St. Louis Rams won’t discipline Richie Incognito
For those of you who wanted to see petulant guard Richie Incognito sent packing, or at least disciplined in some manner . . . it’s not going to happen. Not yet, anyway.
In order, Incognito over the last few days:
*Criticized the Rams fans.
*Flipped an obscene gesture as he was being filmed at practice by a local TV station.
*Egged on the fans at the Edward Jones Dome after Sunday’s 27-3 loss to the Bears, then denied having done so to reporters a few minutes later.
But coach Jim Haslett said Monday that after talking with Incognito, he plans no action against him. But Haslett stressed that Incognito is on a very short leash.
“I heard about the situation yesterday, and I met with him this morning to discuss it,” Haslett said. “I’ve heard about five or six different versions, so I’m not really sure which scenario is the actual one. That being said, I don’t condone it, I’m not really sure what he gets out of it. If it’s a joke or if it’s not a joke, I think the team takes it very serious, coming off the loss. I think he should understand that.
“The way we played and the way the situation came out, I don’t think we can stand for that anymore, and I think he understands that. I told him it was inappropriate at the time, especially after (a lopsided defeat). If it happens again, then obviously whatever action we can take as a team would hurt both him and this football team. I think he understands that, and I think he understands that it can’t happen again.”
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Notes & quotes:
*RB Steven Jackson (thigh) suffered no ill effects after going through a strenuous workout Saturday. He ran again Monday and is expected to return to practice Wednesday.
*C Nick Leckey broke a bone in his foot during the pregame warmups and will be placed on injured reserve Tuesday. He is the ninth Rams player to suffer a season-ending injury.
*T Orlando Pace (knee) also will try to practice Wednesday.
*QB Marc Bulger (concussion) is scheduled for a neuro exam Wednesday.


What if… Richie were to be made a captain?! If we had one player on each side of the ball playing with a “I will not be beaten” attitude we shall be competitive. Yesterday the Rams backed down on the opening kick-off; no one attacked the Bears wedge! Bad sign! Who on the team tackled with their eyes? What happened to the quick openers that eat up a team with too many in the box? Who on the O line reads the check offs? Some times a bump can save a q-back! Have the linemen had a chance to line up at q-b to get a better understanding of their job? Who has more defensive inside run responsibilities? One person on either side of the ball standing up can change the whole team, one person with integrity and toughness! Is anyone on the Rams ready to MAN UP! If not, start the clean up!