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.


Read between the lines……Lechey is on the IR with a broken foot now. Haslett and the Rams can’t afford to sit Incognito down or suspend him. Not with the Rams lack of experienced linemen. If you start both Greco and Schuenig next week, Bulger/Green/Berlin will get their heads banged even worse than the Bears game. Neither needs another concussion. In a perfect world, “Dick” Incognito would be suspended or cut. But, the Rams have zero depth on the O line. Although Incognito is truly a bonehead, according to Jim Hanifan, Incognito has been grading out well prior to the Bears games. Look, if Schuenig or Greco were better than him, the Rams would be playing by now. The players know that, too. It’s not like the coaches are infatuated with Incognito without reason. Don’t assume the Rams are at rock bottom. It could be worse if Bulger or Green were to suffer a serious injury. And, much as it pains us, Bulger will probably return next year.