Waiting On The Doug Martin Statement
December 28th, 2016
Suspense grows.
So the drama continues to build under the roof of the building that Team Glazer built, known as One Buc Palace.
The Bucs made it clear during Dirk Koetter’s daily presser today that the team would have no comment on the Doug Martin situation. Instead, the team chose to recuse itself saying Doug Martin’s camp will release some sort of statement today, but no timetable was offered or any hint to the subject matter.
Ian Rapoport of NFL.com claims Martin is stepping away for “personal issues.” Read into that what you wish.
It is never a good thing, from Joe’s experience, that a team won’t issue a statement on a player’s absence. Teams always want to take credit for something good. So the fact the team is quiet and allowing the player’s camp to talk publicly tells Joe this is not good, whatever it is.
Could be a family member needs some sort of assistance or perhaps is in dire health. Could mean a loved one has passed… could mean just about anything, but rarely anything good.
Anyway, the Bucs listed Martin’s absence on the injury report as non-injury related. We may know more when the statement is released, whenever it is released, or the issue could remain just as cloudy.
December 28th, 2016 at 3:50 pm
If Doug Martin “steps away” (i.e., retires), will this impact the cap next year?
December 28th, 2016 at 3:51 pm
Meh
Trade him already
December 28th, 2016 at 3:52 pm
I’m just going to throw this out there, he has been known to hang out with Austin Sefarin-Jenkins and Josh Freeman a lot.
Take that as you will…..
He’s my favorite player so this is sad to see.
December 28th, 2016 at 3:53 pm
no one is going to step away from 7 million
can we legally not have to pay him if he cant play in this condition (non injury)
December 28th, 2016 at 3:54 pm
Doug has been my favorite player since we drafted him. At least from an outside view he seems like a super nice, happy dude. And when things are clicking on the field he is a badass. I hope he can sort out whatever needs sorting out and get back out there.
December 28th, 2016 at 4:01 pm
That’s likely Doug’s agent, Joe
December 28th, 2016 at 4:04 pm
Smells like failed drug test…
December 28th, 2016 at 4:06 pm
I’ve always wondered what the mysterious behind-the-scenes ‘personal’ stuff was that was brought up a few times when Martin’s contact extension was being debated publicly.
December 28th, 2016 at 4:06 pm
Interesting.
A whole lot of speculation. I think I’ll just wait for an official announcement rather than make assumptions.
December 28th, 2016 at 4:09 pm
DAm, Joes ran dougie out of town. WHOS NExt LVD
December 28th, 2016 at 4:15 pm
Failed drug test….this explains a lot.
December 28th, 2016 at 4:16 pm
Awhile ago I saw several mock drafts where people had us taking Dalvin Cook. I know, i know, mock drafts don’t mean diddily especially that early on but I remember thinking “I wonder if these guys know something I don’t and we are planning on moving away from Doug.” Hope their isn’t a bigger issue here where him and the coaches/management aren’t seeing eye to eye
December 28th, 2016 at 4:17 pm
He was always boys w/ Josh Freeman and I saw Freeman personally scoop lots of stuff that would only hurt his performance in a Ferarri w/ out a current contract, on his way to another workout. Dougie got paid and does the same stuff as Freeman….
December 28th, 2016 at 4:17 pm
DB55, I’ve been hard on the Joes but they didn’t make Doug Martin take PEDs. He’s starting a 4-game suspension now. I am so disappointed in 22. Lousy OL or not, I can no longer defend him.
I hope he is able to overcome this and return to the team next year and be the beast he was in 2012 and 2015. But for the Bucs right now, they need to prepare for life without him.
December 28th, 2016 at 4:17 pm
Breaking: Bucs RB Doug Martin was notified last week of a four-game suspension for violating the league’s drug policy. He is entering a treatment facility for help.
December 28th, 2016 at 4:18 pm
He failed a drug test and is suspended 4 games. He is entering treatment facility. Story is on nfl .com
December 28th, 2016 at 4:18 pm
from my girl Jenna Laines LIPs
December 28th, 2016 at 4:18 pm
I still wouldn’t draft a RB in the first round though.
December 28th, 2016 at 4:21 pm
I need no more information. I’m making all kinds of assumptions. He hates Keotter. Licht smells too much like tuna fish, spam, and raw beef for his liking. Dr says he has to have a backeotomy. He’s pissed at Joe for calling him Muscle Hamster one too many times and wont play until Joe’s credentials are revoked, but Darcie has a huge crush on them and wont do it!!
December 28th, 2016 at 4:21 pm
supposedly he’s entering rehab?
4-game suspension looming? Wonder what kind of drugs…
bummer.
December 28th, 2016 at 4:22 pm
Kobe is proven to be the “ass clown.”
December 28th, 2016 at 4:24 pm
My guess is these were Performance Inhibitting Drugs. Question is does this allow the team to void his contract?
December 28th, 2016 at 4:24 pm
Doug got paid and bought a few pounds!! Lol come on a Douglas I know you aren’t playing this bad because you’re chiefing the reefer it should make you play better!! Smh oh well we still saw progress no one really thought we would get to the post season and win did you?
December 28th, 2016 at 4:25 pm
Statement by DM and JL http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000765376/article/doug-martin-to-enter-rehab-facility-suspended-4-games
December 28th, 2016 at 4:25 pm
People like Kobe bashing Koetter for the benching and keeping a tight mouth about it
December 28th, 2016 at 4:28 pm
bingo……
December 28th, 2016 at 4:28 pm
Yup – Dougie Rehab
Glad he decided to reach out for help instead of deny deny deny
December 28th, 2016 at 4:29 pm
Got paid and let his team and the organization down. Move on from him.
December 28th, 2016 at 4:30 pm
People don’t tend to go to rehab for weed either. This saddens me.
December 28th, 2016 at 4:30 pm
I’m sorry to hear this about Doug. It seems that it’s not PED’s. Doug stated the following:
Sounds like weed to me. You know, fans and organizations demand a lot out of these players. I would much rather the players smoke weed to deal with the pain than be prescribed addicting pain killers or pills that don’t help at all.
December 28th, 2016 at 4:31 pm
Drug suspension. Guess that explains a lot. Maybe you haters can stop blaming Koetter now. Twits.
December 28th, 2016 at 4:31 pm
As an buccaneers family we should all wish the best for Doug and not anything bad. He let us down yes, but we do not know what he’s been through. We are pulling for you Doug, stay strong, get better, and come back with a vengeance for us. Good Luck Buddy!
December 28th, 2016 at 4:32 pm
I read his statement and mentioned pushing through injuries to become an elite back and trying to take the same approach off the field, but that he can’t do it alone. I have to wonder if maybe after some of the injuries he’s had he has become addicted to some type of narcotic prescribed for the pain.
December 28th, 2016 at 4:32 pm
He certainly doesn’t seem like the type to be in it for recreation, but you never know.
December 28th, 2016 at 4:32 pm
Cocaine
December 28th, 2016 at 4:32 pm
Generally speaking you are right but it’s not unprecedented. Tyrann Mathieu went into rehab for weed and now he’s a star in the making.
December 28th, 2016 at 4:36 pm
BC.. the prescribed pills aren’t on the list of banned substance to my knowledge… Stupid that weed is, but people tend to not do rehab for weed. Rehab indicates an addiction to me. We as the fans won’t ever know the real truth most likely. You just can only read the tea leaves. If he’s addicted to pills, then he may well have gotten popped for weed trying to manage it all.
My fear is that the drugs were more recreational in nature. I hope that is unjustified fear because the selfishness that comes with that decision is not tolerable.
December 28th, 2016 at 4:37 pm
d-Rome… I really hope it is weed.
December 28th, 2016 at 4:37 pm
Wouldn’t need rehab if it were pot…I bet it is pain killers he got addicted to while recovering from injury.
December 28th, 2016 at 4:37 pm
Bonzai… wouldn’t have got busted by NFL for the pain pills tho.
December 28th, 2016 at 4:44 pm
I will be extremely upset if he is not back next year. Everyone makes mistakes and I CANNOT STAND the fans that act like Doug played for money. He is committed and will do anything to get on the field.
That mentality is rare and far between. These players are passionate, they do not work hard for the money and simply give up. They have pride.
I’m very disappointed in him, as we all should be, but do not write him off yet. He loves playing for us and I am confident he will triumph over adversity and have a solid 2017 season.
December 28th, 2016 at 7:01 pm
I still stand by my statement that Koetter should have let him play. He wasn’t suspended Saturday, he could have played. We were fighting for a playoff berth, Play Him. And really he could have fought his suspension and played the rest of the season.
December 28th, 2016 at 7:03 pm
If he was suspended last week, he could have fought the suspension and played Saturday.
December 28th, 2016 at 7:37 pm
I read it was Adderal
Its like speed… Gets u pumpred… Maybe hes been on meth too who knows…
Ive been to treatment before… Hopefully things work out for him. Wish Doug well.
December 28th, 2016 at 8:51 pm
What kind of drugs besides aderal is he addicted to?
December 29th, 2016 at 12:26 am
No one really knows what Martin was popped for — whatever “PED” he was taking he was clearly taking the wrong one. Martin’s agent claims it was Adderall but that’s what he wants the public to think. Remember, he is employed by Martin. Unless Martin’s camp releases the tests results, who knows?
Also note the NFL is not allowed to release results of tests.