Captain Caveman

I don't know that the Titans were penalized much more than the rest of the league. The real issue is that Haynesworth was about to be a free agent, and some of the other teams that might have pursued him by the book maybe didn't get that chance (assuming Hayneseworth actually did have discussions or an agreement with Washington before the opening of free agency.) Tennessee had plenty of chance to sign him, so I don't really think they lost out on anything.

What I've read so far is that his agent officially met with Redskins personnel to discuss some of his other clients, but it's more than likely that there was also some talk of Haynesworth. But good luck proving it.

Uh, it's not being disputed that he was riding a bicycle. He offered to show the cops his usual route. Or are you saying he's not really an NFL fullback?

Did I fail to mention it? Go back and re-read my post, where I twice mentioned that better management (by which I don't mean more management) is needed along with the funding. The reason that NYS (and specifically NYC) needs to spend more than pretty much anyone else is because unfortunately, there are far too many parents in the city who are completely uninvolved in the education of their children. It's not as evident in and around Buffalo, but it's a big problem in NYC. You can say 'em, if they don't care about their kids, why should I (I have a feeling that's exactly what you would say), but you'll be spending a lot more money in just a few years, only it will be to jail them, instead of to educate them.

I'm burying my head in the sand? Ask yourself, who has controlled the state for most of the past 30 years? What has been their policy? How did we get where we are? As for the homeless in this state, how many of them are on the streets as a direct result of cuts to public health programs? Most of the wave of homeless caused by cuts to Mental Health Facilities during the Reagan years are dead by now, but it doesn't mean continued cuts haven't led to a new wave of homeless in metropolitan areas. My wife works in NYC schools, and while there certainly is some mismanagement happening, believe me if they are not better funded (and managed) you haven't seen the beginning of our problems.

Please move to Florida, or stop bit$%ing.

At this point, most of his income is probably generated through investments (that tends to happen when you're worth 1.7 Billion dollars.) Any income gained from investments in stocks, bonds, savings etc..., which probably accounts for most of his income at this point will not be taxable in NY. He's not making serious money (at least from him) from the Sabres, and since Paychex is public, I'm assuming owns a controlling interest of stock in the company rather than owning the company directly. Of course the company will still pay taxes wherever they do business, but that's not his personal income tax which is what we're talking about.

Here's a quick breakdown of how the state spends your money, from http://publications.budget.state.ny.us/eBu...tiveBudget.html. There are a lot of things that people take for granted. * Health Care * Education * STAR (Property Tax Relief) * Local Government * Mental Health * Environment/Energy * Human Services * Economic Development * State Workforce * Higher Education * Member Items * Public Safety * Transportation * Revenue Actions * Lottery

If you're a middle class working couple, your taxes should be much more reasonable than 9%. Did your kids go to private schools? Did you go to a private school? Do you drive to and from work? On roads? Would you be willing to go without police and fire services? When was the last time you had to visit a hospital? I know that these services aren't entirely (or in some cases even primarily) funded by the state, but the state certainly does contribute. And there are lots of services which you've probably never used, but I don't have any problem at all asking millionaires and billionaires to contribute an extra percent or two to pay for programs for those who are truly in need (e.g. child protective services, shelters for the mentally ill, etc....) And if they don't want to, they can go live in Florida.

You really think the attitude is "!@#$ the citizenry"? The reason taxes are so high is because NY state offers it's residents so many programs and services. Somebody has to pay for it.

I call bull . http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/54/400lis...isano_873A.html Not to say that all this wealth is currently liquid, but if he wanted to, he could buy the Bills tomorrow.

First, it's not a 9% tax hike, 9% represents his total NY income tax rate. Second, you can complain about the state losing his $5 million all you want, but in the end, they're going to come out ahead financially, because most folks (even millionaires) can't (or won't) just up and leave. There are arguments to be made against tax rates being this high, you're just not making them.

Week 1 Mon, Sep 14 @ New England Patriots L Week 2 Sun, Sep 20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers W Week 3 Sun, Sep 27 New Orleans Saints W Week 4 Sun, Oct 04 @ Miami Dolphins L Week 5 Sun, Oct 11 Cleveland Browns W Week 6 Sun, Oct 18 @ New York Jets W Week 7 Sun, Oct 25 @ Carolina Panthers L Week 8 Sun, Nov 01 Houston Texans W Week 9 Sun, Nov 08 BYE Week 10 Sun, Nov 15 @ Tennessee Titans L Week 11 Sun, Nov 22 @ Jacksonville Jaguars W Week 12 Sun, Nov 29 Miami Dolphins W Week 13 Thu, Dec 03 New York Jets (Toronto) L Week 14 Sun, Dec 13 @ Kansas City Chiefs W Week 15 Sun, Dec 20 New England Patriots L Week 16 Sun, Dec 27 @ Atlanta Falcons L Week 17 Sun, Jan 03 Indianapolis Colts W 9-7

Huh? Don't know why I thought it was a 4 game suspension, but after reading some articles, I guess not. Anyway, sorry for that. Still at the RB position, it's always good to have a competent backup or 2, so I'm glad we have Rhodes and Jackson.

Maybe you're expecting Lynch to appeal his 4 game suspension, but he hasn't yet, so I think you're a bit premature there. Whether he sits out 2, 3, 4, or more games, I'm happy we have Rhodes as an insurance policy.

Why do people insist on responding to topics without even reading the first post?

Talley

Cash to cap has nothing at all to do with the cap hit when someone is cut. What cash to cap means, is that in any given year, the Bills don't spend more money than is allowed by the salary cap, but there aren't any special rules for teams that follow cash to cap. For the purposes of the cap, signing bonuses are still spread out over the length of the contract, and cutting a player with a big signing bonus with several years left on his deal will result in a big cap hit.

i'm not crazy, you're crazy.

Well, first, the Bills did not spend their cap allowance last year. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=jc-u...o&type=lgns Second, it's going up by around 10 mil$ this year. http://www.askthecommish.com/salarycap/faq.asp Third, I don't have a problem with what they're spending if that's what it takes to keep them viable in Buffalo.

I'm sure that a lot more steals turn out to be busts than HOFers. Stop saying stupid things.

If Jones was even halfway decent, Cinci would have kept him. He's not making all that much in salary right now. I think it was scheduled to be 3-4 mil, which is nothing if they thought he was good enough even compete for the starting rt job.

BTW, I was being sarcastic.

I'm glad you posted this. After spending all weekend watching in TV, I admit I'm a bit fried, and was trying to remember this trade until I saw your post. Great reporting USA Today.

I wouldn't mind seeing Cadogan.