Lorig Back At Full Strength
September 12th, 2013
There was happy news at One Buc Palace yesterday, starting fullback Erik Lorig, who missed opening day with a summer-long calf injury, was a full participant in practice, a session many players called physical and spirited.
Lorig’s return is significant. First, the Bucs use their fullback in the running game more than most NFL teams. Josh Freeman discussed this during his Tuesday radio show on WDAE-AM 620, and Freeman acknowledged that Lorig is a significant threat in the passing game. Second, the Bucs’ fullback play Sunday, led by tight end Nate Byham, was noticeably poor.
The Bucs’ defense will have a good day Sunday even if it allows 21 points. That’s just life against Drew Brees. So Joe’s especially happy about anything that could enhance the Bucs’ offense, which must produce. Lorig’s return will help.
September 12th, 2013 at 8:04 am
How refreshing. This story feels like when you are drowning and some one throws you a life preserver.
I hope he plays Sunday
September 12th, 2013 at 8:12 am
awesome. I took him for granted until I realized that waste of a roster spot Hillis is absolutely worthless.
and when Crabtree returns and we sign Underwood and release Hillis, Freeman should only get better.
September 12th, 2013 at 8:25 am
This is good news for us, since our offense relies on the FB so much.
September 12th, 2013 at 8:25 am
Pretty sure it’s Freemans fault…somehow
September 12th, 2013 at 8:36 am
Wonder if Lorig will be a part of the Mutiny against coach Schiano ? What a waste Smh?
September 12th, 2013 at 8:50 am
So glad he’s back. You can really tell a difference when he’s back there. We should trade Hillis to the giants
September 12th, 2013 at 8:59 am
I’ll be at the opener this Sunday and I pray I’m not witness to the same miserable performance we all saw on TV last Sunday. If so, I’m not sure there’s enough beer in the stadium to drown my sorrows.
September 12th, 2013 at 9:02 am
I remember last year Joe had an article about some one showing pics and x’s and o’s about how Lorig was not a good FB. It’s like he read that article, because the next week and the rest of the season he was awesome.
September 12th, 2013 at 9:16 am
This is awesome news. He is a huge part of opening holes for Dougie to smash through. Hope he’s not too rusty.
September 12th, 2013 at 9:39 am
Lorig is healthy, Nicks is MRSA free. Let’s go into this game with positive thoughts. Leave all the nonsense behind.