get some insurance in case he goes down.
I've heard rumors that the Bucs could try and snag Mewelde Moore from the Vikings.
2007-10-08 23:07:30 · answer #3 · answered by Denver Bronco Fan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Bucs fan I am very concerned. Graham has alot of upside but I think they have to get some insurance and that will mean releasing somebody. I personally think it is time to let Chris Simms go but we shall see. I heard they already contacted Cory Dillon but he wants to stay retired so I am not sure who they will grab.
2007-10-08 23:04:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They need to get someone else in there. Verron Haynes would be a good choice right now. He played well for Pittsburgh, and is available right now. The deadline is coming up, so they better make a move quick.
They will not make it on what they have right now. Grahm is not bad, but he can not carry this team alone.
2007-10-08 23:47:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They need to add another back even if it's just for insurance. They won't be able to get one better than Graham so he'll remain the starter.
2007-10-09 00:17:54 · answer #6 · answered by 4scar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
seriously
who cares asbout the bucs?
2007-10-08 23:03:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋