Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Who Does Raheem Morris Pick to Be His 3rd Down Back?

June 25, 2011   ·   Jason K   ·   Jump to comments

Does it seem lately as though the Buccaneers' backfield is reminiscent of a romantic comedy? Raheem Morris—forgive me, but you are clearly the dame in this little tale, and our two upstanding studs are Cadillac Williams and Earnest Graham.
The plucky Morris has the unenviable position of choosing between what I hope at least are not the loves of his life, but rather who will be the Bucs’ 3rd down back in 2011.

The Bucs have a new stud RB in the recently redeemed LaGarrette Blount, who hurdles would-be tacklers and get 5 yards a carry. Unfortunately, his physical prowess does not entail aptitude for blitz pick-up or catching out of the backfield.

This is where Williams and Graham enter the story. Williams, the incumbent, proved himself last year not only as a reliable blocker and pass catcher, but as a player who could actually play all 16 games of a season. Poor Graham may have missed his chance to be Morris’ go-to guy when he volunt...

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