PFT: Cadillac Williams Done?

[WoodysGirl]

CADILLAC DONE?
Posted by Mike Florio on January 22, 2008, 10:09 p.m.

One of the rumors making the rounds in Mobile is that the career of Buccaneers running back Cadillac Williams could be over.

Williams blew out a patellar tendon on September 30, during a game against the Panthers.

If Williams can’t return, it’s another argument against using a high first-round pick on a running back. The financial investment is enormous, and the running back is always one play away from a serious, if not permanent, injury.

 

[Doomsday101]

CADILLAC DONE?
Posted by Mike Florio on January 22, 2008, 10:09 p.m.

One of the rumors making the rounds in Mobile is that the career of Buccaneers running back Cadillac Williams could be over.

Williams blew out a patellar tendon on September 30, during a game against the Panthers.

If Williams can’t return, it’s another argument against using a high first-round pick on a running back. The financial investment is enormous, and the running back is always one play away from a serious, if not permanent, injury.

The same could be said for any position in the NFL.

 

[joseephuss]

Bust.

 

[Coakleys Dad]

wow..

 

[superpunk]

If Williams can’t return, it’s another argument against using a high first-round pick on a running back. The financial investment is enormous, and the running back is always one play away from a serious, if not permanent, injury.

It's always a stupid idea to let rare events sway your overall philosophy.

 

[Sarge]

Cadillac had a run of about 9-10 games and his career was over then. It really didn't take this knee injury to come to that conclusion. Earnest Graham is getting the job done in TB anyways.

 

[kingwhicker]

Terrible news. Really sad.

 

[Cowboys22]

Great, another team drafting ahead of us that will take a RB! Maybe they'll be interested in Julius.

 

[Hostile]

It's always a stupid idea to let rare events sway your overall philosophy.

Exactly.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

I hope all the other teams feel that way and let DMac slide to us at #22

 

[slick325]

The same could be said for any position in the NFL.

My thoughts exactly.

 

[Hoofbite]

It's always a stupid idea to let rare events sway your overall philosophy.

Yeah it is. And the price of a player at whatever position is determined more by the # they are picked at.

Basically, you shouldn't ever pick in the 1st round. Everyone is one play away from injury and it costs too much,

 

[big dog cowboy]

Earnest Graham is getting the job done in TB anyways.

He sure did. I had a chance to get him in my fantasy league and didn't. What a mistake.

 

[FLCowboyFan]

I don't care if his play dropped off or he might have been replaced. It is sad that a player who is young and in their prime has their career ended by an injury. Very sad!

 

[WoodysGirl]

Eric (Albany): Can you comment on the rumors of Cadillac Williams's career being over due to the injury suffered this past season?

Chris Mortensen: (11:15 AM ET ) I haven't heard of any such rumors. I know that he had a serious injury and the Bucs are happy they have Earnest Graham.

 

[zrinkill]

I feel bad for the kid ..... hope he takes care of his money.

 

[Rack]

CADILLAC DONE?
Posted by Mike Florio on January 22, 2008, 10:09 p.m.

One of the rumors making the rounds in Mobile is that the career of Buccaneers running back Cadillac Williams could be over.

Williams blew out a patellar tendon on September 30, during a game against the Panthers.

If Williams can’t return, it’s another argument against using a high first-round pick on a running back. The financial investment is enormous, and the running back is always one play away from a serious, if not permanent, injury.

Cuz a Tackle, Guard, Center, WR, TE, QB, DE, DT, LB, Safety, or CB can't suffer the EXACT same injury, right?


Florio is a moron.

 

[Smashmouth24]

The same could be said for any position in the NFL.

Correct but I think there is some truth to RB having the shortest average shelf life. Of course now you can't sign any rookie to more than 4 years right?

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Cuz a Tackle, Guard, Center, WR, TE, QB, DE, DT, LB, Safety, or CB can't suffer the EXACT same injury, right?


Florio is a moron.

Yup and RB bust less than all of those except linemen and TE. WR, CB, QB are all much more risky picks.

 

[burmafrd]

Top 15 RBs have busted pretty frequently over the last 15 years.