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Buccaneers Player That Needs a Breakout Night: A Pewter Plank Roundtable

By Alan Schechter

Dec 27, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) runs out of the tunnel as he is introduced before the game against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) runs out of the tunnel as he is introduced before the game against the Chicago Bears during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 20, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Tyson Alualu (93) tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (43) in the first quarter at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Tyson Alualu (93) tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber (43) in the first quarter at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

Peyton Barber

courtesy of Alan Schechter

It has been a brawl under the Tampa sun to make the end of the Bucs’ backfield depth chart.  We know the big names, Doug Martin and Charles Sims, but behind them is a wide open battle.  We have Mike James, the aforementioned Storm Johnson and Peyton Barber fighting for room to backup the big guys.

The trouble is that nobody has run well.  The offensive line is not coming together a quickly as we hoped, so the team is only averaging 2.9 yards per carry on the ground.  Barber has been up and down, leading the team with 40 yards on 11 carries in week two, but toting the rock three times for -1 yard in the opener.  If he is going to stay, Barber is going to have to turn heads on Friday night.

Next: What Have We Learned So Far?

Who do you think needs a big game, Bucs’ fans?

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