Bucs re-sign running back Doug Martin

The prospect of leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers never Ken Boyer Jerseyreally appealed to All-Pro running back Doug Martin. Heading into his fifth-season, the top player at his position in free agency agreed Wednesday to terms of a five-year contract worth more than $35 million, with $15 million guaranteed. The 27-year-old two-time Pro Bowl http://www.officialcardinalsmlbshop.com/authentic-20-lou-brock-jersey.htmlselection has had two outstanding seasons with the Bucs in addition to two injury-filled years. In 2015, he rushed for 1,402 yards, second in the NFL, and six touchdowns. His 4.87-yard average was the highest in team history. ''He's one of the pivotal parts of our offense. Obviously he gained a lot of yards, but it's really the way that he gains them with his angry style of running that makes everybody around him just love playing with him, linemen like to block for him better than they would just a guy,'' general manager Jason Licht said. ''He's a special, special guy,'' the GM added. ''He's among that elite category of running backs to make it to http://www.officialcardinalsmlbshop.com/authentic-13-matt-carpenter-jersey.htmltheir second contracts. ... He's earned his money. We wanted to reward him. He's earned every penny and we're excited for him.'' Martin rushed for 1,454 yards and 11 touchdowns as a rookie in 2012, when he was the 31st overall draft pick and finished third in the league in total yards from scrimmage behind Adrian Peterson and Calvin Johnson. He was slowed by injuries the next two seasons, but insists he never lost confidence in himself. ''It's definitely been a journey,'' Martin said. ''But to come back from adversity, and coming back last year as strong as I did, definitely Matt Joyce Jerseymakes me proud. I'm glad it happened that way.'' With the former http://www.officialraysshop.com/authentic-55-matt-moore-jersey.htmlBoise State standout reverting to his rookie form and No. 1 overall draft pick Jameis Winston throwing for over 4,000 yards last season, Tampa Bay set a franchise record for yards gained and ranked fifth in the NFL in total offense. Retaining the unrestricted free agent was the team's top priority this spring. It helped that the running back wanted to return after the team improved from two wins in 2014 to six last season. He also liked the idea of staying in a system that blossomed under the guidance of Dirk Koetter, the former offensive coordinator who was promoted to head coach when Lovie Smith was fired in January. ''I've always saw myself as a Buc. I didn't think I was going anywhere else,'' Martin said.