Doug Martin

[JDouble]

Doug Martin is an Ahmad Bradshaw / Ray Rice Clone. He's a guy that can do it all and step in from day one. He wouldn't just be a third down back. Blount would have to fight hard to stop him from becoming our feature back.

There are several solid RBs in this draft, but other than Richardson I don't believe there is a more all around back that is ready to go in the NFL. I'm hoping we go OL in the first, LB in the second, and can still grab Doug Martin in the third....sucks we have no 4th. We'll have to go CB shopping in FA.

[MUSCLE_HAMSTER]

Doug Martin is an Ahmad Bradshaw / Ray Rice Clone. He's a guy that can do it all and step in from day one. He wouldn't just be a third down back. Blount would have to fight hard to stop him from becoming our feature back.

There are several solid RBs in this draft, but other than Richardson I don't believe there is a more all around back that is ready to go in the NFL. I'm hoping we go OL in the first, LB in the second, and can still grab Doug Martin in the third....sucks we have no 4th.

Where you been, man? Board needs as many good posters as it can get

[JDouble]

Moved, then vacationed up north....just got settled in and finally got cable/internet back on.

[buchead]

He has that perfect body for RBs. He is one of those short guys north of 200 lbs. Sort of like a Ray Rice or Jones-Drew. The height makes his balance that much better. The weight packed on such a small frame makes them a load to tackle. I think this kid could be the next Ray Rice.

[jvato24]

I'm with you all day on this one Jdub   this guy is what the Bucs need in case he needs to carry the load. Lemichael James is too small if LGB went down

[The Franchi5e]

Ahmad Bradshaw 2.0.

[sunrisejeff]

I'm on board with Martin as well......especially if he can be had in the 3rd.

[Pepsi]

I agree with Jdub on the Ray Rice comparison. I actually think he moves better. Star running backs certainly don't have come from the 1st round. Mcfadden, Mendenhall, and Forte were all drafted ahead of Ray Rice, and after Ray Rice was Jamaal Charles.

[JDouble]

I can't wait to see people's reaction at the combine when they see Doug Martin and Trent Richardson side by side and realize they are the same exact size and build.


 

[Larry Brackins]

I'd like to get Martin in the third, but I think our better choice would be Jeffrey Demps if he is there in the third to be a real complement to Blount.

Jeff Demps gave up football lol

[DeltaBuc5]

Wow, that was pronto.

[Hate]

this thread just went into java territory.

lmao....and my daughter just asked why am i laughing so hard

[bucfan26]

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/7426/player?r=1

Boise State RB Doug Martin measured 5-foot-9 1/4 and 223 pounds at Friday's NFL Combine weigh-in.
Whereas most players try to shed weight before the Combine in order to improve their forty times, Martin has taken the approach of trying to show teams that he's an every-down back. Martin is up four pounds from his Senior Bowl weigh-in. We still like his chances of running a 4.5-flat forty, or better. Feb 24 - 7:31 PM

[jeanclaud]

Great to see JDub beating the drum for this guy. He's my favorite RB in this draft by far. I think with Martin you have a similar "floor" as with Richardson but not the elite potential. Doug Martin reminds me alot of Matt Forte. Unless we are really smitten with Richardson or we make a move for a big name NFL RB, I would take Martin at the top of the 2nd round.

[JDouble]

I've let it be known that I think the 40 is almost entirely pointless, but I have to say I am surprised to see that everyone expects Martin to be in the 4.5s. I really think he'll be in the mid to low 4.4s and I wonder what is going to happen to his stock if he does. I also wonder how Richardson not working out will effect Martin's, Miller's, and Wilson's stock. With no Richardson in the spotlight, I'm thinking some other RB will end up stealing the show and getting a huge bump to their stock. Of course I assume it will be Martin.

I'm really bummed that Richardson isn't doing the drills. I was looking forward to seeing Martin and Richardson side by side. Seeing as they are the same weight but Martin in 2" shorter.