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Five Best Running Backs the Buccaneers Will Face in 2016

By Alan Schechter

Nov 1, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 23-20 in over time. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) runs against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half at the Georgia Dome. The Buccaneers defeated the Falcons 23-20 in over time. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) scores on a 22-yard touchdown run against the San Diego Chargers during an NFL football game at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray (28) scores on a 22-yard touchdown run against the San Diego Chargers during an NFL football game at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Latavius Murray

The Raiders, after a 7-9 finish last season, are one of the top up and coming teams in the NFL.  They are led by David Carr through the air, and this guy, Latavius Murray on the ground.

Murray took over the starting role immediately at the start of 2015 and shined, rushing for 1,066 yards and six touchdowns, a 4.0 average.  He very quietly proved to be the perfect complement to the Carr/Amari Cooper that is only going to get better with age.

He had two trips over the century mark last year, posting 139 yards against the Browns and 113 yards against the Jets, both winning efforts for Oakland.  He followed up the game against the Jets with a 96 yard performance in a losing cause against the Steelers.

This is a player that is getting better and better.

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