Doug Martin has passed away

[Bootz]

holy crap I recall that Blue Martini was a place that had a special memory for me. Is it still in around?

There's still one in Brickle (Miami).

Also one on I-Drive in Orlando.

[KenyattaWalker]

CTE will terminate the nfl one day. and rightfully so. these men are being destroyed for cash

[acmillis]

CTE will terminate the nfl one day. and rightfully so. these men are being destroyed for cash

"These men" will continue to do it forever and ever. You tell them that the trade off for making millions upon millions of dollars is a chance at cognitive impairment, mental health disorders and early death and the hear "millions of dollars."

The NFL is here to stay

[Backside]

CTE will terminate the nfl one day. and rightfully so. these men are being destroyed for cash

Lots of jobs in the world are destroying people for far less cash.

[KenyattaWalker]

ok fine we'll beat our brains into oblivion for infinite

[Buc2]

ok fine we'll beat our brains into oblivion for infinite

That is probably exactly what will happen. Yes.

[Bootz]

ok fine we'll beat our brains into oblivion for infinite

As long as the income is infinite, so too will football be.

[0-26 Survivor]

Doug Martin was battling mental health challenges, per agent statement

"The family wishes to clarify the circumstances. Doug's parents were actively seeking medical assistance for him and had contacted local authorities for support. Feeling overwhelmed and disoriented, Doug fled his home during the night and entered a neighbor's residence two doors down, where he was taken into custody by police. An investigation into what transpired as he was detained is underway."

[__Chef__]

... battling mental health challenges ...

Not to say this isn't true, but I was under the impression he was battling substance abuse ...

[BuccaNOLEer]

... battling mental health challenges ...

Not to say this isn't true, but I was under the impression he was battling substance abuse ...

CTE from all the hits he took? That's one thing that gets left unsaid.... the shots to your head that DON'T cause concussions.

[__Chef__]

Not to say this isn't true, but I was under the impression he was battling substance abuse ...

CTE from all the hits he took? That's one thing that gets left unsaid.... the shots to your head that DON'T cause concussions.

Maybe.

Derrick Brooks, Batman Woods, Simeon Rice, Ronde Barber, John Lynch, these guys seem to be doing okay ...

[Grahamburn]

... battling mental health challenges ...

Not to say this isn't true, but I was under the impression he was battling substance abuse ...

Those were the rumors, and they often go hand in hand.

[Buc2]

CTE from all the hits he took? That's one thing that gets left unsaid.... the shots to your head that DON'T cause concussions.

Maybe.

Derrick Brooks, Batman Woods, Simeon Rice, Ronde Barber, John Lynch, these guys seem to be doing okay ...

CTE could be like Alzheimer's in the sense that not everyone is afflicted by it.

[acmillis]

Unfortunately, it seems like our guy Doug was addicted to both Cocaine and Meth.

https://www.tmz.com/2025/10/23/doug-mar ... #continued

[Doctor]

... battling mental health challenges ...

Not to say this isn't true, but I was under the impression he was battling substance abuse ...

You'd be surprised how often the two go hand in hand.

[Bootz]

Yall seem to forget his substance abuse policy suspension and subsequent rehab stint 10 years ago. He's always delt with this and ultimately it cost him his life. Tragic.

[Babeinbucland]

... battling mental health challenges ...

Not to say this isn't true, but I was under the impression he was battling substance abuse ...

Substance abuse IS a mental health issue. People choose substance abuse because they don’t want to feel their mental health issues so they self medicate with substance abuse. Please do some research and some reading so you can educate yourself on this subject.