“Pretty Sore” Lenny
November 23rd, 2022
Leonard “Lombardi Lenny” Fournette took a couple of losses against the Seahawks 10 days ago despite the Buccaneers big win.
The first loss was, apparently, his top-dog-running-back job. Rookie Rachaad White had his breakthrough game with 22 carries for 105 yards and a violent stiff-arm that rocked the NFL.
The second Fournette loss was his health. He left the game in the fourth quarter with a hip issue.
Today at One Buc Palace, after the Bucs’ first practice in pads since the bye week, head coach Todd Bowles said Fournette is “pretty sore” and unable to perform at 100 percent productivity. He made it sound unlikely that Fournette will play Sunday in Cleveland.
“If he progress and gets better to where he can run full speed, then he’ll play. If not, then he won’t,” Bowles said.
Joe almost hopes Fournette sits out the game (almost). The Bucs could benefit from a harder look at White and the change of pace that Ke’Shawn “Sneak” Vaughn provides. Plus, Fournette getting 100 percent healthy will be key for the stretch run and beyond.
November 23rd, 2022 at 1:47 pm
Hopefully he’s not just “sore” that he’s losing his 1 back position.
November 23rd, 2022 at 1:52 pm
Rest him and gimme Sneak & White for 4 quarters.
November 23rd, 2022 at 2:17 pm
Agree Joe. Especially if there’s any risk of reinjury. browns are a bad run defense. if they can’t run with White, it’ll be a long day. Staying out of known passing downs will be big. Cleveland has a really good pass rush, and they’re good in the back end
November 23rd, 2022 at 2:18 pm
Can they activate Gio?
November 23rd, 2022 at 2:41 pm
White rushes for 200 yds Lenny rides the pine.
November 23rd, 2022 at 2:54 pm
White & Vaughn will get the job done …….
November 23rd, 2022 at 2:58 pm
Ride the hot hand and let Lenny get healthy for the playoffs. Really good time to give the young backs some looks and snaps. I think these guys bring some juice to the offense this week.
November 23rd, 2022 at 3:35 pm
rest lenny.. we are gonna need him
November 23rd, 2022 at 3:35 pm
Playoffs??? Not to sound like Jim Mora but the Bucs still have to play the Bengals, 49ers, Saints and Falcons in Atlanta. Let’s not get cocky after one win over Seahawks. I’m still not sold in the offense, Leftwich play calling and run defense. Let’s concentrate on Cleveland.
November 23rd, 2022 at 3:50 pm
“Joe almost hopes Fournette sits out the game (almost). The Bucs could benefit from a harder look at White and the change of pace that Ke’Shawn “Sneak” Vaughn provides. Plus, Fournette getting 100 percent healthy will be key for the stretch run and beyond.”
A Freakin’ MEN!!!!!!!!
November 23rd, 2022 at 4:00 pm
Can’t forget that Lenny can catch the ball better than the rest of the RB herd. Let’s not reserve a seat on th bench just yet
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November 23rd, 2022 at 4:08 pm
That hip is likely the main reason Bernard is back.
November 23rd, 2022 at 4:19 pm
Goo active?
November 23rd, 2022 at 4:20 pm
Gio
November 23rd, 2022 at 4:56 pm
I’m gonna go ahead and guess that White runs like he’s possessed this week if Lenny sits and make it pretty hard for them to go back to Fournette.
November 23rd, 2022 at 5:08 pm
Getting hurt right before the bye and allowing White to get all the practice reps with the #1 offense for two weeks was probably not a good thing for Lenny’s future as the starter.
He may be up piss creek without a paddle by the time he’s healthy again.
Fournette is a useful player in the passing game, but I have absolutely despised his running style ever since he got here. I won’t be sad when he’s gone.
November 23rd, 2022 at 6:14 pm
So Lenny goes from ‘playoff Lenny’, to don’t let the door hit you where the good lord split you because the o-line went rookie?
Puhleaze, say it ain’t so.
November 23rd, 2022 at 8:49 pm
I’d take a chance on Melvin Gordon. Yes, he’s a fumble waiting to happen, but is running at 3.5 yards a clip in that anemic Denver offense. Not bad. Just cover him in pewter and buc red gorilla tape. He’ll be fine