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Jonathan Martin | Tackle

Team: Miami Dolphins
Age / DOB:  (23) / 8/19/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'5' / 312
College: Stanford
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The Miami Herald reports the Dolphins are "privately very optimistic" about Jonathan Martin's chances of becoming a solid left tackle.
That must be the case, as despite an abundance of sound and fury, the Dolphins never seriously pursued an alternative after Jake Long bolted for the Rams. Martin, for his part, is relieved to finally know his position. "It’s exciting to play left tackle in the NFL — that has been a dream my whole life." Martin is "devouring four meals a day" in an effort to get up to 318 pounds after playing near 305 last season. The Dolphins' bevy of moves could be all for naught if Martin isn't up to the challenge of protecting Ryan Tannehill's blindside. May 14 - 9:35 PM
Source: Miami Herald

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Jonathan Martin - T - Dolphins

Dolphins OT Jonathan Martin says he's gained 15 pounds this offseason, bulking up to 320.

Martin was listed at 312 last season, but apparently played closer to 305. Muscling up is just one thing Martin would have to do to stick on the blindside. According to the Miami Herald, Martin has yet to be told "which side to focus on." Trade talks with the Chiefs for LT Branden Albert appear to be at a standstill.
Related: Branden Albert
Source: Miami Herald
Apr 23 - 9:38 PM
Jonathan Martin - T - Dolphins

Dolphins OT Jonathan Martin performed worse on a per-snap basis at left tackle than right tackle last season.

Martin allowed 15 hurries in 184 pass-blocking snaps (8.2 percent) at left tackle, compared to 32 in 404 (7.9 percent) at right tackle. Pass protection happens to be awfully important at left tackle. Martin, of course, is the favorite to protect Ryan Tannehill's blindside this year. After an offseason of reckless spending at nearly every other position, Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland is rolling the dice on one of the most important spots on the field. Tannehill's health hangs in the balance.
Source: Erik Frenz on Twitter
Apr 5 - 12:55 PM
Jonathan Martin - T - Dolphins

The Palm Beach Post reports the Dolphins "prefer to move" Jonathan Martin to left tackle.

This jibes with what we have heard for much of the offseason, especially this week after Jake Long bolted for the Rams. Martin started five games on Ryan Tannehill's blind side at the end of last season and gave up far too much pressure. In one instance he was just bulled over by 49ers OLB Aldon Smith for an easy sack. Look for the Dolphins to get serious on free agent RT Eric Winston soon if this report rings true.
Source: Ben Volin on Twitter
Mar 21 - 6:38 PM
Jonathan Martin - T - Dolphins

GM Jeff Ireland said OT Jonathan Martin's future position on the line remains unsettled.

"We’re still visiting with a couple of tackles out there," said Ireland. "To say Jonathan is going to definitely play left tackle or right tackle, that’s still yet to be determined. I’m comfortable with him playing either position." Martin started the final five games of last season at left tackle. According to Pro Football Focus, he gave up 17 hurries and two sacks in those contests.
Source: FOX Sports
Mar 20 - 8:15 PM
Jonathan Martin - T - Dolphins

A source tells the Palm Beach Post that the Dolphins are "pretty set" on moving Jonathan Martin to left tackle.

The Dolphins have blown the majority of their cap space on Day 1 of free agency, so they're almost certainly moving on from free agent Jake Long anyway. This should confirm it. Although Martin struggled mightily after moving to left tackle late in the year, the staff apparently sees room for growth. Pass protection could be an issue for the Dolphins in 2013. At least they have receivers now, we guess.
Related: Jake Long
Source: Ben Volin on Twitter
Mar 12 - 8:41 PM
Jonathan Martin - T - Dolphins

Dolphins OT Jonathan Martin's 47 quarterback hurries were the most among offensive tackles in 2012.

After moving to left tackle in early December, Martin allowed 17 hurries in just under five games. Jake Long had allowed 10 hurries in just over 11 games. With Long seemingly determined to land a market-setting deal, the Dolphins could have major pass protection issues in 2013.
Source: Miami Herald
Jan 10 - 3:38 PM
Jonathan Martin - T - Dolphins

Dolphins rookie Jonathan Martin has been moved to left tackle in the wake of Jake Long's season-ending triceps injury.

Martin showed well while starting the first 12 games at right tackle. Now he'll kick to Ryan Tannehill's blind side while Nate Garner steps in on the right. There's speculation in Miami that Martin's performance over the final four games will help determine if the Dolphins use the franchise tag on Long. Martin gets a brutal first matchup this week as he'll take on Aldon Smith and the 49ers.
Related: Aldon Smith
Source: Palm Beach Post
Thu, Dec 6, 2012 10:34:00 AM
Jonathan Martin - T - Dolphins

Dolphins rookie RT Jonathan Martin has reportedly been "outstanding" so far in training camp.

No one ever gave Martin a run at right tackle, and Dolphins reporter Armando Salguero even believes the second-round pick would replace Jake Long if the left tackle were injured. Martin is a good fit for Miami's new zone-running game because he is athletic. He should be a big upgrade on Marc Colombo.
Source: Miami Herald
Thu, Aug 9, 2012 05:13:00 PM
Jonathan Martin - T - Dolphins

Dolphins second-round pick Jonathan Martin remains a work in progress.

With Jake Long locked in at left tackle, Martin is making the transition to the right side. Martin has only two weeks of practice with the team due to academic responsibilities, but remains the projected starter. If Martin struggles, Lydon Murtha would get a look.
Related: Lydon Murtha
Source: SunHerald.com
Sun, Jun 24, 2012 10:44:00 AM
Jonathan Martin - T - Dolphins

Dolphins signed No. 42 overall pick RT Jonathan Martin to a four-year contract.

Andrew Luck's blindside protector at Stanford, Martin will be moved to right tackle in Miami. The Dolphins are moving away from a power scheme, which should suit Martin's strengths. Lydon Murtha is lining up as the starter in OTAs because Martin has yet to finish school.
Source: Ben Volin on Twitter
Tue, May 22, 2012 03:50:00 PM
Jonathan Martin - T - Dolphins

Dolphins selected Stanford OT Jonathan Martin with the No. 42 overall pick in the 2012 draft.

He's the third Cardinal off the board. "All over boards" in the build up to draft week, Martin was considered a future left tackle in some quarters, but will slide in at right tackle across from All-Pro LT Jake Long in Miami. Martin exhibited disappointing athleticism at the Combine, but has huge 34-inch arms and 9 7/8-inch hands to go along with his impressive 6-foot-5, 312 pound frame. He fills a big need for a team that allowed the third most sacks in the league (52) last season, and should be a Week 1 starter over Lydon Murtha.
Fri, Apr 27, 2012 07:45:00 PM
Jonathan Martin - T - Dolphins

Pro Football Weekly's Nolan Nawrocki expects Stanford OT Jonathan Martin to be "considerably overdrafted" in two weeks.

"I don't think he has left tackle feet or right tackle power," Nawrocki said of Martin. "I look at him as a fourth-round-type project, but he's getting looks in the second round and possibly late in the first. He will be considerably overdrafted." SI's Tony Pauline has reported that NFL opinions on Martin range "all over draft boards." He projects as a top 20-40 pick.
Source: Detroit News
Thu, Apr 12, 2012 12:07:00 PM
Jonathan Martin - T - Dolphins

According to SI's Tony Pauline, NFL teams' grades on Stanford OT Jonathan Martin are "all over draft boards."

Per Pauline, Martin is being graded anywhere from round one to the draft's second day. Pauline hears the Lions could be a suitor for Martin toward the end of the first round because they lack long-term stability at left tackle and have made no attempt to re-sign contract-year RT Gosder Cherilus. Martin could start on the right side as a rookie and eventually replace Jeff Backus.
Related: Lions
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Fri, Apr 6, 2012 03:03:00 PM
Jonathan Martin - T - Dolphins

CBS Sports draft analyst Rob Rang described Stanford OT Jonathan Martin's Pro Day performance as "disappointing" after the projected first-round pick showed limited athleticism during the workout.

Martin, who goes 6-foot-5 1/8 and 312 pounds, ran forty times of 5.33 with the wind and 5.43 into the wind. His broad jump was only 8-foot-8, and Martin's vertical was 30 inches. Martin also exhibited poor strength on the bench press with 20 reps of 225. Martin still projects as a first-round pick, but in a solid tackle class he may be headed for the 20s instead of the teens.
Source: CBS Sports
Fri, Mar 23, 2012 11:41:00 AM

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