Martin has stated he would "love" to re-sign with the Bucs this offseason, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
So much for playing his cards close to the vest ahead of contract negotiations. Martin and the Bucs have expressed a mutual desire to keep the fourth-year tailback in red and pewter in 2016 and beyond, following his second-best season as a pro."I would love to come back here," Martin said. "It's a young team and there were a lot of positive things that happened this year. I would love to be around when we blossom." The 26-year-old's 1,402 yards were second in the NFL, and his 4.9 yards per carry and season-long 84-yard run were both career bests. Given the public statements from both the team and Martin regarding his future, it's conceivable he may be willing to give the Bucs a slight discount in order re-sign with the team that drafted him. However, Martin figures to attract strong interest from multiple teams if he hits the open market in March.