richNjoisy

fez - only the first MNF game has been announced to the public *********** Does anyone remember the date of last year's "announcement thursday"?

usually on a Thursday and before the draft in April so, my guesstimate is April 21st the 14th would be my second guess

-- Henry/Shelton Trade Update -- Tue Mar 29, 2005 --from FFMastermind.com * The Washington Post reports the on-again, off-again trade talks between Buffalo and Arizona that would send RB Travis Henry to the Cardinals and OT L.J. Shelton to the Bills appears to be on again, and the deal perhaps will be completed in the coming weeks.

San Diego would be INSANE to trade a QB from LAST year's draft for one from this year's draft. Plus, they'd eat the entire bonus money they paid Rivers which would escalate to this year. Oh, and then they'd pay ANOTHER huge bonus to a rookie QB who is going to sit on the bench? yeh, could happen........

Bills Daily is reporting: Bannan Experiment: The Bills plan on experimenting a lot on the offensive line since they have lost some depth during free agency. DT Justin Bannan is getting a full look at Guard after playing in some short yardage situations there last year. The move isn't necessarily permanent, if he doesn't grasp it well, he'll move back to defense. Jason Peters move to tackle seems to be permanent, he will no longer get reps at tight end when the team hits the field for mini camps and training camp. Depth Chart. ********************* It continues to be an interesting watch to see what the Bills can do with Peters (if anything) One question I have: Is Peters smarter than Henry?

check's in da mail - rockie walk well!

- Brady Contract Extension Stalled -- Fri Mar 25, 2005 --from FFMastermind.com * Tom Curran of the Providence Journal reports that QB Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are still working on a new contract. The latest offer from the Patriots includes a $24 million bonus; however, the structure of the bonus is not to Brady’s liking. “The Patriots wanted to pay Brady his $24-million signing bonus in four installments. More than half of the bonus money would come in the first two years of the deal, but unpaid bonus money in the later years of the contract would not be guaranteed. That would mean if Brady got hurt after a few years, portions of the $24-million bonus would never be realized. Brady, who expected to have his deal done before he left on a trip to Europe earlier this month, balked at the "unusual proposal.” As Curran states, “One interesting subplot to the negotiations is that unless the NFL's owners and the NFLPA agree to a new collective bargaining agreement, the 2007 season is an uncapped year. If -- and that's a big if -- there's an uncapped season and Brady is on the market, the contract he'd be in line to sign could be immense.”

Count me in Rock-man. I just have to remember to cut you a check tomorrow C'mon everyone! Sponsor the Rockpile -an OFFICIAL member of the CNJBBB If ya like our w ings, then help out rock (and my wife The Rev!)

I agree with the other posters here - relax. This is one of those occasions when it's best to think, "Hmmm, who's the adult in the room?" Donahoe is not about to be distracted by the rantings of the "children" (Th and his agent - who sounds like he is just as "smart" as travis) It IS possible that TH will remain a Bill. But it's unlikely. The very fact that the Bills CAN keep him is what is making him more valuable. Remember this: Donahoe was able to trade Peerless Price when everyone and their kid sister knew the Bills were not going to keep him at the franchise price. This time, Donahoe's trade partners can't be sure. Plus, TD has a lot more trade partners than he did with Peerless. Sure, RB's are not as valuable as QB's or OT's. But TH is CHEAP RIGHT NOW. He says he will play out his contract OR sign a new deal if traded. Thanks for saying that Travis!! . TH is not the problem. Donahoe is. He wants "Mo Money" ("money" in this instance, is a 2nd round pick OR a player and a pick) The only risk here is that TH stays AND holds out. How many of you actually believe he will sit out - which will mean his contract rolls over to next year PLUS he gets no money while he sits. Plus - his next contract becomes smaller and shorter with every day he sits. is TH THAT stupid. errrrrrrrrrrrrr welllllllllllll Relax. TD is the adult in the room. -RnJ

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http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/Comme...dglin032405.htm I like the comment about JP vs Drew

I really love this - TD is playing hardball as I think he should. New England's ripoff trade of the Bengals last year is probably causing us some trouble since Green may be trying to let that stupid trade (Dillon ior a 2nd rounder) set the standard for a Pro Bowl RB. Fortunately, TD knows that we can keep Travis no problem - he only costs $1.25 mil and he would be backing up a RB less than two years removed from an ACL tear. Travis' threatened holdout is a factor but his impatience is probably only going to make the deal less likely. Too bad he is dumber than dogdirt. But he's a very good RB and thank goodness TD knows this! By the way, Travis' threat to cause problems inthe locker room IF he decides to show up if the trade falls through is an empty threat. There is no such thing as a RB controversy. He either plays well when he is handed the rock or he doesn't - same goes for Willis. WIllis thrives on competition. Travis???...not so much. Travis will simply get beaten up in the locker room if he trys to sow dissension.

That has been my conclusion too unless the Bills were truly unimpressed with Shelton. Ever since the peerless price "deal" with Atlanta (not to mention the hardball victory TD had with Sam Adams)I have tried to be patient with Donahoe - which is why I do think he is squeezing Green's cajones for something "extra". If I force myself to guess - I think it will be a 5th rounder this year or a conditional 3rd or 4th rounder next year. Green is probably offering a 7th rounder next year - no conditions All of the Bills moves seem to be preparing for a Shelton trade (No OT signing, allowing jennings to leave, clearing cap space of Hey! ~ $3 mil, signing Burns). The deal - if it happens - should take place no later than draft day -

This has been mentioned before but make note that the Cardinals have publicly announced their starting offensive line for the 2005 season. It does not include Shelton. This means they now have a $3 mil per year backup lineman. There is no way they will keep Shelton under these circumstances. This means the Cardinals must either trade Shelton or release him. The Bills can use Travis and he's cheap and only signed for one year. We don't HAVE to do anything. This puts the Bills in the drivers seat UNLESS Shelton is really really really good. But if he were THAT good, why hasn't anyone offered the Cardies a first day draft pick for him? Huh Huh? If the Cardinals want anything other than a 4th rounder or Travis, they wil have to up the ante. Travis can complain all he wants but he is OUR commodity. The Bills would STUPID to give him away.

O.K. As of 03-22-05, we know the Bills won't start against New England (that eliminates two of the sixteen possibilities) we know they won't play at Oakland (13/16 remain) and we now know they won't play at San diego (The North County Times reports the San Diego Chargers will open the 2005 regular season at home against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 11. The game will be the second game of a Fox national doubleheader. The Chargers-Cowboys game, which kicks off at 1:15 p.m., is one of several key games announced Monday by the NFL to be played on what is being billed as the 2005 Kickoff Weekend. The Sept. 11 prime-time game on ESPN will pit the Indianapolis Colts against the Baltimore Ravens. The rest of the 2005 regular-season schedule will be announced at a later date. ) That puts us at 12/16 possibilities Eliminate Home vs Atlanta (they play the Eagles) - now we are down to 11/16 which include: Home vs Jets, Miami, Denver, kansas City, Carolina or Houston (six possibilities) On the Road vs Jets, Miami, New orleans, Tampa, or Cinncinnati (5 possibilities) We also know the Bills will play on Sunday, September 11, 2005 for Game 1

well, for those of going to the Opener (to cook wings at Hammers!) This IS information. I now know we won't be opening the season (could be on the road of course) against the patriots (road or at home) , the Raiders (road) or Falcons (home)

From ESPN: In a move that will create competition among two youngsters for the right offensive tackle spot, the Seattle Seahawks released starter Chris Terry, whose combination of injuries and off-field problems likely cost him his job. ........ the Seahawks signed him to a new five-year, $19 million contract following the 2002 season, \ From just a football standpoint, Terry could attract some attention now that he is a free agent, because there is no denying his talent. He is an unusual tackle, in that he plays the strong side position, but is regarded as a better pass protector than run blocker. Any team that considers Terry, however, will have to factor in his past off-field problems and that he missed considerable playing time the last two seasons. Terry was suspended for four games in 2003 because of a repeat violation of the NFL's substance-abuse policy. He was also fined an additional five game checks that year for violating the league's personal conduct policy. In 2004, he started in just eight games, largely because of a shoulder injury that eventually required surgery. The former University of Georgia standout still had three seasons remaining on the five-year contract signed in 2003 and was scheduled to earn a $3 million base salary in 2005. *********************************************************** Apparently, when physically, healthy - this guy is good NOT your typical Bills signing since it sounds like there are major character issues.

Lisa (RevNJoisy) and I both talked about Mike last night. Our prayers have been and continue to be with his family and you, too, Hammer.

Expect a check from me - only have to remember....duh... Having some real wing withdrawal huh my friend? I'll be cooking 'em up this saturday - The CNJBBB is meeting to discuss a new webhost and other business. I plan to have on the CD of the Seahawks game you gave me. (didn't mean to rub this in - Look at it this way, September is only (gulp) 6 months away.) RnJ

Hey fez - Sunday 3/15/05? Today is 3/15/05 Where do you want the checks sent? To You or directly to Campy? I suggest that you enlist campy to take checks sent to him and then to email mail you with the send WHICH DVDs to WHOM afterwards - I mean for all you are doing for him, I think it isn't asking much for him to simply do some of the paperwork justa sug. RichNJoisy and RevNJoisy CNJBBB

Eventually, Burress will sign for way less than he first envisioned. But that number will still be too much for the Bills. If he could be had for a reasonable figure - of course the Bills would benefit from his presence.

Well, we are going to have to just agree to disagree You may be right but from what i have heard/observed I am of the opinion of if it walks like a duck...blah blah IF Travis hold out - then you will be proven right. If he plays under the current agreement then I get the swing If he signs a new Long Term contract for LOTS of money - you win again. If for low money ..me and if for medium money. Then we shake hands huh? -RnJ

Ahh! That would be a perfectly reasonable scenario for any RB of Travis' talent except you are forgetting one thing; Travis is rather - how shall put it? - "undisciplined" with his finances. - he can't afford to sit out. He signed the extension because he was in deep debt and needed more money. The extension was such a bargain I almost fainted when I first heard about it. Travis is trying to play hard ball with TD and Green but I am willing to betcha he's scared out of his mind that someone will call his bet. And guess what? TD (and Green too probably) know that Travis can't afford to sit out. He's holding a losing hand. Travis will play wherever he's sent (or not sent).

He (Green) may very well be thinking along these lines but then are you sure that this makes the Henry for Shelton deal LESS likely? The scuttlebutt is that the Cards want Travis to sign a long term deal and w/o it won't make the trade. But, if the Cards plan to draft a RB in round 1, then wouldn't they prefer the one-year Travis Henry loan (the "payment" being the dumping of Shelton and his $3 mil salary) while the new RB gets his NFL legs? If Travis plays well, then they can neg. a new deal OR use the new RB. whatever. Remember , Travis is C-H-E-A-P. A $1.25 mil backup RB is reasonable if the guy is any good at all - Henry is a one time pro bowler yada yada. Green MUST get rid of Shelton. The question is, what can he get for him? IS a 4th or worse pick in 2005 better than Travis straight up? Of course not.

There is one thing that is DEFINITE folks - let's start there. Green has absolutely painted himself into a corner - Shelton MUST be traded. They already have not only signed a new lineman they (incredibly IMO!) publicly announced their starting Offensive line -which (duh ) did not include Shelton. A BACKUP making $3 mil per year??? That the coach has publicly decried??? So - given that eveyone including my grandmother - knows that Shelton is bye-bye, let's look at whom is in the running for Shelton. Chicago is now out of the picture after their big OT signing of whats-his-name That leaves Tampa and.....Buffalo. ANyone else know of any other teams in the Shelton "sweepstakes"? Those of you willing to offer Henry AND a pick....well, I'm glad TD is in charge. TD IS good at this folks. I still can't believe he was able to get a 1st rounder out of Atlanta for a player the Bills had no intention of signing. I think he is running Green in so many circles his head is spinning. Now, with Travis, we are really in the drivers seat. WE DON'T HAVE TO TRADE HIM. A $1.25 mil backup RB who has rushed twice for 1400 yards? OVERPAID? I don't think so So, Green has TWO choices. Trade Shelton to Tampa for a 2nd DAY pick OR trade with Buffalo for Henry (and a Ariz conditional pick based on performance?) If I forgot a team in the Shelton market - please chime in. Actually, I am surprised no one else is in the mix but that seems to be the case. -RnJ CNJBBB