NFL FANTASY FOOTBALL
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Priority News
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| Antonio Bryant - WR |
Posted 11/19/09 4:18pm et |
| PewterReport.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 19, for the first time in several weeks. |
The Huddle's Take: Bryant should be good to go this week as the Bucs host New Orleans. They'll probably need him to have a big day to have any chance at keeping the game close.
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| Antonio Bryant - WR |
Posted 11/18/09 4:08pm et |
| The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) is participating in practice Wednesday, Nov. 18. |
The Huddle's Take: Signs are pointing for a return to action this weekend for Bryant. Say goodbye to Maurice Stovall's production.
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| Derrick Ward - RB |
Posted 11/13/09 11:52pm et |
| The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) missed the team's practice Friday, Nov. 13. He is listed as questionable for Week 10, but he will be a game-time decision. |
The Huddle's Take: It is appearing more likely that Ward's knee injury could keep him on the sidelines in Week 10. Check back closer to game time to see if his status has been upgraded prior to the game.
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| Antonio Bryant - WR |
Posted 11/12/09 4:56pm et |
| The Tampa Tribune reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 12, and it is looking like he will not play in Week 10. |
The Huddle's Take: Maurice Stovall, Michael Clayton and possibly Sammie Stroughter will all get more looks this week, but it's hard to recommend any of them even after the Bucs' offensive explosion - for them, at least - last week. Maybe if they wear their throwback creamsicle uniforms again they'll be able to duplicate the performance.
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| Antonio Bryant - WR |
Posted 11/9/09 11:23am et |
| Stephen Holder, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant said it was not his decision to sit out the team's Week 9 game, and indicated doctors and coaches overruled him. It is too early to say if Bryant will be available for Week 10. |
The Huddle's Take: The Bucs seemed to do okay without Bryant, who has been battling a lingering knee injury all season. If sitting out a week and getting fully healthy—or at least closer to fully healthy—is in the team's best interest, Bryant will just have to live with it. And it sounds as if he took the decision better than fellow wideout Anquan Boldin in Arizona.
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| Antonio Bryant - WR |
Posted 11/6/09 5:14pm et |
| The Tampa Tribune reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 6. He is listed as questionable for Week 9 and will be a game-time decision. |
The Huddle's Take: Bryant's had a couple of decent games, but otherwise he's been invisible this season. He's likely not a Fantasy roster possibility except in very deep leagues. Try to look elsewhere for a WR this week if you can.
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| Derrick Ward - RB |
Posted 10/29/09 1:28pm et |
| The St. Petersburg Times reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying to balance carries between RBs Cadillac Williams and Derrick Ward but Ward has been getting less carries because of Williams' performance as well as the team's lack of possessions during games. 'We'd like to (get Ward involved) but what happened is, in the previous game, we only had three series in the second half. (We said) 'Hey, Derrick, it's your turn.' Well, we only had two possessions, now all of a sudden, it's the fourth quarter,' Offensive coordinator Greg Olson said. |
The Huddle's Take: Last week against the Patriots Ward received 14 touches to Williams' 13. Indications are now that Ward is healthy that trend will continue - which means in the 25th worst fantasy running attack both have little value other than a desperation bye week fill-in given a good matchup.
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| Josh Freeman - QB |
Posted 10/28/09 7:24pm et |
| PewterReport.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris announced Wednesday, Oct. 28, that rookie QB Josh Freeman is the team's starting quarterback. He will make the first start of his career against the Green Bay Packers in Week 9. QB Josh Johnson will be the backup, with QB Byron Leftwich serving as the third quarterback on the depth chart. |
The Huddle's Take: Welcome to the nightmare rook. Don't expect much more out of the very raw Freeman then you were getting out of Johnson. In fact, expect less.
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| Earnest Graham - RB |
Posted 10/20/09 7:41pm et |
| PewterReport.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham will start at fullback for the rest of the season because FB B.J. Askew was placed on the Non-Football Injury list. |
The Huddle's Take: Putting him on the field, even at fullback, does give the Bucs an added weapon, though expecting much output from him from a fantasy perspective would be a mistake. However, a touchdown here and there wouldn't be too much of a surprise a la Mike Alstott.
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| Antonio Bryant - WR |
Posted 10/15/09 11:59am et |
| Stephen Holder, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant needs to have his knee drained before games in order to play. Bryant was planning to have his knee drained Wednesday, Oct. 14, so that he could take part in the team's practice. |
The Huddle's Take: Sounds like this will be a chronic issue that will bother Bryant all season. Here's hoping he saved some of that franchise tag payday, because if he's playing hurt all year long it will be difficult for him to put up numbers that entice teams to offer lucrative long-term deals.
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| Josh Johnson - QB |
Posted 10/12/09 4:12pm et |
| The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Johnson will remain the team's starting quarterback, according to head coach Raheem Morris. 'It's Josh's football team right now,' Morris said. 'We'll see Josh Johnson. QB Josh Freeman's got to take advantage of any opportunity when or if the opportunity comes.' Johnson went 26-of-50 for 240 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions in Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles. He also rushed five times for 40 yards. |
The Huddle's Take: The Bucs are losing, obviously, but Johnson's numbers against the Eagles were surprisingly good. He's no more than desperation bye week QB consideration, but he's at least worth a look if you're having problems at the position.
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| Jerramy Stevens - TE |
Posted 10/11/09 10:57pm et |
| CBSSports.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Jerramy Stevens (quadriceps) left the team's Week 5 game with a quadriceps strain and did not return. |
The Huddle's Take: With Jerramy Stevens injured the Bucs utilized TE Kellen Winslow even more which could pay huge rewards to fantasy owners having him on their roster for the next few weeks.
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| Carnell Williams - RB |
Posted 10/8/09 10:52am et |
| Roy Cummings and Ira Kaufman, of The Tampa Tribune, report the Tampa Bay Buccaneers plan to give RB Cadillac Williams more touches in the future because of how he has looked during games. "We went into the season with the mentality of let's work Cadillac in. Our thinking was we could rotate him in with the other backs, but as good as he's looked, it's time we become more committed to Cadillac Williams as a full-time guy," offensive coordinator Greg Olson said. Williams is averaging five yards per carry. |
The Huddle's Take: Williams has looked good this season—remarkable, even, considering the knee injuries he's overcome. For the short term, at least, Williams gets the leg up on Derrick Ward in the Bucs' backfield battle. But both the Buccaneers and fantasy owners would do well to have a backup plan at the ready, because as good as he's looked you just know there's another injury lurking around the corner.
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| Mike Nugent - PK |
Posted 10/5/09 1:39pm et |
| PewterReport.com reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will work out a few kickers Monday, Oct. 5. Current PK Mike Nugent is 2-for-6 on field goals this season and missed two attempts in Week 4. |
The Huddle's Take: Don't be surprised if one of those kickers is Matt Bryant, who the Bucs rather unceremoniously dumped right before the season started. If Bryant is one of them, performs well, and doesn't hold a grudge, there's a chance he'd be Tampa Bay's starting kicker in Week 5.
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| Mike Nugent - PK |
Posted 10/5/09 11:06pm et |
| The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced they have released CB Marcus Hamilton and PK Mike Nugent from the team. |
The Huddle's Take: Not that he was on anyone's fantasy radar, but just in case he was, now would be a decent time to drop him from your roster as well.
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| Josh Johnson - QB |
Posted 10/4/09 7:15pm et |
| The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Johnson was 13-for-22 for 106 yards with a touchdown pass and an interception Week 4 in his first NFL start. |
The Huddle's Take: Not a wonderful passing outing, but when added to his rushing yards these numbers are not completely terrible from a fantasy standpoint for a bench player or bye week help. Obviously not someone to choose to start most weeks at this point, he's worth a bench spot depending on the league size you're in.
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| Antonio Bryant - WR |
Posted 10/3/09 11:49pm et |
| The St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers DE Gaines Adams (groin), WR Antonio Bryant (knee), QB Byron Leftwich (hip) and RB Derrick Ward (knee) traveled with the team for their Week 4 game. All four players will be game-time decisions. |
The Huddle's Take: The fact that Bryant is traveling with the team would lead us to believe he may see some field time this week, but all things considered he's a very risky start Sunday. Between his health, the decent pass defense of the Redskins and a new quarterback this is one guy you should leave alone until the forecast is much better.
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| Carnell Williams - RB |
Posted 10/2/09 12:06pm et |
| Charlie Campbell and Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, report Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Cadillac Williams is participating in practice Friday, Oct. 2. |
The Huddle's Take: Good news that Caddy is ready to roll, as it looks as if backfield mate Derrick Ward won't be joining him in Week 4.
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| Derrick Ward - RB |
Posted 10/2/09 12:06pm et |
| Charlie Campbell and Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, report Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward is not participating in practice Friday, Oct. 2, and likely will not play in Week 4. |
The Huddle's Take: Ward is dealing with a knee injury. Carnell Williams will get the bulk of the carries in his absence, with a little Earnest Graham mixed in as well.
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| Derrick Ward - RB |
Posted 10/2/09 10:36pm et |
| The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) missed the team's practice Friday, Oct. 2. He is listed as questionable for Week 4 and will be a game-time decision. |
The Huddle's Take: If Ward is unable to go then Cadillac Williams and Ernest Graham should share the carries for Tampa Bay. Williams will likely get the biggest part of the workload with Graham probably getting his opportunities in short-yardage and goal line situations.
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| Antonio Bryant - WR |
Posted 10/2/09 10:36pm et |
| The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Oct. 2. He is listed as questionable for Week 4 and is expected to play. |
The Huddle's Take: It really does not have much bearing if Bryant plays or not since the Bucs will be using Josh Johnson their rookie quarterback to start the game. Since most rookie signal-callers take time to settle in to their role, Johnson will likely have some rough outings as he strives to be the future leader of this team. In the meantime Bryant, who has been battling knee problems, will likely be limited even if he plays.
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| Byron Leftwich - QB |
Posted 9/28/09 1:26pm et |
| PewterReport.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Johnson will start the team's Week 4 game in place of QB Byron Leftwich. Leftwich will be the team's No. 3 quarterback behind Johnson and QB Josh Freeman. |
The Huddle's Take: The Bucs are in danger of quickly becoming the Browns from a Fantasy standpoint -- a complete black hole devoid of relevance. Johnson may be OK as a quarterback eventually, but for now steer clear of any Tampa Bay player if at all possible.
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| Byron Leftwich - QB |
Posted 9/27/09 9:01pm et |
| The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Byron Leftwich was 7-for-16 for 22 yards with an interception during the team's Week 3 game against the New York Giants. QB Josh Johnson replaced Leftwich late in the game, and he finished 4-for-10 for 36 yards. |
The Huddle's Take: Josh Johnson has been solid during the preseason and has been projected for some time to be the starter of the future in Tampa Bay. It is somewhat surprising that Johnson was brought in this quick after Leftwich posted solid numbers for the Buccaneers the first two weeks of the season. Fantasy owners should take this as a sign to watch the situation in Tampa Bay and look at either quarterback worthy of starting at the present time.
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| Derrick Ward - RB |
Posted 9/25/09 1:30pm et |
| PewterReport.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward will start in the team's Week 3 game. |
The Huddle's Take: Ward will likely see quite a bit of action against the Giants, since Cadillac Williams is iffy this week. The Cowboys chewed up New York on the ground in Week 2, so Ward could be looking at a very nice day.
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| Antonio Bryant - WR |
Posted 9/25/09 5:43pm et |
| Updating a previous report, The Tampa Tribune reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 25. He is listed as questionable for Week 3 and will be a game-time decision. |
The Huddle's Take: You should probably look elsewhere for a starting WR this week.
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| Carnell Williams - RB |
Posted 9/24/09 11:56pm et |
| Updating previous reports, The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Cadillac Williams (knee) has knee soreness. Head coach Raheem Morris said it doesn't have anything to do with the previous knee surgeries Williams has undergone; it was simply because he was sore after playing a game on turf. Morris added Williams is expected to play during Week 3. Williams has 162 total yards in two games this season, and he has become the first player in the league history to successfully return from torn patellar tendons in both knees. |
The Huddle's Take: Fantasy owners had to be asking themselves if Williams would be well enough to last the entire season. It appears that this news indicates that there is some concern over his knees which has limited his playing time over the last two seasons. Fantasy owners should proceed with caution on Williams and the Buccaneers running game this year.
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| Carnell Williams - RB |
Posted 9/21/09 10:12am et |
| The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Cadillac Williams managed just nine rushing yards off seven carries Week 2. However, he caught seven passes for 56 receiving yards with a touchdown in the game. |
The Huddle's Take: Perhaps reports of Cadillac's return to pre-injury form based on last week's performance were a bit premature. However, it's notable that Williams was such a factor in the passing game; that was a role free agent signee Derrick Ward was expected to fill.
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| Antonio Bryant - WR |
Posted 9/21/09 3:02pm et |
| CBSSports.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) said he has a bone bruise in his left knee and he wants it to heal properly before returning to action. Bryant is unsure when he will return at this point, but sounded pessimistic about playing in Week 3. |
The Huddle's Take: It's not a good sign that it's only Monday and Bryant is already expressing pessimism about his Week 3 availability. This would probably be a good time to start exploring your options at receiver.
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| Antonio Bryant - WR |
Posted 9/18/09 2:40pm et |
| PewterReport.com reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 18, and is listed as doubtful for the team's Week 2 game. |
The Huddle's Take: Sammie Stroughter, Brian Clark and Maurice Stovall will fill in should Bryant not be able to play. Stroughter was impressive in preseason and in limited action Week 1 against Dallas, and is someone worth looking at as a potential sleeper.
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| Antonio Bryant - WR |
Posted 9/17/09 10:57pm et |
| The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Antonio Bryant (knee) skipped the team's practice Thursday, Sept. 17, but he says he will play in Week 2. |
The Huddle's Take: Bryant will likely see some action in Week 2 but he does not appear to be an option for fantasy owners since his touches could be limited. Fantasy owners should proceed with caution until Bryant's status improves to where he can play once again without limitations.
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