We have a lot of predictions made about the Bucs and the overall roster structure as of the NFL offseason. This is usually due to teams trying to save money and create more space for their pay caps as free agencies are round the corner.
There are some movements already made by some teams. The Bucs were no strangers to do this earlier. For example, the final offseason heading for the NFL scouting combine started early in pursuit of free agency, relinquishing out external linebacker Shack Barrett. Barrett signed with Dolphins, retired, retired at the end of the season and ended up re-signing with the Bucs, but that’s in addition to the points.
When it was time to decide who is the victim of the salary cap, a few players stand out more than the others, and this was the case. It is proposed by ESPN writer Aaron Schatz was pretty shocking. To be fair, this story is about the bold moves that can be made this offseason. This take on Bucs moves from key contributors with forecasts that the team will release Rachaad White to save cash.
This is what was said.
“Buccaeers enter a free agency with just $2.2 million cap space. They need to make some space, and one way to do that is to say goodbye to White. Running Back is in the final year of his rookie contract, so the Buccaneers can cut him down with a cap saving of $3.3 million, and his dead money is under $250,000.”
Bucs still need Rachaad White
Bucs RB Rachaad White – Photo: USA Today
This is not the first time this offseason has been suggested by others that Baku should move out of Rachard White, but usually added with warnings that he will trade him instead of releasing him. It was done. Saving $3.3 million will help Tampa Bay’s salary cap, but there are other ways that teams can open cap rooms through contract restructuring and extensions for other players before releasing players.
There are also other players who can release where Bucs can save even more money. For example, letting go of Jordan Whitehead’s safety would save $4.5 million, Cap never died, and Tampa Bay could potentially add safety this offseason anyway. Additionally, Bucs already have some in-house options with Tykee Smith and Christian Izien if they choose to go that route.
Two statements about performing a backback are true. Yes, the team is better Bucky Irving Start your running and what do you do throughout the entire field game? But if White wasn’t there, Baku would be worse off as an offensive overall. White was an overwhelming pass-blocking back for Tampa Bay, and Irving was exposed a bit when he needed to do more at the end of the season.
We’ve seen how much damage White can do as receiving from the backfield, but in reality he can do a bit of it all. In 2023, as a lead back, White had 1,539 all-purpose yards with nine touchdowns. During the 2024 season, he still had 1,006 all-round yards and his touchdowns remained the nine of this year. Why would Bucs want to go further from then on?
A discussion will take place on Tampa Bay’s third string instrument, Sean Tucker. Tucker has talent, but is not as consistent as others. He struggles even more in pass protection games and cannot be promoted based on one good game. More play time? Certainly, he hasn’t proven he can become an effective third-downback like White.
It is fair to argue that in other seasons, white alternatives can be found in this year’s draft. I won’t rule out the picks late on the third day, but the Bucs have a lot to deal with this season, so the extravagant picks from another running back are not played very late .
See why Bucs won’t replace Rachaad White
Bucs RB Rachaad White – Photo: USA Today
This may be the last season of Rachaad White’s Bucs, as recent history shows that it’s not wise to invest a lot of money in a running back. But it should also not move from him early in the season when the team is not needed. The Bucs are in a great location to run with Bucky Irving and White. He thrives as a tandem of pony packages when both are on the field at the same time. If many other spots need more attention, there’s no need to shake up the running back room.
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