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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[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Sorry, I don't trust a word anybody within the organization has to say right now. Everybody on the Chiefs also stood behind Matt Cassel for 3 years too.

Why not? What does Tannehill have to gain by speaking out or Tyson Clabo for that matter? All evidence should be taken at face value.

Players and management sticking up for a player (especially the starting QB) when that player is playing poorly has nothing in common with this situation.

[TheUte]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

Why not? What does Tannehill have to gain by speaking out or Tyson Clabo for that matter? All evidence should be taken at face value.

Players and management sticking up for a player (especially the starting QB) when that player is playing poorly has nothing in common with this situation.

Because the MD are circling the wagons.

[The Franchise]

So here's my only question. Say Martin was laughing about this before and he and Incognito are/were good friends.

Why bring this up? What does Martin have to gain from this? Is it because they traded for McKinnie? Is he bi-polar? Did he have a mental breakdown and this was all he could come up with to explain it?

[Otter]

Originally Posted by TheUte

Because the MD are circling the wagons.

"MD" = Medical Doctors?

Wow, this goes deep. Anyone have an email address for Wikileaks?

Originally Posted by TheUte

He is a guard, he is not AP or JC.

Associated Press?
Jackie Chan?

WTF are you talking about?

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Andrew Abramson ‏@AbramsonPBP 10m
Randy Starks on why they're speaking up after initially being told not to talk: We want to clear Richie's name

Andrew Abramson ‏@AbramsonPBP 4m
John Jerry said the prank that set off Martin was done to everyone on o-line and they always had a good laugh about it.

[eDave]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

Why not? What does Tannehill have to gain by speaking out or Tyson Clabo for that matter? All evidence should be taken at face value.

Players and management sticking up for a player (especially the starting QB) when that player is playing poorly has nothing in common with this situation.

Seems like more bullying to keep him from ever returning. They don't like him, for whatever reason. That's my take.

[ShowtimeSBMVP]

Ross Tucker ‏@RossTuckerNFL 23s
Based on these Dolphin player quotes Philbin better be careful he doesn't lose team for suspending Incognito

[eDave]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Ross Tucker ‏@RossTuckerNFL 23s
Based on these Dolphin player quotes Philbin better be careful he doesn't lose team for suspending Incognito

LOL. Lose the team? LOL. It's lost buddy. LOOOOOOOST a long time ago. Stupid tweet.

EDIT: Aimed at whoever Ross Tucker is.

[Otter]

Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Ross Tucker ‏@RossTuckerNFL 23s
Based on these Dolphin player quotes Philbin better be careful he doesn't lose team for suspending Incognito

Uh oh! The witch hunt for the big bad meanie might be going the wrong way!

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by eDave

Seems like more bullying to keep him from ever returning. They don't like him, for whatever reason. That's my take.

He was a starting OT. Tannehill isn't going to speak up in an attempt to keep him away. This whole thing is starting to smell fishy and I'm beginning to wonder if Martin doesn't have some kind of mental disorder. This doesn't excuse Incognito's actions, but I'm not sure this is as one sided as it initially appeared.

[mcaj22]

hahah all the players sticking up for Ritchie

[loochy]

Originally Posted by TheUte

Yeah, hey can play but how long did he last at any one team he has been on.

He is a guard, he is not AP or JC.

Do you really think Miami is enjoying this BS.

The dude has repeatedly taken cheap shots against his own team mates in practice.

Just the kinda of person every winning organization wants.

Originally Posted by TheUte

Because the MD are circling the wagons.

The XP on the QPC with the OG and the BG disagree.

[TheUte]

Originally Posted by Otter

"MD" = Medical Doctors?

Wow, this goes deep. Anyone have an email address for Wikileaks?



Associated Press?
Jackie Chan?

WTF are you talking about?

Yeah you should call them.

All I'm saying that Richie Incognito has been kicked off every team he has played on since College.

I personally think that the Miami Dolphins Coaching staff asked Richie Incognito to toughen up Johnath Martin and Richie Incognito is being scape goated.

[mcaj22]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

So here's my only question. Say Martin was laughing about this before and he and Incognito are/were good friends.

Why bring this up? What does Martin have to gain from this? Is it because they traded for McKinnie? Is he bi-polar? Did he have a mental breakdown and this was all he could come up with to explain it?

I think it has everything to do with this. Think about it

Martin came from a wealthy family, private school was definitely the biggest and best player on his high school team where he was the guy, was highly recruited by one of the best education systems in the country.

Then there got to block for the best QB in the nation in Andrew Luck, played with guys like Fleener and Sherman. He was literally the MAN blocking for the best QB. Highly scouted and drafted. Groomed in his first year and kept in line by Jake Long, then Long leaves and the team gives him the keys to be the LT and block for their franchise QB in one offseason.

guys like Icognito take him under their wing all offseason. Seasons starts and the dude pisses away his opportunity, gets his QB killed every game, feels the heat from fans, media, coaches. Then he does so bad the team moves him to the right side and eventually benches him after they trade for 100 year old Bryant McKinne and would rather play Tyson Clabo who is terrible.

The dude probably never had to face any adversity like being benched for a bunch of aging veterans off the scrap heap. I dont know if he has an ego or not, but that team gave him something with no competition, he was terrible, then they took it away. And that could be the driving force, he basically quit on the team, and took the team down with him by airing out in house stuff.

He's always been the guy, beating inferior talent by his size. In the NFL where guys are bigger and faster he can't just get by on natural talent, and his ego (if he has one) or having everything given to him may be a factor in this.

[Chiefspants]

Absolutely no organizational control here whatsoever. This whole situation is a complete dumpster fire for Miami.