NBC Sports Rotoworld on Kenneth Gainwell
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free agent signee running back Kenneth Gainwell used spring practices to work his way up to '1B' status, and Robinson notes the two backs possess similar skill sets. Gainwell could challenge for the starting role this summer or in-season...Gainwell broke out in his fifth NFL season with the Pittsburgh Steelers last year, finishing as the overall PPR RB16.
STACKED’s take
Free agent signing with 1B upside; elite pass-catcher (RB16) but limited rushing role.
Gainwell, signed as a free agent, worked his way up to '1B' status with Irving during spring practices; offensive coordinator Robinson notes the two backs possess similar skill sets, and Gainwell could challenge for the starting role this summer or in-season. In his fifth NFL season with Pittsburgh, Gainwell broke out as PPR RB16. Including playoffs, his 77 receptions tie for third at the position. Among 32 RBs with 35+ targets, he ranks second in target rate (24.5%), seventh in YPRR (1.44) and catch rate (88.5%); among 45 RBs with 120+ rushing attempts, he ranks last in yards after contact per attempt (2.4) and first-down/TD rate (15.6%), with only 120 rushing attempts total, indicating elite pass-game efficiency but limited ground-game volume. Both Irving (5-foot-10, 195 pounds) and Gainwell (5-foot-9, 200 pounds) are undersized, making a committee approach sensible for the Buccaneers backfield.
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