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Doug Martin is no Maurice Jones-Drew at 29, and that’s good news for Raiders

Steve Corkran by Steve Corkran
June 3, 2018
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Running back Doug Martin was two months younger than Maurice Jones-Drew at the time both joined the Raiders, though four years apart. Both arrived fresh from a down period in their career and with far more doubters than believers in their camp. Yet, there is one huge difference that breathes life into the notion that
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Steve Corkran

Steve Corkran

Steve has covered the Raiders in some capacity since their return to Oakland in 1995. He was the full-time beat writer from 1997-2010. for the Contra Costa Times, Oakland Tribune and San Jose Mercury News and covered more than 400 NFL games, including four Super Bowls. He also is the co-author of a recently released book titled "Al Davis: Behind the Raiders Shield."

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Comments 4

  1. Alexander Cady says:
    3 years ago

    Interesting. I wonder if any studies have been done on number of touches in relation to drop off in production, as opposed to age (where the magic number is apparently 30).

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    • Steve Corkran says:
      3 years ago

      Indeed, there have been, Alexander. Touches is more important, as the wear and tear on the body from so many hits. Given Jones-Drew was hit almost twice as much, that’s reason enough to believe that Martin has a far better chance of being productive next season. Thanks for the feedback, as always. — Cork

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  2. Michelle M. says:
    3 years ago

    Thanks for that take, Cork, I hope you are right!

    Reply
  3. Ghost to the Post says:
    3 years ago

    Hate to bring this up, but look at Marcus Allen, who after several years not being used by the Raiders had fresh legs for the Chiefs

    Reply

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