The Facts:
Blount's lack of commitment was startling to coaches from the day he was claimed off waivers from the Titans an undrafted rookie in 2010. For the first two weeks after being acquired by Tampa Bay, Blount, who was suspended at Oregon for punching a Boise State player, never made it to work on time and compiled fines of more than $15,000.
Reported by the Tampa Bay Times
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
According to Times staffer Rick Stroud, then-coach Raheem Morris and GM Mark Dominik ordered Blount to hire a car service with a driver to wake him up in the morning and transport him less than 3 miles from his apartment to One Buc Place. After a few weeks, they canceled the car service for one day. And Blount was late. He continued to need a driver to get to work in 2011. But his poor preparation habits also spread to the meeting room, where coaches said he would sometimes fall asleep. On the field, Blount struggled to hold onto the football. He has fumbled nine times in two years, losing six, and rarely played on passing downs. Now, of course, Blount will have to compete with rookie Doug Martin, whom new HC Greg Schiano says reminds him of Ray Rice. Martin is a more complete back who can play on all three downs as a good route runner and pass protector. Blount dropped some weight in the offseason and has worked hard to improve his blocking and route running. He also has learned to carry the football high and tight to his body. Will it be enough? Stay tuned.
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