CINCINNATI — When it comes to the running back position this preseason, the Bucs have two very opposite goals. They want to be productive and protective, starting Friday at Cincinnati.
Doug Martin still is the best ball carrier on the roster, but after the preseason, he has to leave One Buc Place to serve a three game suspension.
That makes Jacquizz Rodgers, in some ways, the running back the Bucs may not want to expose to injury since he will be asked to carry most of the mail for the first month of the regular season.
But how much do you even play Martin, knowing he's going to build up some rust anyway?