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Buccaneers Free Agent Decision Report: Jacquizz Rodgers

By Alan Schechter

Dec 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) runs the ball during the second half against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Tampa Bay won 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) runs the ball during the second half against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Tampa Bay won 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 10, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) carries the ball against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 10, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Jacquizz Rodgers (32) carries the ball against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

The Verdict

This one was a pretty easy decision.

According to Spotrac, Rodgers made $760,000 last season. He was exactly what the Bucs needed. He was the best running back on the field in 2016 by a wide margin. Don’t forget how tenuous the Bucs running back situation is. We don’t know if Doug Martin will be retained and how he will look coming back from suspension if he is. Charles Sims, like Martin, has had difficulty staying on the field.

With just 560 yards Rodgers won’t command a huge raise, so this one is a no-brainer.

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VERDICT: BRING BACK JACQUIZZ RODGERS

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