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5 replacements for Doug Martin in Tampa Bay

By FanSided Staff

Sep 7, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) runs with the ball during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 7, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Doug Martin (22) runs with the ball during the first half against the Carolina Panthers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Matt Asiata (44) catches a punt in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. The Minnesota Vikings win 13-9. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Matt Asiata (44) catches a punt in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at TCF Bank Stadium. The Minnesota Vikings win 13-9. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt Asiata

Matt Asiata is going to be a free agent after this season is over. If it wasn’t for the suspension of Adrian Peterson during the 2014 season, we wouldn’t even know who this kid was. But during Peterson’s absence, Asiata shared carries with Jerick Mckinnon and flourished behind the Vikings excellent offensive line.

He finished with 570 yards on 130 carries. He proved that he is a viable option at running back, and maybe if given a full time assignment he could be a could player for the Bucs in the future.

The only problem with Asiata is he hasn’t really been a go-to-guy for any NFL team. There are so many more running backs that are free agents who are established in this league and are known to be able to produce. Maybe if the Bucs sign him along with a veteran running back Asiata could fall into his own. But by himself, it could cause disappointment and frustration for the Bucs.

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