Former Oregon Duck running back Bucky Irving is earning major praise from Tampa Bay Buccaneers coaches. It's been a few weeks since Tampa Bay drafted Irving in
special teams coach is eyeing Irving as an option to bring back punts and kickoffs. In 2023, second-year wide receiver Deven Thompkins fielded every single punt and kickoff for the Bucs but now Irving is entering the picture.
Jan 1, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oregon Ducks running back Bucky Irving hurdles over Liberty Flames defensive back Brandon Bishop during the second half in the 2024 Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports / Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports "Right now we're the process of just trying to figure out who we're going to put back there," said Special Teams Coordinator Thomas McGaughey. "Obviously you've got DT and guys that have been here before Chase . We've got young guys coming in, they'll compete. Bucky will be back there. We'll see.""The nice thing I like about Bucky is he gets to his top speeds early," said Offensive Coordinator Liam Coen of Irving's strengths as a runner.
Irving is determined to learn the playbook and his role, and is willing to go with the flow and be ready for whatever role Tampa Bay gives him. In three seasons at"Bucky's pretty dynamic, where he gives us the ability in the run and pass game, right? The screen game,". "And then also from a special teams standpoint in the return game as well.
The revamped kickoff format prohibits the kicking team from moving until the ball contacts or is fielded within a designated "landing zone." The new rules allow for teams to keep two return men in the "landing zone" while the other nine players on that unit line up at their own 35.
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