Bucman™® Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Its a victory in itself that he can get an injury like that week 16 and be ready to start week 1 of the following season."Caddy Gets Starting NodSep 07, 2009 - When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed coveted free agent running back Derrick Ward in March and gave incumbent starter Earnest Graham a clean bill of health, it was clear the team wanted to have at least at two-headed rushing attack.The question mark at the time was Cadillac Williams, the fifth-year back who had missed 23 games over the previous two seasons due to a pair of serious knee injuries. Would he be able to contribute to the rushing attack, and to what degree? Would he even be ready to play when the 2009 season began?Well, Williams is indeed ready as the Buccaneers prepare for their season opener against Dallas, and if the team's new depth chart is any indication, he's definitely going to make the Bucs' rushing attack a three-pronged attack.In fact, Williams is listed as starter on the Bucs' first regular-season depth chart of 2009, which was released on Monday. Tampa Bay will open its season at home against the Cowboys this Sunday, September 13.Click here to view the Buccaneers' most up-to-date depth chart.This is obviously an exceedingly good sign for Williams, and for the Buccaneers, who are basing much of their plans for the '09 season on the belief that their running game will be deep and strong. Williams played only sparingly in the just-concluded preseason, but he looked extremely sharp when he did get the ball, gaining 54 yards on eight carries.Few have ever doubted Williams' talents as a back – he was the fifth overall selection in the 2005 draft and that season's NFL Rookie of the Year – but his run of bad injury luck had certainly transformed him into an unknown commodity. He will still have to prove that he is as dynamic a player as he was before his two knee injuries, but as the first man in the rotation he will obviously get that opportunity.The first of those two knee mishaps, which was the more devastating of the two, knocked Williams out in Week Three of the 2007 season and kept him in rehabilitation until November of the following season. Though some considered that injury career-threatening thanks to a ruptured right patellar tendon, Williams made an inspirational comeback in the second half of 2008 and was starting to round back into form in the final weeks.Misfortune then struck Williams again as he tore up his left knee in the '08 season finale. In this case, Williams tore the patellar tendon off the bone instead of rupturing it, which while certainly unpleasant is the less serious of the two injuries. He targeted a return to full speed by training camp 2009, but the Buccaneers weren't sure if he would reach that goal.The first indication that Williams was on track to make it back to a significant role was when he was not placed on the physically unable to perform list to start training camp on August 1. That cleared him to practice from Day One of camp, though Buccaneers management indicated publicly that Williams would probably work on a lighter schedule than most of his teammates, perhaps participating in every other field session.Williams beat that projection, too, suiting up for virtually every practice at camp and never reporting any discomfort. The Buccaneers maintained the cautious approach by holding Williams out of the first two preseason games as well as the fourth one, but the former Auburn star was clearly itching to play. When he performed so well in a home games against Miami, Head Coach Raheem Morris began devising a three-man running back rotation in earnest, planning a 2-2-1 series alternation between Graham, Ward and Williams.Morris intends to try that strategy in the regular season, and it appears as if Williams will get a good share of the reps. The Bucs' coach won't stick to that formula rigidly, of course, and he's sure to play the hot hand, no matter which back it is. All three have proven to be starting-caliber backs in the National Football League, and all three have expressed their full acceptance of the three-back rotation. Ward, of course, knows that all three backs can have success with that approach, as he was part of a similar set-up with the New York Giants last year. The Giants led the NFL in rushing and Ward produced 1,025 rushing yards and 41 receptions despite starting only three games.No matter what size of the rushing load Williams eventually claims, this much is clear: He'll be running out of the tunnel with the Bucs' starters on opening day. For a player who has overcome such daunting obstacles over the past 24 months, that's a victory in itself"Go get em CADDY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Servo Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Good for you guys and good for him.If I recall, dude falls forwards 3 freakin yds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV.2000 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 THE GUY HAS WORKED REAL HARD TO GET BACK IN THE GAME.I WISH HIM A INJURY FREE SEASON THIS YEAR. IT TOOK A LOT TODO WHAT HE DID. THE KID's GOT MOXIE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bubba Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 That's great for him. With all the bad luck the guy had, I hope he stays injury free for the remainder of his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jb aka johnnybuc Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 bucman's ecstatic because he picked Caddy in our Rival Central Leauge...............right b4 I was! A$$HOLE ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I'm almost hesitant to take out my Cadillac jersey out of the closet. I wore it during both injury games.The boy has heart, and he inspires a lot of players on our team. The lockerroom respects his determination, and the fact that Tampa hasn't dropped him despite being flush at the position says a lot to the others that there is such thing as loyalty.I just love how he stopped Morris in the halls the day before training camp and said "I'm not going on PUP, coach"."OK" said Raheem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethanga62890 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I didn't like him his first year as a Buc (he was running over everyone) but now i feel bad for him. I hope he continues his career injury free and has the success he did his first year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Man he was a monster those first 5 games.Caddy's favorite running backs?Gale Sayers and Walter PaytonGood answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jb aka johnnybuc Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I'm almost hesitant to take out my Cadillac jersey out of the closet. I wore it during both injury games.Please DON'T! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucman™® Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 bucman's ecstatic because he picked Caddy in our Rival Central Leauge...............right b4 I was! A$$HOLE !Payback for taking Hightower! I thought my 4th waiver was good enough. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardbird? Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 I'm a little worried about the buccies running game if Graham and Ward couldn't beat out the often injured Caddy? I wish him well but this doesn't seem like its in the best interest of the buccies or their hopes this season?Maybe, maybe not.............we don't know either.............we have 3 bruiser RBs........you have one.......Matt Ryan will be abused this season..............Mark this post........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucman™® Posted September 8, 2009 Author Share Posted September 8, 2009 We have 2 in Snelling and you mean like last season when he was sacked 17 times?its not last season anymore... Strap your boots on, cuz Kansas is going bye bye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV.2000 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 its not last season anymore... Strap your boots on, cuz Kansas is going bye bye! IS KANSAS A REFERAL TO THE "WIZARD OF OZ?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucman™® Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 IS KANSAS A REFERAL TO THE "WIZARD OF OZ?"Originally, yes... But i was referring to the "Matrix" when Sypher told Neo, after he took the red pill, to "Kansas bye bye" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ki46dinah Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 props to Caddy for real...him and Thomas Brown(cut) have managed to bounce back from many leg injuries in their respective careersIf a defense is semi-competant though, Caddy should be the least of their worries....why? Because the running game starts up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV.2000 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Originally, yes... But i was referring to the "Matrix" when Sypher told Neo, after he took the red pill, to "Kansas bye bye" THERE WILL NO DOUBT BE SOME WHO FEEL LIKE THEYARE IN THE "Matrix" THIS SEASON, AND THERE WILL BENO ORACLE TO HELP THEM ...... no Neo either. I hope theygot the red pill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucman™® Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 The O-Line has improved even fuirther bucman, not regressed!Has it??? well we shall see what your team looks like when they are not playing the likes of the lions and the KC chiefs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV.2000 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Oh you'll see...DOES HE REALLY WANT TO SEE ??? :ph34r: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucman™® Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 DOES HE REALLY WANT TO SEE ??? :ph34r: Its you two who doesn't want to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV.2000 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Its you two who doesn't want to see.I SEE ON SUNDAYS ....... Game Time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucman™® Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 I SEE ON SUNDAYS ....... Game Time. Dont you have church REV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REV.2000 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Dont you have church REV?IT DON'T LAST ALL DAY ..... and during football season .......12:30 and we're out'a there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucman™® Posted September 10, 2009 Author Share Posted September 10, 2009 IT DON'T LAST ALL DAY ..... and during football season .......12:30 and we're out'a there. Doesn't leave much time for tailgateing??? Your church must in the birds nest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsair Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Maybe REV2 doesn't tailgate? Maybe he just has some ANGEL hair pasta!/facepalm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconsd56 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I'm almost hesitant to take out my Cadillac jersey out of the closet. I wore it during both injury games.The boy has heart, and he inspires a lot of players on our team. The lockerroom respects his determination, and the fact that Tampa hasn't dropped him despite being flush at the position says a lot to the others that there is such thing as loyalty.I just love how he stopped Morris in the halls the day before training camp and said "I'm not going on PUP, coach"."OK" said Raheem.Its good for him , I hope he can stay healthy.......... but I think it would have more to do with Salary cap then loyalty.he was a top 5 pick, so I would imagine his cap number is big even now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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