Report: Playing time tantrum preceded Marsh's release from Patriots

Before he was released by the New England Patriots last year, Cassius Marsh threw a fit over his lack of playing time, reports Albert Breer of the MMQB.

Marsh's tantrum reportedly took place during halftime of New England's Week 11 game versus the Oakland Raiders in Mexico City. Marsh was waived by the Patriots two days later and was quickly scooped up by the San Francisco 49ers.

About a week ago, Marsh made headlines when he ripped into the Patriots' culture, saying he "hated" playing in Foxborough and couldn't wait to get out.

"They don’t have fun there. There's nothing fun about it. There's nothing happy about it," he said. "I didn't enjoy any of my time there, you know what I'm saying? It made me, for the first time in my life, think about not playing football because I hated it that much."

The 25-year-old also said he orchestrated his release from the team after airing his frustrations with Patriots coach Bill Belichick.

Marsh tallied 30 tackles and three sacks last season over 15 contests with New England and San Francisco.