Bucky Irving Makes Defenders Miss
April 27th, 2024
Bucs RB Bucky Irving.
Simply put, when Bucky Irving touches the rock, he gets yards.
The past two seasons at Oregon, Irving, today’s Buccaneers fourth-round pick, averaged over six yards a carry. That’s pretty good.
In the passing game Irving shined. In 2022, Irving had 9.6 yards a catch coming out of the backfield.
Joe likes this pick because Irving makes guys miss. Irving forced 44 missed tackles running the ball his final season at Oregon. Joe doesn’t know if Rachaad White has done that in two years as a Bucs running back.
The Bucs sorely need a running back who can make guys miss.
Bucky Irving highlights pic.twitter.com/4hCcZf6Qa7
— JC Cornell (@CornellNFL) April 27, 2024
April 27th, 2024 at 1:43 pm
Im all about it….him or Estime! Whose gonna be left when we pick….
April 27th, 2024 at 1:43 pm
This is a solid selection by the Bucs.
Bucs now have weaponized the offense to the point where Baker can cook.
April 27th, 2024 at 1:45 pm
Yep, when I watched this guy in games last year, I was like, I wish Bucs running backs get run through tackles like Bucky did. Not mad about this pick at all but I also hope it pushes Sean Ticker
April 27th, 2024 at 1:45 pm
We got Bucky? well daaaamnnn!
April 27th, 2024 at 1:46 pm
Somewhere, my brotha Madmax is losing his mind.
April 27th, 2024 at 1:46 pm
I need more coffee
April 27th, 2024 at 1:47 pm
Na Luv, Im good, love this pick….him or Estime was my two choices….look back in the archives….i have no reason to lie lol
April 27th, 2024 at 1:49 pm
Very good but back rb. He has very good vision. Very shifty.
April 27th, 2024 at 1:50 pm
Very good back cut rb
April 27th, 2024 at 1:52 pm
C Barton and Braswell…and i wanted Bullard but he went before our pick, so we took next best slot cb/safety….the WR, yeah we needed that too but i had no skin in the game looking at WR…..and then RB i said Estime or Bucky…
We did it Luv….
April 27th, 2024 at 1:53 pm
Great pick. I’m saw him play last year and was impressed by his explosiveness. He’s extremely elusive and very productive.
April 27th, 2024 at 1:54 pm
Horrible pick. Braelon Allen runs over people. And now he’s a Jet.
April 27th, 2024 at 1:55 pm
MadMax
I know you mentioned Bucky Irvin early on in the process—I just wanted to give you a shoutout for that.
April 27th, 2024 at 1:55 pm
I like him just hope one of our RBs can run inside one day. He’s shifty but real little is my main concern. With Barton and Opeta should be a lot more room inside. We shall see. Liam wanted this so … OK targeted him for a reason apparently. Just really feel GA DB was drafted alot higher than he woulda normally went. Seemed Estime or Allen was best for us, but I ain’t no scout or OC and atleast we got our Center. Go Bucs
April 27th, 2024 at 1:55 pm
Underdog fantasy has a pretty cool breakdown on him-
April 27th, 2024 at 1:56 pm
Actually this is Lichts’ 1st really questionable pick. Bucky is slow, would rather run through a wall than around it, and is not ready for NFL pass protection duty. Not seeing this one at all.
April 27th, 2024 at 1:56 pm
This confirms it, Jason Licht hates power backs
April 27th, 2024 at 1:57 pm
All advanced metrics point to this guy being an elite runner and great after the catch
April 27th, 2024 at 1:57 pm
*Hates drafting power backs
April 27th, 2024 at 1:58 pm
Terrible pick! We run the ball up the gut, what is he going to provide, when that is our scheme, he is too small, should have selected Braylon Allen instead!!!!
April 27th, 2024 at 1:59 pm
Finally, helping the offense…….C, WR, RB…….now let’s go get a TE or LB.
April 27th, 2024 at 2:01 pm
Looks like draft got off track once Bowles had JL reach for DB
April 27th, 2024 at 2:03 pm
I hope the Bucs give this kid a long look if White continues going down at first contact.
April 27th, 2024 at 2:03 pm
Will never understand why we didn’t draft Allen, had thought that was the plan and was trying to warm up to the Bucs taking the DB, so long as they still got Allen or Estime in the 4th
April 27th, 2024 at 2:03 pm
Would have rather waited till 6th and go for kimani vidal, whom I think will be better
April 27th, 2024 at 2:04 pm
thanks Luv, i try as always…sorry im so hungover and late to the game today brother lol
April 27th, 2024 at 2:04 pm
Maybe he is our return guy.
April 27th, 2024 at 2:04 pm
If Licht really wanted to draft an elite back he should have traded up to Dolphins spot and grabbed Jaylen Wright who is superior to Bucky in every regard.
April 27th, 2024 at 2:05 pm
College Football’s Fastest Players: Most Appearances for 2023 season:
Bucky Irving, Oregon: 5 times
Bucky Irving kicked off his 2023 campaign with a bang. He skirted through the Portland State defense and topped out at 21.8 mph on this 52-yard touchdown run.
Trey Benson, Florida State: 5 times
TreVeyon Henderson, Ohio State: 4 times
Blake Corum, Michigan: 4 times
Dylan Edwards, Colorado: 3 times
Jawhar Jordan, Louisville: 3 times
April 27th, 2024 at 2:07 pm
mixed feelings. his tape is pretty good, lots of quick cuts to extend plays. wanted Tennessee guy. that being said, i like that he’s small. he prolly gets lost in the wash at times, and he almost never fumbles. wanted a guy known for protection abilities, or a guy like Estime who can knife through creases in short yardage spots. I love that he came from Oregon though. we got a Bama, a Georgia, a Washington, and an Oregon. Now we can draft Michigan TE. with improved blocking, at least on one side of the line, we should be able to convert more often in short yardage, something we direly need to do.
April 27th, 2024 at 2:08 pm
MadMax
Lol, It’s all good, bruh
April 27th, 2024 at 2:09 pm
Buckeyebuckchuck Says:”Horrible pick. Braelon Allen runs over people. And now he’s a Jet.”
Braelon is huge, more like a fullback, but he is slow getting to the line (no burst) and has tight hips. Hell run over people but will not make you miss like Irving.
April 27th, 2024 at 2:10 pm
Highlights look nothing special, against college competition at that
April 27th, 2024 at 2:12 pm
Well pooh. Estieme is the best back remaining
April 27th, 2024 at 2:12 pm
What’s interesting is that Bucky Irving has drawn comparisons to Rams running back Kyren Williams, who ran for 1,144 yards and 12 touchdowns last year in a breakout season. Of course, new Bucs offensive coordinator Liam Coen wasn’t with Los Angeles last season, but he will have worked with Williams when he was a rookie in 2022. Irving had 56 catches last year, I’m thinking that is the primary reason for the pick. Whether White is available or not, we can stick with our normal offense, and will always have a big play waiting to happen on a dump-off. Keeps backers honest.
April 27th, 2024 at 2:13 pm
Fantasies of Estime vacated. Hoping and attempting to trust that Liam is building the Offense his way. Just seems like Bowles bright ideas routinely interfere with draft strategy. For example .. Tryon and Hall
April 27th, 2024 at 2:14 pm
Was so happy Estime and Allen fell to us potentially in 4th, specially Estime. Maybe some Intel on then we didn’t like .. only the powers to be at OneBuc really know right
April 27th, 2024 at 2:18 pm
We did get Barton. Sky the limit in Running game now .. jury out on how our backs run inside. Will be thankful for where we did vastly improve and fill holes. Thing is no picks now until depth very late in Draft. So our team is basically set, lacking power up the middle. Maybe White cN improve his game there. Lay off the interviews #1 until you do
April 27th, 2024 at 2:18 pm
His helmet looks too big for his body in some of those highlights. Like a PeeWee player. I can’t unsee it.
April 27th, 2024 at 2:19 pm
I like the pick, I think it gives us competition at 3rd down back with edmonds. Also tucker will develope into that thumper to give us the 3 dimensional rb dynamic that will boost our run game!
April 27th, 2024 at 2:20 pm
If our running game still sucks, it’s on Liam, Bowles, RB scouts, and JL. Bowles must really like that DB. Just expected Estime or Allen. Bright side is we have a darn good Oline now so
April 27th, 2024 at 2:22 pm
This pick is more about the special teams rule changes. Irving will undoubtedly be the teams new kick returner and compete for 3rd on the teams RB depth chart.
April 27th, 2024 at 2:23 pm
Braelon is the back we needed. Like this kid but we have enough small scat backs. Needed a different dimension for short yardage plays
April 27th, 2024 at 2:23 pm
Has anyone drafted Trotter Jr yet ?
April 27th, 2024 at 2:31 pm
Simeon4HOF Says:
Looks like draft got off track once Bowles had JL reach for DB
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This.
April 27th, 2024 at 2:33 pm
Bucs needed a power back. At best this guy is good for a few screens and passes out of the backfield and as a kick and punt returner. Won’t last in the NFL. Would have rather seen another Edge or a DT. We can always get a RB as a UFA.
April 27th, 2024 at 2:42 pm
I don’t like this pick, nor did I like the slot corner in the third. The receiver we picked is injury prone
April 27th, 2024 at 2:43 pm
Bucky Irving is a poor man’s Christian McCaffrey.
Great receiver, elusive, quick, fast.
The more film I watch on this guy the more I like the pick…
If our offensive coordinator wanted Ray Davis then Ray Davis would have been the pick.
April 27th, 2024 at 2:44 pm
I’m seeing potential here. White is not a threat out of the backfield, but is a threat as a receiver in the flat. He is elusive in space, but this kid creates his own space.
Imagine a two back set where you have the threat of Irving as a runner And White as a receiver. This will cause defenses to stack the box opening up our passing game.
Maybe I’m dreaming, but this kid could give us options.
April 27th, 2024 at 2:47 pm
What if we have a Darren Sproles in Bucky?
🐣🙂🙂
April 27th, 2024 at 2:52 pm
Yeah, Trotter Jr with our 6th…or trade into the 5th for him
COME on Jason, he’s still there…his Dad played for us!!!!
April 27th, 2024 at 3:20 pm
Perfect for kick return duties. Good hands, good vision, fast shifty feet. The new kickoff rules are custom made for this guy.
April 27th, 2024 at 3:23 pm
Well, Tampa didn’t get Tampa, but the Bucs got Bucky.
April 27th, 2024 at 3:27 pm
Some of you are acting like this kid is 165lbs. He is 5’9, just 21 yrs old and weighs close to 200lbs. He will probably add several pounds over the next 12 months.
Do I need to remind you that the greatest running back ever was 5’8 and 200lbs, he was on stage at the draft at one point, goes by the name of Barry Sanders.
In no way am I comparing the two but to say that Irving is too small to be an NFL rb is just silly
April 27th, 2024 at 3:29 pm
Can he hold up in the NFL though?
Those highlights look great… against scrubs who can’t tackle and won’t be playing in the NFL. What’s he going to be able to do against a real defense?
April 27th, 2024 at 3:42 pm
Bucky Irving will not get many looks like he did at oregon with that offense and offensive line. This is not college and the defenders are much better. He will be mitigated at the next level. This is a poor pick. This guy is a luxury 3rd 4th string back at best..darren sproles at best
April 27th, 2024 at 3:45 pm
Kimani Vidal would be a much better pick
April 27th, 2024 at 3:48 pm
This was a bad pick he’s short and slow!! Licht just don’t know how to pick runningbacks.
April 27th, 2024 at 3:59 pm
Unbelievable, all highlights look great. I trust that Spytek and the GM and the other scouts, now including Coen, see something they like. That much is obvious. In fact they passed on Coen’s college running back who was sitting there. I trust they have a plan. Doesn’t mean the kid will work out but certainly as a fan I hope so.
April 27th, 2024 at 4:33 pm
Is there a little bit of Warrick Dunn mixed in his running?
April 27th, 2024 at 4:47 pm
Looks shifty…..
I’m dubious of this pick with Davis and other higher rated backs still on the board….
We’ll see….
He’s a Buccaneer so guess I’m rooting for Bucky now.
April 27th, 2024 at 4:51 pm
Warwick Dunn played at 5’-9 and 187lbs. Basically the same size.
Not seeing an issue here.
April 27th, 2024 at 5:19 pm
Watching this kid’s highlights, my inner monologue was channeling Chris Berman, “He could. Go. All. The. Way.
April 27th, 2024 at 5:28 pm
Light may have found us Warrick Dunn 2.0, I like it
April 27th, 2024 at 5:41 pm
Funny these teams spend millions scouting these players and some named chark thinks he knows more than all them
April 27th, 2024 at 5:43 pm
I trust Light and his Krewe on this pick. I think they see something and have a plan. This kid could become a fan favorite!
April 27th, 2024 at 6:06 pm
@Steven007 – that’s a fair point about passing on Ray Davis.
I trust Licht with a lot- but running back hasn’t been his forte.
April 27th, 2024 at 7:19 pm
I love this Bucky!
April 27th, 2024 at 8:25 pm
Looks like a natural runner
April 27th, 2024 at 11:09 pm
Reminds me somewhat of Greg Pruitt….
April 27th, 2024 at 11:46 pm
Shifty shifty
April 28th, 2024 at 10:17 am
Watching Bucky’s reel it looks like watching Super Mario running and defenders missing with sound effects! GO BUCKY BUCS
April 28th, 2024 at 10:20 am
Low center of gravity–keeps his balance–small and fast–can catch the @@@@ ball–Warrick Dunn like–good pick. And yeah, we need a returner!