With the NFL Scouting Combine now in the rearview mirror, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are shifting their focus to evaluating roster needs in preparation for the NFL Draft in April and the impending free agency period later this month.
The NFL Scouting Combine serves as a hub for key decision-makers, including owners, general managers, and coaches, to convene, evaluate draft prospects, share insights, and address the media.
NBC Sports’ Matthew Berry recently shared his top 25 most interesting takeaways from the NFL Scouting Combine. Among the notable insights is a potential development regarding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ backfield, specifically concerning running back Rachaad White’s future with the team.
Via NBC Sports’ Matthew Berry,
“But perhaps the most interesting part of the Tampa Bay running back discussion was about Sean Tucker. ‘He has the talent to be a No. 1 RB in this league,’ said a team source. ‘The issue is just that he’s stuck behind Bucky Irving. Reading between the lines of the conversation, I came away thinking they love Irving, they love Tucker and aren’t as enthusiastic about Rachaad White. I bet Tucker overtakes White for the RB 2 role sooner than later.”
The potential departure of Rachaad White could seemingly disrupt the Buccaneers’ revitalized rushing attack. However, considering Tucker’s impressive performance and White’s inconsistent 2024 season, it’s not an entirely surprising development. A more plausible scenario is that the Buccaneers will utilize White as trade bait to acquire additional draft picks or bolster their defensive unit.
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Bucky Irving appears poised for stardom, and the Buccaneers likely want to clear a path for his development, ensuring nothing hinders his growth into a key contributor.
Rachaad White has averaged 1,100 yards and seven touchdowns from scrimmage in his three-year career. That in if itself is hard to walk away from.
Sean Tucker has been electric in his limited appearances, so there is concern that he can do the same with a bigger role.
This will ultimately come down to how the Buccaneers feel about all three running backs and how free agency and the draft play out.
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