Couple of updates that sadden me as a Bucs fan
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Report: Adrian Clayborn Knee Injury Is Serious
Adrian Clayborn getting carted off the field late in the second half in Dallas was a sad sight today, but now it seems that the injury is indeed serious.
Tampa Bay Times beat writer Stephen Holder says there’s a grim look to Clayborn’s injury in the Bucs locker room and Clayborn’s teammates believe he might be done for the season.
An emotional Adrian Clayborn left the locker room here at Cowboys Stadium wearing a brace from the thigh to ankle on his right leg, and early indications are that his injury is quite serious, with several players suggesting it is season-ending.
This is a brutal blow to the Bucs’ thin defensive line.
Daniel Te’o-Nesheim replaced Clayborn, and another backup, George Johnson, was inactive for today’s game.
This will be a problematic issue for the Bucs, if Clayborn is indeed lost for the season. You don’t just pick up a high-motor, solid end off the street. Though it might be time to dial up Andre Carter.
Some news that makes me happy as a Bucs fan!
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“I Have Four Weeks To Go,” Says Da’Quan Bowers
September 24th, 2012
As the Buccaneers and their emerging defensive line mourn the apparent season-ending knee injury to Adrian Clayborn, one must wonder how DaQuan Bowers’ recovery from an Achilles tear is going.
Thankfully, Bowers was in the locker room today and provided an update.
Bowers said he feels good, that his greatest challenges are mental and not physical, and he has “four weeks to go” and would be ready to play then if coaches give him the go-ahead.
Joe admires Bowers’ spirit and determination, but Joe doesn’t see the value in rushing back Bowers even if he’s cleared by doctors to get off the physically unable to perform list and start practicing. Maybe it would make sense if the Bucs were in some sort of legitimate playoff chase. Maybe.
Let Bowers really heal fully and come back hungry and healthy next season.
Lotsa people on the twatter and fagbook world are saying Bench Freeman, Sack Sully , bring back Blount. Valid points - but Orlovsky instead? Who to replace Sully? Martin cuts harder faster and stronger than Blount can dream of doing..