That doesn't mean I'm a Tucker homer, that doesn't even make sense,
You literally said he was the 2nd coming of Emmitt Smith. GTFO.
you turn that into I said he should take Bucky's carries and you all high five each other like it's a win.
But, he's the 2nd coming of Smith!
Why wouldn't he be the undisputed RB1?
Meanwhile I said all along Bucky was a steal.
Kudos on the great call.
But, think about how much better we'd be if Tucker had those carries.
It's amazing to me that JC is such a homer that we're having to dunk on a player that all of us actually like
Agreed. He’s a really good #3 RB. And until he learns pass protection and other aspects of the position, that’s probably where he’ll stay in this RB room.
Sit down Biggs
You account for 82% of the posts in this thread.
Of that amount, 76% of your posts mention "Biggs".
Your obsession with him should be studied one day.
I mean, it's borderline psychotic.
The pathetic bastard dreams about me, with lotion and old socks at the ready.
Biggs, if you dont like being called out for being a dishonest troll then don't be one?
it is a pretty simple concept.
Just own it . . . but thats the problem right? You canNOT even when its here in print?
:-)
Once the Bucs shifted to a gap-based attack last year he thrived, averaging 4.7 yards per carry from Week 8 on. On top of that, White is well known and regarded for his skills as both a pass catcher and a pass protector. His 1,232 receiving yards are fifth-highest among all running backs since he entered the league as Tampa Bay’s third-round pick in 2022 per Pro Football Reference.
I say Tucker should take White's carries
you say Tucker should take White's snaps, not carries.
BIG difference your repeatedly ignore
The offense carried the defense all year
I provided evidence to the contrary but I'd love to see your reasoning, with specfic examples of course.
The offense carried the defense all year
I provided evidence to the contrary but I'd love to see your reasoning, with specfic examples of course.
Aside from the fact it was a top 3 offense?
If your offense is scoring on average north of 28 points per game, I'd say most defenses would say that's more than enough to win games at a high clip.
The offense did that despite the defense forcing very few punts and turnovers.
Despite all that Bucs were third in time of possession... Which heavily implies our propensity to run the ball.
So the offense scored a lot, controlled the clock, and did that without short fields and extra possessions.
What more do you need?
https://www.teamrankings.com/nfl/stat/opponent-punt-attempts-per-game
5th least punts per game.
Tied for 20th in forced turnovers.
The offense still controlled the clock and scored at will.
Just admit you're wrong
What more do you need?
Game examples.
Funny that you brushed past all the stats that contradict your thesis.
Game example: Kansas City.
Defense choked. Easy score in OT. Could have at least held them to a FG.
Game example: Atlanta
Defense choked. Under 10 seconds and let them do a quick slant to get in FG range and spike with soft coverage. Followed by getting beat by a punt returner for a game winning TD.
Game example: SF
90 seconds. Struggling kicker. Couldn't even hold him to a long FG attempt in a game where he had the yips.
Game example: Carolina
Easy score to Theilen with 30 seconds left to take the lead. Offense bails them out with quick FG score. Followed by the defense getting shredded in OT but a lucky punch out saved Bowles.
This shit is too easy with you
This was NOT “coach speak” when Coen said something similar about our RB1 through week 14, Rachaad White
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Obviously, Bucky [Irving] will be the guy coming in,” Bowles said. “Rachaad will play a ton, too. Depending on how the game goes is how you rotate and use them. I think Bucky knows more now mentally so he can handle more at the beginning of the season, and Rachaad’s always known more. And I think we gotta get Sean in there a little bit more, as well. Because he’s a heck of a runner for us and we got to play him a lot more than we played him in the past.”
but what about now?
Hard to keep Rachaad’s hands and blocking ability off the field. Elite hands, best blocking ability of any back.
Average in the run game.
If we couldn’t find one guy with all elite attributes, we at least have 3 guys with portions of elite to their game. Bucky’s rookie season was mind-blowing, my only concern with him is durability. Looking forward to his 2nd season upgrade.
Yeah I love White's well-roundedness and his durability is damn good. Bucky is the better pure runner but with his frame I don't think he can sustain 20 carries a game over 17.
