Bucs Strengths And Weaknesses: RB

Pewter Report analyzes each position’s strengths and weaknesses in Tampa Bay, as the Bucs attempt to three-peat as NFC South champions.

Next up is the running back position, which will head into the 2023 campaign with Rachaad White as the leader of a young stable of running backs. Despite limited playing time, White was impressive as a rookie, totaling 481 yards rushing with one touchdown and leading the Bucs with a 3.7 avg. White also hauled in 50 catches for 290 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner against the Saints.

The Bucs had the league’s worst rushing attack in 2022, averaging just 75 yards per game. New offensive coordinator Dave Canales brings a more balanced attack from Seattle and is committed to running the ball in 2023.

The Strength of Bucs RBs: Youth

The Bucs parted ways with Leonard Fournette this offseason for two big reasons. The first of which was to save some precious salary cap space. The second was because of ineffectiveness, as he rushed for less than 700 yards in 2022. Fournette, who turns 28 this year, looked sluggish and slow last season, and running backs tend to lose a step as they approach 30 due to the constant pounding they take.