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[HailGreen28]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

After looking at the texts between the two of them I don't see much bullying going on.

Is it normal for players to get hit up for buying things for other players, like the $15,000 Martin gave for the Vegas trip he didn't go on?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by HailGreen28

Is it normal for players to get hit up for buying things for other players, like the $15,000 Martin gave for the Vegas trip he didn't go on?

Didn't he cancel at the last minute?

[Lotus]

Originally Posted by HailGreen28

Is it normal for players to get hit up for buying things for other players, like the $15,000 Martin gave for the Vegas trip he didn't go on?

Yes, it is normal for older vets to make younger players pay for various things. The part where Martin was not included on the trip might be abnormal.

[Skinzman]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Yes, it is normal for older vets to make younger players pay for various things. The part where Martin was not included on the trip might be abnormal.

According to the Dolphins players going on the trip, Martin was supposed to go but backed out at the last minute. The 15k was to pay for the already paid for plane tickets and hotel room that Martin was supposed to be using. I would imagine that NFL players werent going to stay at a local Holiday Inn, but would get suites at the Casino that can run into the thousands of dollars per night. The other players would have had to pay for Martins share if Martin didnt pay himself.

If what they are saying is true, then this isnt like the rookie dinners that happen on pretty much every team.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Lotus

Yes, it is normal for older vets to make younger players pay for various things. The part where Martin was not included on the trip might be abnormal.

"Every year, as tradition, the offensive line goes on a big Vegas trip. Everything is paid for in advance, from hotels to a private jet to show tickets. Martin originally verbally committed to the trip, then later backed out after everything was booked. Now, if you can’t go because of an emergency then it’s okay, but to say you’re going and then decide you don’t want to spend the money later? Everything was paid for, and then when it was time to pay up he didn’t want to go anymore. You don’t do that to your brothers. The veterans who paid for it, including Incognito and others, asked for Martin’s share, and he gave it to them. End of story."

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