Raheem Gets A Nod For Transforming Erik Lorig
September 21st, 2012
The ol’ ball coach, Raheem Morris, can take credit for a keen football eye when it comes to Bucs starting fullback Erik Lorig.
During an interview on WDAE-AM 620 Wednesday, rockstar general manager Mark Dominik praised Lorig’s play and said “credit our former staff” for seeing more in Lorig than what was on his college film from Stanford, where he was a high-motor defensive end who had played a little tight end. Joe was able to confirm that Dominik’s tip of the cap was for Raheem and company, rather than personnel staff.
Yesterday, Mike Sullivan also dished out love to Lorig before media at One Buc Palace.
“Insurance Lorig” doesn’t have a ring to it, but he’s proving to be very solid and versatile in the Bucs’ offense, which uses the fullback more than most in the NFL. Well done, Raheem.
September 21st, 2012 at 10:03 am
When does he get to carry the rock. We know hes not afraid of contact.
September 21st, 2012 at 10:10 am
can we get one serious photo of rah rah?
September 21st, 2012 at 10:14 am
Thwr are not any serious photos of rah
September 21st, 2012 at 11:02 am
Every squirrel finds a nut sooner or later.
September 21st, 2012 at 11:08 am
I’m still not sold on Lorig. Id like us to draft a career fullback that has a 1000 yard rusher in front of him every year. Those are rare these days.
September 21st, 2012 at 11:36 am
“Yeserday” – hehe
bucfanjeff, I can name a bunch of “squirrels” in this league that never found a nut.
I’m not sold on Lorig either. I prefer a true fullback which he isn’t. I think he will do okay for some blocking…but not much else.
I do find it interesting that many who were saying he needed to be cut last year suddenly like him.
September 21st, 2012 at 11:37 am
I agree 100%, espo.
September 21st, 2012 at 11:39 am
You don’t know to believe these days. But if Tom Edrington is to be believed, he says the Bucs worked out Jacob Hester this week.