Incognito defended

[DKphin]

Many Dolphins players had only good things to say about Incognito.

“I love Richie, man,” receiver Mike Wallace said. “I personally think he’s a great guy.”
A source within the extended Miami Dolphins family told the Miami Herald that, by and large, the team is more in Incognito’s corner than Martin’s.
Not long after Martin stormed out of the team’s training complex Oct. 28, the source continued, he reached out to all of the Dolphins’ linemen via text message. The gist of the message was that Martin would be away for a while, but would come back better.
When Martin formally took his concerns to team management, the players felt he broke an unwritten rule, the source said.
And players were far more understanding of Incognito’s vile string of messages than was the outside world, the source continued.
Many of the players don’t see it as a bullying issue, the source said.
Either way, now it’s a matter for the NFL — one that could engulf the rest of the Dolphins’ season.
“If the review shows that this is not a safe atmosphere, I will take whatever measures are necessary to ensure that it is,” Philbin said. “I have that obligation to the players that I coach on a daily basis, and I will do that.”

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/11/05/3730753_p2/dolphins-suspend-incognito-amid.html

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[MD]

So players feel that Martin broke an unwritten rule by going to team management but team management denies knowledge of any harassment until Sunday.

 

[Cleetus]

I will be curious to see reactions if the NFL does not find pervasive bullying in the Miami locker room. The conspiracy theorists will probably claim that they covered it up because the fins make the nfl too much money. People we are only hearing one side of the story and when we do hear tidbits supporting Ritchie such as these player interviews, most of which are players of color, they are dismissed.

 

[Fish-Head]

I will be curious to see reactions if the NFL does not find pervasive bullying in the Miami locker room. The conspiracy theorists will probably claim that they covered it up because the fins make the nfl too much money. People we are only hearing one side of the story and when we do hear tidbits supporting Ritchie such as these player interviews, most of which are players of color, they are dismissed.

They are dismissed just as quickly as the numerous testimonials by other players around the league AGAINST Incognito. Right now the organization as a whole is facing SERIOUS liability issues... For any player to admit that there were issues with Incognito would significantly strengthen Martin's position AND increase the franchise's liability... So the company line is (and will remain) 'I personally didn't have issues with Richie and didn't see anything' until League and Dolphins investigators get to the bottom and determine what the team exposure truly is...

 

[FinsFan74]

Um, Martin, you say you're going to come back better? Not going to happen. I think the team will send you a pic of their Super Bowl rings in a few years and say "wish you were here"

 

[rent this space]

So players feel that Martin broke an unwritten rule by going to team management but team management denies knowledge of any harassment until Sunday.

Some believe the harassment wasn't mentioned until Sunday because it really wasn't a problem at the time. Martin wants to quit football and the bullying story provides a way out while collecting the salary.

 

[FinsFan74]

With all the speculation about liability issues and lawsuits, coupled with the lack of stadium renovations, could this potentially push Ross to the brink and sell the team?

 

[MD]

With all the speculation about liability issues and lawsuits, coupled with the lack of stadium renovations, could this potentially push Ross to the brink and sell the team?

One can only hope.

 

[Hayden Fox]

So players feel that Martin broke an unwritten rule by going to team management but team management denies knowledge of any harassment until Sunday.

I do not see a smoking gun here...I think we will, but this is not it. I just think this here is the idea of Martin breaking the code by reporting it Sunday.

 

[flynryan15]

Free Hernandez

Dion Branch claiming Hernandez should be free.

All players have opinions doesn't make them right!

 

[dolpns13]

So players feel that Martin broke an unwritten rule by going to team management but team management denies knowledge of any harassment until Sunday.

Management is a joke and hopefully the regime does not survive this.

I see this story as more of the players having no respect for JM because of the way he handled the situation than them thinking RI is a great guy. I mean in that video Pouncey had to restrain Incognito.

 

[tcdrover]

Some believe the harassment wasn't mentioned until Sunday because it really wasn't a problem at the time. Martin wants to quit football and the bullying story provides a way out while collecting the salary.

Yes, this is how I see it as well. He wants out and wants to keep what they paid him so far

Worst yet, this probably is REALLY all about McKinnie getting signed and playing left tackle than anything to
do with Incognito.

 

[flynryan15]

Management is a joke and hopefully the regime does not survive this.

I see this story as more of the players having no respect for JM because of the way he handled the situation than them thinking RI is a great guy. I mean in that video Pouncey had to restrain Incognito.

See it is all ok because they are Gladiators and that is how Gladiators act! That is not a alcohol, drug induced rage in a public venue. Nope that is just normal gladiator behavior. Rules and laws of Society be damned!

 

[dolpns13]

The video depicts RI as just another douchebag guido taking his shirt off in a bar before he is ready to fight anyone. Not good when it comes to illustrating character during this investigation. (and the video will be used).

See it is all ok because they are Gladiators and that is how Gladiators act! That is not a alcohol, drug induced rage in a public venue. Nope that is just normal gladiator behavior. Rules and laws of Society be damned!

 

[FinsFan74]

I get along with and have many close friends of all different colors and races, I wish everyone could just get along!