Bucs Cut Derrick Ward

Speedy Ron · 08-31-2010, 01:49 PM

Bucs released RB Derrick Ward.
It may seem hard to believe that the Bucs would cut ties with Ward one year after signing him to a four-year, $17 million contract, but anybody watching him run in preseason action could see the writing on the wall. Ward has lost more than few steps, and the difference in burst between him and Kareem Huggins was stark. Huggins will move into the change-of-pace role while Cadillac Williams solidifies his standing as the lead back. GM Mark Dominik's seat continues to get hotter and hotter.

--im usually against bringing people in after they get cut, but man, i want to bring him in

Saintswrath · 08-31-2010, 05:32 PM

Dunno about bringing him in, Dude had like 2500 yards in a 5 year career and 1000 of it was in one season.... on top of that he gained 20+ lbs.. that seemed like a good decision by the Buc's and it would be in Saints best interest to look past him.

Euphoria · 08-31-2010, 05:45 PM

Pass...

Chris "posion" Ivory is better than that dude at this stage of the game. I wouldn't even offer a work out. Aside from one good year he hasn't done anything. Although a case can be made that his line didn't help him much they have a Center by the name of FAINE... who sucks.

jeanpierre · 08-31-2010, 05:57 PM

Originally Posted by Speedy Ron

--im usually against bringing people in after they get cut, but man, i want to bring him in

Fail

Don't need out of shape RB who are lazy...

Watch the waiver wire in the next week and they'll be better options...

And if the Giants let 'em geaux, then there's something wrong...

MatthewT · 08-31-2010, 07:04 PM

Seriously, I don't have any idea what happened to Ward. He was an excellent running back for the Giants and pretty much totally stunk in Tampa. I could see the Saints giving the guy a chance if it was just an off year, but an off year with rumors of an attitude issue and gained weight, no thanks. I think the Saints are set at RB for now, however they will need to find a couple young guys to stash on the practice squad. The position is actually a little thin now.

Speedy Ron · 08-31-2010, 09:43 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Fail

Don't need out of shape RB who are lazy...

Watch the waiver wire in the next week and they'll be better options...

And if the Giants let 'em geaux, then there's something wrong...

how do you know what shape he is in? next time you talk to him ask him why the giants let him go

homerj07 · 08-31-2010, 10:16 PM

Works for me in my fantasy league - we are a keeper auction league - my last player was Huggins for 1.

I'm a blown Cadillac tire away from a starting RB.

strato · 09-01-2010, 01:49 AM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Fail

Don't need out of shape RB who are lazy...

Watch the waiver wire in the next week and they'll be better options...

And if the Giants let 'em geaux, then there's something wrong...

This post Fails!...but your food looks good..lol

BIGEASY504 · 09-01-2010, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by Euphoria

Pass...

Chris "posion" Ivory is better than that dude at this stage of the game. I wouldn't even offer a work out. Aside from one good year he hasn't done anything. Although a case can be made that his line didn't help him much they have a Center by the name of FAINE... who sucks.

I agree, with young wheels like Ivory we don't need him and to his defense the type of back he is the Bucs line sucked!!!!

Rugby Saint II · 09-01-2010, 11:49 AM

Pass on somebody elses trash.

08-31-2010, 01:49 PM	#1
Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	Bucs Cut Derrick Ward Bucs released RB Derrick Ward. It may seem hard to believe that the Bucs would cut ties with Ward one year after signing him to a four-year, $17 million contract, but anybody watching him run in preseason action could see the writing on the wall. Ward has lost more than few steps, and the difference in burst between him and Kareem Huggins was stark. Huggins will move into the change-of-pace role while Cadillac Williams solidifies his standing as the lead back. GM Mark Dominik's seat continues to get hotter and hotter. --im usually against bringing people in after they get cut, but man, i want to bring him in

08-31-2010, 05:57 PM	#4
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Originally Posted by Speedy Ron --im usually against bringing people in after they get cut, but man, i want to bring him in Fail Don't need out of shape RB who are lazy... Watch the waiver wire in the next week and they'll be better options... And if the Giants let 'em geaux, then there's something wrong...

08-31-2010, 09:43 PM	#6
Speedy Ron I'm an A hole Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Metry Posts: 1,173	Originally Posted by jeanpierre Fail Don't need out of shape RB who are lazy... Watch the waiver wire in the next week and they'll be better options... And if the Giants let 'em geaux, then there's something wrong... how do you know what shape he is in? next time you talk to him ask him why the giants let him go

09-01-2010, 01:49 AM	#8
strato Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: "Little Ole Town in Tejas" Posts: 7,586	Originally Posted by jeanpierre Fail Don't need out of shape RB who are lazy... Watch the waiver wire in the next week and they'll be better options... And if the Giants let 'em geaux, then there's something wrong... This post Fails!...but your food looks good..lol

09-01-2010, 09:57 AM	#9
BIGEASY504 100th Post Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 487	Originally Posted by Euphoria Pass... Chris "posion" Ivory is better than that dude at this stage of the game. I wouldn't even offer a work out. Aside from one good year he hasn't done anything. Although a case can be made that his line didn't help him much they have a Center by the name of FAINE... who sucks. I agree, with young wheels like Ivory we don't need him and to his defense the type of back he is the Bucs line sucked!!!!
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08-31-2010, 05:32 PM	#2
Saintswrath +Mod Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Between 504 & 813 Posts: 1,776 Blog Entries: 4	Dunno about bringing him in, Dude had like 2500 yards in a 5 year career and 1000 of it was in one season.... on top of that he gained 20+ lbs.. that seemed like a good decision by the Buc's and it would be in Saints best interest to look past him.

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Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Pass... Chris "posion" Ivory is better than that dude at this stage of the game. I wouldn't even offer a work out. Aside from one good year he hasn't done anything. Although a case can be made that his line didn't help him much they have a Center by the name of FAINE... who sucks.

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MatthewT 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,729	Seriously, I don't have any idea what happened to Ward. He was an excellent running back for the Giants and pretty much totally stunk in Tampa. I could see the Saints giving the guy a chance if it was just an off year, but an off year with rumors of an attitude issue and gained weight, no thanks. I think the Saints are set at RB for now, however they will need to find a couple young guys to stash on the practice squad. The position is actually a little thin now.

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homerj07 In Doh We Trust Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 7,027 Blog Entries: 16	Works for me in my fantasy league - we are a keeper auction league - my last player was Huggins for 1. I'm a blown Cadillac tire away from a starting RB.

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