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Establish The Run on Bucky Irving

PodcastMan vs. Machine 2026: Evan Silva and Michael Leone Debate Their Biggest Ranking...
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We're gonna see a huge bounce back, not only in his health, but in offensive line play... he's been one of the best running backs in the entire NFL in yards per route run.
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Leone projects a bounce-back based on efficiency metrics and O-line improvement

Michael Leone ranks Bucky Irving at 55 overall (RB24), arguing that Irving's poor efficiency last year was injury-related. Leone expects a bounce-back behind an improved offensive line and highlights Irving's elite yards-per-route-run metrics over the last two seasons.

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