Brian Robinson & The Bucs
February 12th, 2026
Joe has no earthly idea how the Bucs really feel about fourth-year running back Sean Tucker.
It’s common at One Buc Palace to say Tucker needs more touches … and then to not give him more touches.
Tucker was stuck at No. 3 on the Bucs’ depth chart for three years but now running back Rachaad White has left the building, happily strutting toward free agency telling everyone he can’t wait to leave Tampa.
Does that mean the Bucs are excited to bump Tucker up to the No. 2 role? Joe can’t go there. The evidence isn’t there.
And given questions surrounding Bucky Irving after a rough season on and off the field, Joe suspects the Bucs want a free agent running back.
So how about a guy Bucs fans are too familiar with? No, Joe’s not talking about Tyler Allgeier again. Joe is referring to Brian Robinson.
Don’t remember him? With Washington in 2024, Robinson had 40 yards rushing and a touchdown on 12 carries, plus 49 yards receiving against Tampa Bay on opening day. And the Bucs saw him again in the playoffs. He had a big postseason game against Detroit (15 carries for 77 yards and 2 touchdowns) a week after Washington knocked the Bucs out of the postseason.
Last summer, Washington traded Robinson to the 49ers for a sixth-round pick. He played in every game as a backup and amassed 400 yards rushing on 92 carries with 2 touchdowns. He’s been a steady career performer after Washington drafted him seven picks after the Bucs took White in the 2022 draft.
At 6-2, 225 pounds, Robinson is an intriguing complement to Bucky Irving.
Joe’s not calling for the Bucs to chase Robinson, but he feels like a safe choice if confidence in Tucker is a thing of the past. And Joe admits to being intrigued that 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was hungry to trade for Robinson.
The free agency frenzy begins Monday, March 9, at noon.