Ronald Jones

[Counterfeitjr]

Is there any hope for this guy? Will Tampa give him some run next season?

[FantasyFreak]

I can't see TB not addressing their RB situation in some capacity. He'll be fighting an uphill battle. I was never big on his game transitioning well to the NFL, and actually avoided him at all costs, so I am biased, but the Bucs will probably look at it as a sunken cost. Doesn't mean he can't win a role, but I think they will address the position in the off-season.

[Phaded]

It is also worth noting that the Buccaneers currently are the worst team in the league at run blocking as per Football Outsiders.

This year is clearly a write-off; but the Buccaneers would be wise to improve their offensive line to get a run game going, give RoJo a chance and thus take some pressure off the passing game / Winston.

[bjd5211]

I think they have too many needs on Defense and the Offensive Line to invest heavily in the draft at the RB position again this year, especially when Defense and OL are some of the strengths of this class and RB a weakness. Obviously this doesn't rule out addressing it in free agency, but we shall see. RoJo has enough talent and draft capital investment to warrant giving him at least another year to prove himself versus just writing him off all together.

[Space Cowboy]

I think they have too many needs on Defense and the Offensive Line to invest heavily in the draft at the RB position again this year, especially when Defense and OL are some of the strengths of this class and RB a weakness. Obviously this doesn't rule out addressing it in free agency, but we shall see. RoJo has enough talent and draft capital investment to warrant giving him at least another year to prove himself versus just writing him off all together.

Yes this should be one of those drafts where every pick, or close to it, is on defense.

[FantasyFreak]

I think they have too many needs on Defense and the Offensive Line to invest heavily in the draft at the RB position again this year, especially when Defense and OL are some of the strengths of this class and RB a weakness. Obviously this doesn't rule out addressing it in free agency, but we shall see. RoJo has enough talent and draft capital investment to warrant giving him at least another year to prove himself versus just writing him off all together.

Yes this should be one of those drafts where every pick, or close to it, is on defense.

There is also free agency to address the RB position, I think they will address it in some capacity.

[bjd5211]

I think they have too many needs on Defense and the Offensive Line to invest heavily in the draft at the RB position again this year, especially when Defense and OL are some of the strengths of this class and RB a weakness. Obviously this doesn't rule out addressing it in free agency, but we shall see. RoJo has enough talent and draft capital investment to warrant giving him at least another year to prove himself versus just writing him off all together.

Yes this should be one of those drafts where every pick, or close to it, is on defense.

There is also free agency to address the RB position, I think they will address it in some capacity.

[Cameron Giles]

Jones' talent is questionable, though TB's offensive line has not done well in run blocking. So, the RB in the backfield isn't necessarily the problem. I don't really know how that backfield shakes out though. Dirk Koetter is probably gone after the season, so there will be a new system. I feel like the RB that you want to invest in is not currently on the team.

[Jigga94]

I know they say to give rookies time but I sold this guy for pennies earlier in the year. In a deeper dynasty league I'd hold since there is no other option

[ninotoreS]

I all but guarantee Tampa will address RB either in the draft or in free-agency. There's a bunch of decent free-agent RBs this offseason, so I'm guessing free-agency is the better bet.

Either way, unless they sign Bell, expect the starter's role to be totally up for grabs in training-camp, especially if there's a coaching and/or GM change. The draft capital argument in favor of Jones is probably void if Koetter gets the axe.

[spotxc]

Let Rojo Play...They're not even giving him a shot. That coaching staff is terrible

[kamihamster]

never really liked him. but if i could snag him for a mid 2nd or later i would do it. line problems, rotating qb, bad coaching give him a pass to me for his lack of production. I am scared quite a bit that he was inactive a bunch, but his draft capital makes buying him low worth the risk.

[Jfever]

This TB coaching staff seems to be one of the worst and least prepared in the entire league. Their defense is poor, their ST are uninspiring, their def was supposed to be much improved.... but isn't, and the way they manage their qb situation is mind boggling.... yet, they occasionally still win a game here and there. They, to me are that dynasty team that isn't aware that they are in the middle. At least if you are aware that you are struggling, you can rebuild or, if you are toward the top you can compete. They are basically in NFL purgatory imo.
I don't think much can be determined as far as Rojo. I don't think he is near as bad as some think he is. There have been many discussions with poster here digging their heals in and voicing their thoughts that Rojo was / is / will be a bust. I'm not saying they are wrong, what I am saying is we don't have enough info for me to make that claim with confidence. I've watch a lot of his NCAA career at USC and there is much more there that hasn't been tapped into during his time in the NFL. I'm genuinely curious as to how this shakes out for him and TB in general. There is a short list of franchises that I feel are inept or borderline inept. They (the Bucs) are on that list.