NFL draft: Buccaneers take Boise State RB Doug Martin at No. 31
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No. 31 Tampa Bay Buccaneers: RB Doug Martin, Boise State –- Compact and powerful at 5-9, 223 pounds, Martin rushed for 43 touchdowns in three college seasons, gaining a combined 2,559 yards rushing the past two years. He said he’s frequently compared to Baltimore’s Ray Rice.
Comment: The Buccanners were too one-dimensional at running back, and if they couldn’t get Richardson, Martin is a good alternative.
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NFL draft: Buccaneers take Boise State RB Doug Martin at No. 31
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