Bucs’ shot-caller likes him.

The Bucs said goodbye to one running back in their stable that comprised the NFL’s worst rushing attack last season. But it seems Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht will welcome back two of those backs.

Second-year running back Rachaad White will return. And if Licht has the final say, it sure seems as if he wants Ke’Shawn Vaughn back.

Today Licht was asked about Vaughn, who will enter his fourth NFL season this fall. Licht had an interesting response.

“Ke’Shawn [Vaughn] – I don’t think he really has had a fair opportunity to show what he can do and what we know he can do from practice,” he said at the NFL Scouting Combine. “I think Leonard Fournette still has several years left in him as a three-down back.”

Well, about an hour after Licht made that Fournette comment in front of the nation’s #NFLMedia, Playoff Lenny was cut. He’ll now demonstrate his abilities as a three-down back elsewhere.

Vaughn showed a home run-hitting ability to score from 10-yards out and more in 2021. Joe understands Vaughn was a bit frustrated with his lack of opportunities last season, and it appears the general manager sympathizes with the Vanderbilt product.