‘”You got a lot of kids like that who don’t get chances, and they just give up,” Tate said. “In life, you really don’t know what’s going to come your way. You just got to keep on pushing.”‘
Archives for May 22, 2018
Bills grant Richie Incognito his release
‘Incognito also expressed anger over the fact the Bills cut his pay in March. He had his salary reduced by a reported $1.75 million to $4.7 million, which included a base salary of $3.65 million, roster bonus and $100,000 workout bonus.’
5 Things to Watch as Bills begin OTAs
‘Nobody should draw many conclusions from spring practices on how the quarterbacks are looking. It’s about learning the scheme and getting comfortable with the teammates. Nevertheless, everyone will ask the inevitable: How are AJ McCarron, Josh Allen and Nathan Peterman looking?’
Peter King’s farewell includes thanks to Steve Tasker and Frank Reich
‘Thank you, Steve Tasker, the most decent great player I have covered.’
Bills release Incognito from reserve/retired list, so he’s free to pursue a new job
‘Because the Bills released him, they cannot seek to recoup any bonus money they had already paid him. He carries a $1.15 million dead salary cap hit for 2018.’
Buffalo Bills release Richie Incognito from reserve/retired list
‘Now that the Bills have released Incognito, the 34-year old is free to sign with another team if he decides to come out of retirement. Before retiring, Incognito fired his agent in a tweet, seemingly unhappy about the pay cut he took when agreeing to a restructured contract earlier this offseason.’
Antonio Brown revisits taking draft day call from Steelers instead of Buffalo Bills
‘Why did Brown ignore the Bills’ call? According to the wide receiver, the second that he reached for Buffalo’s call, the Steelers called him at another number. He chose to answer Pittsburgh’s call. The conversation was unlocked in a video segment produced by the Steelers called, “Antonio Brown’s path to Pittsburgh.”‘
Incognito becomes a free agent after being cut by Bills
‘The move represents the latest twist in what’s become an unsettling offseason for Incognito. He now becomes a free agent some six weeks after abruptly announcing he was retiring on his Twitter account.’
Bills release OL Incognito
‘By getting his release, Incognito can keep the $1 million roster bonus he agreed to on March 15. The 34-year-old guard saw his base salary reduced from $6.325 million to $3.65 million in the new deal.’
Richie Incognito becomes a free agent after release from reserve/retired list
‘At the time of his retirement, Incognito remained under investigation by the NFL for an allegation made by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Yannick Ngakoue that Incognito used racial slurs during the Bills’ AFC wild-card playoff loss to the Jaguars in January.’
Bills release recently retired Richie Incognito, who reportedly wants to play again
‘He will have suitors. Incognito, also known for his role in the Jonathan Martin bullying scandal in Miami, is coming off a season in which he ranked fifth among guards in pass-blocking efficiency, according to Pro Football Focus. He allowed only two sacks and two hits last season, and graded out as PFF’s 12th-best guard. There’s a reason Bills running back LeSean McCoy offered Incognito a cash-based incentive to unretire and return to Buffalo.’
Bills Release Richie Incognito From Retired List, Allowing Him to Sign With New Team
‘Incognito, 34, played 11 seasons in the NFL. He was drafted by the Rams in the third round in 2005, and between 2005 and 2009, he spent the bulk of his time on their roster, but he had a brief stint in Buffalo during the 2009 season. He went on to spend four years with the Dolphins from there, and in 2012, he earned his first Pro Bowl invite.’
Bills release Richie Incognito from reserve/retired list
‘Incognito has been rumored to be nearing retirement in recent weeks after playing 12 seasons in the NFL with the Rams, Bills and Dolphins. The 34-year-old announced in April he was retiring because he was too stressed, saying his “liver and kidneys are shutting down” as a result, but changed his mind a week later before asking the Bills to release him from his contract.’
OTAs begin tomorrow for the Bills
‘Tuesday will be our first chance to see all the quarterbacks on the field. Josh Allen will be joined by A.J. McCarron and Nathan Peterman.’
The Bills make Richie Incognito a free agent
‘Incognito has said that he is retired, but has sent out some tweets suggesting he could make a return. When he retired Incognito mentioned health issues with his liver and kidneys. Now if he wants to, he’s free to sign with any team in the NFL.’