Charles Sims could see reduced role for Buccaneers in Week 5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Charles Sims could see a reduced role for Week 5's game against the Carolina Panthers, according to head coach Dirk Koetter.
What It Means:
"We definitely just can't keep doing the same stuff, because that's not working," Koetter said about the Bucs' run game. Doug Martin is expected to remain on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, so any changes will likely mean less Charles Sims and increased opportunity in the backfield for either Jacquizz Rodgers or Peyton Barber.
Sims has a rough -0.19 Rushing Net Expected Points (NEP) per carry on the year, ranking 44th among the 50 running backs with at least 20 carries on the season. Rodgers' doesn't make that 20-carry cutoff, with only 13 rushes so far, but he has a solid 0.08 Rushing NEP per carry.
Source:
Rotoworld.com
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