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Derrick Ward
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#28 Derrick Ward
 Pos: Running Back
NFL Team: TAM
Injury: OK
Experience: 6
College: Ottawa
Height: 71
Weight: 228
Born: 8/30/1980
 Year  Tm  Gm  Rush  Yds  TDs  Fum  Catch  Yds  TDs 
PROJTAM9035241680
2008NYG16182102520413840
2007NYG812560231261791
2006NYG80000000
2005NYG1435123002130
SUMMARY
Running Back Rank: #35   
Overall: #82


Ward had a breakout season, getting his first extensive work of his career. He broke the 1,000-yard mark despite rushing just 182 times. Ward averaged an impressive 5.6 yards per carry. He also had 41 receptions, which is another career high. Ward was a big-play threat for the Giants. He brings that ability to the Bucs this season. The Bucs should likely use a committee approach at running back, but Ward could be the starter out of the gate. Ward can get to that next gear in a hurry and has solid moves in the open field. Ward also runs with some power, keeping his legs churning as tacklers try to bring him down.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
Ward won't fly under the radar this season. His lack of scores last season is a concern, but you have to like his yardage and reception potential even in a committee situation. He is a low-end No. 2 back, especially in PPR leagues. Another season breaking the 1,000 total yard mark and around five or so scores seems likely in his first year with the Bucs.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have declared RB Derrick Ward, SS DeVon Hall, OL James Lee, WR Mario Urrutia, WR Mark Bradley, QB Rudy Carpenter, TE Ryan Purvis, WR Terrence Nunn inactive for Week 17.
Source: KFFL.com
Updating a previous item, Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee, thigh), DE Michael X. Bennett (toe) and DT Roy Miller (hamstring) should be available to play Week 17.
Source: KFFL.com
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee, thigh) and DE Michael X. Bennett (toe) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 1. They are listed as questionable for Week 17.
Source: KFFL.com
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 31. He should be able to play in Week 17 but likely will not see many carries.
Source: KFFL.com
Charlie Campbell, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 30. Head coach Raheem Morris thinks Ward will be able to play in Week 17.
Fantasy Impact: Ward isn't worth the risk at this point.
Source: KFFL.com
Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 25, and he is listed as questionable for Week 16.
Fantasy Impact: Ward should be able to play this week, but keep an eye on the inactives Sunday to be sure.
Source: KFFL.com
Jim Flynn, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) is listed as questionable for Week 10 with a knee ailment.
Fantasy Impact: Ward looks like a game-time decision. He is an iffy play to begin with, so you might just want to go with other options.
Source: KFFL.com
Stephen Holder, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are trying to balance carries between RBs Cadillac Williams and Derrick Ward but Ward has been getting less carries because of Williams' performance as well as the team's lack of possessions during games. 'We'd like to (get Ward involved) but what happened is, in the previous game, we only had three series in the second half. (We said) 'Hey, Derrick, it's your turn.' Well, we only had two possessions, now all of a sudden, it's the fourth quarter,' Offensive coordinator Greg Olson said.
Fantasy Impact: Neither back is really worth using right now. They are too up and down.
Source: KFFL.com
Charlie Campbell, of PewterReport.com, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) is participating in practice Friday, Oct. 9.
Fantasy Impact: Ward seems ready to return this week.
Source: KFFL.com
Roy Cummings, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Derrick Ward (knee) fully participated in practice Thursday, Oct. 8. He should be able to play in Week 5.
Fantasy Impact: Ward should play, but we aren't sure his workload, making him an iffy fantasy play this week.
Source: KFFL.com
2009 Draft Guide - Running Backs
 # 1  Adrian PetersonMIN  
 # 2  Maurice Jones-DrewJAC Hot
 # 3  Michael TurnerATL  
 # 4  Matt ForteCHI Hot
 # 5  DeAngelo WilliamsCAR  
 # 6  Steven JacksonSTL  
 # 7  LaDainian TomlinsonNYJ  
 # 8  Chris JohnsonTEN  
 # 9  Steve SlatonHOU  
 # 10  Frank GoreSFO  
 # 11  Brian WestbrookPHI Injury Concern
 # 12  Clinton PortisWAS  
 # 13  Ronnie BrownMIA  
 # 14  Brandon JacobsNYG  
 # 15  Marion BarberDAL  
 # 16  Kevin SmithDET  
 # 17  Ryan GrantGNB  
 # 18  Darren McFaddenOAK Hot
 # 19  Joseph AddaiIND Cold
 # 20  Thomas JonesKAN  
 # 21  Knowshon MorenoDEN  
 # 22  Willie ParkerPIT  
 # 23  Marshawn LynchBUF  
 # 24  Reggie BushNOR  
 # 25  Ray RiceBAL Hot
 # 26  Larry JohnsonWAS  
 # 27  Chris WellsARI  
 # 28  LenDale WhiteTEN  
 # 29  Pierre ThomasNOR Sleeper
 # 30  Cedric BensonCIN  
 # 31  Jamal LewisCLE  
 # 32  Jonathan StewartCAR  
 # 33  Earnest GrahamTAM  
 # 34  Darren SprolesSDG  
 # 35  Derrick WardTAM  
 # 36  Felix JonesDAL  
 # 37  Laurence MaroneyNWE  
 # 38  LeSean McCoyPHI Sleeper
 # 39  Willis McGaheeBAL Injury Concern
 # 40  Julius JonesSEA  
 # 41  Tim HightowerARI  
 # 42  Donald BrownIND  
 # 43  Glen CoffeeSFO  
 # 44  Ricky WilliamsMIA  
 # 45  Jerious NorwoodATL  
 # 46  Correll BuckhalterDEN  
 # 47  Ahmad BradshawNYG Sleeper
 # 48  Sammy MorrisNWE  
 # 49  Chester TaylorCHI  
 # 50  Rashard MendenhallPIT  
 # 51  Shonn GreeneNYJ  
 # 52  Fred JacksonBUF  
 # 53  Jamaal CharlesKAN  
 # 54  Le'Ron McClainBAL  
 # 55  Justin FargasOAK  
 # 56  Edgerrin JamesSEA  
 # 57  Michael BushOAK  
 # 58  Brandon JacksonGNB  
 # 59  James DavisCLE Hot
 # 60  Mewelde MoorePIT  
 # 61  Carnell WilliamsTAM Injury Concern
 # 62  Peyton HillisCLE  
 # 63  Fred TaylorNWE  
 # 64  Mike BellNOR Hot
 # 65  Maurice MorrisDET  
 # 66  Tashard ChoiceDAL  
 # 67  Jerome HarrisonCLE  
 # 68  Kevin FaulkNWE  
 # 69  LaMont JordanDEN  
 # 70  Ladell BettsWAS  
 # 71  Jacob HesterSDG  
 # 72  Danny WareNYG  
 # 73  Javon RingerTEN  
 # 74  Gary RussellOAK  
 # 75  BenJarvus Green-EllisNWE  
 # 76  Mike GoodsonCAR  
 # 77  Gartrell JohnsonNYG  
 # 78  Aaron BrownDET  
 # 79  Kolby SmithKAN  
 # 80  Jason WrightARI  
 # 81  DeShawn WynnGNB  
 # 82  Adrian PetersonCHI  
 # 83  Brian LeonardCIN  
 # 84  Garrett WolfeCHI  
 # 85  Bernard ScottCIN  
 # 86  Michael BennettSDG  
 # 87  Kenneth DarbySTL  
 # 88  Patrick CobbsMIA  
 # 89  Michael RobinsonSFO  
 # 90  Leonard WeaverPHI  
 # 91  LaRod Stephens-HowlingARI  
 # 92  Chris BrownHOU Injury Concern
 # 93  Greg JonesJAC  
 # 94  Ahman GreenGNB  
 # 95  Aaron SteckerATL  
 # 96  Javarris WilliamsKAN  
 # 97  Cedric PeermanDET  
 # 98  Heath EvansNOR  
 # 99  Rashad JenningsJAC  
 # 100  Ryan MoatsHOU  
 # 101  Andre BrownNYG Injury Concern
 # 102  Jason SnellingATL  
 # 103  Chris TaylorNWE  
 # 104  Mike HartIND  
 # 105  Samkon GadoSTL  
 # 106  Thomas BrownCLE  
 # 107  Chris OgbonnayaSTL  
 # 108  Chauncey WashingtonNYJ  
 # 109  Kahlil BellCHI  
 # 110  Jerome FeltonDET  
 # 111  Justin ForsettSEA  
 # 112  Arian FosterHOU  
 # 113  Quinton GantherSEA  
 # 114  Ahmard HallTEN  
 # 115  Lynell HamiltonNOR  
 # 116  Lex HilliardMIA  
 # 117  Chris JenningsCLE  
 # 118  Kevin JonesCHI Injury Concern
 # 119  Marcus MasonSDG  
 # 120  Lousaka PoliteMIA  
 # 121  Dantrell SavageKAN  
 # 122  Chad SimpsonIND  
 # 123  Frank SummersPIT  
 # 124  Tyrell SuttonCAR  
 # 125  Mike TolbertSDG  
 # 126  Albert YoungMIN  

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