Donald Penn Giddy Over Doug Martin
November 4th, 2012
Joe is going to touch on this a bit more first thing in the morning, but it is mind-boggling how Doug Martin is getting better and better when, from a rational, objective viewpoint, the offensive line is getting worse.
Earlier in the year, All-Pro guard Carl Nicks confessed to Joe that all the lineup juggling on the right side of the line was indirectly affecting the left side of the line because the line as a whole had to play on one page, had to be cohesive.
Well, since, Doug Martin has gotten better and better every week and saved his best for today when the offensive line was in a complete shambles after losing Nicks for the season.
No problem for Martin who went all Gayle Sayers on the Raiders today.
Bucs left tackle Donald Penn, the lone member of the Bucs’ offensive line to be starting at his normal position, was and is blown away by Martin’s skills, as he detailed on the Bucs radio network.
“We must be doing something right; that’s two weeks in a row. We started out rusty but finished the game,” Penn said. “I think that dude is getting better and better every week. He is getting a better feel for our blocks and we are getting a better feel for him. Only a running back like Doug Martin can do that. He is pushing this offense for us and making Josh’s job easy.
“We have to keep building, can’t get complacent, keep building, keep working. We are at .500 now but we have to keep working.”
November 4th, 2012 at 11:00 pm
I like Blount, but damn Martin is freakin awesome, I was wrong about him. Guess that’s why I’m not a GM. Still think letting Blount go would be a mistake. It’s weird because the Bucs have pretty sweet offense!!!?? Shiano has done a hell of job so far!! GO BUCS!!!
November 4th, 2012 at 11:07 pm
Trent Richardson has 2 less carries with 222 less yards. Go Doug! Doug probably won’t win ROY (typical QB award) but Doug is doing amazing this year and is 3rd in the league is rushing.
November 4th, 2012 at 11:17 pm
I agree he prob won’t win ROY because of the hype around RGIII and Luck but damn do I think he deserves it so far. I don’t think Blount stays on the tea past this year.
November 4th, 2012 at 11:18 pm
Blount will sign with the packers next year.
November 4th, 2012 at 11:23 pm
I still like Blount…but I like Martin a bit more. He’s now earned it with consistency.
Anyone else notice he ALREADY has 1039 total yards??? Only 206 from 1k rushing.
November 4th, 2012 at 11:37 pm
Mighty Mite strikes again! Kid’s a beast that only seems to get stronger as the game goes on.
November 4th, 2012 at 11:44 pm
Penn isn’t by himself, I like Doug too! He is the total package and is the spark for the offense.
Joe should do a piece on his straight arm. This little package of tnt summarily dispenses of 300lb linemen like they’re ragdolls.
Since he does not like the hampster handle from now on I’m calling him DMX for Doug Martin extraordinaire!
November 4th, 2012 at 11:45 pm
Oh please. Blount has done jack and crap this year. He’s necessary as a backup, but only until next years draft. I know only one person pimping him out..l
November 4th, 2012 at 11:46 pm
Btw, anybody else as impressed with Lorig as I am? The dude is coming into his own….
November 4th, 2012 at 11:50 pm
Speaking of Lorig…when they showed a close of him lining up…it actually reminded me of Mike. Dude is big! His playing isn’t up to par yet…but he is improving by leaps and bounds.
I still think we need another FB…a monster lead blocker like Neal. Lorig is not bad though. Bet there are a few people eating crow right now.
November 4th, 2012 at 11:59 pm
Lorig played phenomenal today, no doubt. I’ve never been a big fan of him, but I am very happy to be wrong. Not bad for a 7th round pick, converted from a DE.
November 5th, 2012 at 12:36 am
Martin has had a couple of those historical games. They don’t come every week but boy is it sweet when they happen. I hope the fans aren’t quick to dump him when he returns to earth. I too still think Blount is a tremendous athlete and will do well at his next home…hopefully not in our division.
November 5th, 2012 at 12:57 am
@1976Buc,
Are you kidding? If he runs for less than 150 next week, there will people on this board wanting him cut.
November 5th, 2012 at 1:06 am
Damn straight Hawaiian Lorig sprung Martin on 2 of those runs today.
November 5th, 2012 at 1:27 am
haven’t felt that great while in amazement since watching Michael Jordan play basketball
November 5th, 2012 at 1:32 am
I said in the preseason this was the Greatest Offense in Bucs History. But what has surprised me is how Physical this team is, they are flat out kicking the crap out of the other teams Defense. I thought we would get dominated at the Line today, and after a half it was us who was Dominating.
I was already gearing to 2012 (if for no other reason than Injuries), but this team can do damage this year. Though we do have to go 3-0 in our next 3 games to really have a legit chance at a playoff spot.
November 5th, 2012 at 5:45 am
Martin is the real deal. Confraternity on a career day and leading the bucs to victory. Kudos to the patched up line and lorig as well. Has anyone noticed that Sullivan is calling some great games lately? He is mixing it up and seems to be getting into a groove.
November 5th, 2012 at 5:47 am
Meant congratulations, darned autocorrect
November 5th, 2012 at 8:55 am
Doug’s excellent vision and ability to find the cutback lanes have helped a great deal. Line blocked very well, though.
November 5th, 2012 at 9:48 am
He’s my favorite Martin!
An Aston Martin combines three important elements: power, beauty and soul. Aston Martins are truly special – they always have been and always will be.
November 5th, 2012 at 9:52 am
And yes, Lorig and the O-line did a great job too!
I always said this team had talent, just horrible coaching from the Raheem the Dream era or the Raheem reign-of-terror.
November 5th, 2012 at 10:18 am
OAR…I’m partial to Dean Martin a bit more…but, well, you know…
As to the oline, I think it was good that the shuffled line debuted against a weaker defense. The true test will come against a tougher one.
I still saw reasons for concern (Freeman got hit a LOT), but hopefully they are correctable things. Larsen did very well at center, which surprised me after he was away from the position so long. The left G kept collapsing as well.
Martin made the line look better than it actually was….but they still did well considering it was their first outing.