[Mick]

What would the Niners get from participating in such a conspiracy? 

Sounds pretty silly to me.  And it totally discounts the potential impact on production of any "I will show them" motivation that Martin more than likely has driving him now.

The downside for the Niners would be massive, and there's no upside.  Why would they do such a thing?

[Mick]

What would the Niners get from participating in such a conspiracy? 

Sounds pretty silly to me.  And it totally discounts the potential impact on production of any "I will show them" motivation that Martin more than likely has driving him now.

The downside for the Niners would be massive, and there's no upside.  Why would they do such a thing?