Dolphins sign tight end David Martin

First!

Can’t wait to see him one the field!

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by PotM on Aug 6, 2010 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

good

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by jdtman on Aug 6, 2010 10:33 PM EDT reply actions

Not sure what to make

of this move. I have a hard time believeing he is completely healthy again. But one thing it does tell me is that the staff isn’t happy with Nalbone. He was playing with the 2nd team, and plays a similar style to Martin. If Nalbone was getting the job done I don’t think we would bring Martin. Still wish we coulda got Pitta in this year’s draft.

by vaneasy2338 on Aug 6, 2010 10:33 PM EDT reply actions

I'm in the same boat as you VAN

I’m excited to have him back if he is healthy…..I don’t think the dolphins Organization would’ve signed him if he wasn’t 100 percent. But martin, fasano, haynos ……not bad. Martin is a great Run blocker…by far the best of the three. Glad to have him back…can’t argue with bringing depth to the roster. Sorry nalbone….

by Phins4life2334 on Aug 7, 2010 8:31 AM EDT up reply actions

Martin

I’d say Fasano is still the best run blocker on the TEs actually. Martin is intriguing because he is still a good run blocker, but also has some receiving ability as well. What I’m not sure about is if he can still reproduce for Miami like he did before his injury and first release from the Dolphins. I would not be surprised if Martin is our #2 TE, but I also will not be surprised if he is cut. What will surprise me is if he becomes Miami’s #1 TE.

by Finhead83 on Aug 7, 2010 10:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Would love to see Martin in there on passing downs.

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by madcitydave on Aug 6, 2010 11:59 PM EDT reply actions

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This is definitely a positive.

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by kdock on Aug 7, 2010 12:13 AM EDT reply actions

Good news.

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by texascowpunk on Aug 7, 2010 12:27 AM EDT reply actions

There is our deep threat

assuming he still has speed

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by Patssuck456 on Aug 7, 2010 12:48 AM EDT reply actions

unspoken weakness

Fasano is not the answer. Look at the jets, colts, even the vikings. TE’s need to get down the field and occupy the safety. Fasano is an above average blocker but an average receiver at best. Was hoping for an upgrade in the draft. Martin is a stopgap but we need to address this big time.

by fishfan54 on Aug 7, 2010 1:01 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

Martin

I wouldn’t think for a moment the signing of Martin is more of an indicator for Nalbone and Haynos, not Fasano. I don’t t hink the front office is considering having Martin start, but he’s there to light a fire under Nalbone and Haynos. Fasano fits the style of play Miami’s front office likes.

by Finhead83 on Aug 7, 2010 7:45 AM EDT up reply actions

Right! this FO perfect TE is like Whitten.

A big run blocker that can also catch. not the other way around.

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by PotM on Aug 7, 2010 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Great news!!!

by SDefee on Aug 7, 2010 1:10 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

oh man he dropped a McMichael reference on us, lol

I’m still curious if they were forced to drop someone to make this signing. I’m thinking that the way Sheets was taken care of that a spot opened but I’m not sure. I know Merling and Edds were put straight to IR so they count but Sheets I think they handled differently.

I wouldn’t bank too much on David Martin. Hopefully he works out but I see this more as a call to Sperry and Nalbone to poop or get off the pot. Martin has been unsigned since he left here and this is the first I’ve heard his name mentioned in a while. Guys like that don’t normally just come out of nowhere to make an impact. Be reasonable, let him compete with Nalbone and Sperry and then maybe overtake Haynos.

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by special agent wildcat on Aug 7, 2010 1:23 AM EDT reply actions

Agreed...

If “my favorite Martin” was that good, why was he still available? And did he recover enough to still be effective…

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by Alpha6 on Aug 7, 2010 1:49 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Teams may have passed on him earlier because he was still rehabbing. Also I think he may

have a better rep with us as far as what he can do than with the rest of the NFL.

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by texascowpunk on Aug 7, 2010 2:06 AM EDT up reply actions

Martin played solid when he was with us

Took some monster hits after the catch across the middle and always held on. Glad to see him back. Maybe this will help bring back Fasano’s production to the year he played with Martin.

by FishNFinz on Aug 7, 2010 5:02 AM EDT reply actions

C'mon Alpha, where's the picture!?

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