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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[Sure-Oz]

Incognito is a piece of shit human. Enough said...

[Iowanian]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

And you the constitution of Incognito with the build of Seth Green.

Shit in your mouth Bob Ross.



Seems Incognito has A LOT in common with Black Jack Savage.........and The Matrix

[Mike in SW-MO]

I think we should stop calling this bullying & hazing. Those are kids games.

This is more correctly allegations of harassment, intimidation, and as previously stated extortion. If there are multiple players involved maybe conspiracy and racketeering.

These are big boy games and serious allegations.

[Mike in SW-MO]

I think we should stop calling this bullying & hazing. Those are kids games.

This is more correctly allegations of harassment, intimidation, and as previously stated extortion. If there are multiple players involved maybe conspiracy and racketeering.

These are big boy games and serious allegations.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by Saul Good

So flinging the n word around loosely is unforgivable regardless of the context? Is that what you're saying?

You know what context Incognito used it on Martin in.

[ClevelandBronco]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

You know what context Incognito used it on Martin in.

Maybe it's a code word for gay.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

Maybe it's a code word for gay.

Canadian?

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Flying off half-cocked? You're a complete ****ing nutjob, you know that? If he's bullying him for being gay, he's a mother****er. If he's dropping n-bombs on him, he's a mother****er. If he's threatening his family, he's a mother****er.

There is no point to even broach that question except to call into question something about Martin that is immaterial to the story. Does it matter if he's gay? If not, then why bring it up? It's just a chickenshit attempt at victim blaming.

If that's what's motivating his teammates to pick on him, it's completely material to the story.

Yes, half-cocked, as in before you know what's really going on.

We don't really even know for sure that Incognito is the villain and Martin is the saint in this drama. It's highly likely that that's the case, but what if Incognito and his teammates are making Martin's life miserable because of stories about his past involvement in dog fighting or because he told them about his admiration of Osama bin Laden.

And it's only victim blaming if you think being gay is bad. I think you should do some self-examination because I'm not the one drawing that conclusion.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Canadian?

Ninja?

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by patteeu

If that's what's motivating his teammates to pick on him, it's completely material to the story.

Yes, half-cocked, as in before you know what's really going on.

We don't really even know for sure that Incognito is the villain and Martin is the saint in this drama. It's highly likely that that's the case, but what if Incognito and his teammates are making Martin's life miserable because of stories about his past involvement in dog fighting or because he told them about his admiration of Osama bin Laden.

And it's only victim blaming if you think being gay is bad. I think you should do some self-examination because I'm not the one drawing that conclusion.

What a load of horseshit that post is.

Perhaps Incognito is keeping Martin from morphing into The Beast by constantly bullying him and that's why he's doing it. Or, perhaps an asshole with a history of being an asshole at Nebraska, Oregon, St. Louis, and now on voicemail in Miami, is just an asshole.

Furthermore, I suggest you look up what a connotation is, because either you're willfully being obtuse and full of shit (which is the likely case) or you have no idea what the connotations are of the words you use and how you structure them.

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by GoChargers

You yourself admitted that whether he's gay or not doesn't change the fact that Incognito's bullying was wrong. In other words, his sexuality is completely immaterial to the story, because the story is about Incognito's actions, which would be equally wrong whether Martin is gay or straight.

No. Being gay doesn't justify bullying, but it's completely material and relevant to the story. Why are you so afraid of hearing all the details?

[Saul Good]

Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

You know what context Incognito used it on Martin in.

I'm completely convinced that Incognito is a total piece of shit. However, there could be circumstances that would make it less reprehensible.

Martin is notoriously soft mentally. Maybe he lets trash talk into his head during games, so Incognito said that he would harass Martin until he learned to ignore it...kind of like what drill sergeants do.

I think it's worth hearing his side.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Originally Posted by Saul Good

I'm completely convinced that Incognito is a total piece of shit. However, there could be circumstances that would make it less reprehensible.

Martin is notoriously soft mentally. Maybe he lets trash talk into his head during games, so Incognito said that he would harass Martin until he learned to ignore it...kind of like what drill sergeants do.

I think it's worth hearing his side.

Don't you think that in the near week since this story broke that if Incognito, who has access to multiple media outlets at the drop of a hat, had a story like that he would have A) used it and B) his teammates would have backed him up?

[GoChargers]

Originally Posted by Saul Good

Martin is notoriously soft mentally.

Yes, Martin is so "soft" for taking threats of violence against himself and his family seriously. He should have just "toughened up" and allowed Incognito to keep barking racist slurs at him without standing up for himself.

[SAUTO]

Originally Posted by Saul Good

I'm completely convinced that Incognito is a total piece of shit. However, there could be circumstances that would make it less reprehensible.

Martin is notoriously soft mentally. Maybe he lets trash talk into his head during games, so Incognito said that he would harass Martin until he learned to ignore it...kind of like what drill sergeants do.

I think it's worth hearing his side.

And he made him pay for a trip to Vegas he wasn't going on to toughen him up?
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