Doug Martin Tampa Bay Buccaneers Running Back Ht: 5.8 | Wt: 223

News | Stats | Stat vs. Team | Targets | Injury | Depth Chart | Roster

Week By Week

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 13:15:45 -0700

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RBs Bobby Rainey, Mike James, Charles Sims and Jeff Demps will be vying for carries behind RB Doug Martin in training camp. Martin is the team's starting running back, but the team wants to use a rotation in the backfield.

Fantasy Tip: Martin clearly is the starter and should be drafted as an RB1. However, they'll look to spell him when they can. Stay tuned for who stands out as his primary backup during training camp and the preseason.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: ESPN.com - Pat Yasinskas

Wed, 11 Jun 2014 10:38:28 -0700

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Lovie Smith said RB Doug Martin will not have a lesser role on offense this upcoming season but did say the team will be using more than one running back in order to keep players healthy.

Fantasy Tip: It appears Martin likely will get most of the work at running back at 2014 but will be coming off the field at times. Martin should be considered a starting running back in all leagues and likely will be drafted in one of the first few rounds.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: Tampa Bay Times - Greg Auman

Fri, 30 May 2014 06:22:37 -0700

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Charles Sims is the most likely among the backups to have a weekly role behind starter Doug Martin, in the opinion of Scott Smith, because of Sims' ability to catch the ball out of the backfield. Martin will probably cede a few carries and third-down work to Sims.

Fantasy Tip: Mike James and Bobby Rainey profile more closely to handcuff status because of the underrated power in their games. One of them may be a cut candidate. Sims is a decent late-rounds PPR gamble but is unlikely to be considered top dog if Martin were to struggle or suffer an injury. As for Martin's fantasy value, he should still get the lion's share on his way to low-end RB1 numbers; he has plenty of rebound potential.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: Buccaneers.com - Scott Smith

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 12:16:43 -0700

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin (shoulder) said he has been medically cleared to participate in football activities.

Fantasy Tip: Martin likely will be the team's starting running back in 2014 as long as he can stay healthy. Owners should consider him as a starting running back in all fantasy leagues.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: NFL.com - Chris Wesseling

Mon, 31 Mar 2014 09:22:56 -0700

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Lovie Smith expects RB Doug Martin to be the team's leading rusher again this season. "I think you have to have a bell cow," Smith said. "(Martin) is ours. At the running back position, there's enough reps to go around. We want three guys we feel comfortable with. Two will play, but it's not a rotation that where every series we're going to have a different guy in there. We'll have a starter, then we'll have a backup that will give him quality backup minutes."

Fantasy Tip: Mike James and Bobby Rainey filled in nicely for Martin when he was out last year, but they aren't your prototypical lead backs. Martin is, and this news should have been expected if he was fully healthy. He'll likely come at a cheaper price this year as your RB1.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: ESPN.com

Sun, 30 Mar 2014 12:46:11 -0700

Updating a previous report, Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin (shoulder) believes he will be cleared for full activity this week, after recovering from surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud

Fri, 28 Mar 2014 20:09:24 -0700

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin (shoulder) said he expects to receive medical clearance in the near future. He said he expects to be ready for the start of offseason workouts.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: 620 WDAE Tampa - Tom Krasniqi

Thu, 20 Feb 2014 10:21:53 -0800

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Lovie Smith said he has always believed you need more than one good running back. Smith said RB Doug Martin (shoulder) can carry the load but you need more. Smith said Martin's rehab is going well.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: Tampa Bay Times - Rick Stroud

Sat, 16 Nov 2013 06:51:43 -0800

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin's (shoulder) shoulder surgery was a success. "Surgery went awesome! Thanks for your prayers and support!!," Martin said.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: Twitter

Fri, 15 Nov 2013 10:52:24 -0800

Tampa Bay Buccaneers RB Doug Martin (shoulder) is set to have surgery on his shoulder Friday, Nov. 15. RB Mike James (ankle), who is also out for the season, underwent surgery Thursday, Nov. 14, after fracturing his ankle in Week 10. Head coach Greg Schiano is expecting both players to be healed in time for next year.

Comment (0)

| Share:

| Source: ESPN.com - Pat Yasinskas

More player news ...

Also see

07/24 - Fantasy football busts and risky players for 2014
05/23 - Fantasy Football: Doug Martin is attractive again
11/08 - Fantasy Football Daily Rundown: Friday, Nov. 8
11/07 - Fantasy Football Daily Rundown: Thursday, Nov. 7
11/06 - Could trouble be brewing for Steelers WR Antonio Brown?
11/05 - How long will Aaron Rodgers miss, and what should fantasy owners do?
11/04 - EJ Manuel has been cleared to return, but will he start in Week 10?
11/01 - Does Jay Cutler have a chance at playing in Week 9?
10/31 - Does Fred Davis have a chance at regaining fantasy value?
10/25 - What will happen to Alshon Jeffery's value without Jay Cutler?