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Bucs Beat: Tampa is home for Doug Martin

Buccaneers running back Doug Martin has no desire to leave Tampa. He considers the area his home, having recently completed the move from Oakland, California, where he grew up.

“I have my own house here now and I’m just now fixing up the backyard,’’ Martin said. “It’s almost finished, so I would really love to be back here. I love this place.’’

On the subject of love, the Bucs didn’t show Martin very much this month when they opted not to pick up the option on the fifth year of his rookie contract.

The decision was largely a financial one.