Carnell Williams - #33 - RB
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 218 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/21/1982 |
| Birthplace | Attalla, AL |
| College | Auburn |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2005, 1st round, 5th pick by Buccaneers |
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Buccaneers RB Cadillac Williams signed his restricted free-agent tender Wednesday, the team has announced.
PLAYER NEWS
Williams had 18 carries for 75 yards in a 37-7 loss to Baltimore on Sunday.|||||||
Williams faces an improving Washington defense next week at home so it may be a good idea to turn elsewhere for rushing yards.
Williams put forth a terrible fantasy effort Monday in a 28-16 loss to the Giants.|||||||
Williams carried 13 times for 36 yards, had three catches for four yards and failed to reach the end zone. He failed to shine in place of Steven Jackson.
Williams was held to 18 yards on 10 attempts in the Bucs' 31-6 loss to New Orleans on Sunday, though he did have 63 yards receiving.|||||||
Williams is averaging 2.5 yards per carry and looks to be finished as an impactful NFL running back. He just doesn't have the burst or ability to shake tacklers that he had coming out of college, and his only contributions Sunday came in the short passing game.
Williams had six carries for 13 yards in the Bucs' 38-13 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.|||||||
Williams owners beware. Rookie LeGarrette Blount had six carries for 27 yards - including a touchdown - and may be poised to steal carries from the disappointing and injury-plagued veteran.
Williams led Tampa Bay with 75 yards rushing on 22 carries in a 17-14 win over Cleveland on Sunday.|||||||
Cadillac has never lived up to the lofty potential bestowed upon him with the No. 5 pick in 2005, but he's not a bad option considering he'll get the vast majority of Tampa Bay's carries - a rare commodity in a league filled with time-sharing running backs.
