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Rachaad White gets honest about relationship with Bucs' Bucky Irving
- Rachaad White publicly clarified his relationship with Bucs backfield mate Bucky Irving, saying he wants Irving to be great and is rooting for him.
- Irving is now entrenched as the lead back for the Buccaneers, with White likely heading into free agency.
- The Buccaneers faced changes under new and former coaches, with offensive coordinator shifts contributing to altered rushing responsibilities in 2025.
- White suggested the team should ride the hot hand, contrasting with past seasons where the approach was inconsistent.
- White is likely to depart in free agency, prompting the Buccaneers to pursue a change-of-pace back to complement Irving.
- The Buccaneers are watching players like Tyler Allgeier and Kenneth Walker III to fill the backfield in 2026.
- Caleb Skinner authored the piece, providing context on the 2025 Buccaneers season and backfield dynamics.
- The broader context includes the Buccaneers' offensive underachievement in 2025 and the push to improve the running game.
- Rachaad White's comments underscore tensions over playing time and snap distribution in 2025.
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