There’s nothing subtle about Buffalo lineman Richie Incognito
PITTSBURGH 无毛视频� The Steelers were nonplussed after Week 6 when Miami无毛视频檚 Ndamukong Suh无毛视频檚 apparent leg whip on Ben Roethlisberger was not penalized. They were plenty ticked off too when they thought the New York Giants were taking liberties on Le无毛视频橵eon Bell last week.
And now comes Richie Incognito, a player with a less-than-sterling reputation.
Despite his surname, the Buffalo Bills left guard is about as subtle as a kick to the groin, which wouldn无毛视频檛 be out of character for Incognito. At age 33, Incognito has mellowed a little but he remains a thorn to play against.
无毛视频淗e无毛视频檚 a gritty player, tough, physical player,无毛视频� said defensive end Stephon Tuitt, who figures to see plenty of Incognito when the Steelers face the Bills in Buffalo on Sunday. 无毛视频淲hen you play guys like that, you have to make sure you strap your helmet.无毛视频�
In his 11-year career, Incognito has been penalized 64 times. He无毛视频檚 also been fined seven times by the NFL, for infractions ranging from chop blocks, excessive facemasks and head-butting for a staggering $574,703. In 2013, Incognito made national headlines for bullying Miami teammate Jonathan Martin and was subsequently suspended eight games by the Dolphins for conduct detrimental to the team, along with a $470,000 fine.
Oh, the other thing about Incognito: He无毛视频檚 good.
In 2015, Incognito无毛视频檚 first in Buffalo, he returned to his Pro Bowl form. This year, Incognito has been a key cog in Buffalo无毛视频檚 top-ranked run game. Led by LeSean McCoy, Buffalo is averaging a franchise-best 5.44 yards per carry. That无毛视频檚 better than the 5.10 yards the Bills averaged in 1973 during 无毛视频� go figure 无毛视频� O.J. Simpson无毛视频檚 historic 2,000-yard rushing season.
Despite Incognito无毛视频檚 rap sheet, the Steelers aren无毛视频檛 about to start a war of words before Sunday无毛视频檚 game.
无毛视频淗e just plays good football,无毛视频� Tuitt said. 无毛视频淗e plays football the way football is supposes to be played with physicality. In the game, you have to be physical against him.无毛视频�
And if the Steelers get past the Bills unscathed, there无毛视频檚 always next week when they face old protagonist Vontaze Burfict in Cincinnati.