Miami's Martin leaves team after 'emotional breakdown'

[Mr. Laz]

Jonathan Martin leaves Dolphins after 'breakdown'

By Dan Hanzus
Around the League Writer
Published: Oct. 30, 2013 at 06:39 p.m. Updated: Oct. 30, 2013 at 07:00 p.m.
An unusual situation is unfolding in Miami, where Dolphins right tackle Jonathan Martin has left the team after suffering an "emotional breakdown" this week.

NFL Media's Jeff Darlington reported Wednesday that Martin is currently seeking help with his family after an incident at the team's cafeteria, according to team sources.

Martin is listed on the team's injury report with an illness, and is doubtful to play Thursday against the Cincinnati Bengals. Fox NFL insider Jay Glazer reported that Martin was the victim of a prank at the cafeteria, becoming enraged enough to "smash his food tray on the ground."

The second-year pro has not been with the team since that time. Darlington reports that Martin immediately sought treatment at a local hospital. He has since left the hospital and is now spending time with his family, according to team sources.

Martin opened the season as the Dolphins' replacement for Jake Long at left tackle. He was moved to right tackle when the team acquired Bryant McKinnie via trade last week. Tyson Clabo is expected to start in Martin's place on Thursday.

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[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I'd never heard that story, but that's pretty amazing.

And then Seau and Rodney Harrison were the two guys who talked about intentionally injuring him in practice "to help the team". What a bunch of kleenex wads.

Someone told the story on the radio today. Supposedly Leaf complained to the organization about Seau stealing his card and it got back to Seau Leaf ratted him out so he laid Leaf out in practice. The entire Charger roster gave Seau an ovation.

[OrtonsPiercedTaint]

Incognito should be a Buc. No way he helps up a opposing player. Kinslow II has some Buc fatigues for the soldier.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Someone told the story on the radio today. Supposedly Leaf complained to the organization about Seau stealing his card and it got back to Seau Leaf ratted him out so he laid Leaf out in practice. The entire Charger roster gave Seau an ovation.

Wow, that's sad.

I may have to stop making fun of Leaf and start making fun of Seau. I knew he was kind of an idiot on the field ("Woohoo! Look at me! I made a tackle five yards downfield on 3rd and 3!"), but I didn't realize he a criminal and a bully.

Okay, let's start. Why did Junior Seau cross the road? To steal a credit card.

[dtebbe]

I don't think it's right that douchebags like Pioli can go on national TV and basically publicly divulge an interview with a potential employee either. If any "normal" employer did that shit you'd have DOL all over your azz and probably civil suits as well.

It is going to be really interesting to see what the player's union does with this case.

DT

[Fairplay]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Tip of the day: you don't have to keep using the nickname you were given when you were two years old.

Apologies to anyone named Brewster on the board.

That was me dude.

[ForeverChiefs58]

Originally Posted by Cannibal

He's saying he's on Incognito's side in this matter.

I'm not on incognito's side at all. He is an asshole and bully. But damn a grown man just let it happen. Teamates said it isn't anything that doesn't happen around the nfl, he just couldn't handle it mentally.

[siberian khatru]

A story that makes Ryan Leaf a sympathetic character? Man, I'm going to have to reassess my entire worldview.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

Seau did that shit to Leaf...but when Leaf refused to do it...supposedly Seau stole his credit card and did it anyway. Oh my...if he had done that shit to me...well....enjoy the Federal charges.

so maybe Karma did work it out in the end.

I would of brought a bat to the locker room and knocked the **** out of Seau in front of the whole team.

"Anyone else want to steal my shit?"




I'm not the most rational guy when i'm pissed.

[Garcia Bronco]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

so maybe Karma did work it out in the end.

I would of brought a bat to the locker room and knocked the **** out of Seau in front of the whole team.

"Anyone else want to steal my shit?"




I'm not the most rational guy when i'm pissed.

Not me...I just would have called the FBI. Let them take care of it. In fact if Leaf had done that...maybe it would have saved Seau from taking his own life and abandoning his family.

[Amnorix]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Peer pressure is a strong drug, especially for young kids.

That said, the coaching staff and front office are to blame for allowing that type of culture to exist.

For what it's worth -- from a Tedy Bruschi fan Q&A posted today. An interesting insight from a former player.

Here's an example of how it was handled when things got out of hand for us. When I was a rookie, I was asked to take the entire LB group to dinner. It cost me $1,700. As it got up to my 8th and 9th year, it turned into an entire team dinner and all the rookies paying for the dinner. That bill sometimes reached upwards of $30,000. Word got out that it was getting out of hand. I remember one captains meeting when Bill Belichick said 'That's enough of that. It's getting out of hand, guy.' Joe Philbin should have been all over this.

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/boston/chat/_/id/49338

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Okay, let's start. Why did Junior Seau cross the road?

To step into oncoming traffic in an attempt to kill himself.

[Dayze]

when I was a Freshman (or maybe Sophomore) during 2-a-days in football, we came in for our break/lunch etc. I grabbed my small cooler and Gatorade and set it on the concrete 'bench' while I went to put up my pads and helmet.

I returned to find both of them missing. there were 4 or 5 Seniors sitting there, with shit eating grins etc. I asked them "Hey, where's my lunch"? They all chuckled like girls and played dumb. I asked again and got some dumbass sarcastic answer.

I said "ok, I get it. I'm going to go take a leak, and if my shit isn't back when I get back, *sort of a bit of a pause and I looked at each one individually*, I'm kicking the shit out of you (as I pointed). The guy went from grinning like a bitch to sort of a "hey....wait a minute. that wasn't me" look on his face. It was glorious.

I came back, and my stuff was returned and they were gone. I was fully prepared to at least get a solid, unsuspecting shot on one of them, even if it meant taking lumps in return.

[Sassy Squatch]

Originally Posted by loochy

To step into oncoming traffic in an attempt to kill himself.

[Garcia Bronco]

Originally Posted by Dayze

when I was a Freshman (or maybe Sophomore) during 2-a-days in football, we came in for our break/lunch etc. I grabbed my small cooler and Gatorade and set it on the concrete 'bench' while I went to put up my pads and helmet.

I returned to find both of them missing. there were 4 or 5 Seniors sitting there, with shit eating grins etc. I asked them "Hey, where's my lunch"? They all chuckled like girls and played dumb. I asked again and got some dumbass sarcastic answer.

I said "ok, I get it. I'm going to go take a leak, and if my shit isn't back when I get back, *sort of a bit of a pause and I looked at each one individually*, I'm kicking the shit out of you (as I pointed). The guy went from grinning like a bitch to sort of a "hey....wait a minute. that wasn't me" look on his face. It was glorious.

I came back, and my stuff was returned and they were gone. I was fully prepared to at least get a solid, unsuspecting shot on one of them, even if it meant taking lumps in return.

Yep...it's prison rules. Take that shit just once and you're on the hook.

[Dayze]

Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

Yep...it's prison rules. Take that shit just once and you're on the hook.

pretty much how I figured it, when it happened.