Rachaad White is close to impressive mark with Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been known for one thing above all others on offense for the better part of the past decade; throwing the football. Between names like Tom Brady, Jameis Winston, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and plenty of others, it has made sense that this team has wanted to define itself by passing […]

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Dec 24, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrates a running back Rachaad White (1) touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been known for one thing above all others on offense for the better part of the past decade; throwing the football.

Between names like Tom Brady, Jameis Winston, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and plenty of others, it has made sense that this team has wanted to define itself by passing rather than putting the ball on the ground.

This has often led to a lack of any emphasis on the rushing attack or success for running backs, a fact that has been defined by a lack of a 1,000-yard rusher for the better part of a decade. Rachaad White could change that this season.

As it stands, Rachaad White currently has 873 yards on the season. At his current pace, he is set to miss the mark by just 11 yards.

However, anyone who has watched a Bucs game this year knows that 127 yards could absolutely be in the cards for White over two games

There are some games where it seems like everything clicks for the Bucs and their rushing attack. There are others, like last week, where the Bucs get just 39 yards on 20 attempts from their lead guy.

That is just what happens when you have a young offensive coordinator that still has poor play sequencing.

However, the hope from everyone from fans to the players is that these last two games will see plenty of success from White so he can achieve this goal.

This has been a tough year for White. He has been wildly successful from overall numbers and has often been in the top seven or eight in the league in total yards due to his impressive pass-catching skills, but his efficiency has struggled due to the roster around him.

Getting to 1,000 yards on the ground with 3.6 yards per carry is an extremely impressive feat, but it is one that White deserves based on how hard he has played and just how much he means to this team.

Hopefully he gets most of his needed yards this weekend.