Smitty on Doug Martin

Doug Martin (RB-Bucs)

Height: 5-9, Weight: 215 | College: Boise State | Forty Time: 4.57

Smitty’s Take: (4/27/12) Doug Martin is in a
great spot landing in Tampa Bay. I like Trent Richardson’s situation a
bit more, mainly due to Cleveland proving (through trade) that they are
committed to one runner, but Tampa is also a great environment… I think
Martin has a real chance of securing all first- and second-down duties
by mid-season. Martin had a fantastic career over at Boise State,
producing two back-to-back 1,200-yard seasons and three
back-to-back-to-back seasons with at least 14 total touchdowns. In 2011,
Martin rushed for 1,299 yards and 16TDs, and he added 28 receptions for
255 receiving yards and 2TDs. While I’m not absolutely sold on Martin
just yet, I think he is easily worth a top 2-3 overall pick heading into
all post-Draft 2012 fantasy football rookie drafts. If he does end up
securing all first- and second-down duties by mid-season in 2012, I can
see Martin producing low-end RB2 type numbers down the stretch. I don’t
think he will rush for 1,000 yards as a rook, but 5-7 scores isn’t
impossible if he is getting the touches in Weeks 8-17.

NFL Comparison: Ray Rice

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IMO, Martin is being a little over-valued as a Buc... I still have him as the 1.02 in rookie drafts(weak draft), but if you draft him there, don't be surprised if he doesn't meet exceptions... why? Well, for starters, IMO, he's a classic case of an over-achiever, why? In the sense that he's a really good college back but will be an average NFL back... his feet quickness is NOWHERE near Ray Rice's quickness, and that's what makes Rice special. I see Martin more of a Michael Turner with a little less power. Don't get me wrong, Martin is a good RB, but Blount is still there, and since TB was not able to get T-Rich, Blount will still be in the mix.

I wasn't as high on Martin till he went to the Bucs, he is 1.2 for me also. You don't see a lot of highlights with him breaking away or even 20-30 yard runs. I'm 50/50 on him being a for sure thing, but depending on what NYG says about Wilson/Bradshaw split he deserves the 1.2 on situation alone with their line in Tampa. His lack of big plays on highlights does concern me, but this is a game of inches.

what he lacks in talent he makes up for in knowing the rb position in my mind...he is at minimum the 3rd down back in tampa with the chance to take over lead back role...if he can get 200 carrys then he becomes a decent #2 fantasy rb....call me crazy but i see 1200 total yards and 7 scores....

"This makes a ton of sense," Mayock said. "He's a three-down back. When I put the tape on, for 229 pounds, he's got a surprising burst. He's patient, too, behind the offensive line. I really like him."

i endorse mike mayocks take...

He's my 1.2 as well unless Denver drafts Miller then I'll reconsider. Great spot for him.

Lets not forget TB now has Nicks, who lead NOS to a great rush offense last year. Also, VJAX is a deep threat who will keep D's honest. Dare i say Martin has a shot to outproduce TR this year (definitely NOT a better long term buy though)?? If CLE can't get their QB situation solid there could be alot of 7-8 man fronts and he gets BAL and PIT twice a year.

for some reason that little tidbit slipped my mind fonts...playing baltimore and pitt twice a year HAS to matter a little...good call

Smitty said:

Doug Martin (RB-Bucs)

Height: 5-9, Weight: 215 | College: Boise State | Forty Time: 4.57

Smitty’s Take: (4/27/12) Doug Martin is in a
great spot landing in Tampa Bay. I like Trent Richardson’s situation a
bit more, mainly due to Cleveland proving (through trade) that they are
committed to one runner, but Tampa is also a great environment… I think
Martin has a real chance of securing all first- and second-down duties
by mid-season. Martin had a fantastic career over at Boise State,
producing two back-to-back 1,200-yard seasons and three
back-to-back-to-back seasons with at least 14 total touchdowns. In 2011,
Martin rushed for 1,299 yards and 16TDs, and he added 28 receptions for
255 receiving yards and 2TDs. While I’m not absolutely sold on Martin
just yet, I think he is easily worth a top 2-3 overall pick heading into
all post-Draft 2012 fantasy football rookie drafts. If he does end up
securing all first- and second-down duties by mid-season in 2012, I can
see Martin producing low-end RB2 type numbers down the stretch. I don’t
think he will rush for 1,000 yards as a rook, but 5-7 scores isn’t
impossible if he is getting the touches in Weeks 8-17.

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+1 nice write up Smitty.

seems like everyone and everything around the organization is open with the thinking its martins job...if you research shiano's MO he appears to be a control guy...big time control guy...from his insistence of maintaining room temperatures in meetings to projecting the alpha male persona...i think winslow didnt fit and he got shipped...my point is that blount is from the last regime and has a history of being well...loud mouthed...and aggressive it might not take much to be in his new coaches dog house...insert the 1st round pick hand selected by the new coaching staff...im buying martin

The Tampa Tribune's Roy Cummings expects rookie Doug Martin to start over
LeGarrette Blount this season.

The Tampa Bay Times and ESPN NFC South blogger Pat Yasinskas
also expect the job to go to Martin, who has a major versatility and
ball-control edge on Blount. Cummings believes Blount's primary role will be to
"finish games and punish tired defenses." Rotoworld is on board with Martin's
ADP as the No. 20 running back and a mid-fourth round pick.

I like a back that can do everything very well. Sure he doesn't have blazing speed but he has enough to break away. He's complete, which as a rookie is great to be. He enters a terrific surroundings, having an studly WR and blossoming QB. I need not mention the vast improvements, This will be a good bunch of fantasy players to own, it all starts with their corner stone RB.

Great post boys!

FarFromHome said:

seems like everyone and everything around the organization is open with the thinking its martins job...if you research shiano's MO he appears to be a control guy...big time control guy...from his insistence of maintaining room temperatures in meetings to projecting the alpha male persona...i think winslow didnt fit and he got shipped...my point is that blount is from the last regime and has a history of being well...loud mouthed...and aggressive it might not take much to be in his new coaches dog house...insert the 1st round pick hand selected by the new coaching staff...im buying martin

Dont forget that Blount has a bad case of fumbleitis as well. This staff has no tie to Blount and is drooling over Martin being Scianos new Ray Rice.

i really think the best thing martin has going for him is that its a new regime and they moved up in the first to take the guy they wanted...they didnt move up to draft at the position to watch the old managements rb get the bigger split...they made a statement in this draft and his name is doug martin

I like Martin as much as the rest and there is something about Michael Smith that intrigues me as well. Blount isn't long for that backfield and just might be handed his pink slip in due time.

I just added Blount I hope your all wrong. Of course my trade history of late hasn't been all that great. I like betting on the underdog sometimes.

RIPPERS said:

I just added Blount I hope your all wrong. Of course my trade history of late hasn't been all that great. I like betting on the underdog sometimes.

LOL.... I think he's favored with his next sucker punch so you should be ok.

RIPPERS said:

I just added Blount I hope your all wrong. Of course my trade history of late hasn't been all that great. I like betting on the underdog sometimes.

hope you got him very cheap...

WAHOOOOO!!!!

Bucs agreed to terms with No. 31 pick RB Doug Martin on a four-year contract.

No. 7 pick SS Mark Barron is the Bucs' lone unsigned pick. The second running back drafted in April, Martin positioned to make the biggest impact of any rookie runner save Trent Richardson. The Bucs' announcement of Martin's deal stated that new coach Greg Schiano "intends to emphasize the running game" and "utilize (Martin) heavily." Numerous Bucs and league observers expect Martin to unseat LeGarrette Blount as the Bucs' starter. At the very least, he'll dominate passing-down snaps and rotate in on early downs. Martin is the No. 15 running back in Rotoworld's initial rankings.

"coach Greg Schiano "intends to emphasize the running game" and "utilize (Martin) heavily."

I like that...

http://www.opposingviews.com/i/sports/nfl/buccaneers/nfl-analysis-how-will-tampa-bay-buccaneers-utilize-doug-martin-2012

^ From that article:

"Tampa may view LeGarrette as the red zone back and specifically the goal line / short yardage back."

I don't see why. http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/article1138520.ece http://www.tampabay.com/sports/football/bucs/tampa-bay-buccaneers-legarrette-blount-has-never-been-asked-to-carry-the/1139112

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