Former Oregon Ducks star running back, Bucky Irving, was the starting running back in Tampa Bay's first preseason game. He rushed for 28 yards on just six carries and a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals.
NFL preseason games rarely provide a great deal of information as the starters barely play, if at all, and rookies and backup players take the field.decided to sit most of his starters, including starter Rachaad White, giving Irving a chance to show what he can do and he did not disappoint.
"I knew we had an inside-zone call," Irving said after the game. "I pretty much let my blocks set up and then cut back off my blocks, and then I had to break a tackle to get in." The scouting report on Irving highlighted his ability to evade tackles, his vision, power, and the ability to bring a change of pace to the Bucs’ offense. Consider that this is exactly whathis first NFL touchdown, albeit in a preseason game. While still early, Bowles is confident that Irving has the ability to add another dimension to the Bucs running game.
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