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It will effect it. Unfortunately, I think they are going to have nuclear capabilities and it's just a matter of time. Having said that, I think the only real shot there is to stopping them is if there is some sort of revolution that empowers the more moderate forces to take control, which in that case there could be a shot at stopping them. And I think one of the best ways to help incite a revolution is through economic pain. Not saying it's likely, just in my view the best strategy.

Nothing wrong with having honest differences between each other, I think it's fair to say that the president hasn't earned the trust of most people in the country in regards to being able to cut a good deal, having said that, the letter was politically clumsy to say the least. I don't believe it's right to attempt to publicly undercut a sitting president on the world stage when he's trying to craft a deal no matter how much you may disagree with him. There were other channels that could have been used to get this message across and now as a result they look like a bunch of goof balls who probably have lost support of Democrats that would have been inclined to support the R's opposition to the lifting of sanctions until a more palatable deal could have been struck.

Holy hyperbole! calm down there lil fella

So what you are saying is a 26 year old 2 time pro bowler is just average "on a good day" ?

Gresham doesn't blow, at all.

I think he's freaking out at the thought of others freaking out.

Looks like Democrats are stuck with Hillary, there isn't a single credible primary or general election challenger that they could put up against her. Just imagine the distraction those running in 16' having to constantly defend her constant drama.

No bueno

Yes, I edited that before I even read this....

I don't believe he would leave Buffalo without knowing what Cleveland is looking to offer him and I'm guessing it's higher than what Buffalo offered. Maybe it's a ploy by his agent to drive up the price, who knows? I'd say on the surface, it doesn't look good.

Agreed

Percy may not like that, but I do.

It still would be logical

Kirby, I remember you and I having this discussion and I had maintained that it would be a logical decision. You and Saints were insistent that it was ludicrous. Not saying it's gonna happen, but it IS logical.

The closest player that can compare to Jeter in my view is Russel Wilson. We have no one that comes close to approaching Jeter. And to be honest, not even Russel Wilson is all that close simply because Jeter has delivered ALCS and Major league championships over and over and over.

Could you imagine Elizabeth Warren defying math in a debate regarding the sustainability of S.S

It's never been a matter of determination for Jackson, it's a matter of if he physically is able to?

Depends on the structure of the agreement. It's possible that they keep the guaranteed money around what he was to receive this year alone, while lowering his cap figure for this year. Maybe they approach him with an honorable way of retiring as a Bill under "his terms", orchestrated under the terms of a more cap and team friendly for the Bills. Devil is in the details.

If that's the case, which I would hope not, then either Boobie and/or Brown would be on the chopping block. This team would have 5 NFL caliber RB's. Two to many.

Actually, to be honest, as unpopular as my opinion may be, I wouldn't mind giving Bryce and Boobie the nod. Or for that matter, whoever Rex and co. would like in that position. My personal belief is that the first year the new coach should for the most part have the toys and pieces he'd like to make his vision work. Last year it seemed quite apparent to me that Freddy was quickly regressing and I don't see how that slide doesn't continue. In regards to your second point, yeah, for the most part that's what I was saying in this instance. Not so much purely on the football aspect of it, but if this rumor and narrative is to be believed, maybe a part of the decision was to make the fans happy and more importantly treat one of our most revered players in modern Bills history with respect and dignity. After all, how much better would Bilal Powell be than even a declining Jackson? At most, minimal, right?

I get the possible criticism of not wanting to have a "meddling" owner. We've seen how there are some owners in this league that due to their nature of wanting to be involved in some of the day to day decisions that it has in many cases negatively impacted the well-being of the team. This in my view seems to be a little different, even though it's apparent that Jackson is a player on the decline he still provides value apart from on the field but his symbolic and intangible (leadership,fan happiness) impact is a bit difficult to quantify. The owner stepping in protecting his interests and that of the fans in my view makes this case perfectly acceptable.

Cap is expected to go up $10M next year

I ain't gonna lie, I thought his value was going to be in the 10-12$ M a year range. Great signing and value.