Steely Dan Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 This is the latest Richie Incognito-G- Bills Mar. 8 - 9:30 am et Rams GM Billy Devaney denied that they have any interest in bringing free agent G/C Richie Incognito back. Incognito's inability to control his temper on the field led to his release and the Rams are moving on. "There is the 90 to 95 percent of Richie that is outstanding," Devaney said. "It’s the other 5 or 10 when the dark Richie kicks in and it becomes a problem." Source: St. Louis Globe-Democrat Related: Rams The front office knows more than you do, accept it. If it was really stupid for them not to tender him then you'd think he would have attracted a lot of interest by now, but he hasn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthodge Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 As much as they know, I still would have liked to see him back. Our offensive line had so many ridiculous injuries last year that they could definitely afford to stockpile some veteran players. He could headbutt the opposing coach for all I care...as long as he stays healthy, I'd want to see him on the Bills' line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 If he has no FA visits lined-up, the Bills could re-sign him for the veteran minimum, which would be half of what his tender would have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 If he has no FA visits lined-up, the Bills could re-sign him for the veteran minimum, which would be half of what his tender would have been. If that's the case not only could we get him cheap, he's likely to be on his best behavior for fear of finding himself in the unemployment line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrid Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 If that's the case not only could we get him cheap, he's likely to be on his best behavior for fear of finding himself in the unemployment line. yeah, until the "the dark Richie kicks in" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbeast Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 yeah, until the "the dark Richie kicks in" I could see him head butting the commisioner of labor that would be great she deserves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_red Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 This is the latest Richie Incognito-G- Bills Mar. 8 - 9:30 am et Rams GM Billy Devaney denied that they have any interest in bringing free agent G/C Richie Incognito back. Incognito's inability to control his temper on the field led to his release and the Rams are moving on. "There is the 90 to 95 percent of Richie that is outstanding," Devaney said. "It’s the other 5 or 10 when the dark Richie kicks in and it becomes a problem." Source: St. Louis Globe-Democrat Related: Rams The front office knows more than you do, accept it. If it was really stupid for them not to tender him then you'd think he would have attracted a lot of interest by now, but he hasn't. The same FO that just brought in a ****ty, 34 year old OT that no one else wanted for 3 mill a year?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 The point is a lot of teams could probably get him cheap but aren't interested in bringing him in yet. So many people here have been biotching about not re-signing him being a sure sign of stupidity in the front office, but it appears that stupidity extends to 31 other teams at this time. He will probably sign with another team before the season but I think he may have to take some anger management classes or find out if he's bi-polar or something else that can lead to fits of anger. (I'm bi-polar but on meds that even me out.) If he can bury the bad Richie he could become a very important part of a team. JMO Just because a team could sign him cheap doesn't mean they should sign him at all. Evidently he's more trouble than he's worth at any price right now. So stop biotching about what a mistake it is to not re-sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 The same FO that just brought in a ****ty, 34 year old OT that no one else wanted for 3 mill a year?????? The contract averages $3M/year, but he'll likely make a couple mill this season and then be gone. And the amount doesn't matter anyway, since it's an uncapped year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey greco Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 The point is a lot of teams could probably get him cheap but aren't interested in bringing him in yet. So many people here have been biotching about not re-signing him being a sure sign of stupidity in the front office, but it appears that stupidity extends to 31 other teams at this time. He will probably sign with another team before the season but I think he may have to take some anger management classes or find out if he's bi-polar or something else that can lead to fits of anger. (I'm bi-polar but on meds that even me out.) If he can bury the bad Richie he could become a very important part of a team. JMO Just because a team could sign him cheap doesn't mean they should sign him at all. Evidently he's more trouble than he's worth at any price right now. So stop biotching about what a mistake it is to not re-sign him. And a lot of teams aren't nearly as thin on the offensive line as the Bills. Probably no other team is nearly as unsettled, untalented, and desperate at OL as the Bills. So yes, there may be many reasons why other teams aren't taking a chance on the guy yet. Good reasons, for teams in a better situation than we are. None of them are applicable to the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey greco Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 The contract averages $3M/year, but he'll likely make a couple mill this season and then be gone. And the amount doesn't matter anyway, since it's an uncapped year. Wait, I just read a whole bunch of posts saying what a great front office we have because we didn't overpay to sign anyone who is actually good. Now you tell me that it doesn't matter that they overpay for garbage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 And a lot of teams aren't nearly as thin on the offensive line as the Bills. Probably no other team is nearly as unsettled, untalented, and desperate at OL as the Bills. So yes, there may be many reasons why other teams aren't taking a chance on the guy yet. Good reasons, for teams in a better situation than we are. None of them are applicable to the Bills. So it's your belief that there are no teams who need a very good guard other than the Bills. I say very good because that's what a lot of people believe about him. I agree that he's above average but I also believe there are a lot of teams out there who would sign him if he didn't have the emotional problems. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 And a lot of teams aren't nearly as thin on the offensive line as the Bills. Probably no other team is nearly as unsettled, untalented, and desperate at OL as the Bills. So yes, there may be many reasons why other teams aren't taking a chance on the guy yet. Good reasons, for teams in a better situation than we are. None of them are applicable to the Bills. Wait, every team in the NFL is settled on O-line, hence the reason Incognito doesn't have any FA visits lined-up? Really? Wait, I just read a whole bunch of posts saying what a great front office we have because we didn't overpay to sign anyone who is actually good. Now you tell me that it doesn't matter that they overpay for garbage? I didn't tell you the first part (and as an aside, I love the "so-and-so said this or that but YOU are now saying..." ). And there's a huge difference between giving a guy a 5-year $43M contract and a 3-year $9M contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton's Arm Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 In your thread title, you asked why no other teams have signed him yet. The answer: they wanted to, but he went incognito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMan Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 They didn't recognize him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fansince88 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 yeah, until the "the dark Richie kicks in" It is obvious that the man cant change. I dont know about the rest of you but Ive always been perfict and an not ashamed of any of my past? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 This is the latest Richie Incognito-G- Bills Mar. 8 - 9:30 am et Rams GM Billy Devaney denied that they have any interest in bringing free agent G/C Richie Incognito back. Incognito's inability to control his temper on the field led to his release and the Rams are moving on. "There is the 90 to 95 percent of Richie that is outstanding," Devaney said. "It’s the other 5 or 10 when the dark Richie kicks in and it becomes a problem." Source: St. Louis Globe-Democrat Related: Rams The front office knows more than you do, accept it. If it was really stupid for them not to tender him then you'd think he would have attracted a lot of interest by now, but he hasn't. So the Bills let walk a guy who is "90-95% outstanding"? Yeah, wouldn't want a single guy on the team like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 niether does anyone else apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 niether does anyone else apparently. Is it too early to tell the TO fans that "no teams want him yet?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 So the Bills let walk a guy who is "90-95% outstanding"? Yeah, wouldn't want a single guy on the team like that! niether does anyone else apparently. Exactly, people keep making excuses for him. Even when it's obvious nobody else is running out to meet with him they still make excuses for him. Geez, people need to admit he's not what they believe he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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