Bucky Irving Will Return Kicks
September 3rd, 2024
Rachaad White returned 11 kicks as a rookie and wasn’t very good at it.
Per the Buccaneers’ 2024 opening day depth chart released today, rookie running back Bucky Irving will return kicks. Depth charts aren’t the most reliable, but Joe texted someone in the know who responded, “That’s the plan.” Irving is listed as a co-returner with fellow RB Sean Tucker.
The new kickoff rules in place should make kickoffs more of a run play than under the prior kickoff setup.
Irving makes quick decisions and is explosive, and Todd Bowles repeatedly has said Irving has displayed what he did in college: the ability to make the first defender mix.
In preseason depth charts, second-year receiver Trey Palmer was listed as a kick returner. He’s listed as the No. 1 punt returner and undrafted rookie Kameron Johnson is listed as a backup at both positions.
September 3rd, 2024 at 12:20 pm
not sure i want our #2rb returning kicks….imo, have the #4 or 5 wrs return kicks…if he makes a play of ST then he gets or reps on offense…at least thats how it was back in my day lol
GO BUCS!!!!!
September 3rd, 2024 at 12:21 pm
*on
September 3rd, 2024 at 12:41 pm
Sounds good.
September 3rd, 2024 at 12:57 pm
Good to hear. Sounds perfect!
September 3rd, 2024 at 1:55 pm
Don’t they put two back on kickoffs? Tucker is the other returner. I think he’s more dangerous with a running start.
September 3rd, 2024 at 2:12 pm
New ST coach, New rules new talent on board!
Lets Rock
September 3rd, 2024 at 2:21 pm
Excellent!
September 3rd, 2024 at 2:27 pm
Put Culp back there with him. Size, speed, blocking ability. 🤔
September 3rd, 2024 at 2:27 pm
It will be interesting to see the blocking scheme used. With 20 players jammed in a short field, a speedy returner could break one.
September 3rd, 2024 at 2:31 pm
return game has been exciting with Tucker back there
September 3rd, 2024 at 3:24 pm
I don’t like risking Buc-ee back there. I like Cam and Tuck.
September 3rd, 2024 at 4:12 pm
Sounds like White is in for another big year
September 3rd, 2024 at 6:04 pm
This kickoff fiasco is one and done. No way they stay with this farce pretending to be football.
September 3rd, 2024 at 6:14 pm
go bucky go…
run bucky run…
score bucky score…
September 4th, 2024 at 9:24 am
Bucky should be the starter Tucker should be #2 White has been given every opportunity before he loses his spot.
September 4th, 2024 at 9:51 pm
how is bucky not the starter? he has earned it