Sean Tucker

[FantasyFreak]

Sports Illustrated’s JC Allen reports Bucs rookie Sean Tucker will open the season as the No. 2 running back.
The undrafted rookie beat out Chase Edmonds and Ke’Shawn Vaughn for the job. Tucker has been repping with starters for weeks so this doesn’t come as a surprise. Tucker’s profile is better than most Day 2 backs — rushing for over 3,000 yards as a three-year ACC starter — but medical concerns pushed him off draftboards. Standalone value may not be there for Tucker if Edmonds plays on pass downs, but Tucker is the zeroRB pivot to Rachaad White.

Yeah, that's the one I was referring to! One tweet from one guy, and then everybody absorbs it as fact. I wasn't sure if that was happening, but it appears to be. Happens all the time in modern media. One article becomes 50, with everybody writing an article based off the original, and it becomes this idea that it's a big thing, and true, and so many people are reporting it.....when it turns out to be all based on 1 source that wasn't even accurate at the time.

August 30th. Never ratified by a team source, or depth chart, just one beat reporter "reporting". Just seems like a opinion that he wants to get clout over, right now, rather than fact.

https://www.si.com/nfl/buccaneers/news/ ... lar-season

[Kurt G.O.A.T.]

How does that tweet turn into a story? Stupid.

[Cameron Giles]

How does that tweet turn into a story? Stupid.

Modern journalism in a nutshell.

Official depth charts go up this week, so we should know pretty soon.

[ThirdWW]

I find it interesting people go into a player thread just to bash them.

[FantasyFreak]

I find it interesting people go into a player thread just to bash them.

Who's doing that? I haven't seen that here. I don't think anybody is bashing Tucker. Read through the last few pages, not a single "bash". Just people trying to sort out the depth chart situation. I do notice you roster Tucker on both your teams. Do you find it offensive that people are simply asking where the claims he's number 2 on the depth chart came from? That's all that is happening here, from what I can gather.

[Lumps]

I find it interesting people go into a player thread just to bash them.

Who's doing that? I haven't seen that here. I don't think anybody is bashing Tucker. Read through the last few pages, not a single "bash". Just people trying to sort out the depth chart situation. I do notice you roster Tucker on both your teams. Do you find it offensive that people are simply asking where the claims he's number 2 on the depth chart came from? That's all that is happening here, from what I can gather.

Agreed. I drafted Tucker in devy last year and still hold him. Not many have an issue with Tucker the player. Maybe some questions on vision but otherwise it’s been realistic statements about his depth chart position.

Now, whether or not you think you he will prove better than his current slot is a different discussion. I honestly don’t really care where he is placed right now. I believe in the talent, and especially so compared to the rest of the depth chart.

[FantasyFreak]

So now he's officially RB2 on the Bucs depth chart. Good for him. Hope he can get a 2nd contract in this league, after the issues at the combine.

[Valhalla]

… he could end up being a steal if he stays healthy and is a late round guy or UDFA.

Nice

[FantasyFreak]

… he could end up being a steal if he stays healthy and is a late round guy or UDFA.

Nice

Thanks. Hoping he can have some success. Would be great to see, after the issues he's had.

[SteveMaddensShoes]

You all know the part of this thread I’m looking forward to, right? If Rachaad gets hurt or outplayed and Tucker becomes the starter, what should we do with him at that point? Should we hold him or flip him for a 2nd?
“UDFAs get replaced”
“loads of talent! Without the heart condition was a top prospect you know!” “
Bucs have so many holes surely they won’t replace him in the draft!”
“2nd round picks are just dart throws anyway”.

Ohh, I’m so excited for that part of the season! This thread will blow up like the 4th of July! Should we just repost a link to the James Robinson thread or rehash the whole thing from the beginning?

Either way I’m excited for him as a person. Hope he does well. I know some people are extremely high on Rachaad. I don’t see it. Let alone the Bucs are gonna be terrible, imo. Can’t wait for the season to get underway!

[Valhalla]

You all know the part of this thread I’m looking forward to, right? If Rachaad gets hurt or outplayed and Tucker becomes the starter, what should we do with him at that point? Should we hold him or flip him for a 2nd?
“UDFAs get replaced”
“loads of talent! Without the heart condition was a top prospect you know!” “
Bucs have so many holes surely they won’t replace him in the draft!”
“2nd round picks are just dart throws anyway”.

Ohh, I’m so excited for that part of the season! This thread will blow up like the 4th of July! Should we just repost a link to the James Robinson thread or rehash the whole thing from the beginning?

Either way I’m excited for him as a person. Hope he does well. I know some people are extremely high on Rachaad. I don’t see it. Let alone the Bucs are gonna be terrible, imo. Can’t wait for the season to get underway!

Sounds like a fun rehash. Does being UDFA set someone up for a propensity to Achilles tears?

[CGW]

You all know the part of this thread I’m looking forward to, right? If Rachaad gets hurt or outplayed and Tucker becomes the starter, what should we do with him at that point? Should we hold him or flip him for a 2nd?
“UDFAs get replaced”
“loads of talent! Without the heart condition was a top prospect you know!” “
Bucs have so many holes surely they won’t replace him in the draft!”
“2nd round picks are just dart throws anyway”.

Ohh, I’m so excited for that part of the season! This thread will blow up like the 4th of July! Should we just repost a link to the James Robinson thread or rehash the whole thing from the beginning?

Either way I’m excited for him as a person. Hope he does well. I know some people are extremely high on Rachaad. I don’t see it. Let alone the Bucs are gonna be terrible, imo. Can’t wait for the season to get underway!

Sounds like a fun rehash. Does being UDFA set someone up for a propensity to Achilles tears?

Haven't seen any data on that, just the likelihood for being replaced almost immediately following such an injury. See Robinson vs Akers.

[murphysxm]

You all know the part of this thread I’m looking forward to, right? If Rachaad gets hurt or outplayed and Tucker becomes the starter, what should we do with him at that point? Should we hold him or flip him for a 2nd?
“UDFAs get replaced”
“loads of talent! Without the heart condition was a top prospect you know!” “
Bucs have so many holes surely they won’t replace him in the draft!”
“2nd round picks are just dart throws anyway”.

Ohh, I’m so excited for that part of the season! This thread will blow up like the 4th of July! Should we just repost a link to the James Robinson thread or rehash the whole thing from the beginning?

Either way I’m excited for him as a person. Hope he does well. I know some people are extremely high on Rachaad. I don’t see it. Let alone the Bucs are gonna be terrible, imo. Can’t wait for the season to get underway!

Sounds like a fun rehash. Does being UDFA set someone up for a propensity to Achilles tears?

Haven't seen any data on that, just the likelihood for being replaced almost immediately following such an injury. See Robinson vs Akers.

Looks like Robinson may end up a Colt.

[cazzie33]

Doesn't matter what any depth chart says or beat writer reports ... Coaches lie & writers like to get scoops & clicks

Only thing that matters is when White comes out for the start of a drive that isn't a hurry up or catch up mode will Tucker be the one on the field

Several times guys that were on the practice squad or game day inactive previous week(s) vault over the higher depth charted guys because they were the better fit for a role and weren't special teams contributors. Coaches play games with designations to appease veteran guys who their ego would take a hit if they see a rookie above them .Also a sorta ceremonial sign of respect for their body of work they put in.

So I don't take a lot of stock in those things. Getting reps in preparation for the game plan ahead is a sign I am more concerned with. If Tucker is getting those this week then I expect he has won the chance to be first man up in the running game. But even that might change in game do we shall see

[TheTroll]

Doesn't matter what any depth chart says or beat writer reports ... Coaches lie & writers like to get scoops & clicks

Only thing that matters is when White comes out for the start of a drive that isn't a hurry up or catch up mode will Tucker be the one on the field

Several times guys that were on the practice squad or game day inactive previous week(s) vault over the higher depth charted guys because they were the better fit for a role and weren't special teams contributors. Coaches play games with designations to appease veteran guys who their ego would take a hit if they see a rookie above them .Also a sorta ceremonial sign of respect for their body of work they put in.

So I don't take a lot of stock in those things. Getting reps in preparation for the game plan ahead is a sign I am more concerned with. If Tucker is getting those this week then I expect he has won the chance to be first man up in the running game. But even that might change in game do we shall see

Damn you should be a preacher. This enlightened me. So true