that explains a lot
sad though, a great player… wish him luck

another tightend!!!! that doesnt explain anything then
????

To the Ravens Blog!

damn…

i wish him luck

out of East Carolina. He’s 6’4" and 254 lbs. Here are some things that were said about him – “Athletic tight end who, despite his raw technique, has the phsicial skills to turn into a gem down the road. So it made sense to make the East Carolina product a late-round ‘developmental’ selection.” – for Sparano’s “Developmental Squad” NOT practice squad. Also, Upside: Natural movement skiils. Quick enough to swing his hips around and hook defenders. Solid special teams contributor. VERY DURABLE. Downside: Still raw. Learning the position. Routes are undefined. Lacks burst to separate. Overall: Converted quarterback with natural athletic ability and upside to develop.

He should be better than Haynos right?

It was good to see that Garner made the PS, with Folsom, WillBill and others.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-dolphins-david-martin-release-090609,0,3518212.story

Curious about this Drew kid, too

Now we have to retire these:

But, maybe we grabbed another TE to see what he was like, and try to get him on the Practice squad.

I think this was to make room for Zach…hahahahahahahaha….ahhh…my diabolic plan is coming together….

Martin was a great great TE. He always seemed to catch some long balls. Gonna miss him.

But…Fasano has pro bowl potential now

Fly away.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/09000d5d80f2eb02/2009-Combine-workout-Davon-Drew

And fasano to lol

I have a feeling they liked him better….and had him higher than Nalbone…so they took a chance to snatch him….(insert butthead “huh huh huh you said snatch” )

Applies well to this situation… Martin had his days counted…

I would much rather take a rb and a te off and add 2 wr. but thats me. we need more lottery tickets in the wr jackpot.

I don’t get it. I don’t the nickname “Flying Squirrel” and then I see pictures of one which looks to be in someone’s house (in front of a door). Then I see someone’s hand with a newborn in it. Someone please let me in on it. P.S. – I’m Italian! (But I must admit – I’m American FIRST, Italian second).

No clear No.1 receiver, and now 3 projects at TE.

put Martin on the PUP list? Or Injured Reserve? Is there a qualification for either of them that Martin didn’t fill? Thanks.

Sasquatch

because i cant count on Stone hands or the Slow Giant

you will be surely missed…you will have to fly somewhere else…wish ya the best of luck…speedy recover on your knee

god damn people…..where the hell are all these David Martinology followers coming from? Hes aaaaaaaaaight.

he just posted a blog saying the Phins should ive Will i am from the Black Eyed Peas a tryout….man i liked Omar…but he is really starting to look like a jackass.

David Martin was rarely spectacular nor consistent. Davon Drew is just a more raw prospect that with proper coaching can be a good TE for the run and make plays occasionally in the pass. Solid choice in my opinion. Then again, I am an ECU homer.

- Dolphins Waive/Injured David Martin -
Sun Sep 6, 2009 —from FFMastermind.com

The Sun Sentinel reports the Miami Dolphins have waive/injured TE David Martin (knee swelling) and are working to reach an injury settlement with him. Martin was recently plagued by some knee swelling that will likely need arthroscopic surgery. The injury somewhat explains why the team initially kept four tight ends on the team’s 53-man roster, which was set on Saturday. The eight-year veteran leaves the Dolphins having contributed 65 receptions for 769 yards and five touchdowns in his two seasons. He was slated to make $845,000, which featured a $75,000 roster bonus.

I had a dream last night and we released alot of players….like Will Allen, Jason Taylor, Joey Porter, and CP10….and more veterans.

It was a nightmare…just glad it was a dream…lol

edgarthompsonDolphins’ TE David Martin has been placed on reserve/injury list, not released per previous report.

Dolphins tight end David Martin not released, placed on reserve/injured list
by Edgar Thompson

The Miami Dolphins have placed veteran tight end David Martin on the reserve/injured list, delivering a major blow to the experience level of the team’s tight end group a week before the season-opener at Atlanta.

This news is contrary to previous reports Martin has been released, including one here.

Agent Terry Williams said Martin, an eight-year veteran who finished 2008 with a career-high 450 receiving yards, experienced swelling in his right knee this weekend. Team doctors were concerned Martin, 30, would require surgery.

Williams called the injury "nothing serious" and said Martin might be sidelined for only a few weeks. But the team’s decision means Martin will miss the whole season in the final year of his contract.

Martin will receive a second medical opinion this week from esteemed orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews of Birmingham, Ala., Williams said.

Martin is scheduled to make $845,000 this season.

While Martin, an eight-year veteran, sits out, the Dolphins will be forced to rely on a tight end corps with only one member that has more than two NFL catches, 2008 starter Anthony Fasano, who tied a team-record with seven TD catches.

Second-year pro Joey Haynos, who caught two passes including a touchdown as the third-string tight end last season, and rookie fifth-round pick John Nalbone will back up Fasano.

The team also has added rookie Davon Drew, a fifth-round pick by the Ravens.

But the Dolphins likely will miss Martin’s ability to stretch the field in the passing game.

Coaches often would split out the 6-foot-4, 265-pound Martin like a wide receiver, the position he played in college at Tennessee.

Martin averaged 14.5 yards on 31 catches last season, highlighted by a career-long 61-yard touchdown catch in a 14-9 win against San Francisco. He ended the season with eight catches 20 yards or longer.

…that David Martin wasn’t released. He was placed on injured reserve.

they are gonna swap all the Phins players for all the Patsies players on Wednesday. And the Phins get that 1st rounder that Patsies got from Raiders as well.