Foster released

Dare we trade up and get Darren McFadden? We would immediately be front runners to win the South

 

Bucs interested

Bucs target DeShaun Foster

Giving perhaps the clearest indication that the Bucs don't expect to have Cadillac Williams next season, the team has targeted Carolina Panthers free agent running back DeShaun Foster.

The 28-year-old Foster was released Thursday by the Panthers to save about $4.75-million in salary cap room.

The 6-foot, 222-pound Foster was a second-round pick by the Panthers in 2002. But he has struggled with injuries and fumbling problems, never rushing for 897 yards in six pro seasons. Foster is the Panthers career rushing leader with 3,336 yards and has excelled in the post-season. He had a team-record 151 yards rushing in a win over the New York Giants in 2005.

General manager Bruce Allen said Saturday at the NFL combine he has spoken with Foster's agent, Joby Branion. A visit is likely to occur early next week.
""We've had talks with his representative, yes,'' Allen told the St. Petersburg Times.

Williams is recovering from a torn patellar injury he suffered last Oct. at Carolina. It is expected to take between nine and 12 months to completely heal, meaning he might not be cleared to play until the middle of the 2008 season.

Foster appeared in all 16 games last season, but averaged just 3.5 yards per carry while scoring only three touchdowns.
Improving the running back position will be one of the Bucs goals this off-season. Already, the team re-signed Michael Bennett to a three-year contract and are negotiating an extension for Earnest Graham. Michael Pittman is hoping to join another team.

The free agent signing period begins Feb. 29 but the Bucs are getting a pretty good jump on the rest of the league. Allen said Falcons free agent defensive tackle Rod Coleman and tight end Alge Crumpler could visit Tuesday.

Both players have injuries that need to be examined and the Bucs medical staff is in Indianapolis this week for the NFL combine.
""We'll set up their visits as soon as we get back,'' Allen said. ""That's what we're trying to schedule right now.''




http://blogs.tampabay.com/bucs/2008/02/bucs-target-des.html

 

uhg...in our conference no less

 

sucks, but that's how it goes. At any rate, from what he showed last year, I don't know if he has the burst anymore to hurt us significantly and would be behind a few other backs.

I wouldn't be opposed to taking their Pittman. I know a lot of people are clamoring for another young back, but he wouldn't cost much and certainly brings what we need.

 

I agree

 

He's a troublemaker.

 

Pittman?

 

worst possible scenario

 

Foster sucks. I'm not worried about him at all.

************ had a long of 20 yards. A long of 20 yards. On 247 carries.

In franchise history, we've never had a starting back with a long of less than 25 and that was Huntley in 2001. On 165 carries.

Testaverde had a long of 16 yards. For fuck's sake.

Foster blew.

http://www.nfl.com/players/deshaunfoster/situationalstats?id=FOS187731

 

Pittman?