Doug Martin Outlook (ST & LT)

[WhatWouldDitkaDo]

Just want to see what people are thinking both for this season and the future. Martin looked fast again in that preseason game, but the offensive line looked horrendous. However, I could see him being a high-end RB3 or maybe a low-end RB2 if Winston gets going this year. On the flip side, does Martin have a chance to start elsewhere next season?

[voiceofunreason]

This is his last year of relevance imo. Hope he stays healthy and takes advantage of being the only decent rb on the roster. I'm confused why a team with a rookie qb and cautious coach like Lovie didn't go get a good rb in the offseason. But I guess that's what makes Lovie special, the ability to avoid the incredibly obvious.

[ThirdWW]

Ew

[guyatwork37]

Short term: he sucks

Long term: he'll be working at Wendy's

[Telperion]

He's good enough to be a RB2 if the line can do anything this year. He's not young so his options next year will likely be limited.

[MR ROURKE]

I like Martin and will buy from doubters, not sure I believe in the components around him as much as I do in him.

[top9play23]

Great sleeper for this season. Think he returns to relevance

[flyersfan1981]

Short term: he sucks

Long term: he'll be working at Wendy's

Dude's contract was $6.8 million with $5.5 million guaranteed. I think he will be okay.

[Coogan Football]

Just want to see what people are thinking both for this season and the future. Martin looked fast again in that preseason game, but the offensive line looked horrendous. However, I could see him being a high-end RB3 or maybe a low-end RB2 if Winston gets going this year. On the flip side, does Martin have a chance to start elsewhere next season?

I think he could have a top 15 season. I would put him about where I have Ellington and Hyde. Not high expectations but I still expect something decent out of him

[Westy22]

Things I like:

- Cupcake schedule (only a game against the Texans in week 3 that looks concerning)
- Named Starter
- Flashed in the past with good pedigree
- Slimed down and looks better than past few years
- Good WRs who can take some pressure off the 8 in the box

Things I don't like:

- Expiring contract with passed up team option
- Charles Sims has some talent
- OL issues
- Rookie QB who might attract more 8 in the box
- Injury history

For his current price I think he is a buy because there is some upside there and I am optimistic the passing game and slightly better OL could help things. I think you will see him do above average and be a good sell high candidate by mid to late season as injuries to RBs make owners desperate.