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LeSean McCoy says he just wants to help out and contribute to the Bucs

New Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back LeSean McCoy spoke about joining the Bucs and what he envisions himself doing for the team.

LeSean McCoy will always be able to say he’s a Super Bowl champion, having been a part of the Kansas City Chiefs team that defeated the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV.

The only problem for McCoy was that he didn’t play in that game. The running back was a healthy scratch on Super Bowl Sunday, and was also a healthy scratch for the team’s big win over the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship Game.

Now a member of the Buccaneers, McCoy seems rejuvenated, and believes this new-look Bucs team is building something special.

Take a look at McCoy’s thoughts on joining Tampa Bay below.

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Tom Brady welcomes LeSean McCoy to the Bucs with a hug

It was nothing but love between Tom Brady and new Bucs running back LeSean McCoy

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially welcomed veteran running back LeSean McCoy to the team today. The Super Bowl champion signed his contract with the team and was out on the field later with his new Bucs teammates.

Take a look at some photos of McCoy hugging it out with Tom Brady and greeting Rob Gronkowski.

Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

McCoy seems energized to be a part of this team and to be able to play in Bruce Arians’ offense.

Welcome to the Buccaneers, McCoy!

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Bucs signing RB LeSean McCoy is a win-win situation

Tampa Bay’s signing of veteran running back LeSean McCoy could prove helpful for this young Buccaneers backfield.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a loaded offense thank in large part to their depth at wide receiver and tight end. The Bucs, and new quarterback Tom Brady, will have Mike Evans and Chris Godwin stretching the field while tight ends Rob Gronkowski, O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate are there to provide Brady additional air support.

But the backfield has been a major question mark for this team, even after the drafting of Ke’Shawn Vaughn in the third-round of April’s NFL draft. The rookie landed on the reserve/COVID-19 list, so is already at a disadvantage as camp has begun.

Perhaps that’s why the Bucs thought adding a veteran like LeSean McCoy would be a good idea.

McCoy, who just turned 32, is fresh off a Super Bowl win with the Kansas City Chiefs, and said last week he’d been talking to a few teams but was waiting for the right fit. Apparently, he’s found that in Tampa.

While McCoy’s best days are likely behind him, his experience can’t be overlooked, especially when it comes to mentoring and challenging the young Bucs backs. For Vaughn, when he does make it to camp, working alongside McCoy can only help in his development into the pass-catching back the Bucs envisioned when they drafted him. McCoy hasn’t just been a threat as a runner. He’s given opposing defenses nightmares with his ability to catch out of the backfield, too. His best receiving season came in 2010, when he caught a career-high 78 passes for 592 yards and two scores. He’s even had a catch and run for 70 yards!

McCoy still has something left in the tank, and best of all, he won’t be looked upon to carry this offense like he was in Buffalo and Philadelphia. Working in this Bucs offense looks like a win-win for both the team and McCoy.

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This quote from LeSean McCoy makes it sound like the Bucs would be a great fit

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need some veteran experience in their backfield, and free agent running back LeSean McCoy sounds like he’s game.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offense is stacked heading into 2020, looking more like a Madden NFL 21 team with guys like Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and Mike Evans on the roster.

While the passing game will certainly be the strength of the Tampa Bay offense, as it has been in years past, the team still needs help in the backfield to put pressure on opposing defenses to stop the run, which will help open up the passing attack.

Ronald Jones had a solid sophomore campaign in 2019, rushing for 724 yards and six touchdowns, but with the loss of Peyton Barber to the Washington Football Team in free agency, the Bucs needed to add some more depth at the running back position, which is why they used their third-round pick in April’s NFL draft on Vanderbilt running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn.

While the talent is certainly there for the Bucs, a veteran leader in the backfield could help this young group of backs excel in a pressure-filled season where the team has championship expectations.

One free agent running back who might be a fit? How about LeSean McCoy, who won a Super Bowl last season as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. Speaking with NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo on NFL NOW, McCoy said he’s spoken to a few teams about playing in 2020, and said right now it is all about finding the right fit.

Per McCoy:

“But I think the biggest thing is to find the right fit. Find the right fit for me. I think at the point in my career, not just playing football. I want to play for the right team. I want to be able to contribute. I want to be able to win another championship. You can’t go from playing with the Chiefs with all that talent and winning a championship to now just trying to play. I’m the type of guy, I want to come in a room, challenge the running backs, get them better. Be a veteran leader. All the type of things I want to bring to a team. So, just got to find the right fit for me.”

The part about McCoy wanting to be a veteran leader and challenge the running backs certainly makes him sound like an ideal fit for the Bucs backfield. While Jones is the incumbent back, he’s still young and only has one solid year of productivity under his belt. Plus, McCoy could be a great mentor to a guy like Vaughn, who will likely be used as a pass-catching back in a lot of situations.

The Buccaneers may already be loaded on offense, but more veteran experience — including Super Bowl experience — could certainly come in handy.

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