Valhalla Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I had him last year and for a stretch he was a great RB2, but his TD production was obviously down. I remember getting a ton of yards with him, but his scores were nominal. With the staff changes they made this year, do you think he can really pull off around 8 TD's? Does anyone project him to have more TD's this year? Any local homers want to chime in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castzpg Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 I'm over an hour away and NOT a TB fan. However I also had him last year but for the entire season. He did very well for me. They gave Sims a decent amount of work. I say he's still a top 10 this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenthug Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I was surprised to see the Huddle rank Martin as the only other Tier 1 RB with Gurley in standard scoring formats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelredd9 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I was surprised to see the Huddle rank Martin as the only other Tier 1 RB with Gurley in standard scoring formats. Adrian Peterson isn't ranked a tier 1 running back in standard scoring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Adrian Peterson isn't ranked a tier 1 running back in standard scoring? Nope. I find that odd as well. Martin is #2 (and in Tier 1 with Gurley) and AP is #5 in Tier 2. I would have those two flipped, personally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stethant Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 There are question marks with literally every one of the top 10 backs. Case Keenum possibly starting for LA? That can't make anything better for Gurley. Martin's running schedule is pretty easy and the passing schedule of TB is nasty at the start of the season. Who knows where these guys end up by year's end but I get the case for Martin to be drafted well ahead of his current ADP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I owned Martin last yr. Anyone that drafts him high is going to be bitching about Sims by the end of wk 2 imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 I owned Martin last yr. Anyone that drafts him high is going to be bitching about Sims by the end of wk 2 imo yup. I fully expect Sims roll to increase as the season progresses. Good player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelredd9 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 It was nice seeing Sims per carry average go up from 2.8ypc in 2014 to 4.9 ypc in 2015. Though I'm always a little skeptical of high per carry averages from passing down specialists. Even if Sims role doesn't include 1st and 2nd downs, he can still have very nice PPR value. I also think the whole offense will be more effective which means more total plays and possibly Sims role increasing with Martin's role staying the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynKid Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 To everyone talking about Sims... Why would the Bucs sign Martin to a new contract just to give his carries away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 To everyone talking about Sims... Why would the Bucs sign Martin to a new contract just to give his carries away? Agreed. Martin was already #2 in rushing yards and #2 in total yards and had the highest YPC (4.9) of any back with more than 150 carries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenthug Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Personally, I would not draft Martin ahead of AP, David Johnson or even Elliot. He's not nearly as consistent as AP and his ceiling doesn't reach Johnson's or Elliot's level. He burned me when I made him my keeper in 2013, so I'm still a little jaded as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Agreed. Martin was already #2 in rushing yards and #2 in total yards and had the highest YPC (4.9) of any back with more than 150 carries. he also lost 70 targets 50some catches 500 receiving yds and 4 receiving yds to Sims last yr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelredd9 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Personally, I would not draft Martin ahead of AP, David Johnson or even Elliot. He's not nearly as consistent as AP and his ceiling doesn't reach Johnson's or Elliot's level. He burned me when I made him my keeper in 2013, so I'm still a little jaded as well. I agree with this. Doug Martin scares me. He was bad in 2013 and 2014. Then he was good last year during a contract year. He seems like a player who is at a high risk of faltering after getting a mega-contract. I'll let someone else take that risk. Adrian Peterson has virtually no risk. Injury is the only way Adrian Peterson won't be studly. Why take a big unnecessary risk in the 1st or 2nd round? The same people who drafted Montee Ball two years ago will be taking Doug Martin this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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