It's amazing how often you hear this crap being spouted out about the NFL. He was a coward for reporting this? They basically think this behavior is okay, and that he has somehow hurt the NFL brand by allowing this to come to light at all. That's why he should have manned up!
I really wish that SI, ESPN, and broadcast would stop using ex players and coaches for all of their game insight. Maybe it's all the brain damage they got from multiple concussions, but they have very little of value to contribute.
Oh, and this: http://deadspin.com/shirtless-richie-incognito-drops-an-n-bomb-and-acts-lik-1458436867
Why would racial epithets be the dividing line? Racial epithets are horrible, sure, but they're also legal. How many players have been convicted or pleaded guilty to crimes and been allowed to keep playing? Shit, Riley Cooper was caught publicly using the n-word this summer and he's played in every game so far. Racial slurs mean exactly nothing in the NFL; a slap on the wrist, a reproachful look and everyone continues on like nothing happened.
I don't understand why he just didn't engage him in physical combat, or at least call his bluff. Fear of losing his job, an organized crime angle, why was he scared enough to bail on the team? I don't get it.
I want to know more about the logistics of sticking him with a $1500 bill too, how'd that go down. So weird, I just can't wrap my mind around this story.
roid rage, too many blows to the head, too much testosterone? that guy is seriously unbalanced.
roid rage, too many blows to the head, too much testosterone? that guy is seriously unbalanced.
I do not see why this is even a problem. The dude was making 100k a week. For that much you can repeatedly kick me in the balls and I would be happy about it.
Did you read the thread? Did you read the article? Did you read the voice mail he left? Do you breathe oxygen?
Yes, and I do not see what the big deal is. He is rich and paid very well to deal with this.
Yes, and I do not see what the big deal is. He is rich and paid very well to deal with this.
I don't understand why he just didn't engage him in physical combat, or at least call his bluff. Fear of losing his job, an organized crime angle, why was he scared enough to bail on the team? I don't get it.
I want to know more about the logistics of sticking him with a $1500 bill too, how'd that go down. So weird, I just can't wrap my mind around this story.
A miami sports talking head just put it in context I don't agree with, but can understand a possible angle to the decision. Maybe: His three choices were to either go to the coaches, then forever be the guy that snitched; or fight back and be the guy the media reports is fighting not just teammate but fellow lineman (supposed to be cohesive unit) & "leadership" appointee no less lol; or else just take it. Quitting might have seemed like his best option.
Still, it's too hard to believe a giant who played football all his life would back down from this. Maybe incognito was too much of a wild card, watching some of the videos, considering his family was involved, or mentioned.
Hope martin gets back & finds great success in the league somewhere (else).
A miami sports talking head just put it in context I don't agree with, but can understand a possible angle to the decision. Maybe: His three choices were to either go to the coaches, then forever be the guy that snitched; or fight back and be the guy the media reports is fighting not just teammate but fellow lineman (supposed to be cohesive unit) & "leadership" appointee no less lol; or else just take it. Quitting might have seemed like his best option.
Still, it's too hard to believe a giant who played football all his life would back down from this. Maybe incognito was too much of a wild card, watching some of the videos, considering his family was involved, or mentioned.
Hope martin gets back & finds great success in the league somewhere (else).