Lovie Smith We havent seen the true Doug Martin

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Do the still believe in running back ?Coach Lovie Smith told a gathering of team suite holders on Thursday that per Roy Cummings of The Tampa Tribune.Smith went on to praise Tampa's stable of backs Tom Seaver Jersey -- including , and -- while noting that new offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter is what a healthy Martin can accomplish in 2015.Three years removed from a sizzling rookie campaign that saw him rumble Mike Piazza Jersey for 1,454 yards and 11 rushing touchdowns, Martin has been slowed by shoulder, knee and ankle injuries over the past two seasons. After burning through opponents for 4.6 yards per carry as a rookie, he's Travis D'Arnaud Jersey logged just 3.6 yards per tote since. It's worth noting that Martin played last season behind an absolute train wreck of an O-line.With the team Sims, it's po sible Martin is seen by coaches as a viable early-down committee back, with Sims taking over on pa sing downs.Still, we wouldn't be shocked to see New York Mets Jersey the Bucs trade Martin if they can find an interested party -- or even release him before the season. He won't generate Todd Frazier Jersey much in a swap, but runner-needy teams might latch on to the promise Martin showed before the problems set in.The latest Podcast and debates if should change his tune on . Find more content on .