The Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the 2024 NFL offseason with a running back who appeared to be a complete defender behind Baker Mayfield. Everyone believed in Rachaad White and his production was expected to be repeated.
This left some scratching their heads after the team drafted Bucky Irving in the NFL Draft in April.
Bucky Irving wasn't used much at the start of the season because he was able to fill a role behind White. New offensive coordinator Liam Coen finally found a good mix of both talents, and now, entering the bye week, Irving leads the league in one important category.
Compared to all other rookie running backs in the NFL, Irving leads them all in rushing touchdowns (4). Overall, Irving has 680 total yards and is on pace for 1,156 total yards and eight touchdowns.
If the team can get that out of a rookie alongside White, then Liam Coen and Baker Mayfield could have the help they need in the backfield.
