Football Incognito “I’m 100 percent into” playing for Raiders

Mr. Laz · 03-20-2014, 02:26 PM

Richie Incognito: “I’m 100 percent into” playing for Raiders

Posted by Josh Alper on March 20, 2014, 4:18 PM EDT
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Throughout their history, the Raiders have gained a reputation as a welcoming place for players who have worn out their welcome elsewhere in the NFL.

Guard Richie Incognito fits the bill after being suspended in 2013 and castigated in Ted Wells’ investigation for the way he treated Dolphins teammate Jonathan Martin. Incognito recently got out of treatment for mental health issues and told Michael Silver of NFL.com that he’s open to the idea of continuing his NFL career in Oakland.

“I’m 100 percent into that,” Incognito said. “I think that would fit my personality the best. It makes so much sense. I know [offensive coordinator Greg] Olson and [offensive line coach Tony] Sparano, and I’m a loyal guy, and I’d love to play for them again. And, of course, the Raiders have that aura.”

Incognito played for Olson in St. Louis and Sparano in Miami, but there probably aren’t too many places he wouldn’t want to play right now. He said earlier this week and reiterated to Silver that he would like a chance to return to the Dolphins, but the shadow of last year, the Wells report and Incognito’s mental health concerns make him a tough sell to anyone.

Complicating matters in Oakland is the presence of defensive lineman Antonio Smith, who was suspended for two preseason games and a regular season game after an altercation with Incognito in the preseason last year. Incognito shrugged off any concerns on that front and called Smith a friend, although that may not be enough to open up the door to a job in Oakland.

**loochy** · 03-20-2014, 02:31 PM

of course he is

Reerun_KC · 03-20-2014, 02:36 PM

Okay?

TLO · 03-20-2014, 02:38 PM

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW YEAH!

Dayze · 03-20-2014, 02:40 PM

from one shit team to another.

shocking, since he'll be right down the road from where he lived ( i think).

KC_Lee · 03-20-2014, 02:41 PM

Love to see what Dontari would do to him.

Cephalic Trauma · 03-20-2014, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

“I think that would fit my personality the best. It makes so much sense...."

He's saying that a string of questionable behaviors leading many to believe he is sociopathic asshole fits right in with the Raider culture? That's quite the compliment there, little Richard.

KCrockaholic · 03-20-2014, 02:53 PM

The Raiders have that Aura?

Of what? Losing, and having a team full of assclowns?

BlackHelicopters · 03-20-2014, 02:54 PM

Good luck.

TEX · 03-20-2014, 02:58 PM

Is this Richie's way of following Johnathin Martin to California? Martin's gonna piss himself when he finds out that Incognito is right across the bay...

temper11 · 03-20-2014, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

“I think that would fit my personality the best. It makes so much sense.... And, of course, the Raiders have that aura.”

If I'm the Raiders, and this psyco feels like he fits right in with what I'm doing with my club, I call the marketing dept right now and change the name, logo, mascot, I fire all my coaches, cut all my players and start the **** over. I'm honestly surprised this hasn't happened already, but Incognito would be the straw that broke the camel's back.

TEX · 03-20-2014, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by temper11

If I'm the Raiders, and this psyco feels like he fits right in with what I'm doing with my club, I call the marketing dept right now and change the name, logo, mascot, I fire all my coaches, cut all my players and start the **** over. I'm honestly surprised this hasn't happened already, but Incognito would be the straw that broke the camel's back.

Thats just dumb. How old are you? Twenty something? The Raiders have signed MUCH WORSE and gotten good production out of them. Of course these are "special PC times" so there might be more of an outrage for doing so now, but Ingognito can play and some team will sign him. So if you really feel that way, get your pen out and get ready to write Godell.

temper11 · 03-20-2014, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Thats just dumb. How old are you? Twenty something? The Raiders have signed MUCH WORSE and gotten good production out of them. Of course these are "special PC times" so there might be more of an outrage for doing so now, but Ingognito can play and some team will sign him. So if you really feel that way, get your pen out and get ready to write Godell.

yes... they've signed worse, but none of them (to my knowledge) have said "my f'd up behavior would fit right into the Raiders organization!" Most players that have had embarrassing off-the-field behavior try to act contrite when luring a new team. Not act as if their bad behavior would add to the culture of a potential team.

Furthermore, it is what I said that "I would do" if the Raiders were my team. It was a "light-hearted" way of suggesting that if I ran the Raider's, this would be a serious indication that I needed to take some dramatic steps to change the general perception of my team. Did I say anything about whether or not a team will pick him up? Whether or not he doesn't have the skill to play at a high level? I did not, I just don't think that even the Raiders want to be known as a "perfect fit" for Incognito. Maybe just calm down a little and stop trying to pick a fight with every post you read.

vailpass · 03-20-2014, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TEX

Thats just dumb. How old are you? Twenty something? The Raiders have signed MUCH WORSE and gotten good production out of them. Of course these are "special PC times" so there might be more of an outrage for doing so now, but Ingognito can play and some team will sign him. So if you really feel that way, get your pen out and get ready to write Godell.

Yep...

**RealSNR** · 03-20-2014, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TEX

Thats just dumb. How old are you? Twenty something? The Raiders have signed MUCH WORSE and gotten good production out of them. Of course these are "special PC times" so there might be more of an outrage for doing so now, but Ingognito can play and some team will sign him. So if you really feel that way, get your pen out and get ready to write Godell.

Who the **** does handwritten letters anymore?

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