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Tagged: Giovani Bernard (28 Results)

Apr
5

RB Bernard to return to Bucs on one-year deal

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed veteran running back GIOVANI BERNARD to a one-year deal that will keep him with the team for another season. Bernard was expected to have a niceMore role last season as TOM BRADY’s pass-catching, third-down back. Unfortunately for Bernard and his fantasy owners, injuries limited him to 12 games and he did not live up to preseason expectations. Time will tell if Bernard’s potential will be realized in 2022. Less

Source: Tampa Bay Times

Sep
15

Bucs name Ronald Jones as starting RB vs. Falcons

Tampa Bay running back RONALD JONES will start for the Buccaneers on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Jones fumbled in the first half of the regular season opener against Dallas andMore was promptly given a seat on the bench for the remainder of the game. While Jones will get the start, fellow running backs LEONARD FOURNETTE and GIOVANI BERNARD are expected to also be in the mix against the Falcons. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Sep
3

Bucs RB Bernard dealing with mild high ankle sprain

Tampa Bay Buccaneers veteran running back GIOVANI BERNARD missed practice on Thursday as he deals with a mild high ankle sprain. Bernard reportedly suffered the injury during the preseason finale againstMore the Houston Texans. Bernard has been watching practice from the sidelines this week while his teammates prepare for next week’s regular season opener against the Dallas Cowboys. Less

Source: Team Blog

Aug
20

Veteran RB Bernard to be a major part of Bucs offense

Tampa Bay head coach Bruce Arians said on Thursday that veteran running back GIOVANI BERNARD has been “more than pretty good”, adding that the Bucs newest backfield addition is already aMore major part of the offense. If Arians is to be believed, fantasy owners will have to sort through the Bucs running back corps with fellow rushers RONALD JONES, LEONARD FOURNETTE, and KE’SHAWN VAUGHN also in the mix. Less

Source: NBC Sports

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Factoid: Third-down backs

Is Giovani Bernard a sneaky candidate to be one of the five best pass-catching backs in the league? He’s a capable, smart veteran, and he’s on the same roster as one of the Jedi quarterbacks. History indicates that the best pass-catching running backs tend to be paired with those kind of quarterbacks.  more »

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Jul
15

Versatile RB Bernard to have role in Tampa Bay backfield

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers expect to use versatile veteran running back GIOVANI BERNARD in multiple ways heading into the upcoming season. Super Bowl championship aside, Bucs running backs led the leagueMore with 17 drops last season. Meanwhile, Bernard begins the season with the third most receptions among running backs since 2013. He is also a strong pass blocker and veteran leader who appears to be part of a three-pronged attack along with fellow running backs RONALD JONES and LEONARD FOURNETTE. Less

Source: Team Blog

Around the NFL: Tampa Bay running backs

There was a story over the weekend that Bruce Arians plans to have Leonard Fournette and Ronald Jones split time. The Bucs also have Giovani Bernard, and maybe still have hopes for last year's 3rd-rounder Keshawn Vaughn. Is there value to be squeezed out of this backfield?   more »

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Around the NFL: Tampa running backs

The Bucs just won a Super Bowl, but it was primarily due to their defense and their top-5 passing game. Investing in their bottom-5 running game a year ago didn't really pay off, and it probably won't in 2021, either. If anything things might be worse.   more »

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Apr
13

Bucs sign veteran RB Bernard to one-year deal

The Tampa Bay Bucs signed veteran running back GIOVANI BERNARD to a one-year contract on Monday. Bernard, 29, is a versatile back who spent his entire eight-year career with the CincinnatiMore Bengals before being released last week. Bernard joins a crowded running back room that includes fellow running backs RONALD JONES, LEONARD FOURNETTE, and KE’SHAWN VAUGHN. Less

Source: Tampa Bay Times

Apr
12

Bengals release RB Bernard

The Cincinnati Bengals have released 29-year-old running back GIOVANI BERNARD. The veteran running back played all eight of his NFL seasons with Cincinnati after being drafted in the second round backMore in 2013. If oft-injured running back JOE MIXON can stay healthy in 2021, he should see an increased workload with Bernard no longer in town. Less

Source: ESPN.com

Mar
29

Bengals could trade RB Bernard

The Cincinnati Bengals have reportedly talked with multiple teams about the possibility of trading veteran running back GIOVANI BERNARD. Moving on from Bernard would save the Bengals more than $4 millionMore against the salary cap but would leave the team without a veteran backup behind oft-injured starter JOE MIXON. With Mixon injured for most of last season, Bernard played all 16 games and started 10 of those games. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, all the playing time did not translate to fantasy success. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Dec
28

Bengals RB Perine scores 2 touchdowns vs. Texans

Cincinnati Bengals running back SAMAJE PERINE rewarded fantasy owners wise enough to have him in their starting lineups against the Houston Texans on Sunday. While most fantasy owners likely had veteran GIOVANI BERNARD in their lineups, it was Perine who led team with over 100 total yards and 2 touchdowns.

Source: Team Blog

Mailbag: December 10, 2020

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Is Giovani Bernard the secret weapon who can lift teams in fantasy championship games? Defenses with good matchups in Week 15. Why don't the 49ers just give Mostert the ball? Tackle-busting Deebo Samuel, and more. more »

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Nov
26

Bengals RB Bernard in NFL concussion protocol

Cincinnati Bengals running back GIOVANI BERNARD was a surprise absence from Wednesday’s practice after being placed in the NFL’s concussion protocol. Bernard’s availability for Sunday’s game against the New York GiantsMore is in serious doubt after entering the protocol just a few days before the game. With fellow running back JOE MIXON on injured reserve, the Bengals will likely rely on SAMAJE PERINE and TRAYVEON WILLIAMS if Bernard is also out. Less

Source: Team Blog

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