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Leaner Doug Martin Thriving in Competition

Doug Martin is one of several running backs vying for playing time in the Buccaneers’ backfield this season. Martin, Charles Sims and Bobby Rainey all recorded 65 or more carries in 2014 and Dominique Brown, an undrafted free agent, has looked sharp during OTAs. But the competition isn’t weighing on Martin. Instead, it’s bringing out the best in him.

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“Competition out here helps us all,” Martin said in a one-on-one with Buccaneers.com Team Insider Casey Phililps on Thursday. “If you don’t have anybody that’s pushing you then who’s going to make you better?