Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Richie Incognito isn't exactly known to bring sane takes to the world of complex subjects. In fact, outside of being known as an outstanding player at his position, he's most recognizable as the guy at the forefront of a bully scandal a few years back.
And yet, here we are, with Richie Incognito providing his thoughts on the CBA.
“As far as the CBA goes, I think that we got hosed the last time we negotiated,” Incognito said, “and I think we’re going to get hosed again as players. I think we’re just going to be taken behind the woodshed again.”
That isn't exactly a very positive view of things to come. Then again, he would later go on to slightly change his tune a bit.
“Hopefully through the next CBA we can come out with some clear and concise plan for a lot of different things, suspensions, punishments, if Commissioner Goodell is going to give up some power,” Incognito said.
He's not wrong. One of the National Football League's biggest issues at the moment is Roger Goodell having all the power when it comes to the punishment process. He's not only the judge and jury during the initial punishment phase, but when players attempt to appeal their punishment, Goodell is there to judge that as well.
It seems kind of pointless to do it that way if the NFL wants to give players a fair shake.
It is the year 2017. Hell must have froze over, as one of the sport's biggest barbarians is out here talking about something nuanced with some hints of logic.
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