The future success of the Buccaneer offense doesn’t rest solely on rookie running back Ronald Jones, but there is a lot of hope riding on the former USC Trojan. The run game has been a problem for Tampa Bay in the last couple of years, which prompted general manager Jason Licht to spend a second round pick on the running back position.
The team is relying on Jones to contribute in his rookie year, splitting the majority of carries with Peyton Barber. It’s a good thing, then, that he is already gaining favor with Dirk Koetter.