New Bills offensive lineman met the media in Buffalo for the first time on Thursday, and he shrugged off the widespread belief that he’s a dirty player.
Asked about a Sporting News poll of NFL players in which he came in first place in the “dirtiest player” category, Incognito said he didn’t give it much credence.
“I think they polled like 90 guys [actually 99] and nine guys [actually 12] answered that I’m the dirtiest player in the league, so now everybody runs with it, that I’m the dirtiest player in the league,” Incognito told the Buffalo News Thursday, following his first Bills practice. “So you can call me what you want. I’m a hard-nosed football player. I bring my “A’ game every Sunday.”
One of the players who thinks Incognito is dirty is his new teammate, Bills linebacker Kawika Mitchell, who ripped the signing of Incognito. That may have caused some awkwardness Thursday, but Incognito avoided adding fuel to that fire.
“I have a reputation around the league for being a less than model citizen and some guys on teams really dislike playing against me,” Incognito said. “I can see where Kawika’s coming from. I’ve probably done some cheap stuff to him playing in the past.
“But now, the onus is on we’re a team now. We’re members of the same team and we’re working toward the same goal, and that’s getting this club as many wins as possible. So I think it will all transition. I knew something like that would pop up. It’s not a big deal.”
But Incognito’s inability to control his temper was enough of a big deal that it cost him his job in St. Louis. He says now that he’s in Buffalo, he’s ready to prove himself as a player worthy of a second chance.
Perhaps Incog shoulda remained incog. Does he think opening his own mouth in his own defense will get him anywhere ? I guess it did get him a post on PFT.com.
Another PFT post and another PFT writer missing the point. Incognito’s temper didn’t “cost him his job”. His job is “professional football player” and he still has it. He was snapped up on waivers by a team that is better than the one he left. He will make the same salary to do the same thing with a better chance of winning (albeit slightly). And Buffalo wasn’t the only team to put a waiver claim in. The closest parallel with the real world would be that he was “transferred” from one city to another.
The point is that whatever the league says, teams love guys like this. Spagnulo may have thought he was losing his team and needed to make an example of someone, but there was never any doubt Incognito would land on his feet.
EVEN HIS NAME SOUNDS LIKE A BADASS
Would be nice to see him bring some NASTY to both sides of the ball …
Throw him at OG and at DT … he wants a job knocking people around … have him do it both ways !!!
A toad is a toad is a toad. Or “turd”. Whichever.
Either way, thanks for your permission to call you what you are, Ritchie. I feel much better now.
“Call me what you want” Yeah, well how bout I call you a “Dan Snyder?” That may be the worst thing I have ever called someone…..oh wait, I actually called someone a “Florio” the other day, never mind.
Incognito is a complete trainwreck. A total imbecile. He has been an asshole his entire life, everywhere he’s ever been.
He’ll flame out once again in Buffalo, he’s too stupid to do anything else. It’s only a matter of time.
I never heard of this guy, he’s Incognito.
Incognito immediately makes amends with Kawika by headbutting him…
So basically he admits he’s dirty and doesn’t give a damn what other players think about it. And clearly has no intention of altering how he plays.
As a Rams fan, I can tell you he most certainly did not bring his “A” game every week. I’m so glad he’s out of St. Louis, one of the better choices we’ve made this year.
Incognito will cost you more yardage than the opposing team’s defense.
Want to see something HILARIOUS?
Richie Incognito’s MySpace page:
http://www.myspace.com/41713075
Hasn’t been updated in years, but I think it paints a pretty accurate picture of the man.
These are his Interests:
“football, kegs, smashing kegs on peoples heads, my right hand, using my right hand to destroy peoples jaws, smacking around frat pussies, eating prime rib and cornbread”
And his About Me:
“my first love has always been football, where i have enjoyed great success as a offensive lineman for the universities of nebraska and oregon, and now in the NFL. but another love of mine is sharing a keg with some of my football buddies then goin to the dorms on campus and beating the piss out of some frat pussies. although it has caused me to have run ins with the law, in the end it is worth the satisfaction of seeing 10 frat pussies laid out on the dormroom floor. at 6 foot 3 and 300 pounds, im a pure nightmare to whoever stands in my way.”
Class A Douchebag right there.
He has a brutish name too. I’d be worried if I didn’t know about him.