BSPN: Ezekiel Elliott A “Fit” With Bucs
March 23rd, 2023
Former Dallas RB Ezekiel Elliott.
Joe doesn’t see it happening, but a self-righteous NFL stenographer for the four-letter seems to think differently.
Folicly-challenged Billy Barnwell of BSPN is sifting through the chaff that is left of free agents and trying to find them a new home.
He believes former stud Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott would help the Bucs.
One year, $4 million with the Buccaneers. Here, he would be part of a split backfield alongside Rachaad White, who would serve as the team’s primary pass-catcher out of the backfield. Elliott would be an early-down runner and much-needed pass protection specialist for an offense currently expected to start Baker Mayfield or Kyle Trask at quarterback.
Tampa will likely move toward a more run-heavy approach after Tom Brady’s retirement, so it is going to need someone to rotate with White.
This would surprise Joe. Last week Joe heard former NFL suit Michael Lombardi claim the reason Elliott is out of work is that he can no longer run outside.
So the Bucs signing Elliott would surprise Joe for two reasons. The first is Bucs AC/DC-loving general manager Jason Licht is not fond of running backs on the wrong side of 27 who have lost a step (or more). Elliott will be 28 when training camp rolls around.
Also, the draft is supposedly loaded with running backs, so the Bucs can get good value there, in theory.
And remember, the Bucs signed veteran running back Chase Edmonds. So Joe doesn’t see any room at the inn for Elliott to go along with potentially a rookie, Edmonds, Rachaad White and Ke’Shawn Vaughn.
March 23rd, 2023 at 3:51 am
Hell NO
March 23rd, 2023 at 3:52 am
Draft Achane
March 23rd, 2023 at 4:00 am
Trade down
We need two 2nd’s
Darnell Washington
Steve Avila
Two 3rds
Devon Achane
Mekhi Garner
and somewhere in the 5th…
Kicker Jake Moody
this is easy…but peeps wont listen
March 23rd, 2023 at 4:06 am
Not only does he not have any tread on the tires his rims are sparking. I’m not sure he’s worth paying league minimum, taking up a 53 ristorante spot for goal line work. If Dallas thought he had anything to offer they would have kept him. I believe they’re still paying him the majority of his contract.
March 23rd, 2023 at 4:10 am
And if we miss out on D Washington, snag Tucker Kraft with a late rounder ….4th or 5th
this is easy….lol
March 23rd, 2023 at 4:10 am
with the addition of baker and zeke we def build up in the star power and prime time game area…
no need for zeke unless for added star power…
so, if you sign zeke, is he hanging on the side of ray jay showing off his belly button this season?…
that’s something to seriously consider…
also these guys are one word athletes…like “goat”…
when you hear “baker” or “zeke” you immediately think of these people…
so after losing brady, is one of the goals to maintain some semblance of star power on the post brady rebound…
just a morning coffee thought
March 23rd, 2023 at 4:15 am
Do the babbling heads really know more about our team than we do?
March 23rd, 2023 at 4:18 am
Well said Crickett Baker smh
March 23rd, 2023 at 6:06 am
Hell no.
March 23rd, 2023 at 6:22 am
If we don’t have $3 million for Edwards, we certainly don’t have $4 million for Zeke
March 23rd, 2023 at 7:02 am
If you’re more interested in seeing “stars” show their belly buttons on dale mabry, then you missed the correct building address by a couple blocks!
News flash: players aren’t “stars” unless they’re elite performers. Otherwise they’re just names depleted of talent.
I wouldn’t even let Zeke pay the Bucs to play on the team. Rock solid hard NO on this one.
March 23rd, 2023 at 7:06 am
The Cowboys just cut Zeke and signed RoJo- as Joe said, the draft is loaded with RB’s.
March 23rd, 2023 at 8:01 am
Zeke turned into Peyton Barber……don’t like him, never liked him and never will like him. NOPE
March 23rd, 2023 at 8:02 am
White would start over Zeke lol these guys are such clowns sometimes
March 23rd, 2023 at 8:09 am
Double hell no.
March 23rd, 2023 at 8:15 am
Please don’t bring this idiot to the team. I will stop being a fan for the years he is here.
March 23rd, 2023 at 8:16 am
I’d much rather have ROJO, catching passes less of an issue now
March 23rd, 2023 at 8:18 am
No, no, no!!!!
March 23rd, 2023 at 8:32 am
Dude is old and slow, no thanks.
March 23rd, 2023 at 8:58 am
Too old, too slow. Just say NO to Zeke!
March 23rd, 2023 at 8:58 am
Too old, too slow. Just say NO to Zeke!
March 23rd, 2023 at 9:12 am
For vet minimum, sure. Otherwise, he can take his spoon and go home.
March 23rd, 2023 at 9:35 am
@ Max
“Trade down”
I agree. But it isn’t always easy to find a trade partner who will want to give up 2nd/3rd round picks just to move up 5-6 spots in round 1…
It would be nice to pick up a few extra picks in the top 100 but it is easier said than done.
March 23rd, 2023 at 9:55 am
No thanks on Zeke
March 23rd, 2023 at 10:02 am
Naw to Zeke. Besides, he wouldn’t even have one of those Salvation Army buckets here to jump into…
March 23rd, 2023 at 10:10 am
Tampa ( the chasers of shiny objects), is becoming known as the place where other teams castoffs and geriatrics go to retire while on an active roster.
March 23rd, 2023 at 10:13 am
Too many miles on the tires. Could have just kept Fournette if you want slow and washed.
March 23rd, 2023 at 10:18 am
Over the hill and oh so far away.
Yesterday there was talk of the Bucs breaking the bank for Jamel Dean, as if the Bucs could afford Elliott, even if they wanted him; he might have been worse than even Baker Mayfield last season,
March 23rd, 2023 at 10:37 am
Elliot is one of the better pass protecting RBs in the league, however, he’s lost the burst that made him a top flight RB. The draft is loaded this year that can come and contribute right a way.
March 23rd, 2023 at 11:18 am
Please no. Draft the best RB in the 7th round will be at least as good.
March 23rd, 2023 at 11:23 am
Barnwell is proving to be the dumbest of his kind. And he gets paid to write that stuff. Good for him I guess.
March 23rd, 2023 at 12:17 pm
We’re not spending money on a worn out back. If he wants to play for vet minimum, maybe… but aren’t we supposed to be getting younger and faster?
Not happening.
March 23rd, 2023 at 12:29 pm
Oh, Hell Nah!!
Day 3 RB at minimal coin next 4yrs?? Yes, Please!
March 23rd, 2023 at 12:30 pm
Get one in the draft!
March 23rd, 2023 at 1:14 pm
No gracias
March 23rd, 2023 at 3:19 pm
One mans trash is another man’s treasure.
No!
March 23rd, 2023 at 3:34 pm
I’LL have a FIT if they DO sign him!
March 23rd, 2023 at 4:00 pm
So help me, they better not waste $$ on this dude….I’ll be so pissed and lose respect for this organization!!
March 23rd, 2023 at 4:43 pm
Elliott was once a great back, but he’s washed up now. He can still be a plodding guy who can get you 3.9 yards per carry behind a good offensive line and can still catch the ball, but his explosiveness was completely gone last year. I mean I wouldn’t throw a fit if they added him just to absorb hits that White doesn’t have to take, but that’s about all I’d expect. However if you’re going to pay $4m, just bring Fournette back, he’s got more left in the tank, and is much funnier on Twitter.
March 23rd, 2023 at 5:03 pm
Bucs need a 3 down back who can carry the offense for long stretches in smashmouth mode. Rachaad, Edmonds ain’t it, Vaughn can’t get out of backup mode, and nobody left in free agency is anything but backup types. Please don’t bring back tip toes Lenny. Zeke will probably try to land somewhere else, and is past prime, would cost too much, but as washed as he is, better than Lenny in the right scheme.
Bypass this whole free agent class. Draft a stud, make some decisions later.
March 23rd, 2023 at 8:40 pm
We want Playoff Lenny
March 23rd, 2023 at 10:50 pm
Joe is like a bass, throw something shiny and silvery at them and they always want to strike. C’mon if Jerry Jones is willing to let him walk how much does he have left?. Stop the insanity.