Michael Pittman RB 32 College Height Weight Date of birth Fresno State 6-0 228 14-Aug-75 How acquired Unrestricted free agent 2002 - Arizona How left Unrestricted free agent 2008 - Denver Seasons played Games Starts 2002- 87 51 Profile Saw a decreased role in 2007 through injuries and the emergence of Michael Pittman. Had spent the previous two years as the No.2 back to Cadillac Williams, and the Bucs' designated third-down back having been the primary tail-back in his first three years in Tampa Bay. Had a 124-yard performance in the Super Bowl and only narrowly lost the MVP vote to Dexter Jackson in the process. Recorded the longest run in franchise history with a 78-yard TD dash against the Chiefs in 2004. Was the big free agent signing of the 2002 off-season, inking a five-year $7.5M contract to escape the Arizona Cardinals. Selected as the 75th Greatest player in Buccaneer history in 2007. 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Games Starts Games Starts Games Starts Games Starts Games Starts Games Starts 16 15 16 13 13 13 16 4 16 3 10 3 Rushing Season No. Yards Avg LG TD 2002 204 718 3.5 21 1 2003 187 751 4.0 17 0 2004 219 926 4.2 78 7 2005 70 436 6.2 64 1 2006 50 245 4.9 32 1 2007 68 286 4.2 29 0 Total 798 3,362 4.2 78 10 Receiving Season No. Yards Avg LG TD 2002 59 477 8.1 64 0 2003 75 597 8.0 68 2 2004 41 391 9.5 68 3 2005 36 300 8.3 41 1 2006 47 405 8.6 25 0 2007 26 191 7.3 16 0 Total 284 2,361 8.3 68 6 Kick Returns Season No. Yards Avg LG TD 2005 3 85 28.3 37 0 2006 39 867 22.2 37 0 Total 42 952 22.7 37 0 Special Teams' Tackles Season Solo Asst Total 2005 0 1 1 Total 0 1 1