Former Oregon Ducks star Bucky Irving is making a strong case for playing time in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back rotation, pushing Rachaad White for the starting spot.
is making a strong case for playing time in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back rotation, pushing Rachaad White for the starting spot. Early during rookie mini-camp, Irving has generated a buzz that will carry into training camp.
Despite his smaller stature at 5-foot-9 and moderate 4.56-second 40-yard dash time, Irving is impressing Buccaneers coaches with his quick acceleration, agility, and pass-catching abilities—all proving to be valuable intangibles for what Tampa Bay desires in the backfield. Coen quickly took notice of Irving's potential with the help of his relationship with Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein, who praised Irving as being his "favorite player" he's coached. The willingness to embrace a team first approach and do anything he's asked sets Irving apart.
"I think competition is a great thing... I've always utilized more than one back and I never see it as one, two, three, four, five ," Peete said. "It's all the backs. I've been fortunate to have a couple of backups be Pro Bowl players ahead of the starter. The starter, in my mind, is the guy that takes the first play of the game, and then you play guys as needed. But you've got to have success while you're in there.
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