Derrick Ward

Derrick Ward - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Rush Yds 178
  • Yds/Game 29.7
  • TD 1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Height: 5-11
  • Weight: 228
  • Born: Aug 30, 1980 - Los Angeles, CA
  • College: Ottawa
  • Draft: 2004 - 7th round (34th pick) by the New York Jets

News and Notes

News and Notes
Oct 29 The coaching staff has been trying to find ways to get Ward involved, but Cadillac Williams' strong play and game circumstances have made it difficult to get Ward more work, the St. Petersburg Times reports.

Recommendation: On Sunday Week 7 against the Patriots in London, Ward led the Buccaneers with a season-high 13 carries, but they came at the expense of Williams who only had 11 carries. It seems striking a balance between the two running backs — while facing big deficits that make running the ball difficult — continues to be a sticky issue. This situation is a bit messy from a fantasy perspective. Williams has played well for the most part this season but Ward is a good running back. Ward may see a few more carries per game going forward which gives any remaining Ward owners a glimmer of hope, and of course is somewhat discouraging news to Williams owners.

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