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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.

ThaVirus · 08-25-2014, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by IamBATMAN

Speaking of raiders....I can't post the link, but there was a survey on espn that said they polled 100 NFL players and 23% of them said they wouldn't play for Oakland unless they doubled their salary. Oakland was followed up by Buffalo, Cleveland, Jacksonville, and Green Bay.

Makes sense. Aside from the obvious that those franchises have blown dicks as of late, those cities are also bottom of the barrel.

Green Bay may be a great franchise but it's in ****ing Wisconsin. How is the night life there? Diversity? Weather?

If I'm an NFL player, I'm hoping for San Diego, Miami, Tampa, or San Francisco.

chiefzilla1501 · 08-25-2014, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

A guard? It's both guards and looking like both tackles as well, lol. I think Jeff Allen might actually be pretty decent out at RT with the way that he played against the Vikings. He just needs a few more mental reps there so that he is a bit more sound in his assignment when working against the blitz. I don't think that I remember seeing Allen get beat physically 1 on 1 at RT against the Vikings. That's a lot more than I could say for anyone else on the line.

Hudson would do just fine at guard. Kush would upgrade at center. We are talking about one guard spot. Allen is fine at guard if you're only looking to stopgap and Watkins and duvarney-tardif are options as the season progresses. If you're intent on Allen at right tackle, then kick Stephenson back to guard.

OldSchool · 08-25-2014, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Hudson would do just fine at guard. Kush would upgrade at center. We are talking about one guard spot. Allen is fine at guard if you're only looking to stopgap and Watkins and duvarney-tardif are options as the season progresses. If you're intent on Allen at right tackle, then kick Stephenson back to guard.

Can Stephenson pull and handle all that good stuff?

**Easy 6** · 08-25-2014, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

Downtown Baltimore is nice. Some parts of it is bad just like every other city. Look at the Ravens headquarters.

Looks like a somewhat 1600's themed strip mall.

chiefzilla1501 · 08-25-2014, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

Can Stephenson pull and handle all that good stuff?

“He plays an important position,” Reid said. “We're lucky we have Donald Stephenson. He can swing back and forth. If we needed, he could play guard for us. Donald gives us a little flexibility.”

I think he can. We have to put up with some shit the first four games. But by game 4, we'll have options. By midseason, I bet we have an adequate enough o-line.

OldSchool · 08-25-2014, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

“He plays an important position,” Reid said. “We're lucky we have Donald Stephenson. He can swing back and forth. If we needed, he could play guard for us. Donald gives us a little flexibility.”

I think he can. We have to put up with some shit the first four games. But by game 4, we'll have options. By midseason, I bet we have an adequate enough o-line.

Only problem is that, by then, it might be too late unless we go on a magical undefeated run. I don't see that happening though.

chiefzilla1501 · 08-25-2014, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

Only problem is that, by then, it might be too late unless we go on a magical undefeated run. I don't see that happening though.

If you truly believe that we are in a place where we desperately need to win now. That's what a move for Incognito is. It's a desperation move. We obviously want to always compete, but this team isn't in a place where a move at guard is suddenly going to make this team a contender. I still think we're a year away and said that much earlier in the offseason.

ShowtimeSBMVP · 08-25-2014, 06:05 PM

NFL cleared former Dolphins G Richie Incognito on Monday for return to "full activity and regular-season game participation," per NFL source
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 26, 2014

Marcellus · 08-25-2014, 06:26 PM

I would have a hard time rooting for the guy in a Chiefs uniform, right up until he started playing well.

Discuss Thrower · 08-25-2014, 07:19 PM

Put a babysitter on him at all times and make him crank out some sexual abuse PSAs and sign him

Just Passin' By · 08-25-2014, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsandO'sfan

NFL cleared former Dolphins G Richie Incognito on Monday for return to "full activity and regular-season game participation," per NFL source
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 26, 2014

Good for him. He got screwed over in that whole thing. At least now he'll have a shot to move forward doing what he wants to for a living.

**Rain Man** · 08-25-2014, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcellus

I would have a hard time rooting for the guy in a Chiefs uniform, right up until he started playing well.

I couldn't stand tamarick vanover other than the times he was on the field.

BigCatDaddy · 08-25-2014, 08:39 PM

It would be nice to add a little toughness to this team. I haven't viewed them as a tough team since the days of Dale Carter.

Valiant · 08-25-2014, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy 6

I would've had to hold my nose a bit, but I thought we should've brought him in months ago.

Experienced, mean spirited, physical... all things this line desperately needs.

I would love him on the team. Maybe make Fisher not such a pussy.

Valiant · 08-25-2014, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

If you truly believe that we are in a place where we desperately need to win now. That's what a move for Incognito is. It's a desperation move. We obviously want to always compete, but this team isn't in a place where a move at guard is suddenly going to make this team a contender. I still think we're a year away and said that much earlier in the offseason.

Sadly I disagree.

Everything about this team is win now, they just made horrible decisions this offseason.

You have a clock on Charles. Most of the defense is in place. They view Smith as the QB, well until this upcoming offseason. It is a win now mode.

And as bad as the line is, yes you get him regardless.

03-20-2014, 02:26 PM
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