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Kenny Gainwell, who is coming off a career year for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The 27-year-old produced like one of the best receiving backs in football, tallying 73 receptions for 486 yards and 3 touchdowns... He'll get significant snaps for Tampa, as the Bucs like to prominently feature running backs in the passing attack and that should only continue under Zac Robinson, who got the ball to Bijan Robinson an obscene amount (79 catches, 820 yards, 4 touchdowns).

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Gainwell's career-best receiving production and pass-heavy scheme fit position him for significant snaps.

Gainwell is signed as the 1b complement to Irving after a career year with Pittsburgh: 73 receptions for 486 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus 537 rushing yards and 5 TDs on 4.7 yards per carry. The source expects him to get significant snaps in Tampa's pass-heavy running back scheme under Zac Robinson, who heavily featured Bijan Robinson (79 catches, 820 yards, 4 TDs). Gainwell could seize a lion's share of touches if he remains effective as a pass catcher and runner, especially if Irving falters.

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