One of the Bucs best players on offense last year was running back Charles Sims as he put up solid numbers in his first full season. Sims had over 1000 yards combined, rushing for over 500 yds while receiving for over 500 yds with 4 tds as well. Sims was the ultimate change of pace RB for Koetter's offense while also being the perfect compliment to starting running back Doug Martin. Sims has that ability to make defenders miss and is very dangerous once in the open field. Sims has good speed, excellent hands, and really showed improvement as a inside runner last year. He display toughness and a good motor as his legs were always moving when running the ball. This led to more broken tackles in which most of the time Sims would rarely get taken down by the first defender.
However, he is most dangerous when he is used as a receiver out of the backfield or split out wide allowing him to operate in space. This is why I think his role could increase this season with him being used on special teams as a returner, and in the slot position as a receiver on offense. He could be electric as a returner with his ability to set up blocks and able to make defenders miss which is what the Bucs need on their special teams. Then on offense I could see him being used as a slot or outside receiver to create mismatches on the outside which would lead to more explosive plays which coach Koetter likes.
Hopefully Sims can be even better heading into his third season and should have an increase in playing time this season. Sims and Martin might be the best running back tandem in the NFL and both will have the opportunity this year to show their versatility which makes them so dangerous. Look for Sims to continue making big plays on offense and hopefully he can duplicate or surpass last years production.
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