New Buccaneers offensive coordinator Jeff Tedford said Wednesday he likes the idea of using multiple backs, referencing his days coaching at Cal when he had two backs rotating in and out. Per the official team website he specifically talked about having versatile backs who also have good speed.
Tedford has a talented back in Doug Martin, who missed a big chunk of last season with a torn labrum. Mike James was first up to replace him and was all right until he broke his ankle. Bobby Rainey filled in the rest of the way and showed some incredible flashes.
But Tedford will have to sort out that situation and it could lead to some turmoil for Fantasy owners. Doug Martin should nail down the lead job but losing him on third downs or alternating series (or however Tedford plans on splitting up the workload) could put a wet blanket on his numbers. It will make another back more appealing -- the hunch is that James will outmuscle Rainey since Rainey's pass protection isn't as polished as James'.
If there's a silver lining it's that Tedford wants a back who can "bang it in" at the goal line. That job suits Martin just fine. If those opportunities are available to Martin then he should rebound for Fantasy owners.