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'Tay Martin showed up again, blocking, made a one-on-one catch, separated, special teams,' coach Dan Campbell said of Martin's performance against the Bengals last Thursday. 'My whole life I played DB, safety and corner,' Martin continued. 'So that gave me a physical edge because on 'teams,' you've got to be physical.'
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Martin excels in multiple roles; DB background aids special teams impact.

Martin continues to make an impact across multiple roles. Coach Dan Campbell praised his performance against the Bengals, noting he showed up in blocking, one-on-one catches, separation, and special teams, including forcing a penalty. On Sunday, with Jameson Williams absent, Martin rotated into the first-team wide receiver spot and was part of the special teams starters on kick coverage and top-four gunner on punt coverage. Martin attributed his special teams success to his defensive back background (safety and corner), which gives him a physical edge needed for teams play.

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