New Parts face old challenges as Bucs try to get back on the winning track.

While listening to talk radio yesterday I heard an interesting point of view about the Bucs new running back flavor, LeGarrett Blount. The callers point was don’t expect much from him, he is not going to be the long term answer, because he was cut by the Tennessee Titans.

That logic is so flawed, its almost not even worth repeating except to make sure everyone understands how ridiculous that thinking is. I seem to remember a running back here who was cut, that back is now toward the end of his career and has surpassed several Hall of Fame running backs. Yes, you can find running backs who have been cut like Thomas Jones, and build a franchise around them. Larry Johnson. Brian Westbrook. So because one team has a surplus of talent at one position, doesn’t mean those players cant contribute in a big way for someone else. Players also develop at different speeds. Take Arrelious Benn and Mike William. Of course I’m talking about OUR Mike Williams who is starting off the bat as a 4th round draft choice. The critics looking toward 2nd round draft pick Benn, who did not take off in camp like Williams did.

Toward the end of preseason however, it looked as if Benn had picked up the offense, and only the front offices desire to play someone with more experience like a Sammy Stroughter. But Sammy seems to be best played with limited time on the field. He wears out quicker the Bucs feel, and they want to bring him in on third downs to be the slot guy with Benn the starter opposite Williams, giving the Bucs two true rookies starting at Wide Outs. Another player who is wearing out a bit is Cadillac Williams, which is Blount is getting his chance, along with preseason sensation Kareem Huggins, a slashy, darty back for in the frame of a Warrick Dunn to compliment Blounts ‘Alstottish’ pounding of the pile.

These three new faces to 2010 will surely decrease the Bucs overall average age, but that is part of the master plan. Josh Freeman continues to improve and show a solid game after game since this off-season that he dedicated to the film-room and One Buc Place in general. Tampa Bay’s front office and coaching staff are going to surround Freeman not with veterans that rob young players of experience, but youthful counterparts that will grow with him, side by side as the Bucs continue their evolution into this new generation of Buccaneer football.