Michael Bennett Re-Signs

Hey, something actually happened!

The Buccaneers re-signed Michael Bennett yesterday, bringing the number of running backs that will definitely be in training camp to two.

On Friday, the Buccaneers announced that Bennett has signed a multi-year deal to remain in Tampa; he was previously due to become an unrestricted free agent in March.

The details of the contract will be revealed soon enough, and I'm curious as to what kind of money he got. It must have been pretty good to keep him from testing free agency.

I honestly don't think the Earnest Graham/Michael Bennett combination in the backfield is too bad. Graham has proven he's a tough runner and has good movement between the tackles, and Bennett has the speed to get to the perimeter and turn it on. And this doesn't preclude the Bucs signing another back in free agency or addressing the position in the draft, although I think this seriously decreases the possibility of them using a first day pick on one. Julius Jones or Mewelde Moore would still be a nice addition depending on their contract demands, and then a younger guy as a backup. I'm assuming here that Cadillac Williams will be out for the entire year. I'm also thinking that this pretty much ends Michael Pittman's run in Tampa.