Brian Robinson & The Bucs
February 12th, 2026
Joe has no earthly idea how the Bucs really feel about fourth-year running back Sean Tucker.
It’s common at One Buc Palace to say Tucker needs more touches … and then to not give him more touches.
Tucker was stuck at No. 3 on the Bucs’ depth chart for three years but now running back Rachaad White has left the building, happily strutting toward free agency telling everyone he can’t wait to leave Tampa.
Does that mean the Bucs are excited to bump Tucker up to the No. 2 role? Joe can’t go there. The evidence isn’t there.
And given questions surrounding Bucky Irving after a rough season on and off the field, Joe suspects the Bucs want a free agent running back.
So how about a guy Bucs fans are too familiar with? No, Joe’s not talking about Tyler Allgeier again. Joe is referring to Brian Robinson.
Don’t remember him? With Washington in 2024, Robinson had 40 yards rushing and a touchdown on 12 carries, plus 49 yards receiving against Tampa Bay on opening day. And the Bucs saw him again in the playoffs. He had a big postseason game against Detroit (15 carries for 77 yards and 2 touchdowns) a week after Washington knocked the Bucs out of the postseason.
Last summer, Washington traded Robinson to the 49ers for a sixth-round pick. He played in every game as a backup and amassed 400 yards rushing on 92 carries with 2 touchdowns. He’s been a steady career performer after Washington drafted him seven picks after the Bucs took White in the 2022 draft.
At 6-2, 225 pounds, Robinson is an intriguing complement to Bucky Irving.
Joe’s not calling for the Bucs to chase Robinson, but he feels like a safe choice if confidence in Tucker is a thing of the past. And Joe admits to being intrigued that 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was hungry to trade for Robinson.
The free agency frenzy begins Monday, March 9, at noon.
February 12th, 2026 at 6:07 pm
I want that Notre Dame running back. The fast one who leaves DBs in the dust. I’d speck a 1 on him then draft defense the rest of the way.
February 12th, 2026 at 6:36 pm
Love will be drafted between 5 and 10. I would be shocked if he’s there at 15.
February 12th, 2026 at 6:55 pm
If we’re gonna go after a RB in the draft I’d say either Demond Claiborne or J’Mari Taylor. Can wait until at least the 3rd round to get them & they could be sleepers
February 12th, 2026 at 7:57 pm
Can he Rush the Passer? The only thing we will be excited about this offseason is a blatant display organizationally of a commitment of improving our Putrid Pass Defense by any means possible. And yes, make a Trade or sign a Stud Edge FA.
February 12th, 2026 at 8:05 pm
What kinda deal does Reece hall get in the open market ?
February 12th, 2026 at 10:11 pm
I would not be too upset if the Bucs went after a RB1 type – either in FA (Breece Hall anyone?) or went out & drafted either of the ND RB’s – with both looking like very solid Day 1 / 2 options.
February 12th, 2026 at 10:31 pm
Sean Tucker can definitely be a #2 RB. He has shown he can tote the rock. Yes, he needs to work on his blocking. Just feed him. We won’t be disappointed.
February 12th, 2026 at 10:41 pm
Not a one I should keep track of These Bucs
and …. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤙🏾🤙🏾
February 12th, 2026 at 11:02 pm
Does that mean the Bucs are excited to bump Tucker up to the No. 2 role? Joe can’t go there. The evidence isn’t there.
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Tucker isn’t even going to get tendered, so he might not even be on the team.
Anywho, Robinson would be a giant upgrade over Tucker – and would be a different style of runner. I’d be totally for brining him in as a #2 back.
February 12th, 2026 at 11:04 pm
Tucker should be RB1 moving forward.
Will he? I doubt it bcuz our coaches our too dumb to do that.
February 13th, 2026 at 1:06 am
Wright flashed last preseason Williams also. I think Tucker and Irving were both a bit dinged. Not to mention the Musical chairs O line we had. I gave up buying into Bowles Official injury reports BTW.
Go Bucs!
February 13th, 2026 at 5:03 am
I like Tucker but he never seems to get carries. Worried that Bucky is a headcase. White was really durable, great blocker, great receiver out of the backfield, just never impressed me as having great vision. Wright and Williams will get some looks this offseason.
February 13th, 2026 at 5:16 am
Why isn’t Tucker the early down back with Bucky the change of pace?
February 13th, 2026 at 6:09 am
Robinson seems like he’d be worth a good look.
I’d like Tucker to get more carries so we can all see what he can actually do.
Unfortunately any effort to get Rachaad to stay looks like it would be a total waste of time. And it’s pretty clear we can’t really use Bucky as the bellcow RB, as much as we’d all like to.
Regardless of who we bring in, that person needs to be able to block.
February 13th, 2026 at 7:24 am
“Tucker was stuck at No. 3 on the Bucs’ depth chart for three years but now running back Rachaad White has left the building, happily strutting toward free agency telling everyone he can’t wait to leave Tampa.”
Canales, Coen, & Grizzard that’s why guys like Tucker haven’t gotten an increased/expanded role, is partly because they’ve had a new guy trying to figure out how to use them every single year.
I’d say Trey Palmer suffered the same fate. We see the same thing working against growing Cade Ottons’ role on this offense as well.
I’d be alright with at least offering Robinson a deal, but what he is as an RB is partly why I’m big on a draft prospect like Mike Washington jr. That and we wouldn’t have to reach for him.
February 13th, 2026 at 8:42 am
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Sean Tucker is the most talented RB on the roster the last three years. He’s one of the more talented RBs they’ve had in the last 10 years.
February 13th, 2026 at 9:37 am
Algiers is the better choice.
February 13th, 2026 at 10:13 am
Allgeiers if you can get him. Robinson is a good fall back if you can’t. Allgeiers would be the starter. Bucky could have a good comeback season too. I could see both over 1000..
February 13th, 2026 at 7:37 pm
I’d take him for sure still plenty in his tank an he can fill Chaad role perfectly
February 13th, 2026 at 10:46 pm
Deff gotta get depth. Bucky rook season was almost to good. Fell way off last year so do we really know what we have in Bucky ? Gotta have 3 good backs. One will miss time and Bucky even his rook year isn’t built to be a bell cow
February 14th, 2026 at 12:24 pm
I’ve been saying all along Tucker is blazingly fast. All he needs is some holes to run through. If he gets even with a safety he’s gone. If we had our full starting offensive line blocking well, Tuck and Bucky can both get 1000 yards.