Made aware of the bullying, Dolphins General Manager suggested that Martin punch Incognito

[cali]

The strange, bizarre saga of Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito continues to unfold, with a name that previously hasn’t been mentioned now thrust into the middle of the burgeoning mess.

Per multiple league sources, Dolphins G.M. Jeff Ireland received a call from Martin’s agent, Rick Smith, before Martin left the team on October 28. Smith complained to Ireland about the manner in which Incognito was treating Martin.

Ireland, according to the sources, suggested to Smith that Martin physically confront Incognito. Ireland specifically mentioned that Martin should “punch” Incognito.

Reached for comment by phone on Wednesday night, Dolphins senior V.P. of media relations Harvey Greene reiterated to PFT the position that there will be no public comment from the team on any aspect of the situation, given the league’s pending review.

Throughout the past few days, it’s become clear that too many people in and around football believe that locker-room bullying should be met with violence. That fact that Ireland suggested that Martin should physically confront Incognito is, frankly, alarming.

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http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/06/sources-ireland-suggested-that-martin-confront-incognito-physically/

[seabeyond]

1. isn't this the man that asked des bryant if his mom was a hooker? he is truly a dumbshit. nt

[riderinthestorm]

2. Yeah right. Martins getting death threats and he's supposed to assault Incognito?! nt

[Blue_Tires]

3. Well, at least that permanently puts to bed the idea

that the coach/GM were ignorant of what was going on...

[geek tragedy]

4. Takes something to be the most troubled franchise

in a state that includes the Bucs and Jaguars.

One management official tells one player harass another player, and that official's boss tells the harassed player to physically assault the guy who was told to harass him.

[bullwinkle428]

5. Classic response that we've seen here on many occasions before -

the "ITGs" (Internet Tough Guys) always telling a victim of bullying that they should have just elevated the confrontation to a physical level, and the whole problem would have been solved.

[treestar]

6. as they used to say in the old days

"Stand up to the bully and he will be your friend." Which just legitimizes the bully.

[frylock]

7. look at the people in the NFL speaking out against incognito and his bullying..

guys like Troy Palamalu, and Bill Walsh. both of those guys are winners that understand how locker room chemistry can be key to winning championships. idiots like Jeff Ireland have never won jack shit, and never will.

[Fix The Stupid]

8. This is bizarre.

This is a $billion$ organization.

How can this behaviour be allowed? How?

If I was the owner, EVERYONE not suiting up on Sundays is fired. Yes, EVERYONE.

Every coach, every assistant, every trainer, anyone not suiting up for the games on Sunday is fired. They all knew, saw and condoned in one way or another. Their silence is their consent.

Then find out who on the team, along with Incognito, tormented this kid and cut their asses as well.

This is embarrassing for a $billion$ company.

Blow it up and start all over.