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There still were questions about Buccaneers RB Earnest Graham as training camp opened, even though he performed well enough in 10 starts last season to earn a new multiyear deal worth $10 million to $11 million. He had made the leap from serving almost exclusively as a special-teams contributor, after all, and had just 52 carries in his career, prior to the 222 he received last season. He has gone a long way to proving 2007 was no fluke, sources say, and he has shown a component to his game that wasn't there last year. Graham, known more for his power than his speed, is showing breakaway ability late in games. He has three carries of more than 40 yards this season after posting a long run of 28 yards in ’07. Insiders say he has been helped by the addition of Warrick Dunn, who takes a handful of carries per game and keeps Graham's legs fresh.
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