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Mr. Laz · 10-30-2013, 05:07 PM

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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ToxSocks · 11-07-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

Did they really make that comparison? On a KC show or national?

Jay Moore Sports iirc. So Foxsports radio.

**Dylan** · 11-07-2013, 07:33 PM

I'm waiting for the news when Incognito's dad finds out he has a gay black son...

NewChief · 11-07-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LoneWolf

Roaf was definitely a quiet loner type. I was sitting at the bar inside the KC Masterpiece off of Metcalf after the home opener in 2003 and Roaf came in and sat down two bars tools away. It was 2 hours after the game ended and I didn't immediately try to talk to him. After about 30 minutes I asked him if I could buy him another beer. His exact words to me were "No thanks, I'm trying to not draw attention to myself." I told him that I enjoyed watching him play, settled my tab, and left. He didn't come off as rude and he seemed very reserved.

Yeah. Those were my experiences with him as well. Did you watch the poor guy walk? If his gout was bothering him, it was excruciating to see him walk. Really amazing that he could perform like that on the field because he looked like a cripple at times off of it.

Anyway , for the other poster: I'm not saying Roaf and Martin are alike. I'm saying they had similar social demeanors. Willie got accepted and Martin didn't. Part of that might be on field performance as well as years of experience. Part of it also might be a difference in organization management, player leadership, and team culture between the Chiefs at the time and the current Dolphins.

NewChief · 11-07-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Detoxing

Jay Moore Sports iirc. So Foxsports radio.

Cool. I should quit my day job

KCUnited · 11-07-2013, 07:43 PM

I agree that we don't really know why Martin appears to have not been accepted.

**Dylan** · 11-07-2013, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

I agree that we don't really know why Martin appears to have not been accepted.

How many Dolphins came out in support of Incognito? 3-4?

Until more than 40 players are quoted as supporting Incognito, I'm not buying that the locker room was against Martin and in favor of Incognito.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 11-07-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

OK, thanks. That seems pretty clear. I was actually wondering what the texts said. I take it that during the course of your thorough reading on the subject, you haven't figured it out yet. Let me know if you do.

If you can't figure it out it's probably time to go back to the flash cards.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 11-07-2013, 08:13 PM

David Cornwell’s statement regarding Jonathan Martin

Posted by Mike Florio on November 7, 2013, 9:02 PM EST
[Editor's note: On Thursday night, lawyer David Cornwell issued a statement on behalf of Dolphins tackle Jonathan Martin. The full text of the statement appears below.]

Jonathan Martin’s toughness is not at issue. Jonathan has started every game with the Miami Dolphins since he was drafted in 2012. At Stanford, he was the anchor for Jim Harbaugh’s “smash mouth” brand of football and he protected Andrew Luck’s blind side.

The issue is Jonathan’s treatment by his teammates. Jonathan endured harassment that went far beyond the traditional locker room hazing. For the entire season-and-a-half that he was with the Dolphins, he attempted to befriend the same teammates who subjected him to the abuse with the hope that doing so would end the harassment. This is a textbook reaction of victims of bullying. Despite these efforts, the taunting continued. Beyond the well-publicized voice mail with its racial epithet, Jonathan endured a malicious physical attack on him by a teammate, and daily vulgar comments such as the quote at the bottom. These facts are not in dispute.

Eventually, Jonathan made a difficult choice. Despite his love for football, Jonathan left the Dolphins. Jonathan looks forward to getting back to playing football. In the meantime, he will cooperate fully with the NFL investigation.

Quote from teammate: “We are going to run train on your sister. . . . She loves me. I am going to f–k her without a condom and c– in her c—.”

Katipan · 11-07-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Quote from teammate: “We are going to run train on your sister. . . . She loves me. I am going to f–k her without a condom and c– in her c—.”

Maybe my 20 years on the internet has desensitized me but why isn't this more funny than insulting?

**Dylan** · 11-07-2013, 08:28 PM

Another article to consider from CBS Sports:

Quote:

Incognito has a history of picking fights with teammates, bullying teammates, picking fights with opponents and picking fights with people in general. Some turned the other cheek, others retaliated.

http://www.cbssports.com/general/wri...ess-hes-in-now

And yet Richie kept doing what he did.

chiefzilla1501 · 11-07-2013, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Otter

It's funny how we've all of a sudden jumped from the big bad white guy who said "****er" to a more understanding mode.

Don't worrie hommie, the media will be along shortly to give ya'll something else to be enraged about. Intellects indeed.

"We"? When did I ever bring up race as a factor? I was commenting on this well before I even knew it should be a factor. And no, I could care less about the racial slur.

patteeu · 11-07-2013, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cephalic Trauma

People don't go to the hospital when they get their feelings hurt. That's what leads me to believe a disorder is in play here.

But prodding wasn't the right word. More like a full-on assault toward a mentally vulnerable individual.

That happened after the prodding was over, Mr. Hindsight.

patteeu · 11-07-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

If you can't figure it out it's probably time to go back to the flash cards.

Sorry, I may not be as familiar with the terms of homophobia as you are. If you don't know what he said, then fine. Why do you have such a hard time just saying that?

'Hamas' Jenkins · 11-07-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

Sorry, I may not be as familiar with the terms of homophobia as you are. If you don't know what he said, then fine. Why do you have such a hard time just saying that?

"Derogatory terms referring to female genitalia and sexual orientation."

Please, tell me which derogatory terms referring to his sexual orientation aren't homophobic.

ChiefRocka · 11-07-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Katipan

Maybe my 20 years on the internet has desensitized me but why isn't this more funny than insulting?

I'd love to see you laugh after a douchebag at your work says that to you.

10-30-2013, 05:07 PM
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ShowtimeSBMVP Chiefs Join Date: Feb 2009 Casino cash: $1266009	David Cornwell’s statement regarding Jonathan Martin Posted by Mike Florio on November 7, 2013, 9:02 PM EST [Editor's note: On Thursday night, lawyer David Cornwell issued a statement on behalf of Dolphins tackle Jonathan Martin. The full text of the statement appears below.] Jonathan Martin’s toughness is not at issue. Jonathan has started every game with the Miami Dolphins since he was drafted in 2012. At Stanford, he was the anchor for Jim Harbaugh’s “smash mouth” brand of football and he protected Andrew Luck’s blind side. The issue is Jonathan’s treatment by his teammates. Jonathan endured harassment that went far beyond the traditional locker room hazing. For the entire season-and-a-half that he was with the Dolphins, he attempted to befriend the same teammates who subjected him to the abuse with the hope that doing so would end the harassment. This is a textbook reaction of victims of bullying. Despite these efforts, the taunting continued. Beyond the well-publicized voice mail with its racial epithet, Jonathan endured a malicious physical attack on him by a teammate, and daily vulgar comments such as the quote at the bottom. These facts are not in dispute. Eventually, Jonathan made a difficult choice. Despite his love for football, Jonathan left the Dolphins. Jonathan looks forward to getting back to playing football. In the meantime, he will cooperate fully with the NFL investigation. Quote from teammate: “We are going to run train on your sister. . . . She loves me. I am going to f–k her without a condom and c– in her c—.”
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