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

[Mr. Laz]

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.

[Eureka]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

If I was a 21 year-old single rookie in the NFL, I think I'd base my preferences on ...

... moderate weather that's not too hot in August or too cold in December. That probably points toward one of the west coast teams.

... availability of cool stuff like penthouse apartments and Ferrari dealerships. That would point toward high-end cities like New York and Miami.

... attractive women in skimpy clothing. That would point toward Miami or southern California.

... a football tradition where I would be put on a pedestal, but at the same time be able to live a somewhat normal life. That would point toward the classic rust belt or midwest towns.

... a location that minimizes the number of ways I could get into trouble. That would point away from New York and Miami, and away from any place with attractive women in skimpy clothing.

I'll have to give this some thought and come up with a ranking.

You just described Oakland. No player lives IN Oakland but somewhere nearby. I live here on the coast and I never sweat in the summer and never shiver in the winter! There's plenty of HOT women and the Raiders fans would love to have a dominating player at any position! The Raiders have tradition and penthouses are around here in Cali.

Truth is most players just want to win and make $$$

[Dunerdr]

I'd sign this fat douche so fast your head would spin. Out line is pathetic. If not for the wins do it for jamaal **** he's been abused plenty no reason to throw him to the sharks. Show the only tier one talent on the team some love.

[John Dope]

They love playing in Florida. there's no state tax there.

[Dave Lane]

Originally Posted by OldSchool

I take it you haven't been watching the offensive line.

Idiots that say the OL is that bad are as wrong as people that say Alex Smith can't throw the ball 20 feet. They are both wrong. Alex and the OL are almost mirrors of each other. He's ranked 22nd in the Beacher report and that's about where the Chief OL is as well.

Apparently no one watches any other football games other than the Kansas City Chiefs or watched Minnesota the other night. Consistently their offensive lines are having people shoot gaps breakthrough and sack quarterbacks. Cassel was sacked several times. It's just how it is, we just see it and cringe because Alex is back there holding the ball and taking a couple sacks it's not that bad.

[Valiant]

Originally Posted by Dave Lane

Idiots that say the OL is that bad are as wrong as people that say Alex Smith can't throw the ball 20 feet. They are both wrong. Alex and the OL are almost mirrors of each other. He's ranked 22nd in the Beacher report and that's about where the Chief OL is as well.

Apparently no one watches any other football games other than the Kansas City Chiefs or watched Minnesota the other night. Consistently their offensive lines are having people shoot gaps breakthrough and sack quarterbacks. Cassel was sacked several times. It's just how it is, we just see it and cringe because Alex is back there holding the ball and taking a couple sacks it's not that bad.

22nd? bottom third? that is bad.

[OldSchool]

Originally Posted by Dave Lane

Idiots that say the OL is that bad are as wrong as people that say Alex Smith can't throw the ball 20 feet. They are both wrong. Alex and the OL are almost mirrors of each other. He's ranked 22nd in the Beacher report and that's about where the Chief OL is as well.

Apparently no one watches any other football games other than the Kansas City Chiefs or watched Minnesota the other night. Consistently their offensive lines are having people shoot gaps breakthrough and sack quarterbacks. Cassel was sacked several times. It's just how it is, we just see it and cringe because Alex is back there holding the ball and taking a couple sacks it's not that bad.

Again, you haven't been watching the games.

How the hell do you grade out at -8.6 as a unit by PFF ratings? The Vikings gashed us for 4.8 YPC with Asiata and 7.2 with McKinnon compared to our 2.2 YPC with Davis against the 1s. That's not due to a big difference in quality of play from their offensive line compared to ours?

Smith was often under pressure before he even reached the top of his drop because our guards are terrible and any decent pass rusher can run circles around Zach Fulton, the Vikings rarely had that problem; most of their pressure was from the edge, which is much easier for a QB to deal with than someone running straight through the middle.

[Dunerdr]

War paint illustrated just dropped a deuce about this.

[Reerun_KC]

So we going to make a play for this guy or be the stool pigeons we normally are?

[R8RFAN]

I want mean nasty ****ers on my team, yall can have all the pussy players signing autographs at the mall... Give me mean bad ass mother ****ers.

If a player stomps another man when he is down, that's my kind of player

[Rausch]

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.

This...

[mcaj22]

Fisher - Icognito - Hudson - Crap - Allen

wouldnt be THAT bad. It gives us the ability to kick Allen over to RT and not have to play two shitty guards. Allen looks much better at tackle than guard too.

[tecumseh]

I've been afraid to bring up Incognito. But it makes good sense. That being said, I doubt Reid wants him in the lockerroom.

[John Dope]

I think Tampa's owner said "**** no" so they traded for Mankins.

[OldSchool]

Let's bring him in please. Charles and Smith are going to die behind this line.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by 3rd&48ers

I want mean nasty ****ers on my team, yall can have all the pussy players signing autographs at the mall... Give me mean bad ass mother ****ers.

If a player stomps another man when he is down, that's my kind of player

You're really going to hate this league in about 5 to 10.

And Cognito is a worthless bag of douche. I've read his texts. This guy is about 12 ****ing years old.