The Bucs put an emphasis on running the football last night and were successful as they rushed for over 150 yds. We saw 2 and 3 tight end sets on multiple occasions which allowed the Bucs to run inside or outside effectively. The Bucs were one of the better running teams last season as they were 5th in the league. The Bucs offensive personnel are built to run the football as it features a offensive line that loves to run block along with two big receivers who are both excellent run blockers. Dirk Koetter and his staff do a great job of putting together simple run blocking schemes which focuses on isolating defenders for the running backs to take advantage of.
This offense is a run first mixed in with a vertical passing game which suits Mike Evans and Vincent Jackson perfectly. It's a perfect offense for Jameis Winston as it allows him to take bigger drops off play action which provides more time for him to throw downfield. With a great RB tandem in Martin and Sims, the Bucs have quitely form a dominant running team when they are committed to it. Koetter wants a physical team that can impose its will against other teams and with the personnel the Bucs have they should be able to.
The play above shows what the Bucs can do in the ground game as they are built to run the football effectively. This team has an identity finally and it should be fun to watch as we get closer to the start of the regular season. Hopefully, the Bucs continued to stay committed to the ground game becuase their personnel is built to run the football.
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