When the Oakland Raiders lured Richie Incognito out of retirement this offseason, they got a lot of flak for the move. There has undoubtedly been some troublesome off the field issues with Incognito that can’t be ignored. But it’s not hard to see the Raiders were comfortable and willing to take on the potential risk.
At age 36, Richie Incognito has quietly been one of the best interior offensive linemen in the entire NFL this season. According to Pro Football Focus, he’s ranked as the eighth-best guard in football, and he was named to the site’s Week 14 Team of the Week after his performance against Tennesee. Take a look at what PFF had to say about Incognito so far this season:
What Incognito has done at 36 years old after spending a year away from football is nothing short of incredible. He’s only allowed nine pressures all season long, including none against the Titans. He’s been the eighth-highest-graded guard in the NFL this year.
While Incognito certainly isn’t the long-term answer for the Raiders at left guard, the team has made it known that they would like him back next season. And considering how well he has played this season, it’s not hard to understand why. Look for Incognito to make his fourth-straight Pro Bowl appearance this season as he continues to dominate for the Raiders.
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