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
Doug Martin is no Maurice Jones-Drew at 29, and that’s good news for Raiders
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).
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
Thanks for that take, Cork, I hope you are right!
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