Cripple Creek Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 Just now, Paulus said: Franchise record for rushing TDs and Shady gives him the ball to spike!!! I wish McBeane would not have disrespected his loyal employee... I have seen many people who are having to deal with death and tragedy come back stronger than ever before when given a purpose. Richie needs that purpose, and well, you saw that "O-line" face an actual scrimmage. That is "for reals!" Does anyone want to ask WTH is going on at OBD? Kujo naked in the fields, Richie losing it, Zay trying to fly, Shady allegedly sending goons to his ex's, Poyer getting blasted for something, Wood vanishing (probably not related, but perhaps), etc. Look, Richie has always had issues, and dealing with the Bills frapping on him before his father's death hit him hard. He needs a family and the Bills' family needs him. I mean, I'd replace everyone on the O-line with him in a heartbeat. Just because someting isn't traditionally done, does not mean it shouldn't be done. That type of logic is for the pedestrian in society. "One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star." You got it bad, man.
Paulus Posted August 29, 2018 Author Posted August 29, 2018 Just now, Cripple Creek said: You got it bad, man. The Bills O-Line got it bad, man.
dpberr Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 *Never* going to happen. The team (and more importantly its lawyers) want nothing to do with the dangerous potential of a workplace incident.
wppete Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 3 minutes ago, Paulus said: "Because, TV & Twitter told me so!" Ugh, people... Nah. Arrest report from the police said so: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/08/21/richie-incognito-arrested-for-threats-disorderly-conduct-at-funeral-home-after-his-fathers-death/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.b1694562c3c7
Paulus Posted August 29, 2018 Author Posted August 29, 2018 1 minute ago, wppete said: Nah. Arrest report from the police said so: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2018/08/21/richie-incognito-arrested-for-threats-disorderly-conduct-at-funeral-home-after-his-fathers-death/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.b1694562c3c7 OMG, the guy had a breakdown at his father's funeral. Are you for real? Am I the only person who can understand a breakdown as a loved one dies?
wppete Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Paulus said: OMG, the guy had a breakdown at his father's funeral. Are you for real? Am I the only person who can understand a breakdown as a loved one dies? And what about this one??? https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/richie-incognito-undergoing-involuntary-medical-evaluation-after-reported-fight-at-gym/ http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/ct-spt-nfl-richie-incognito-mental-hospital-20180525-story.html Edited August 29, 2018 by wppete
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 This is the saddest and thirstiest thread in the history of this board. 1
Paulus Posted August 29, 2018 Author Posted August 29, 2018 Just now, wppete said: And what about this one??? https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/richie-incognito-undergoing-involuntary-medical-evaluation-after-reported-fight-at-gym/ Getting screwed by your employer while your pops is dying is pretty rough. I feel like kicking some of those machine hogs (mainly the women who do 1000 squates at the squat rack with just the bar, but the cross-fit gasbags bug too) all the time. I don't. But, I wasn't being screwed like Richie was, nor am I the monster some NFL players are. Dude, obviously took the stress hard. Sad, the Bills won't likely salvage the relationship, as they certainly have not salvaged the traffic cones at "O-line." 2 minutes ago, C.Biscuit97 said: This is the saddest and thirstiest thread in the history of this board. Nah, I have defended Richie since his racist texts came out. I get the nature of a jockular environment, and have seen friends lost to suicide. Y'all just have no life expirience.
wiskibreth Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 6 minutes ago, wppete said: And what about this one??? https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/richie-incognito-undergoing-involuntary-medical-evaluation-after-reported-fight-at-gym/ http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/ct-spt-nfl-richie-incognito-mental-hospital-20180525-story.html Did anyone ever hear what the results of those evaluations were? I'm pretty sure If he had been adjudicated mentally Ill, he'd never have been allowed to own/keep his firearms.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 14 minutes ago, Paulus said: OMG, the guy had a breakdown at his father's funeral. Are you for real? Am I the only person who can understand a breakdown as a loved one dies? I've been to a few funerals for friends and loved ones and never attacked anyone. that's not what normal people do.
ddaryl Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) Paulus Richie needs medical help.. He doesn't belong anywhere near a football field... You can not possibly ignore the multiple clashes he has had that have included police involvement. Even if we brought him back he would be suspended immediately https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/police-report-richie-incognito-wanted-to-cut-off-his-dead-fathers-head-at-funeral-home/ https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/richie-incognito-drops-f-bomb-on-twitter-goes-nuclear-on-vikings-coach-mike-zimmer/ https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/police-docs-richie-incognito-seemed-to-think-he-worked-for-nsa-attacked-man-at-gym/ https://www.businessinsider.com/richie-incognito-police-report-altered-state-gym-incident-2018-5 Edited August 29, 2018 by ddaryl
RochesterRob Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 19 minutes ago, Paulus said: Getting screwed by your employer while your pops is dying is pretty rough. I feel like kicking some of those machine hogs (mainly the women who do 1000 squates at the squat rack with just the bar, but the cross-fit gasbags bug too) all the time. I don't. But, I wasn't being screwed like Richie was, nor am I the monster some NFL players are. Dude, obviously took the stress hard. Sad, the Bills won't likely salvage the relationship, as they certainly have not salvaged the traffic cones at "O-line." Nah, I have defended Richie since his racist texts came out. I get the nature of a jockular environment, and have seen friends lost to suicide. Y'all just have no life expirience. As to getting "screwed" by the Bills that is assuming a lot without knowing a lot of detail. The modern NFL team employs private investigators to keep an eye on problematic players. I recall this being mentioned during our SB years with players such as Bruce Smith. Our FO I would imagine was made aware of RI's increasing erraticism and accordingly hedged their bets on RI for the upcoming season. Would I do such a thing if I were in Berne's position? Probably not but maybe the whole idea was to catch Richie's attention with that move in that he needed to get his life in order.
wppete Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 22 minutes ago, ddaryl said: Paulus Richie needs medical help.. He doesn't belong anywhere near a football field... You can not possibly ignore the multiple clashes he has had that have included police involvement. Even if we brought him back he would be suspended immediately https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/police-report-richie-incognito-wanted-to-cut-off-his-dead-fathers-head-at-funeral-home/ https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/richie-incognito-drops-f-bomb-on-twitter-goes-nuclear-on-vikings-coach-mike-zimmer/ https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/police-docs-richie-incognito-seemed-to-think-he-worked-for-nsa-attacked-man-at-gym/ https://www.businessinsider.com/richie-incognito-police-report-altered-state-gym-incident-2018-5 @Paulus
Jerome007 Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 I am a huge fan of his football skills, and love that first GIF. I still can't understand why the Bills brass asked him, of all the players, to take a paycut! He was MONEY opening holes for Shady. And I am one that thinks football gave him a purpose and a surrounding that was very beneficial to his mental health. Except of course for the head trauma, as CTE *might* be the reason or one of the reasons behind his erratic behavior. Sad to say, but he's too far gone now, and while football could be beneficial to him, too late now and he needs help for sure.
JoeF Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 How about a $64 per person GoFundMe for bail money and incidentals to entice the sides to come together? Richie would have a stash and the Bills would say their batshit fans made them do it.
Beast Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 Imagine if we did sign him? Instead of sitting in the bench when the defense is on the field, the Bills would have to purchase a couch for him to lie down on.
Paulus Posted August 29, 2018 Author Posted August 29, 2018 (edited) 22 minutes ago, wppete said: @Paulus Man, F-bombs on Twitter... I hate what this world has become. Only a truely stupid person would condemn a man from having a breakdown at their father's funeral. Only a truely stupid person. And, there is absolutely no reason for the NFL to bring punitive action on someone for recieving medical attention. He ALLEGEDLY threw a weight as someone at a gym. I think there would be a lawsuit if there was actually any injury. The Twitter gnats would be all over that. 3 hours ago, scribo said: Even if Richie and the Bills somehow reconciled and wants to get back to together, I'm thinking the NFL would suspend him for eight games considering his recent run-ins with the law and his past suspension. 1) I doubt there will be any reconciliation. 2) If there was, the NFL may. #) If the NFL did, they would look a little bad considering they would be punishing a man for having a mental breakdown, agruagbly due to CTE/crappy emplyer actions/father dying. 4) I can see the NFL denying him based on medical concerns. Edited August 29, 2018 by Paulus
Fadingpain Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 7 hours ago, fansince88 said: Last thing he needs is to be on a team. First thing he needs is a true friend to reach out to him and get him help. It is a sad thing to see him go so far from sane. Real sad. Right. And the Buffalo Bills organization, as a whole, has no resources available for helping Richie. 1
BillsVet Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 No one knows for sure what is wrong with Richie, but I had hoped his involuntary psychiatric hold in May would get him the help he needs because the man is not mentally well. Nor is he suited to playing professional football. It's bizarre that he's training hard, but continuing to act out. I hope he has a moment of clarity to see that he needs help. 1
Hapless Bills Fan Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 14 hours ago, Paulus said: Idc, he was such a beautiful monster OG for the Bills. He needs a team, and the team needs him! I have seen many, many people throw themselves into their job after a tragedy. He would mentally benefit from being given a purpose again. He is Samurai without a Shogun. Bills need him, too. Fooseball needs him. As the Shanty goes: They say old man your horse will die,And they say so, and they hope so. Oh, poor old man your horse will die,Oh, poor old man! For thirty one hundred and one days I've ridden him,And they say so, and they hope so. And when he dies we'll tan his skin,Oh, poor old man! And if he lives, I'll ride him again,And they say so, and they hope so. I'll ride him with a tighter rein,Oh, poor old man! It's up aloft the horse must go,And they say so, and they hope so. We'll hoist him up and bury him low,Oh, poor old man! (not sure of the day count since Bills released 'Cog) I Get It. Our OL looked like trash. It's tempting to think that 'Cog could turn it around. But recall that previously, when the Bills signed 'Cog and he did well by them, he had spent a season and a half out of football, "on the wagon" from various drugs/alcohol and having undergone some serious rehab and mental health programs. That is not where 'Cog is right now. It may not be where he's been since before the Jax playoff game. IMO where 'Cog needs to be right now is in a rehab/mental health program getting his head and his life together, not in the stress of an NFL season.
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