Could Tampa Bay Buccaneers make a trade for Melvin Gordon?
By Rob Leeds
Would Gordon fit in with the Bucs?
Gordon would fit the Buccaneer offense like a glove. The Bucs are a pass first team and have an offense that has similarities to that of the Chargers. Other than running back, personnel-wise the Buccaneer offensive skill players look similar to the Chargers other than the disparity between Philip Rivers and Jameis Winston.
Gordon would be an excellent option in the flats for Jameis and could provide an excellent change of pace when called upon to run the ball. When Jameis has to improvise to escape defensive pressure, which will inevitably happen, Gordon could be a consistent safety valve for a bailout pass.
Logistically a deal such as this is very possible for the Buccaneers. Running back is a fickle position and one that is very closely associated with injuries and early retirement. In addition to this, players that force their way out of teams often trade for less than their actual value.
The Bucs still have two running backs that they seem impressed with. Peyton Barber stepped up in 2018 and Rojo seems to still have potential that will hopefully be tapped in his sophomore season.
His skillset is deeper than either of his potential counterparts as both a runner and as a receiver. Rojo is still very young and has more of an upside and that could unfortunately leave Peyton Barber as the odd man out.