Stroughter on IR, Urrutia Promoted

December 22, 2009 at 12:45am by Scott   •  3 Comments »

The subject pretty much says it all. Mario Urrutia was promoted to the active roster after Sammie Stroughter was put on injured reserve with a broken foot. Raheem Morris would like to talk about what Stroughter has done this season.

“You’re talking about a seventh-round draft pick, to come in here and not only make the team – which is a credit to himself – you’re talking about a guy that’s had a significant role all year as far as a third wide receiver in our Zebra package. You’re talking about a guy who can go out there in multiple packages and go out and do things for you. You’re talking about a guy that can punt return, a guy that can kick return. You’re talking about a guy that gave us max effort all year.”

“You’re talking about one of the better football players on our football team.”

Whatchu talkin’ ’bout?

Stroughter has been excellent and will be missed. Josh Freeman has developed a nice chemistry with him. Even though Urrutia was promoted, I’m not convinced he’ll get significant playing time. Brian Clark is a more likely candidate for extended activity, especially considering how Freeman likes to go to Clark when he’s on the field. Maybe Yamon Figurs gets some more looks, too. But Urrutia is a 6-6, 232 receiver and the Bucs already have Maurice Stovall filling the position of Tall Receiver Who Isn’t Very Fast.