RB Rachaad White, TB (1 Viewer)

[Ray Barboni]

I think people are probably too high on Bucky extrapolating his end of year numbers across a full season.

Tampa is a really good screen team. White is a great blocker and receiver. I do expect he’ll see more workload than fantasy guys expect considering the differences in their relative ADPs.

White had 1,000 total yards, 50+ catches last year, and still scored 9 times. He’s a weapon in the passing game and a good RB. He’s not going away.

Agreed. But I have to ask, how many shares of White do you have?

 

[Grahamburn]

I think people are probably too high on Bucky extrapolating his end of year numbers across a full season.

Tampa is a really good screen team. White is a great blocker and receiver. I do expect he’ll see more workload than fantasy guys expect considering the differences in their relative ADPs.

White had 1,000 total yards, 50+ catches last year, and still scored 9 times. He’s a weapon in the passing game and a good RB. He’s not going away.

Agreed. But I have to ask, how many shares of White do you have?

None. Just a Bucs’ fan.

 

[Capella]

Bump.

Why is FBG so high on this guy? I love his value, but they keep bumping him up and up and up.

They have him at RB32 above JCM, Ekeler, Mason, Etienne, Javonte, Tank, etc.

That is pretty wild. I would assume they either really don't like Irving, or really don't like Egbuka, and think White will getting high pass volume while Godwin is out.

Personally, I think White has almost no upside, and a not a real high floor either. If Irving goes down, I think Tucker gets 40% of the workload. I'd have White outside the top-50 RBs, and I don't think he absolutely needs to be drafted.

White is going to get a lot of work and if Bucky went down he’d be the clear #1. Tucker can’t pass block and the Bucs still don’t seem to trust him enough. He was playing in the third quarter in the final preseason game.

 

[LawFitz]

Tucker can’t pass block

That is the narrative. Here's a limited real-life sample:

In 2024, Tucker had 48 pass-blocking snaps with no recorded sacks allowed, according to advanced metrics from Pro Football Focus.

Tucker also had 308 yards on 50 carries last year... 6.2 YPC

He led all NFL RBs in rushing EPA/play, min 50 carries.

 

[Grahamburn]

Tucker is a stud if he gets an opportunity. Josh Williams looked great in pre-season and made the team.

TB arguably has the best RB room in the league.

 

[Capella]

That is the narrative. Here's a limited real-life sample:

lol I watch every Bucs game 2-3 times, it’s not a narrative, he gets pushed back routinely. You don’t have to believe me, check his snap counts. He had a huge game last year against the Saints and then didn’t play again for a month.

He’s great when he has the ball though, hope he’s picked it up.

 

[fatness]

Why is FBG so high on this guy? I love his value, but they keep bumping him up and up and up.

Probably because every year he's ranked kind of low, and then when the preseason's over and the regular season's underway he gets used more than anticipated. He can run, catch, pass block, and don't get no respect I tell ya.

 

[LawFitz]

That is the narrative. Here's a limited real-life sample:

lol I watch every Bucs game 2-3 times, it’s not a narrative, he gets pushed back routinely. You don’t have to believe me, check his snap counts. He had a huge game last year against the Saints and then didn’t play again for a month.

He’s great when he has the ball though, hope he’s picked it up.

Thx, I believe you. Pass pro only holds the great runners back for so long though. There are plenty of examples. That said, it's hard to be great riding pine, so until he gets his next shot(s) to prove he's elite or not, it's moot. For now, Bucky and Slowshard continue to play ahead of him. Is what it is.

 

[Capella]

Bump.

Why is FBG so high on this guy? I love his value, but they keep bumping him up and up and up.

They have him at RB32 above JCM, Ekeler, Mason, Etienne, Javonte, Tank, etc.

That is pretty wild. I would assume they either really don't like Irving, or really don't like Egbuka, and think White will getting high pass volume while Godwin is out.

Personally, I think White has almost no upside, and a not a real high floor either. If Irving goes down, I think Tucker gets 40% of the workload. I'd have White outside the top-50 RBs, and I don't think he absolutely needs to be drafted.

White is going to get a lot of work and if Bucky went down he’d be the clear #1. Tucker can’t pass block and the Bucs still don’t seem to trust him enough. He was playing in the third quarter in the final preseason game.

Bump. This stuff matters. A lot.

https://x.com/ledyardnfldraft/status/1965126058354921541?s=46&t=ICx5zgfs3tFXUezBjAIfQQ

 

[VikingFrog]

Bump.

Why is FBG so high on this guy? I love his value, but they keep bumping him up and up and up.

They have him at RB32 above JCM, Ekeler, Mason, Etienne, Javonte, Tank, etc.

That is pretty wild. I would assume they either really don't like Irving, or really don't like Egbuka, and think White will getting high pass volume while Godwin is out.

Personally, I think White has almost no upside, and a not a real high floor either. If Irving goes down, I think Tucker gets 40% of the workload. I'd have White outside the top-50 RBs, and I don't think he absolutely needs to be drafted.

White is going to get a lot of work and if Bucky went down he’d be the clear #1. Tucker can’t pass block and the Bucs still don’t seem to trust him enough. He was playing in the third quarter in the final preseason game.

Bump. This stuff matters. A lot.

https://x.com/ledyardnfldraft/status/1965126058354921541?s=46&t=ICx5zgfs3tFXUezBjAIfQQ

He scored 18.92 points in my PointsPerLifeSaved leagues… unfortunately I had him on the bench.

 

[Grahamburn]

I was surprised at his low snap share. Had a likely TD on a perfect play call screen but got shoelace tackled. Had a nice carry too and thought he looked fast.

I think they’ll get him more involved.

 

[travdogg]

I was surprised at his low snap share. Had a likely TD on a perfect play call screen but got shoelace tackled. Had a nice carry too and thought he looked fast.

I think they’ll get him more involved.

I have the opposite read on this, where I think Irving is pulling away. Irving was out there for 73% of the snaps, and that number was consistent across rush attempts, routes run, and pass blocking reps. I think Tampa Bay has decided Bucky Irving>Rachaad White in all situations.