Allen Bradford claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks

by Sander on Oct 14, 2011 4:56 PM EDT

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 01: Quarterback Jonathan Crompton #8 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hands the ball off to running back Allen Bradford #38 during the first half of a preseason game against the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 1, 2011 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

To make room for safety Tanard Jackson, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers waived running back Allen Bradford yesterday. They hoped to re-sign him to their practice squad today, but have missed out on that opportunity as the Seattle Seahawks have claimed the USC product per Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times.

Bradford was a sixth-round pick for the Bucs and the third 2011 draft pick to be waived this season, after S Ahmad Black and TE Daniel Hardy were waived after the preseason. Ahmad Black is currently on the Bucs' practice squad.

With Allen Bradford gone, the Bucs have just two healthy running backs on the roster, as Legarrette Blount is injured and will almost certainly miss Sunday's game. Earnest Graham is expected to carry the load against the New Orleans Saints, while Kregg Lumpkin will be the backup. The Bucs do still have RB Mossis Madu on the practice squad, and it was suggested that he could be called up for Sunday's game. It seems that he will have to wait a while longer.

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R.I.P. Allen Bradford

"Well, if you guessin' it's me, you guessed correctly
I just stay with a stallion, you would swear I was an equestrian
I hit her with that pipe, call that Nancy Kerrigan
Stay on the greenest greens, call us vegetarians
You be on that minor league, but we smoke professionally"

by 4QB on Oct 14, 2011 5:07 PM EDT reply actions

Eh

He wasn’t all that- I was never too thrilled about that pick. But it’s definitely a head-scratcher. Is there the possibility that they’re setting up for a FA acquisition? Seems doubtful, considering the history. Who would make sense that might be a viable trade?

by RookTakesYou on Oct 14, 2011 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Sooooooo, Guesses on the pass to run ratio on Sunday?

I’m thinking 9:2

Who needs normal sleep patterns?

by AcadianTraverse on Oct 14, 2011 6:10 PM EDT reply actions

At least

2:1, probably more like 5:2. I hope I’m wrong about this week, but damned if this doesn’t feel a bit like I’ve got dental surgery scheduled for Sunday. Prove me wrong, guys- please.

by RookTakesYou on Oct 14, 2011 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh well, he isn't all that

There has to be somebody out there for the pouching, I like Texans backs or the Ravens.

Dom: go get a Texan or raven practice squad RB.

by BUCSwillDOMINATE on Oct 14, 2011 6:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Texans RBs don't fit the power run scheme the Bucs have

Texans run a pure zone scheme, which requires one-cut running backs. Bucs run power, which requires different skills.

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by Sander on Oct 14, 2011 6:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Picks 5 through 7 not looking great

by Carlitin1988 on Oct 14, 2011 6:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Anthony Gaitor is still here

Ahmad Black being cut can’t really be helped given that he missed basically all of preseason with an injury.

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by Sander on Oct 14, 2011 6:20 PM EDT up reply actions

How did Gaitor look last week?

by huntin0 on Oct 14, 2011 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

How did Gaitor do last week?

With what ever play time he got

by huntin0 on Oct 14, 2011 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions

He took out Josh Morgan for the year

That’s about all I noticed of him. 49ers were mostly running out the clock at that point

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by Sander on Oct 15, 2011 7:39 AM EDT up reply actions

Running back is a priority in next years draft

Plus cornerback, tackle and linebacker….

East Coast Fan

by Bucfan on Oct 14, 2011 7:46 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Well need to grab some of that talent in the free agent market

As we have too many holes to fill in one draft

by Carlitin1988 on Oct 14, 2011 8:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I'd like to think that too

…but I’ve got zero faith in current management’s free agency strategy. Yeah, Koenen was a good signing, but we overpaid- and we didn’t address depth elsewhere on the roster.

by RookTakesYou on Oct 14, 2011 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I'd add a deep threat WR to that wish list

…though a pass-catching speed back is arguably a higher priority. I’m already anticipating wincing every time Sproles makes a play on Sunday, thinking to myself “if only….”

I’d also argue that guard’s a higher priority position of need on O-line than tackle. Though you can easily make the argument that both Zuttah and Trueblood should be upgraded.

by RookTakesYou on Oct 14, 2011 11:08 PM EDT up reply actions

So who would you waive to bring in a backup?

Dom has his hands full if that’s the case. Better to wait and see how who we have pans out.

by Chengdu Buc on Oct 14, 2011 9:05 PM EDT reply actions

Depends on how Lumpkin looks this game.

by NewLogic on Oct 14, 2011 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Elbert Mack?

I’m still astonished he made the roster again.

by RookTakesYou on Oct 14, 2011 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Elbert Mack has actually played very well so far

I’m shocked, but it’s true

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by Sander on Oct 15, 2011 7:39 AM EDT up reply actions

I think #20

That guy might know a guy who played RB. Who was looking to get a job-
50/50 sarcasm/serious.

by RedLeg15 on Oct 15, 2011 12:53 AM EDT reply actions

Earnest Who I know Graham come on this guy may be a stand up guy and all off the field but come on. I can see it now how many more fumbles are going to be given up on the goal line when they are about to seal a win??? Not starter material with there schedule they have this year it’s going to be a long and ugly season.