trouble in Tampa: Doug Martin has lef tthe team

[Captain Morgan]

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18364781/tampa-bay-buccaneers-rb-doug-martin-does-not-practice-unlikely-play  

 

MPA, Fla. -- Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin has left the team and is taking time to deal with some "personal issues" after being benched Saturday, sources confirmed to ESPN's Josina Anderson on Wednesday.

Martin, a Pro Bowl selection last season, was declared inactive prior to Saturday's game against the New Orleans Saints. Coach Dirk Koetter has called it a "coach's decision."

Martin was absent from practice Wednesday, although a team official said it was excused. His status for the regular-season finale Sunday against Carolina remains uncertain, although it's unlikely that he will play. Jacquizz Rodgers is expected to start against the Panthers, especially after the Bucs placed Charles Sims on injured reserve Wednesday.

The NFL Network first reported that Martin has left the team.

[Khyber53]

Let's hope that whatever it is for, he can get it worked out and squared away again.

[jasonluckydog]

Adderall and a 4 game suspension 

[Ivan The Awesome]

So they have no run game now?

[jasonluckydog]

Adam S reported this voids his 7mill guarantee

[Nick_81]

 

[Anybodyhome]

5 minutes ago, Ivan The Awesome said:

So they have no run game now?

Jacquizz Rogers ran 30 times for 101 earlier this year against Carolina. 

[TN05]

The PEDs might explain how good he was last year.

[TN05]

Also, guess his nickname is "The Druginator" now

[Kakarot]

Wonder what the drug is? I hope it's nothing too serious. When I read the thread title before opening it, I was scared it was going to be a situation where his mental was ill.

[PhillyB]

hope he gets it straightened out

[cbully]

that does not sound like weed

[jasonluckydog]

Adderall was his drug of choice the same drug given to millions of kids daily before they go to school. 

[LinvilleGorge]

2 hours ago, Nick_81 said:

 

Translation: We lost last week so now it'll take an absolute miracle for us to make the playoffs and I would lose said appeal anyway, so let's go ahead and get the suspension started in what amounts to a virtually meaningless game.