Rachaad White Should See An Increase In Touches
1 year agoThe Athletic's Dan Pompei points out a number of factors that suggest that Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White will see a significant increase in touches in 2023. He had just 129 carries in his rookie season in 2022 for a Bucs offense that finished last in the league in rushing attempts with Tom Brady at quarterback. With Baker Mayfield now running the offense, Tampa is fully expected to run more often, and new offensive coordinator Dave Canales has a history of run-oriented approaches. Veteran Leonard Fournette is also gone, so White has very little competition for touches. The 24-year-old's pass-catching abilities could make him a true three-down back. But in an offense that's expected to be inconsistent with Mayfield at the helm, White's fantasy upside as an RB2 may be somewhat limited.
Source: The Athletic - Dan Pompei
Source: The Athletic - Dan Pompei