Bucs running back Doug Martin has been limited to three carries for 4 yards during the preseason, but he said the lack of work won't keep him from being productive during the regular season.
"I practice full-speed, I practice [at] game-speed and that’s all I need," he said, per NFL.com. "The starters aren’t going to play [Thursday at N.Y. Jets], so we’ll ease our way into the regular season and get this season going."
Martin, who hasn't played since the second preseason game after taking a knee to the helmet, has some pretty big expectations to meet in 2013 after turning in a stellar rookie season, which featured 1,454 rushing yards, 472 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns (11 rushing). He has no doubts he will be able to meet expectations.
"Definitely," Martin said. "During the offseason, through the workouts -- I have no doubt that I am in even better shape than I was in last year, so I’m ready to go."