DOUG MARTIN RUMORS & GOSSIP

Tampa Bay’s Doug Martin Should See an Increase in Production in 2013

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin finished his rookie season in 2012 as the No. 5 rusher in the NFL. He wasted no time in placing his name next to that of Ray Rice, Arian Foster and Adrian Peterson in conversations about the top running backs in the league. This prompted me to do some research in terms of the historical production of running backs in their second year...
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9 days ago  |  Discuss

Mike James may end up backing up Doug Martin in Tampa

According to Stephen Holder of the Tampa Bay Times, Buccaneers general manager Mark Dominik mentioned that rookie running back Mike James may end up as their number two back behind Doug Martin. During interview w @commishonline #Bucs GM Dominik repeatedly mentions Mike James as having inside track as No. RB behind Doug Martin #Canes — Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) May 3, 2013...
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20 days ago  |  Discuss

2013 Fantasy Football: Why Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin should be first selected

As the NFL moves towards a new paradigm in their game, focusing on the passing aspect of offensive schemes, the value of running backs have been greatly reduced in fantasy football circles. When I started playing fantasy football, over 20 years ago, great focus was placed on the player that touched the ball the most on offense, and some drafts in the 1990′s consisted of all running...
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21 days ago  |  Discuss

Bucs trade Blount and add more depth on final day of draft

The Buccaneers had running back LeGarrette Blount on the trade block for quite a while. Entering the draft, talk around the league and several media circles of a potential Blount trade started to pick back up. During the final day of the draft, Tampa Bay sent Blount to New England. Blount saw his role diminish greatly after the Bucs drafted running back Doug Martin in the first...
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25 days ago  |  Discuss

Can Doug Martin carry the Buccaneers to the playoffs in 2013?

  Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back, Doug Martin, rushed for an impressive 1454 yards and 11 touchdowns during his inaugural NFL campaign. Now, can the former Boise State Bronco buck  his way beyond his rookie performance and lead the Buccaneers to the playoffs in 2013? Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images Martin burst onto the scene in 2012 with five games over 100 yards on the ground...
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April 03, 2013  |  Discuss

Tim Ryan promotes new nickname for the Bucs’ Doug Martin: The Douggernaut

Since his rise to the national spotlight midway through the 2012 NFL campaign Doug Martin has been stumping for the removal of the muscle hamster moniker that has followed him since before his days in the league but until recently we haven’t had a viable alternative. Today, on SiriusXM NFL radio’s Movin’ the Chains co-host Tim Ryan … 
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March 19, 2013  |  Discuss
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Doug Martin poses in Christmas onesie

Doug Martin has taken a lot of grief for his not-so-endearing nickname -- "Muscle Hamster," which was given to him in college. The Bucs' first-year running back wears the name proudly. And that isn't all. ... Wait for it ... https://twitter.com/DougMartin22/status/278705742071083009 Yes, what you see there is the NFL's third-leading rusher and legitimate...
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December 12, 2012  |  Discuss

Doug Martin, the Muscle Hamster?

Buccaneers running back Doug Martin is having a great rookie season. Now he wishes he could get a great nickname. Instead, Martin is saddled with “Muscle Hamster,” the ridiculous nickname that some of his offensive linemen at Boise State gave him. Martin said on NFL AM that the nickname was given to him affectionately by teammates who were impressed by how much he could lift...
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November 06, 2012  |  Discuss

Doug Martin Breaks Buccaneers Single-Game Rushing Record With 251 Yards, Four Touchdowns

If you had Doug Martin on your fantasy team, and you didn't win, it's time to reevaluate your skills. Martin broke loose for the Buccaneers on Sunday as he ran for 251 yards -- a new Tampa bay record -- and four touchdowns. His first three scores came off runs of 45, 67 and 70 yards -- all in the second half. Martin added his fourth touchdown in the waning moments...
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November 04, 2012  |  Discuss

Doug Martin continues his explosive play

This just in, Legarrette Blount your services are no longer needed. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers better hand the ball off to Doug Martin every single time. Fantasy owners of Martin are rejoicing as he is paying huge dividends over the last few weeks. Against the Raiders, Martin exploded carrying for 22 times, 265 yards and scoring four touchdowns setting the Buccaneers franchise record...
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November 04, 2012  |  Discuss
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