TAMPA – Injuries, like that line from Forrest Gump, happen.
Every team in the league at some point must deal with having players out of the lineup. It's just part of the business that comes from playing a contact sport.
The "next man up" mentality is more than just a cliché, it's an every day approach for players. When a window opens, somebody has to jump through that opening and perform for however long the opportunity is open.
But what about when the injuries involve two of the top offensive players, not just on the team, but in the league as a whole? Those type of important players can't ju...
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