Doug Martin believes he's finally hitting his stride as an NFL running back after a slow start because the "game is slowing down for me."
We noticed Martin not hitting the hole with confidence and generally playing tentatively and sluggishly in the first four games. He's been on an absolute tear in the past four. "It comes with being more comfortable with the offense," Martin said. "The game is slowing down for me, and just being more decisive in my decision making, which hole to hit and how fast I need to hit it. Overall, it's just clicking." ESPN's Merril Hoge called Martin, "As a complete a back as I've seen. There's not a down you have to take him out."
I told the Blackbeast (rib eater) about this guy and turned him on to him and then he stole him from me in the draft. Now he's going to go in the 1st round 2nd at the latest next year which is entirely too high for an inconsistent back such as the rookie Martin. He's not Ray Rice (yet)
Not enough from him to tell whether he's inconsisent or not. He's only a rookie, but so far from what we've seen from him he's looked great. Ever since his bye week he's gotten it together. He already has a better rookie year than Ray, it took Rice 2 seasons to get atleast 30 points, week 15 vs the Saints in 2010.
cmon Martin lets get it together. yea, you did ok on the ground but only 21 rec yards, pathetic!!! (end sarcastic font)
btw something that I haven't heard too many (if any) people mention. Doug Martin has one helluva stiff arm.
p.s. Lagarrette Blount (not Martin) is my new fav player. His fumble caused a Raiders TD (which went to my TE) and then the Bucs had to answer with another Dougie TD. Nice job Blount!!! your ineptitude gave me two extra TD's.
My team has Martin, Brandon Marshall and the Chicago Bears DEF. Those three players by themselves beat every team in my league this week. And, yeah, everyone in my league is hearing about it.
and I thought I had a good week w/ Martin, VJax, Rodgers, Decker and Myers. umm... well I did have a good week but probably not as good as yours (Def and K killed me). Needless to say, I still have the record high score for the year in my league. NICE.
Palmer, Martin, Foster, Jimmy Graham, Torrey Smith, Malcolm Floyd, Houston Defense in a 20 team league... 161 points, new record. 8-1 for season. My Eagles tore my heart out in reality football, but at least I have this.
Comments
lolosThu 11/8/12 12:43 PM
forte and martin have helped me win 3 in a row, martin is AWESOME
R_WillyWed 11/7/12 9:51 PM
Need to start 2 RB. need Some Advice
J.Charles , BGE, V.Ballard, R. Jennings, or F. Jones ?????
RishmeizterThu 11/8/12 2:33 PM
charles jones
BariCWed 11/7/12 1:26 PM
I picked up Martin after I got AR,and RG3.....they all laughed,now everyones so pissed at me.
swagsterWed 11/7/12 11:44 AM
I traded him after the fourth week x(
ECoastThunderTue 11/6/12 11:32 PM
Feels good to beat the team with doug martin, martin alone had 62 points in our league- 141 to 131
HernekerTue 11/6/12 10:11 AM
I told the Blackbeast (rib eater) about this guy and turned him on to him and then he stole him from me in the draft. Now he's going to go in the 1st round 2nd at the latest next year which is entirely too high for an inconsistent back such as the rookie Martin. He's not Ray Rice (yet)
HCBrockPurdyFanTue 11/6/12 10:54 PM
Not enough from him to tell whether he's inconsisent or not. He's only a rookie, but so far from what we've seen from him he's looked great. Ever since his bye week he's gotten it together. He already has a better rookie year than Ray, it took Rice 2 seasons to get atleast 30 points, week 15 vs the Saints in 2010.
dookrangerWed 11/7/12 3:24 PM
Cadalac Williams looked outstanding his rookie year too, for the Bucs, now you can't find him with a search light!
Pelly_24-7Tue 11/6/12 9:39 AM
Stole him for martellus bennett and greg jennings lol.
FrenchyFooMon 11/5/12 10:59 PM
called this last year. got him in three leagues!
jstrautmanMon 11/5/12 10:23 PM
to think I drafted him sixth rnd.......whatta beast
TouchdownBundyMon 11/5/12 10:23 PM
cmon Martin lets get it together. yea, you did ok on the ground but only 21 rec yards, pathetic!!! (end sarcastic font)
btw something that I haven't heard too many (if any) people mention. Doug Martin has one helluva stiff arm.
p.s. Lagarrette Blount (not Martin) is my new fav player. His fumble caused a Raiders TD (which went to my TE) and then the Bucs had to answer with another Dougie TD. Nice job Blount!!! your ineptitude gave me two extra TD's.
FantanaTue 11/6/12 1:44 PM
Nice, I had the same set up--Martin + Palmer. Love it
kentymacMon 11/5/12 9:11 PM
wow this guy's real good ....he'll be my #1 rb next year fo sho
Chicago-ScaresMon 11/5/12 6:09 PM
My team has Martin, Brandon Marshall and the Chicago Bears DEF. Those three players by themselves beat every team in my league this week. And, yeah, everyone in my league is hearing about it.
TK3000Mon 11/5/12 6:25 PM
I also had Marshall and Martin! Coupled with SD Def. Decker and Mayers = 204 points. Great Week :)
TouchdownBundyMon 11/5/12 10:27 PM
and I thought I had a good week w/ Martin, VJax, Rodgers, Decker and Myers. umm... well I did have a good week but probably not as good as yours (Def and K killed me). Needless to say, I still have the record high score for the year in my league. NICE.
585MVPTue 11/6/12 1:41 AM
nice i got martin, brandon marshall, chicago d, aj green, rodgers. nice week for my team. 8-1 for the season.
FantanaTue 11/6/12 1:48 PM
Palmer, Martin, Foster, Jimmy Graham, Torrey Smith, Malcolm Floyd, Houston Defense in a 20 team league... 161 points, new record. 8-1 for season. My Eagles tore my heart out in reality football, but at least I have this.
redskins_fan77Mon 11/5/12 5:13 PM
hitting his stride?? you think!?! 52.2 points is crazy lol
Mwk84Mon 11/5/12 6:49 PM
Luck, Martin, Leshoure (rookie rampage) plus fitz and forte carrying me this week. 216pnts!