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Tampa Bay added another Pac 12 (RIP) player to their offense, selecting former Oregon running back Bucky Irving. In the eyes of the Bucs coaching staff, Irving will ideally be able to take some work off White's plate. Tampa Bay's coaches and front office have made it clear that they want to reduce White's workload. They gave Chase Edmonds and Sean Tucker tryouts last season to play this complementary role but neither met expectations and White remained the bell-cow.
The question becomes, can Irving be the secondary option in this backfield? Although he struggled in athletic testing, his production in college indicates that he could be an effective back in the NFL. This is especially true as a pass-catcher. Irving was the FBS leader in receptions among RBs last season.
At this point, Irving is nothing more than a late-round flier. His value is primarily driven by the fact that he has little competition for the RB2 job in Tampa Bay.
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 Bucky Irving expected to play in Week 15
Back, Hip injuries
By: Mike Krueger | Sun Dec 15, 2:09 am
|  | Buccaneers RB Bucky Irving, listed as questionable for Sunday due to back and hip injuries, is expected to play vs. the Chargers, per source. (Adam Schefter on X)
FFToday's Take: Bucky disappointed fantasy owners last week by playing just 10 snaps against the Raiders. He missed practice Wednesday and Thursday before getting in a limited session on Friday. Given the situation and capable running backs behind him, Bucky is a risky RB2 against the Chargers.
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