Post-Bullying Scandal and Growth
editAfter the bullying scandal and his release from the Dolphins organization Incognito sought help through therapy when he voluntarily checked himself into an Arizona treatment facility[1]. After months of treatment, Incognito described his experience and growth as "very difficult" because "There’s no doubt things were said and things were texted and things were done where I clearly crossed the line...That’s part of the learning process I went through, and just growing up and maturing and being aware of your surroundings and who your audience is".[2]
After sitting out the 2014 season, Rex Ryan and the Buffalo Bills picked up and signed Incognito for the 2015 season with the intent to "build a bully." According to teammate Eric Wood, Incognito was seen as an "ultimate professional" and "quickly became a locker room favorite" .[3] Incognito re-elevated his game and helped the Buffalo Bills lead the 2015 NFL season in rushing yards and yards-per-carry.[4]
Prior to the 2016 season, Incognito sat down with Colin Cowherd for an interview on the radio show The Herd where he talked about his relationship with Jonathan Martin since the bullying scandal stating "our relationship ended that day, that week, it was completely over, it was done. You learn from it you move on."[5]
- ^ Sun-Sentinel, South Florida. "Richie Incognito admitted to treatment center". Retrieved 2016-07-27.
- ^ Banks, Don. "Richie Incognito's long road from pariah to Bills". www.si.com. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
- ^ Banks, Don. "Richie Incognito: From bullying scandal to Bills revival". Retrieved 2016-07-31.
- ^ Times, Los Angeles. "Bills' Richie Incognito goes from bully to out of the league to the Pro Bowl". latimes.com. Retrieved 2016-07-31.
- ^ Colin Cowherd (2016-07-21), Richie Incognito joins Colin in studio - 'The Herd' (FULL INTERVIEW), retrieved 2016-07-27