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A Cadillac built for power and speed

Sporting News, The, Sept 30, 2005 by Roy Cummings

Bucs wide receiver Michael Clayton has a new nickname for rookie running back Cadillac Williams. "He's like the Energizer Bunny," Clayton says. "He just keeps going and going and going."

There was no stopping Williams on Sunday, when even a sprained left foot couldn't keep him from racking up 128 rushing yards and a touchdown in the Bucs' 19-3 victory over the Bills. Coming on the heels of his 148-yard debut, he became the first rookie back since Edgerrin James in 1999 to start his career with back-to-back 100-yard games.

"He broke our back today," Bills safety Troy Vincent said. "He is a guy that you can't count on going down until you are sitting on top of him."

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The Bucs were pretty sure they had that type of player when they made Williams the fifth pick in this year's draft. Now they're convinced of it. Williams gained more than 60 yards against Buffalo after the initial contact. Those hidden yards allowed the Bucs to control the clock and win the field-position battle.

But it wasn't just power Williams displayed. "He found holes and moved the line of scrimmage," Bills coach Mike Mularkey said. "He saw lanes and hit them. He did it all for them today."

DRAFT DISH

By War Room Scouts

Iowa OLB Chad Greenway is a projected top 10 player with the size (6-4,239), power and bulk to play at the next level, but he has seemed unsure at times this season. Greenway is a tremendous tackler but must become a bigger playmaker to avoid slipping to the end of Round 1.... Penn State's Alan Zemaitis, a 6-2, 201-pound cornerback with low-4.5 40 speed, fits the mold of a premier corner for NFL defenses that run a cover 2 scheme. He's also big enough to play safety, which will increase his draft value.... Tennessee RB Gerald Riggs isn't a home run threat, but he's a physical runner who can overwhelm defenses with sheer power. He'll need to have a standout season to ensure he's a Day 1 pick.... Oregon State WR Mike Hass is turning heads with strong performances to start the season. Hass makes razor-sharp cuts and has great hands and the toughness to go over the middle. Though his lack of height (6-1) and elite speed probably will limit Hass to the third round, he could be a great addition as a No. 3 receiver.... Despite being labeled as too small, LSU DT Claude Wroten (6-2, 295) is proving to be a big-time playmaker. If he continues to show off his power and ability to penetrate the line of scrimmage, he could become a first rounder. ... C Mike Degory (6-5,296) is shining in Florida's new offense and might earn a second-round grade. The athletic Degory excels in protection and has shown the ability to drive-block defensive tackles.

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A Cadillac built for power and speed

Sporting News, The, Sept 30, 2005 by Roy Cummings

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