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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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Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs for yards against New Orleans Saints defensive back Kyle Wilson (24) in the first quarter of their game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs for yards against New Orleans Saints defensive back Kyle Wilson (24) in the first quarter of their game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Devonta Freeman

Not only is our number two choice an elite running back, but Bucs fans, you have the “privilege” of seeing him twice a year.  Aren’t you feeling lucky?

Freeman was a fourth round selection of the Falcons in 2014, and came out of nowhere last year to become a star.  He posted 1,056 yards on the ground and a league-leading 11 touchdowns.  He added 73 receptions for 578 yards and three touchdowns, earning him his first Pro Bowl selection.

Last year, he posted four 100-yard receiving performances, but none game against the Bucs.  The crew in Pewter held Freeman to 88 yards and 47 yards in the two 2015 matchups.  Despite that, he is one of the rare speed/power backs that will always have the potential to give teams fits on any given Sunday.

The Bucs better not ignore this guy.

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