Fundamentals, Vision Fuel Bucky Irving
October 16th, 2024
Running back Bucky Irving makes slimy Saints defenders whiff.
One of Joe’s biggest gripes with Rachaad White as a runner (Joe has zero gripes and only loud praise for him as a receiver) is that White either has awful vision or he just doesn’t read blocks correctly.
Or, perhaps he was never coached up how to read blocks — which Joe finds to be strange if true, since it is such a basic fundamental.
Joe went wild last year watching holes develop (sometimes) on instead of White running to daylight, he’d run right into a defender. Ugh.
Well, it seems Bucky Irving has no such issues. Asked about his big runs Sunday against the slimy Saints, Irving said he was just following coaching.
And, oh yeah, reading blocks.
“I would probably say it started with preparation – me and [Sean] Tucker being prepared going on that we had to play a big role in the game, but just being detailed on our runs and also just having the coaches trust because we are young guys that had to fill in a big role with Rachaad [White] out,” Irving said. “On that [zig-zagging] play that I did all that zig zagging, I mean, it was just a counter play.
“I was waiting for Cade [Otton] to come around and get the back block on that, but I just read it all out and then my instincts kicked in. [I’m] just out there trying to have fun.”
Well, Joe hopes Irving is having the time of his life and continues to have an absolute blast. Because if his running (and touchdowns) are simply the result of him having fun, then please do party, Bucky!
Bucky Irving
– 16 touches
– 105 scrimmage yardsTempo and vision. Already a top-five most-fun weekly watches at the RB position imo pic.twitter.com/xjCMtRqwkh
— Jacob Gibbs (@jagibbs_23) October 14, 2024
October 16th, 2024 at 12:12 am
Buck Wild Baby!
October 16th, 2024 at 12:16 am
Let’s hope that Buck & Tuck rolls Monday. AND that JL gets Reddick.
October 16th, 2024 at 12:30 am
Party on Bucky
October 16th, 2024 at 12:31 am
Warrick Dunn 2.0.
Don’t let him return kickoffs!
DJ Williams and Culp should return kickoffs.
Keift shouldn’t be on the field. I’m sorry.
He’s too slow to tackle anybody on special teams. He’s a liability.
I get it. He’s good for the culture. And Licht loves him. But he’s wasting a roster spot.
Keep him as a Buc. But keep him inactive.
DJ Williams looked good on his kick off return. He’s a big boy!
Irving, Tucker, DJ Williams. Nice.
Trade Rashad White. He’s superfluous at this point.
And Keift is a liability on special teams
October 16th, 2024 at 12:40 am
He is very elusive. Guys just getting their fingertips on him then air. If they don’t have the right angle he is gone they don’t have a chance. Very exciting times seeing the proper use of our talent.. Keep him fresh, use all three, ride the hot hand, Coen will be our next head coach and they will pay him the money until it’s time for Todd to move up. It’s all so simple. Dynasty. The Mayfield Era. Has anybody asked Mayfield how long he wants to play? Untll he is 45? Go BUCS!
October 16th, 2024 at 12:59 am
I thought Sean Tucker looked much better than a white also. Maybe better than Irving.
October 16th, 2024 at 2:10 am
I’m saying Tucker RB 1, just because of his size. Bucky RB 2, he’s like a Gibbs. We are looking at the same kind of dynamic Detroit has almost.
October 16th, 2024 at 2:20 am
Bucs got a good one. Bucky is the real deal. His attitude and the way he approaches the game is phenomenal. Ideally he gets 15 touches a game minimum. Tucker had a great first game getting the ball. I’d like to see if he can repeat his success. Both those young RB’s are better runners than Rachaad right White who at this point is a slightly better version of Charles Sims.
October 16th, 2024 at 2:54 am
Joe’s Biggest Grips would be a great screen name!
October 16th, 2024 at 4:33 am
We got so lucky with Bucky! Loved the video and the excitement he has. Tucker did very well too.
October 16th, 2024 at 5:58 am
Make White the backup slot receiver. Then you could also run all three backs on the field for some plays. For sure want to see Buck, and Tuck in the backfield together.
October 16th, 2024 at 7:16 am
White just isn’t a good RB, and that’s OK. Move him to the slot a WR and RB3.
October 16th, 2024 at 8:08 am
Tucker has been our best kick returner imo. Quick and he runs over people
October 16th, 2024 at 8:31 am
I predict Bowles will have White continuing to be RB1 and get the lions share of snaps regardless of what we saw on Sunday. Hope I’m wrong. Coach has a record of waiting way too long to change out starters regardless of performance.
You’ve seen it. I’ve seen it. Never too late to change your stripes though coach.
In this league you adapt or get left behind.
October 16th, 2024 at 8:37 am
They are coming for your sloppy ball security!
I noticed that during the game and this photo shows exactly what I was seeing
October 16th, 2024 at 8:45 am
I disagree. I don’t think what qualifies as vision for a RB can be taught. I think you either have it or you don’t and let explain why. It’s not seeing where everybody is. It’s instinctually seeing where everybody is, plus their momentum, plus where the blockers are and where the blockers have leverage in the next half second based on everybody’s momentum.
Bucky very possibly never took a physics 1 class in his life but his brain is able to do physcis in real time. It’s like Kucherov in hockey. You either see into the near future or you don’t. It’s very clear that Bucky does and White does not.
October 16th, 2024 at 8:50 am
I don’t wish an injury on any player but if White needs another week to rest, I am complaining if we see Bucky and Tucker again as #1 and #2, especially against a decent defense.
October 16th, 2024 at 10:08 am
Spot on old guy, vision and instincts are gifts for RB’s, you see it all the time. Peripheral vison plays a role in it also. You know a play is designed to go a certain way but there’s guys across from you to mess it up so you have to adapt instantly on feel or vision. You can set up your blocks too with fakes and such. I also don’t see him carrying the ball too loose, guys nowadays are trained to punch at the ball, which I hate but that also makes for missed tackles or its a last gasp knowing they can’t make a tackle, sometimes it just happens. Only thing I don’t see them doing much now as ball carriers is switch the ball from one hand to the other away from the oncoming defender, but that’s done in the open field. Maybe they do and I’ve missed it.
October 16th, 2024 at 10:35 am
It’s the Aints and they’re rookies, but both Bucky and Tucker have that low center of gravity. That helps their elusiveness. I like the passing out of the backfield, too. Not sure if that will be possible with the Ravens with their run defense. I wonder if LVD will assign himself to QB spy duty? Someone has to do it. Getting up for this one. I will be a barn burner, for sure!
October 16th, 2024 at 11:34 am
*It will be a barn burner
October 16th, 2024 at 2:22 pm
Strange that the head coach and offensive coordinator see things a little differently when it comes to RW…..vs Joe and a whole lot of yall. Fortunately none of yall have anything to do with it other than making comments.
I suspect RW, given the same blocking as Bucky and Tucker, would have run for 150 against the Saints.
I’m ALL for Bucky and Tucker having wildly successful seasons but the Rachaad hate isn’t even necessary. I don’t know why you need to put somebody down in order to praise someone else. Lets be happy to have 3 talented backs and finally someone who can coordinate a run game!
October 16th, 2024 at 3:14 pm
We love Bucky !! That fumble against the Dirty Birds is long since forgotten!! Keep pounding that rock !!
Go Bucs !! L G !!
October 16th, 2024 at 4:55 pm
With Bucky, Tucker, and White the Bucs have the best of three worlds ! Can’t wait to see the running game continue to wear down defenses as the season continues.
Congratulations to Bucky for making those remarkable moves !! It’s very exciting to watch !!
Go Bucs !! L G !!
October 16th, 2024 at 5:50 pm
So if Bucky and Tucker have better vision, hit the whole better, catch well out of the backfield, can pass block, and are more true RBs, what is it that Rashad does better?
October 16th, 2024 at 9:47 pm
Is Bucky going to fumble again in the future? More likely than not. Will it be an issue? I don’t think so. He only had one fumble in college IIRC. It does look like he’s not carrying it securely at times to me too but he seems to know what he’s doing. Then again, this is the pros, guys are much better at knocking it out. Hopefully he just had one hiccup that will be few and far in between!