Doug Martin Bids Farewell
February 20th, 2018
Letter to Bucs fans.
Because this apparently irritates some of Joe’s readers, if you don’t want to be irritated, click elsewhere.
Joe, even though he was fed up with the non-production of former Bucs running back Doug Martin, always wrote that Martin is a good dude and Joe had a good professional relationship with him.
To give you an idea of what a good guy Martin is, a couple of hours after it became public knowledge that Martin was released by the Bucs this morning, he typed a heartfelt message to Bucs fans that he shared on social media.
— Doug Martin (@DougMartin22) February 20, 2018
Just to put this in perspective, over two years after he was told to clean out his desk in the dark of the night, has inept Lovie Smith ever issued a sorry-I-couldn’t-get-the-job-done missive to Bucs fans?
Wherever Martin winds up, Joe wishes him the best of success.
February 20th, 2018 at 1:51 pm
Behind a good OL…he could have a great finish to his career….
February 20th, 2018 at 1:53 pm
Can’t stand 22’s game never have. Garbage yards plus inconsistency and lack of scoring that being said he had class when not screwing his teammates over with bad ppersonal choices.
February 20th, 2018 at 1:55 pm
AlteredEgo
Please review the definition of great. 22 was never great just a few good games scattered over 6 years. Just another wasted 1st rd pick
February 20th, 2018 at 1:57 pm
That was a classy farewell message. Good Luck Doug.
February 20th, 2018 at 1:58 pm
Best of luck DM.
February 20th, 2018 at 2:02 pm
His productive years are over and dune. Time to find a new career. Good luck with that.
February 20th, 2018 at 2:03 pm
He’ll end up on the Patriots and win a Super Bowl next year lol
February 20th, 2018 at 2:05 pm
Pickgrin Says:
February 20th, 2018 at 1:57 pm
That was a classy farewell message. Good Luck Doug.
That was hardly doug Marin. That is a press release from an agent trying to improve a reputation of his client with a recent drug suspension and piss poor results… bucfans are so passionate about BS feel good stories too bad they don’t haver the same passion for winners.
February 20th, 2018 at 2:13 pm
What is really going to kill me is if he actually some how some way does play his best football and comes back and kills us. That would be such a Bucs things to happen. We should have cut him last year but we gave him a chance to get his life in order, it would be just our luck if he actually starts to play good football and beats us in an important game next year.
February 20th, 2018 at 2:19 pm
I would try to bring him back at a hometown discount. Imagine a backfield that consisted on: Martin, Barber, and a 2nd pick , like a Michel, Jones, Penny etc.. behind a revamped offensive line with someone like Nelson and co. Paving the way. That’s a running game to be feared! But line I said this would be contingent on a prove it deal for Doug. He owes us at least that after we did pay him and give him financial independence.
February 20th, 2018 at 2:24 pm
@Griden no way we bring him back after his last 2 years. Well past time to cut our losses. Need some fresh blood.
February 20th, 2018 at 2:25 pm
loser lovie was classless and incompetent!!!!!!!!!!
Go Bucs!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 20th, 2018 at 2:30 pm
Saggy come on down your next on the chopping block
February 20th, 2018 at 2:36 pm
Doug didn’t have to say a word, but here he said the right words.
February 20th, 2018 at 2:43 pm
Nice words from Doug, wish him well.
Totally unnecessary cheap shot at Lovie, but to be expected.
February 20th, 2018 at 2:45 pm
Eric
Bad character lovie has EARNRD all shots that are taken at him now and into the future. Pathetic human being and complete fraud.
February 20th, 2018 at 2:46 pm
He may be gone but I bet my last dollar the articles trashing him won’t stop
February 20th, 2018 at 2:47 pm
Good luck, Muscle Dumpster.
February 20th, 2018 at 2:52 pm
I’m sad it’s come to this but this is a business, if you don’t produce you’re a liability. I hope he lands somewhere else and succeeds, best of luck Doug.
February 20th, 2018 at 2:58 pm
tax….Gruden will show you what Doug has left…. LOL…BucLuck
February 20th, 2018 at 2:59 pm
What I don’t understand is how he could be a really good back at times and then… nothing… That Patriots game this year, he looked like a difference maker… After that, not so much.
February 20th, 2018 at 3:03 pm
There is a story circulating on the internet that Gruden is not fond of Lynch and may release him and sign Martin. Not sure how accurate that is but it is a possibility.
February 20th, 2018 at 3:03 pm
AlteredEgo
Gruden will fail miserably he does not need the help of a proven failures in 22…
February 20th, 2018 at 3:05 pm
tmax….OK it is a perfect world and you are the Bucs GM….what would you do ?
February 20th, 2018 at 3:13 pm
AlteredEgo
Get rid of cancer93 so the young kids can flourish first move. Replace defensive staff and grab Nelson at 7… Both lines are garbage the 13mil wasted on crying clown can be much better spent on 3 to 4 contributors…
Glazers need a football guy not a has been ex coach or a player.
It’s been 16 years since contention glazers obviously don’t get it. Last good decsion was firing the one dimensional fool dungy
Not much hope with glazers calling shots. History proves it.
February 20th, 2018 at 3:15 pm
Classy exit … good luck Doug.
February 20th, 2018 at 3:21 pm
Chris bakers gone
February 20th, 2018 at 3:23 pm
BAKER’s GONE BABY
February 20th, 2018 at 3:24 pm
He may not even get signed, and at the very least I imagine he’ll have to wait till after the draft to get signed … he has been horrible the last 2 years … horrible. I wish him all the best though.
February 20th, 2018 at 3:24 pm
Baker cut! Great move!
February 20th, 2018 at 3:25 pm
Yea, Baker is finally gone !
February 20th, 2018 at 3:28 pm
Robert ayers probably next
February 20th, 2018 at 3:39 pm
Classy statement….decent guy who made some bonehead mistakes….at this point a lousy running back…see ya
February 20th, 2018 at 3:40 pm
Good luck Doug!
Still waiting for Lovie’s apology, Joe. How is Illinois Football doing? Specifically their defense?
February 20th, 2018 at 3:48 pm
Just looked up Lovie:
5-19 in two years in the big 10, losing 12 straight big 10 games.
Fun facts for the lovie sycophants:
Koetter won more games in 2016 (9) than Lovie won the previous two years with the Bucs (8).
Koetter won as many games in 2017 (5) that Lovie has won the past two years in college (5).
Conclusion: Koetter is at least twice the coach as Lovie, as proven by winning more games in two seasons than lovie has the past 4.
Numbers are fun, and in this case funny.
February 20th, 2018 at 3:51 pm
As long as Doug Martin doesn’t show up on another team in the playoffs, while we’re not, all will be well.
February 20th, 2018 at 3:59 pm
Joes, considering how much yall hated baker, im surprised you didn’t have a full feature length article already prewritten and triggered for when he got cut
February 20th, 2018 at 4:11 pm
Doug You are weakest link. Good bye!
February 20th, 2018 at 4:14 pm
Straight up classy letter and class act. Martin is not finished yet though. I do believe he will be picked up and regenerate his career with another team.
Football is a strange game. He could come back to haunt us…and be very productive. He’s a postive guy and will land on his feet elsewhere. Good Luck Doug.
February 20th, 2018 at 4:17 pm
I will never forget that 250-yard game vs. Oakland… That was honestly the most impressive game I’ve ever seen by a RB in my life, personally
February 20th, 2018 at 4:25 pm
Pablo is tipping his sombrero and bottle of tequila somewhere to the Muscle hamster and saying vaya con dios mi amigo.
February 20th, 2018 at 4:27 pm
Well there is a shortage on the list of tmax. So who will he replace it with? It won’t take long.
February 20th, 2018 at 5:57 pm
Best of luck Doug. I hope the opportunity presents itself to you one more time.
February 20th, 2018 at 6:05 pm
I just wish we could show Tmaxi the door and read his Final statement.
February 20th, 2018 at 6:17 pm
When Koetter coaches up a team into the Super Bowl, as Lovie has, then he’s comparable.
Till then he is nowhere near Lovie in NFL accomplishments.
Lovie is long gone, why the cheap piling on?
February 20th, 2018 at 6:40 pm
Classy way to say goodbye, and even acknowledged his missteps. Wish nothing but the best for him! (though I doubt his best playing days are ahead of him)
February 20th, 2018 at 6:56 pm
We have a couple of empty garbage cans on this thread! LOVIE is not here …Dungy is a Super Bowl Champ…and he not here! The current staff under cut LOVIE …THE CONSPIRACY CONTINUES TO GROW DEEPER after this season which should be under NEW MANAGEMENT, who are you people going to blame? NO GOOD IS GOING TO COME FROM THE BACK/STABBING OF LOVIE!!
February 20th, 2018 at 7:14 pm
Goodbye Drug Martin, finally.
February 20th, 2018 at 7:20 pm
A very classy statement.
February 20th, 2018 at 7:26 pm
Deuces #22, enjoyed most of the ride, never forget that game in Oak-town, one of the best running performances ever by a Buc…, it’s a Buc life and wishing much success
February 20th, 2018 at 7:35 pm
THANK GOD!! That is the first time I’ve felt good about a desicion made by mngmt/ coaches from this regime. It was a yr or two too late but I’m grateful for it
February 20th, 2018 at 7:56 pm
It’s life Doug. Good luck.
February 20th, 2018 at 8:20 pm
He does have some class, and seem like a decent guy. Now I wonder how long he’s been back at the drugs again? “Best shape of his life physically and mentally? OK, sure. Too bad you lost your vision, and also likely were tipping plays. Good luck in Canada.
February 20th, 2018 at 8:26 pm
The most classless, ignorant and hateful “fan” on this site once again impugning someone’s character. Have you no sense of decency? (Rhetorical question). Moron. Best of luck Mr Martin and thanks for running hard. Go Bucs!
February 20th, 2018 at 8:57 pm
Pro bowler for the patriots next season
February 20th, 2018 at 8:57 pm
Damn…..he didn’t thank Love Smith #snubbed
February 20th, 2018 at 11:34 pm
Betcha Drug Martin was high as sh#t while writing this from the Club.
February 21st, 2018 at 12:23 am
Good luck Doug!
February 21st, 2018 at 9:30 am
I don’t remember Gruden, Raheem, or Schiano apologizing to Bucs fans and I can’t imagine Koetter and Licht will do the same when they are canned.