NegativeRoleTue, August 4, 2026
Irving's elite YAC metrics may not translate to volume given Gainwell's elevated role.
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Irving ranked second in yards after the catch per reception and fifth among backs in yards per catch in 2025, demonstrating pass-catching ability. However, the way Bucs coaches have talked about Kenneth Gainwell this offseason suggests Irving's role may be diminished. Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson's characterization of Gainwell and Irving as interchangeable in the pass game is "probably bad for Irving and good for Gainwell."
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Last year, he ranked second in yards after the catch per reception and fifth among backs in yards per catch. Bucky is good. The way Robinson and other Tampa coaches have talked about Gainwell this offseason suggests that might not matter so much.
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- Irving ranked second in yards after the catch per reception and fifth among backs in yards per catch in 2025, demonstrating pass-catching ability. However, the way Bucs coaches have talked about Kenneth Gainwell this offseason suggests Irving's role may be diminished. Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson's characterization of Gainwell and Irving as interchangeable in the pass game is "probably bad for Irving and good for Gainwell."
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- STACKED tags this as a negative fantasy football signal for Bucky Irving (RB). Irving's elite YAC metrics may not translate to volume given Gainwell's elevated role.
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