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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[Carlota69]

Originally Posted by Marco Polo

Per Rotoworld:

A "ranking club source" tells the Miami Herald LG Richie Incognito is "done" with the Dolphins.

"There are procedures in place and everyone wants to be fair," the source said. "But from a club perspective he'll never play another game here." The Herald reports Incognito is planning to defend himself in a " robust manner," but it's not going to matter. The Dolphins are tired of Incognito's antics, which appear to have gone well beyond "antics" with Jonathan Martin. Now on the wrong side of 30 and a volatile personality going back to his days at Nebraska, it's quite possible Incognito's career is through, as well.

Good. **** that piece of shit!

[Discuss Thrower]

Originally Posted by Marco Polo

Per Rotoworld:

A "ranking club source" tells the Miami Herald LG Richie Incognito is "done" with the Dolphins.

"There are procedures in place and everyone wants to be fair," the source said. "But from a club perspective he'll never play another game here." The Herald reports Incognito is planning to defend himself in a " robust manner," but it's not going to matter. The Dolphins are tired of Incognito's antics, which appear to have gone well beyond "antics" with Jonathan Martin. Now on the wrong side of 30 and a volatile personality going back to his days at Nebraska, it's quite possible Incognito's career is through, as well.

Obligatory "take a flier out on him" post

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

In for look!

[-King-]

Originally Posted by seaofred

Right, but has any of the public? I guess, what "tone" were these VM's in?

[ChiTown]

Originally Posted by Marco Polo

Per Rotoworld:

A "ranking club source" tells the Miami Herald LG Richie Incognito is "done" with the Dolphins.

"There are procedures in place and everyone wants to be fair," the source said. "But from a club perspective he'll never play another game here." The Herald reports Incognito is planning to defend himself in a " robust manner," but it's not going to matter. The Dolphins are tired of Incognito's antics, which appear to have gone well beyond "antics" with Jonathan Martin. Now on the wrong side of 30 and a volatile personality going back to his days at Nebraska, it's quite possible Incognito's career is through, as well.

"Richie! Raiders are on the phone. Tell those slimy mother ****ers I'll call them back. I'm cyber bullying a red-headed crippled Mexican teenager on Facebook right now.............."

[ForeverChiefs58]

Multiple sources confirmed to ESPN that the following is a transcript of a voice message Incognito left for Martin in April 2013, a year after Martin was drafted:

"Hey, wassup, you half n----- piece of s---. I saw you on Twitter, you been training 10 weeks. [I want to] s--- in your f------ mouth. [I'm going to] slap your f------ mouth. [I'm going to] slap your real mother across the face [laughter]. F--- you, you're still a rookie. I'll kill you."
Sources also say Martin received a series of texts that include derogatory terms referring to the female anatomy and sexual orientation.

[-King-]

What kind of 30+ year old person does that? I guess it's one thing to bully him face to face. But how do you pick up a phone and call him and leave those voice mails? He's that bored?

[The Franchise]

One NFL personnel man told USA Today's Tom Pelissero that Richie Incognito's career is likely over.

Incognito bullied Dolphins OT Jonathan Martin to the point that he essentially had a mental meltdown and left the team. "Lol," the personnel man replied when asked by Pelissero whether Incognito will be claimed off waivers. "I think he can file his retirement papers." Incognito graded out as a top-13 guard in Pro Football Focus' ratings, so his loss is a concern on the field.

[Marcellus]

Damn they just played an interview with Incognito form last year saying the whole OL was going to get Jet Ski's from then rookie Tennehill whether he likes it or not. They were going to get the $ one way or another.

JFC the Dolphins are dumb.

[Easy 6]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Damn they just played an interview with Incognito form last year saying the whole OL was going to get Jet Ski's from then rookie Tennehill whether he likes it or not. They were going to get the $ one way or another.

JFC the Dolphins are dumb.

WOW

[Carlota69]

Originally Posted by ChiTown

"Richie! Raiders are on the phone. Tell those slimy mother ****ers I'll call them back. I'm cyber bullying a red-headed crippled Mexican teenager on Facebook right now.............."

[Amnorix]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

Seriously? Tone?

Have you read the transcripts? He dropped the N bomb and told him he'd shit in his mouth. Not sure tone matters with that.

Maybe he POLITELY said he was going to shit in his mouth and slap his mother in the face?

[Amnorix]

Originally Posted by Marco Polo

Per Rotoworld:

A "ranking club source" tells the Miami Herald LG Richie Incognito is "done" with the Dolphins.

"There are procedures in place and everyone wants to be fair," the source said. "But from a club perspective he'll never play another game here." The Herald reports Incognito is planning to defend himself in a " robust manner," but it's not going to matter. The Dolphins are tired of Incognito's antics, which appear to have gone well beyond "antics" with Jonathan Martin. Now on the wrong side of 30 and a volatile personality going back to his days at Nebraska, it's quite possible Incognito's career is through, as well.

Gee, ya think?

Couldn't happen to a bigger turd...errr, I mean, a nicer guy...

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by LoneWolf

While that's a funny story and I'm glad he stopped bothering you, I disagree with the way you handled the situation. I was the defensive captain of my high school team and if I or either of the other two captains would have caught a player tanking a play on purpose for personal reasons, there would have been repercussions.

If you were a captain on his team, maybe you should have already dealt with the problem at QB.

Edit: I read your subsequent post.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by seaofred

Right, but has any of the public? I guess, what "tone" were these VM's in?

wow