Mister Defense Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) Reading the BR article out today it is clear that Martin has led a very sad life and that he is an extremely troubled and insecure person. He contemplated and attempted suicide on numerous occasions. I am not without empathy for Martin, but it is clear that this now retired player is not someone who was capable of dealing with normal life pressures. Of course, a career in professional sports means a great deal more pressure. Incognito's life and career were almost ruined by the accusations and fallout. To me, the article, Martin's words especially, put things into better perspective and made me understand more fully why so many in the Dolphins' locker room supported Richie. Edited August 26, 2015 by Mister Defense
Pondslider Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) Incognito's reputation preceded the Martin situation and this doesn't excuse the texts and voicemails that were the basis of the investigation. So no. Edited August 26, 2015 by Pondslider
NoSaint Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 will it soften perception of this incident a little? probably. was richie still an incredible idiot with a TON of baggage even without this incident? yup.
LeGOATski Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 (edited) Social anxiety pushed to it's limits because of his situation. I think it is a little redeeming for Incognito. He misread Martin, but according to Martin himself, people were misreading him since childhood. Edited August 26, 2015 by LeGOATski
Rob's House Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 Incognito's reputation preceded the Martin situation and this doesn't excuse the texts and voicemails that were the basis of the investigation. So no. You mean the ones that were taken out of context by a media looking for a juicy story and blindly swallowed by a segment of the fan base thirsty for outrage?
KD in CA Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 You mean the ones that were taken out of context by a media looking for a juicy story and blindly swallowed by a segment of the fan base thirsty for outrage? ...and who apparently still want to cling to the narrative no matter how obvious it is now that Martin's issues are a lifetime in the making.
MattM Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 You mean the ones that were taken out of context by a media looking for a juicy story and blindly swallowed by a segment of the fan base thirsty for outrage? Yeah, because taking a baseball bat to your Ferrari is the mature, level-headed response to the situation most would have. In all honesty, when I read the Martin Wells report my first thought was that Incognito needed the mental health help as much as Martin did. I hope they both get that help.
Rob's House Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 Yeah, because taking a baseball bat to your Ferrari is the mature, level-headed response to the situation most would have. In all honesty, when I read the Martin Wells report my first thought was that Incognito needed the mental health help as much as Martin did. I hope they both get that help. Huh? I never claimed he was mature or level headed. I just called bull **** on this "bullying" thing.
eme123 Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 Yeah, because taking a baseball bat to your Ferrari is the mature, level-headed response to the situation most would have. In all honesty, when I read the Martin Wells report my first thought was that Incognito needed the mental health help as much as Martin did. I hope they both get that help. Incognito ENDURED through some major road blocks in the future of his football career. Martin gave up Which player do you think showed mental strength??
jr1 Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 he made a lot of money compared to the average person and feels sorry for himself
Saint Doug Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 Well, this changes everything. In fact, I'm driving over to Richie's house now to drop my daughter off for babysitting.
bigdogtim Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 Come on guys this isn't about EJ. Both Martin and incognito have life altering impact from this. At least pretend to have a little compassion for both of them. They are both physically imposing but it does not mean that they do not have real issues.
Best Player Available Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 Reading the BR article out today it is clear that Martin has led a very sad life and that he is an extremely troubled and insecure person. He contemplated and attempted suicide on numerous occasions. I am not without empathy for Martin, but it is clear that this now retired player is not someone who was capable of dealing with normal life pressures. Of course, a career in professional sports means a great deal more pressure. Incognito's life and career were almost ruined by the accusations and fallout. To me, the article, Martin's words especially, put things into better perspective and made me understand more fully why so many in the Dolphins' locker room supported Richie. The martin incident is hardly the defining moment of incognitos football career. And that is Going way back. Martin could of dealt with it better for sure. Myself Incognito is still and always will be a known "dirty player" and a tool. The oline needed help, okay he is here. its like saying Conrad Dobler was a nice guy because he played for the Bills when he was older. he still sucked IMO. many players,and fans have zero respect for incognito. Ask Dareus. Incognito's life is what he made it not The Martin incident. Painting in any other way is not fair to that POS.
What a Tuel Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 Incognito's reputation preceded the Martin situation and this doesn't excuse the texts and voicemails that were the basis of the investigation. So no. I read way too many of their back and forth texts and if you had read any of them with context, you would not still hold this opinion.
Mister Defense Posted August 26, 2015 Author Posted August 26, 2015 Hey, how about a link?!? I tried to cut and paste the link on the post and then to use the link thing at the bottom. Both times it said that you cannot link to that site (Bleacher Report). But I see the link added above: how do you add the link? (For future reference.)
NoSaint Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 I read way too many of their back and forth texts and if you had read any of them with context, you would not still hold this opinion. Meh. Was he a ferocious bully? No. A major idiot still? Yea
bbb Posted August 26, 2015 Posted August 26, 2015 I tried to cut and paste the link on the post and then to use the link thing at the bottom. Both times it said that you cannot link to that site (Bleacher Report). But I see the link added above: how do you add the link? (For future reference.) Oh, yeah - now I remember reading on here that BR can't be linked here.
Mister Defense Posted August 26, 2015 Author Posted August 26, 2015 Oh, yeah - now I remember reading on here that BR can't be linked here. Thanks. Do you know why?
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