Buccaneers: Five Bucs to watch in week five versus Patriots

By Zach Sauers | Oct 4, 2017

TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 11: Cornerback Brent Grimes #24 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is stopped by wide receiver Brandon Coleman #16 of the New Orleans Saints after intercepting a pass by quarterback Drew Brees during the fourth quarter of an NFL game on December 11, 2016 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

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ST. LOUIS, MO – DECEMBER 17: Doug Martin of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rushes in the third quarter against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on December 17, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) /

Running Back- Doug Martin

By golly hes back!

After the long awaited return of the “muscle hamster” himself… he is finally here.

The NFL’s 29th ranked rushing attack gets the boost they need in return of Doug Martin, and it could not have come at a better time.

Through three weeks for the Bucs, Jacquizz Rodgers has seen the majority of the carries and has done well at times… but the juice that Martin possesses is exactly what the Bucs are craving.

Not only does the re-addition of Martin add to the running game, but it also helps keep teams in check when playing the pass. A dual-threat offense is something Head Coach Dirk Koetter has been looking for since he took over the offense… and this may be the year it happens.

Now which Martin will the Bucs be getting? The one who has a chip on his shoulder, or the one who seems blind to the holes?

Tune in Thursday for Martin and J.R. Sweezy to take control of the struggling Patriots.

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