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After missing most of last season due to injury and some off-field issues, Irving returned to a backfield that gave Sean Tucker the goal-line work. Not only did they bring Tucker back, but they also signed pass-catching specialist Kenneth Gainwell, who is coming off a career year in Pittsburgh. If Irving loses goal-line work to Tucker and passing work to Gainwell, what is his upside?
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Irving's goal-line and passing work threatened by Tucker and Gainwell in crowded backfield.

Irving is risky after missing most of last season due to injury and off-field issues. The Buccaneers have signaled a multi-back approach by retaining Sean Tucker (who took goal-line work) and signing pass-catching specialist Kenneth Gainwell (coming off a career year in Pittsburgh). If Irving loses goal-line work to Tucker and passing work to Gainwell, his upside is limited to a 'between the 20s back' role, which is not appealing for fantasy. While the source notes Irving's strong finish to his rookie season (top-10 back in four of last seven games post-bye), the current backfield construction suggests diminished opportunity.

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