By james art 
He will play on Sunday.
On Sunday, Creamsicle, Bucs rookie running back Bucky Irving will don Bucco Bruce’s helmet.
That’s the word from Brianna Dix of Buccaneers.com. Bucs coach Todd Bowles said today that Irving, who previously did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but did practice today, will be ready to go when the Bucs face the Dixie Chicks, barring an unforeseen setback.
Irving is dealing with a toe injury that Bowles said he also dealt with in college.
That’s obviously good news for Joe, because Joe thinks that with a depleted receiving corps and the way the Dixie Chicks threw themselves at will to Bowles’ defense in Atlanta, the Bucs will try to play guard.
Joe doesn’t think the Bucs have the ammunition right now to get into a shootout with either team.
Bowles also ruled out safety Tyky Smith and defensive end Greg Gaines.