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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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chiefzilla1501 · 11-06-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Yep. If the "right" race angle wasn't present (white on black) this would not be much of a story. It wouldn't be much of a story if the angle was black on white either.

This was a bug story well before it was clear incognito was the primary harasser

TEX · 11-06-2013, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

Because he didn't want to continue to put up with the bullshit?

Everyone has their breaking point. Martin's may be significantly lower than that of the average NFL player. Is he a pussy for it? Yeah, he probably is in the minds of many.

But the reality is, these guys doing the hazing have to recognize where "all in good fun" goes beyond fun. So Martin is a pussy that can't take a joke? Then back the **** off and leave him alone.

I agree with everything you're saying here.

**Iowanian** · 11-06-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

So what we have here is a 6'5" 320 pound extremely athletic 24 year old man getting bullied? What am I missing?

He's a pussy.

Incognito is the prototype "big guy" asshole.

Perfect storm.

jspchief · 11-06-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TEX

True. I also feel Martin KNOWS that he can make a hell of a lot more $$$ when he sues the NFL / Dolphins over this, then he could playing football. He is a very smart individual. He's in over his head in every way in the NFL and he knows this. In a court of law, he's not.

We don't even know that legal action is being considered by Martin.

TEX · 11-06-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by jspchief

We don't even know that legal action is being considered by Martin.

We don't know there is life on other planets for sure yet either but...

chiefzilla1501 · 11-06-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

Martin didn't have to participate. Sounds like he chose to.

Incognito is a toxic person and should be released. That doesn't explain why Martin had to be a pansy about it or why this is a story.

You are clueless if you think Martin ever had a choice. As if there would be no backlash for choosing not to participate.

TEX · 11-06-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

You are clueless if you think Martin ever had a choice. As if there would be no backlash for choosing not to participate.

Not clueless at all. He most certainly did have a choice. There are consequences for most choices in life. Backlash or not, he had a choice. He made one didn't he? Any backlashes because of it?? Yep. You're the one whose clueless if you think he didn't.

patteeu · 11-06-2013, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by O.city

Just read that.

Apparently Martin wasn't fully accepted because his parents are lawyers and he went to Stanford.

This is apparently worse than we thought. This isn't about racism. This isn't about homosexuality. Jonathan Martin may be a well-spoken black man who votes Republican and invests his money wisely. I don't have any evidence of this, it's just a theory, so don't jump on me for "blaming the victim".

chiefzilla1501 · 11-06-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

That's what I am saying.

Incognito is just one of those people you fire because he's toxic. That doesn't make this a story.

Honestly, if the N-word hadn't appeared in those voicemails, this would have been a minor story, if a story at all.

This was a story before the n word was ever used or before anyone knew it was incognito. The idea that this story was built on race is silly.

I don't really care about martin. I enjoy this story because it is fun reading about incognito. One of those stories where each revelation is more train wreckier than the last.

OrtonsPiercedTaint · 11-06-2013, 12:03 PM

When you fight the monster, you become the monster. Who wants to pick up sociopath tendencies? When you're pushed to the limit? You use what you have seen worked before. No matter how awful.

TEX · 11-06-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

He's a pussy.

Incognito is the prototype "big guy" asshole.

Perfect storm.

Yep. Add to it that Incognito is white, Martin is half black and you have the perfect narrative to feed the perfect storm. This will be historic before all is said and done.

TEX · 11-06-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

This was a story before the n word was ever used or before anyone knew it was incognito. The idea that this story was built on race is silly.

I don't really care about martin. I enjoy this story because it is fun reading about incognito. One of those stories where each revelation is more train wreckier than the last.

It will reach new heights because race is involved. To think otherwise is silly.

chiefzilla1501 · 11-06-2013, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Not clueless at all. He most certainly did have a choice. There are consequences for most choices in life. Backlash or not, he had a choice. He made one didn't he? Any backlashes because of it?? Yep. You're the one whose clueless if you think he didn't.

You are clueless to the environment of hazing and whistle blowing. When the choice is to play along, or ruin everything for yourself, that is barely a choice.

jspchief · 11-06-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TEX

It will reach new heights because race is involved. To think otherwise is silly.

If you say so.

nychief · 11-06-2013, 12:09 PM

I love all the fat old white high school heroes calling Jonathan Martin a pussy. Yep, huge puss... "what's that honey? Apple picking this weekend? Yeah, sure. love to."

10-30-2013, 05:07 PM
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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