Running Back Depth
 
Notifications
Clear all

Running Back Depth

961 Posts
23 Users
299 Reactions
73.7 K Views
Avatar Of Olafsnowfake
(@bucsbits)
Posts: 10704
Captain
 

Posted by: @donkey_hunter

Posted by: @bucsbits

So keep trolling clown 

Keep that same energy at the home opener, Vin. 

DH, you are the one keeping that "home opener" energy because you dont have any else.  You keep being you. Anytime you what to match football brains though I am here for it. 

In fact, why dont we start with this, Mr Vegas:

WITHOUT LOOKING:  I will take  $100 from you for every football bet you posted here BEFORE a Bucs game this season that turned out to be a loser.  Okay?  And I will pay you $100 for everyone you posted here BEFORE a game that turned out to be a winner?  Okay?

Do we have a deal?

 

lol . . .(here's comes more name calling nonsense)

 


 
Posted : Mar. 14, 2026 2:51 pm
Charles
(@chas)
Posts: 70
Navigator
 

I will say for the record that Tucker was a better runner than White, but not as good in pass blocking or receiving. I think Tucker has gotten better at both blocking and receiving, but he was not up to par with White. I think Gainwell is a better runner than White, as good a pass receiver, but is not as good at pass protection. The thing the team lost when Rachaad left was the pass protection. None of the backs the Buccaneers have are at his level. Gainwell is solid, but not as good. The other two backs need to get better.

What I don't know is how Zac Robinson plans to use them. Potentially, White did not fit his scheme as well as the others.

We will see. 

In the end, I feel the defense will again be the Achilles heel of this team.


 
Posted : Mar. 15, 2026 7:48 am
Alldaway 2.0
(@alldaway)
Posts: 2292
Quartermaster
 

I just don't understand the team spending so much money on a #2 RB and Otton who is very controversial and definitely not a sure fire #1 TE as he is also more of a #2.   If the Bucs did not sign Otton they could have landed a better starting guard than Bredeson and still landed a RB and TE for the same money given to KG, Otton and Feeney combined.  

I think this is where Licht made a mis step in my view as other teams gained great deals on RBs and guards through free agency so far.  

 


 
Posted : Mar. 15, 2026 7:58 am
Charles reacted
Avatar Of Olafsnowfake
(@bucsbits)
Posts: 10704
Captain
 

Posted by: @alldaway

I just don't understand the team spending so much money on a #2 RB and Otton who is very controversial and definitely not a sure fire #1 TE as he is also more of a #2.   

I dont think they view Gainwell as a #2.  I think more 1(b)  - like White - and insurance against Irving going down.  He also completely fits the mold as a locker room guy and team leader.

Otton is "controversial" is funny to me, but who was the #1 to make him a #2 in 2026? or who was the guy they should've signed instead to be the #1 IN 2026

 

 


 
Posted : Mar. 15, 2026 9:57 am
Avatar Of Olafsnowfake
(@bucsbits)
Posts: 10704
Captain
 

Posted by: @chas

I will say for the record that Tucker was a better runner than White, but not as good in pass blocking or receiving.

This has been most posters views all along. with many hoping Tucker would round into a complete back because his running can be electric.

 


 
Posted : Mar. 15, 2026 10:05 am
Theknees
(@theknees)
Posts: 806
First Mate
 

Our running back room is significantly better than it was two weeks ago.  


 
Posted : Mar. 15, 2026 11:27 am
Alldaway 2.0
(@alldaway)
Posts: 2292
Quartermaster
 

I am not so sure about that.  KG may edge out White as a receiver and return specialist but White has more rushing yards and having played one less season (1450) while Gainwell in 5 season has 1207 rushing yards.

To me it is just a side grade and the Bucs paying that much extra for a side grade is a clear indication that Mayfield's shoulder is a re-occurring problem and that Irving's injury is more serious.

 

 


 
Posted : Mar. 15, 2026 5:04 pm
Evans Is My Daddy
(@evans-is-my-daddy)
Posts: 97
Master At Arms
 

I would like for us to have a bruiser type running back to compliment Bucky. Not sure who would be out there that could fit that mold or even if it fits what Robinson will do offensively, but I think teams that have a pretty solid combo of both power and speed tend to give the other defenses more trouble and can make significant impact to help the passing game.


 
Posted : Mar. 15, 2026 5:14 pm
Alldaway 2.0 reacted
Avatar Of Jc5100
(@jc5100)
Posts: 2063
Quartermaster
 

Worst part about this situation is we saw one game where Tucker and Irving shared the workload. They combined for 297 yards and 3 TDs and everyone involved was like “no we don’t need to see that again, we’re good here.”


 
Posted : Mar. 15, 2026 6:57 pm
Alldaway 2.0 reacted
Alldaway 2.0
(@alldaway)
Posts: 2292
Quartermaster
 

Posted by: @evans-is-my-daddy

I would like for us to have a bruiser type running back to compliment Bucky. Not sure who would be out there that could fit that mold or even if it fits what Robinson will do offensively, but I think teams that have a pretty solid combo of both power and speed tend to give the other defenses more trouble and can make significant impact to help the passing game.

For now Tucker is the "bruiser" but in all honesty he is more of a slasher.  But yeah a bruising back is a better compliment to the current RB stable. 

 


 
Posted : Mar. 15, 2026 7:49 pm
Avatar Of Olafsnowfake
(@bucsbits)
Posts: 10704
Captain
 

Posted by: @jc5100

Worst part about this situation is we saw one game where Tucker and Irving shared the workload. They combined for 297 yards and 3 TDs and everyone involved was like “no we don’t need to see that again, we’re good here.”

 

actually most people said, "can we play the Saints more often?"

 


 
Posted : Mar. 15, 2026 7:55 pm
Avatar Of Jc5100
(@jc5100)
Posts: 2063
Quartermaster
 

Posted by: @bucsbits

Posted by: @jc5100

Worst part about this situation is we saw one game where Tucker and Irving shared the workload. They combined for 297 yards and 3 TDs and everyone involved was like “no we don’t need to see that again, we’re good here.”

 

actually most people said, "can we play the Saints more often?"

 

When we played them again Irving had 4 carries for 36 yards at halftime. We don’t run the ball enough. Not nearly enough. 

 


 
Posted : Mar. 15, 2026 8:11 pm
Charles reacted
Charles
(@chas)
Posts: 70
Navigator
 

Posted by: @jc5100

When we played them again Irving had 4 carries for 36 yards at halftime. We don’t run the ball enough. Not nearly enough. 

There is not much this team did well last season.


 
Posted : Mar. 15, 2026 9:49 pm
Avatar Of Biggs3535
(@biggs3535)
Posts: 3411
Quartermaster
 

Posted by: @jc5100

Posted by: @bucsbits

Posted by: @jc5100

Worst part about this situation is we saw one game where Tucker and Irving shared the workload. They combined for 297 yards and 3 TDs and everyone involved was like “no we don’t need to see that again, we’re good here.”

 

actually most people said, "can we play the Saints more often?"

 

When we played them again Irving had 4 carries for 36 yards at halftime. We don’t run the ball enough. Not nearly enough. 

One would think the Head Coach would get on that, along with getting the superstars like Sean Tucker on the field.

 


 
Posted : Mar. 16, 2026 8:04 am
Evans Is My Daddy
(@evans-is-my-daddy)
Posts: 97
Master At Arms
 

Posted by: @alldaway

Posted by: @evans-is-my-daddy

I would like for us to have a bruiser type running back to compliment Bucky. Not sure who would be out there that could fit that mold or even if it fits what Robinson will do offensively, but I think teams that have a pretty solid combo of both power and speed tend to give the other defenses more trouble and can make significant impact to help the passing game.

For now Tucker is the "bruiser" but in all honesty he is more of a slasher.  But yeah a bruising back is a better compliment to the current RB stable. 

 

Yeah, he is more a slasher. I like Tucker and all things considered, if they went with a Tucker/Bucky/Gainwell tandem, its probably going to be relatively successful. Those guys are all different in their own way. I am a bit concerned about the blocking aspect and that tandem.

 


 
Posted : Mar. 16, 2026 8:56 am
Alldaway 2.0 reacted
Page 62 / 65
Share: