TAMPA — One thing the Bucs had to consider with Doug Martin's comeback from his suspension and rehab is his popularity with teammates and coaches. Consider this reaction from linebacker Lavonte David when he first saw Martin at One Buc Place during off-season workouts.
"As soon as he saw me, he ran up to me and gave me a hug," David said. "Me, Doug and (Keith) Tandy are the only guys left in that 2012 draft class here, so we kind of take that to heart.
"... To see him come back in great shape, smiling, happy, we knew there were no worries.