PFT is reporting that Earnest Graham wants a contract similar to Frank Gore's. So, noting the source, it's just as likely that Graham said he was inspired by the Al Gore movie and wants to to be more like him and help save the earth.

But let's assume it's true for a second. People are making it out to be such a ridiculous demand, but it's pretty much in line with what Gore got from the 49ers. Both Graham and Gore have Drew Rosenhaus as an agent. Gore signed a $28 million/4 year deal with a $6.5 million signing bonus after posting a 1,700 yard season in 2006. Graham, on the other hand, had 898 yard season last year after starting 10 games, which projects out to about 1,400 yards if he had been the full-time starter. However, Gore also had another 600 yard season behind him when he wasn't the starter, so there was a little more proof that he could consistently produce.

The Bucs aren't going to do anything until the draft. They'd be silly to at this point. If a stud running back falls into their laps, they could let Graham hold his breath until training camp when it starts costing him big money to hold out. If they don't draft a back, they'd be wise to give Graham a small extension with a decent raise to reward him for last year but also give him the opportunity to prove that he can be run like he did last year for a full season. Either way, he's still under contract for 2008 and really doesn't have much leverage. And let's not forget that Michael Pittman is still out there an would gladly sign a 1 year contract for $1 million and the opportunity to start. And somewhere out there, Ken Darby has got a voodoo doll of Graham in a box. A lot of people think he's the future of the running backs in Tampa. He may get his shot to prove it.