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    Cogs Statement WORTH reading.

    Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch says Richie Incognito took the high road after the Rams released him, expressing no hard feelings toward coach Steve Spagnuolo or general manager Billy Devaney. Incognito: "We had a great conversation just talking football and life. At the end of the day it’s a business decision. I’m a professional ... onward and upward. I passed along to Spags and Billy. I told them they’re doing a wonderful job. I really do think Spags is doing a great job. It’s obvious what the team needs here, and it’s talent. It’s not a lack of coaching. And it’s not a lack of desire. It’s just a lack of talent right now. And they’ll get that sorted out. They’re the right men for the job."

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    Very cool of him. Anyone that keeps saying to fire Spags after one year should also read this.
    Always and Forever a fan of the St. Louis Rams
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    Re: Cogs Statement WORTH reading.

    Well calculated reply.

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    • #3
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      One of the ONLY calculated moves I can remember Cogs ever making.

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      • #4
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        I'm willing to bet that as difficult as Cogs is as a player/person, he respects those in authority like Spags who earn respect from players....by being tough but fair.

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        • #5
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          Good for Cogs taking the high road. One thing that is encouraging is that Cogs is saying all this stuff after he was literally fired by them. So it must mean he really believes in what they're trying to do.

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          • #6
            Re: Cogs Statement WORTH reading.

            What I hear is, "I really hope I can be employed...sooner rather than later..."
            Steve

            What you see is what you get, but what you see depends on where you stand.

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            • #7
              Re: Cogs Statement WORTH reading.

              Originally posted by Varg6 View Post
              Very cool of him. Anyone that keeps saying to fire Spags after one year should also read this.
              you are esteeming the comments of a madman!
              LA RAMMER

              It's Jim not Chris
              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HNgqQVHI_8

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              • #8
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                Thats good of Cogs to say, but he needs to be professional about it, what did you expect him to say?

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                • #9
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                  The statement should not be for the Spags lovers to misconstrue that Spags has it "going on." This is simple politics and will assist cogs in getting employed in an expeditious manner. Nothing more. Spags will be ultimately held accountable for wins and losses he accumulates and by virtue of the mess he inherited, gets a hall pass for this year only.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Cogs Statement WORTH reading.

                    Ive said it before and Ill say one last time.
                    A VERY PLAUSIBLE MAN IS RICHIE.

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                    • #11
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                      Wow I would have expected a guy who can't hold his temper to completely bash this team upon his release lol. Nice to see he has a positive attitude; I wish him the best of luck!!

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                      • #12
                        Re: Cogs Statement WORTH reading.

                        I'm sure Cogs was strongly advised to make as diplomatic an exit as possible if he wished to be employed again anytime soon. That he would make this statement is not surprising to me. By his own admission, he's happy he's gone.

                        Good riddance, loser. Thanks for helping the Rams become successful.

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                        • #13
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                          God you guys are so cynical! I get what you guys are saying but I think he was genuine about Spags and the talent issues.
                          Always and Forever a fan of the St. Louis Rams

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                          • #14
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                            Nice and it didn't cost us 15 yards for un-sportsman like.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Cogs Statement WORTH reading.

                              Bloke obviously has some issues with anger management but is far from the Conrad Dobler on steroids he's been painted.

                              I hope it works out for him wherever he ends up but I have a strange feeling he'll be making a career out of being a waiver wire pick-up.

                              Knowing our luck however, he'll make the pro-bowl with the bills next season.

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