Buccaneers: Can They Get on Track with Doug Martin and Clinton McDonald Back?

Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) stiff arms Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) stiff arms Carolina Panthers cornerback Josh Norman (24) during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Mike Smith looks on prior to the game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Mike Smith looks on prior to the game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

With Health Comes Hope

As Clinton McDonald and Doug Martin return from injuries so does the hope for the Bucs 2016 season. Our offensive center piece finally seems to be on his way back to the field. With Martin returning, it gives the Bucs a shot of having an offense outside of throwing to Mike Evans. Coach Dirk Koetter loves him Doug and it’s about to show. To have Martin show any remembrance of the 2015 season would be a blessing.

As for the return of McDonald, it brings some much-needed help to the defensive line. Coach Mike Smith picked his starters for a reason, and to finally have them all healthy, it  may help give the team the boost they need. This Bucs season is currently on a downward slope. To have these two key returning starters back may propel them back into the right direction.

Zach Sauers

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