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Around the NFL: Bucs release Martin
The Bucs released Doug Martin on Tuesday. He’s now free to sign with any team in the league – if he can find anyone interested in his services. more »
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Bucs RB Martin improving
Tampa Bay running back DOUG MARTIN was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice, an important step toward being released from the NFL’s concussion protocol. If Martin is cleared to play in… More Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions, coach Dirk Koetter will need to determine how to split time between Martin and fellow running back PEYTON BARBER, who played well in Martin’s place last week. Less
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Martin set to return for Bucs
Tampa Bay running back DOUG MARTIN has served his three-game suspension and is expected to return Thursday night when the Bucs play against the New England Patriots. Martin doesn’t know how… More many snaps he will get in the game and the team has been non-committal on whether he’ll regain his starting job. While Martin could eventually provide fantasy value this season, he may be a risk entering his first game back. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Mailbag: September 22, 2017
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Why was Sammy Watkins ranked so low (only to go for 106 yards and 2 TDs last night)? Are games in England higher scoring? Covering for the Greg Olsen injury. And what are the guidelines for adjusting fantasy scores after discovering statistical errors in previous weeks? more »
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Around the NFL: Doug Martin
Tampa Bay entered the offseason with a lot of questions at running back, but plenty of options, too. So much so that it seemed possible the team would just part ways with Doug Martin, rather than pay his hefty salary and wait out his three-game suspension to start the year. more »
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Bucs RB Martin not guaranteed starting position
Tampa Bay GM Jason Licht said that the starting running back position might not be available when DOUG MARTIN returns from his 4-game suspension to start the season. If backup JACQUIZZ… More RODGERS does well, he could keep the gig at Martin’s expense. Martin will also face competition from CHARLES SIMS, PEYTON BARBER, and rookie JEREMY NICHOLS. Fantasy owners take note. Less
Source: Sporting News
Around the NFL: Week in review
I was out of town for most of the week, but I spent a few hours on Saturday catching up. A rundown on some player developments that occurred that caused me to make changes on my draft board: more »
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Bucs RB Martin looking like 2015 version
The 2017 version of Tampa Bay running back DOUG MARTIN looks like the 2015 version according to team GM Jason Licht. After struggling last year and being suspended at the end of the season for violating the NFL drug policy, Martin has earned nothing but praise this offseason.
Source: NFL.com
Factoid: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Doug Martin was pretty awful last year, averaging only 2.9 yards per carry. Is there any chance of this guy turning things around? Some of the problems were no doubt tied to the offensive line, but I remember journeyman Jacquizz Rodgers coming in to close out the San Diego game and outplaying him. more »
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Suspended RB Martin reports to Bucs facility, looks great
Tampa Bay running back DOUG MARTIN was at the team’s facility for the start of the offseason program and reportedly looks great. Martin will be suspended for the first three games… More of the 2017 season due to a violation of the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing substances but he is allowed to practice with the team. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Doug Martin suspended 4 games
Tampa Bay running back DOUG MARTIN has been suspended four games for violating the NFL’s policy for performance-enhancing substances. Martin was unexpectedly benched for last week’s game and was then excused… More from Wednesday’s practice. The news makes his situation over the past week a bit clearer, as the Bucs likely knew the suspension was coming. Less
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Martin now likely to be inactive for Bucs season finale
Tampa Bay running back DOUG MARTIN is likely to be inactive for the season finale against Carolina. The Bucs signed running back RUSSELL HANSBROUGH from the New York Giants’ practice squad in a move that appears related to Martin.
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Bucs mum on Martin’s status vs. Panthers
Tampa Bay coach Dirk Koetter is not saying whether or not running back DOUG MARTIN will be active for the team’s season finale against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Martin was… More a healthy scratch last week against New Orleans, much to the surprise of his teammates and fantasy owners. The uncertainty around Martin’s status makes him a fantasy risk on Sunday. Less
Source: NFL.com
Martin benched, future uncertain
Fantasy owners are not happy with Tampa Bay coach Dirk Koetter. Koetter decided to bench running back DOUG MARTIN on Saturday, offering no reason aside from it being a “coaches decision”.… More Backup JACQUIZZ RODGERS started in place of Martin, although there is no word on who will start the season finale against the Carolina Panthers. Less
Source: Tampa Bay Times
Martin returns to Bucs backfield
Tampa Bay running back DOUG MARTIN returned to the Bucs backfield for the first time in 8 weeks on Sunday and scored a touchdown against the Chicago Bears. While Martin only… More managed 33 yards on 16 carries, the team fully expects his role and productivity to increase as he gets back to full strength. Less
Source: Tampa Bay Times