Football Miami's Martin leaves team after 'emotional breakdown' - Page 19

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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-King- · 11-04-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mcaj22

i dont understand how a 300 lb man could put up with that

just punch him in the mouth. Theres no way that Ritchie Icognito is the toughest man to walk to the planet.

this is like when Jon Rauch was bullying Matt Harvey on the Mets, and Rauch is like 6'7 and Matt Harvey finally had a enough and challenged him to a fight, Raunch turned into a pussy and the team eventually cut him.

Might have felt that if he got in a fight as a rookie, it could lose him trust among teammates and coaches.
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mcaj22 · 11-04-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Might have felt that if he got in a fight as a rookie, it could lose him trust among teammates and coaches.
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ah the ole Jon Baldwin theory put to test

mike_b_284 · 11-04-2013, 12:57 PM

this would be a bigger deal if an o-line needed to use teamwork.

Mr. Laz · 11-04-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

Might have felt that if he got in a fight as a rookie, it could lose him trust among teammates and coaches.
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might of thought he would lose his million dollar job of a lifetime

maybe he's just not a fighter

this is not about Martin, it's about Cognito

People shouldn't look to blame the victim

**Bugeater** · 11-04-2013, 12:58 PM

I'm surprised he lasted as long as he did in the NFL. ****ing jackass.

Garcia Bronco · 11-04-2013, 12:59 PM

I would find it beyond funny if these assholes thought I would pay for a 30 k meal...or even a 1 k meal. I'd pay my portion and then tell the staff at "where ever" that the need to collect from everyone else.

Martin has done absolutely nothing wrong here but take a stand. It's very couragous.

**ChiTown** · 11-04-2013, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Garcia Bronco

I would find it beyond funny if these assholes thought I would pay for a 30 k meal...or even a 1 k meal. I'd pay my portion and then tell the staff at "where ever" that the need to collect from everyone else.

Martin has done absolutely nothing wrong here but take a stand. It's very couragous.

Yep. I have no idea why any dumbass would feel obligated to do this.

**DaneMcCloud** · 11-04-2013, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

maybe he's just not a fighter

I was going to say this as well.

Just because a guy is a football player doesn't mean he's a boxer or a nasty, angry human being.

Football is a sport in which most guys play by the rules. They're not "gladiators" trying to kill each other. While players throw around words like "battle" and "fight", etc. and so on, it's not in a literal context.

**DaneMcCloud** · 11-04-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

Yep. I have no idea why any dumbass would feel obligated to do this.

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.

**Rain Man** · 11-04-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bwana

Yep I agree. He has that "Please lay a baseball bat upside my head" look.

Also, any grown adult male that would go by Richie has about a 99.9% chance of being a douche. Rich, Richard sure, but RICHIE?

I met an adult many years back in a group setting, and he had some normal name on his name tag. I can't remember what it was - Tom or James or something. When he introduced himself to the group, he said, "Yeah, this is my given name, but I've always gone by Brewster. So just call me Brewster."

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.

Garcia Bronco · 11-04-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTown

Yep. I have no idea why any dumbass would feel obligated to do this.

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.

Marcellus · 11-04-2013, 01:05 PM

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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.

It wasn't Seau's fault CTE made him do it.

mcaj22 · 11-04-2013, 01:06 PM

Kobe does it all the time to the scrubs on the Lakers roster (the picking up the tab thing)

**Rain Man** · 11-04-2013, 01:07 PM

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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.

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.

BigCatDaddy · 11-04-2013, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I met an adult many years back in a group setting, and he had some normal name on his name tag. I can't remember what it was - Tom or James or something. When he introduced himself to the group, he said, "Yeah, this is my given name, but I've always gone by Brewster. So just call me Brewster."

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.

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Mr. Laz Don't Tease Me Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: KS Casino cash: $11047037	Miami's Martin leaves team after 'emotional breakdown' 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. The "Around The League Podcast" is now available on iTunes! Click here to listen and subscribe.
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