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In a recent tweet, Warren Sharp posted a clip from the hit TV show, The Office, to ridicule NFL teams. In the offseason, many NFL teams, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Cowboys, signed veteran running backs on one-year contracts. The fact that teams are signing veteran RBs is not sitting well with the seasoned NFL analyst.

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However, teams hope the wild card into the NFL will give the RBs another chance to showcase their prowess on the big stage.

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Teams are facing a tough choice to either saturate their cap space in the draft or sign veteran RBs on one-year contracts. Consequently, the Ravens, the Giants, and other teams are doing the same and secured deals with RBs.

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Moreover, the tweet mocks teams for getting old players into the team instead of signing fresh talent from the draft. Nevertheless, teams are rooting for the veterans to perform and get their teams over the line in the upcoming season.

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Which teams, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, have signed veteran RBs that became the target of Warren Sharp?

Late in last season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a bold move. The management signed veteran RB Kenjon Barner to the practice squad. He came in as a replacement for Giovani Bernard after the veteran RB injured his hip. In addition, the Baltimore Ravens also made major strides after signing a veteran RB. The Ravens signed Mike Davis on a one-year contract after a relatively short stint with the Falcons.

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Further, an injury-riddled Ravens’ backfield could use the experience of Davis in the season. Even the New York Giants signed a veteran RB to their offensive lineup to strengthen their team. The Giants signed Matt Breida. Apart from these teams, the Cowboys signed veteran RB Ryan Nall in the offseason.

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Warren Sharp’s tweet might come as a surprise for teams signing veteran RBs. However, management makes decisions based on several factors, and their hopes would be high considering the experience of the running backs.

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