The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a lot of talented players, but many of them have something to prove this year. Actually, all of them do: sustained quality play is not a given in the NFL, after all.
But one player has a lot more to prove than most, and that player is running back Doug Martin. At least that’s what SB Nation’s Christian D’Andrea says.
Martin suffered his worst season as a pro in 2016, gaining just 2.9 yards per carry during an injury-riddled campaign. Despite his struggles, the Buccaneers have kept him as their top option in the backfield, passing on free agents and a draft class loaded with tailback talent.