richNjoisy

I don't agree but I understand your skepticism. You are right about human witnesses but there IS video evidence, his own lawyer now admits he was present when the murder occurred, and his post crime actions are very suspicious. Have you seen the video shot still image of him leaving a room with sure looks like a gun in his hand? It looks like a gun to me. A jury can convict on circumstantial evidence if they believe, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the accused committed the crime. It seems to me there is enough evidence to convict. I would.

Hernandez lawyer just admitted Aaron witnessed the murder but was "helpless to stop it". Yeh, right. Jury has got to convict him now. Amazed his lawyer admitted this. http://www.espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12636098/closing-arguments-heard-aaron-hernandez-murder-trial

Now, I'd like an update on the Bills 2015 cap. Do they have any money left except to pay for draft picks?

They are interested but all signs have been pointing to Clay either signing with Miami or with Buffalo. I imagine the Pegula Express "limo" has impressed Charles. I don't know if "hate" is the word here. Especially if the result is now what I expect which is the Bills called the Fish' bluff and they folded and walked away weeping. Poor fishys.

Look - the key is Clay signs a contract with the Bills. What "leverage" do you speak of? Miami then can match, ball is in THEIR court at that point. I see no advantage to the Fish leaking anything. They DO have $7 mil at risk if Clay signs his tender which may be what Miami is threatened by. Miami wants one of two things either Clay signs with them cheaply because he sooooo wants to stay in Miami (obviously the kid didn't agree to this) or "trick" Buffalo into overpaying. The slowness of this process appears to me to be a savvy front office patiently waiting for Clay to wake up and smell the coffee (that the Bills not only want him but are willing to pay him well with guaranteed money for years). Sign the contract, kid!

A friend of mine just texted me that Sammy tweeted a welcome to the team to Percy then promptly deleted it. FWIW

O.K. So, by not signing the Miami contract, Clay retains the right to negotiate but risks being released, right? Since he wants to stay in Miami (so he says) and Miami has now signed Cameron, has his likelihood of making $7 million + for more than one year with Miami gone to basically zero? This year's TE cap for Miami is now shrunk to way less than $7 million and the Suh contract for 2016 is crazy high. Isn's Clay crazy himself if he does not run to Buffalo or Cleveland and sign a contract ASAP? What am I missing? I see how a delay helps Miami but how does it help Clay?

Hmmmmm, Maybe I am wrong but I thought even Franchise tagged players can still seek out a new deal with another team? Even if they sign the tag deal with their team? I need to look this up more so I admit there may be this one piece I am missing. If true, a player CAN simply be released with no guarantee if they do not sign their tag contract but if they sign they can no longer seek out a new deal elsewhere.

define "dumb" At this point, the dumb one appears to be Clay if he really hasn't signed his transition tag document guaranteeing him $7 million per year for one year. Until he does, he is in limbo - Miami , I believe, still owns his rights having transitioned-tagged him. Not signing is mostly just a player in "complaint mode" where he does not want to agree to play for a one year deal. He can still sign the document and seek out a deal deal with...say...Buffalo or Cleveland. Not signing means he can be released with no guarantee. Now that the Fish have signed Cameron, I would run not walk to the document and sign it if I were Clay. What dumb thing can Cleveland do? They are free at any time to contact Clay and negotiate any deal they like. It is up to Clay as to whether or not to sign it.

I'd like to play poker with Dolphins management. They are bluffing. Badly. No one keeps two TE's at $7+ million. So, either Clay is dumb and signs a long term deal with Miami for WAAAAAAAAAAYYYY less money (guaranteed money is all that matters) or Clay signs his tag deal and then the Dolphins convince another team to trade them something (pick or player) to get Clay - a player they can negotiate with anytime they want and give the Fish nothing in return (ok Maybe the eagles are this stupid) or We can believe the Fish will match any deal Clay makes with another team which will undoubtedly be $7 mil per year with guaranteed money or Miami actually plans to sign Clay to a multi year deal worth $7 million which is substantially better (or close enough as good) to the Deal the Bills were discussing with Clay the past two days. Sure, I'll fold, Miami. I am soooooooooo scared of your bluff.

Chip has a system in place which precludes all injuries. Hence why he is only trading for /signing previously injured players. Everyone else's risk is his "value" player.

Damn! I am certainly getting good use out of my Kyle Williams jersey! (and yes, he is my favorite player )

so much for powell......signed with JETS(suxsuxsux)

Contract by yearly salary cap hits Hughes is still only 26 years old (turning 27 before the season), so there is a solid chance that he will play out the life of this well-done and reasonable contract. Here are Hughes' yearly cap hits (along with Mario Williams and Kyle Williams) to demonstrate how the Bills may have been thinking bigger picture on this deal. 2015: $6.175 million ($19.4 million for Mario, $6.4 million for Kyle). This includes $1.4 million in prorated bonus. 2016: $7.575 million ($19.9 million for Mario, $7 million for Kyle). This includes $1.4 million in prorated bonus and $1.5 million in prorated option bonus. 2017: $10.45 million ($16.5 million for Mario). This includes a $2 million roster bonus, and the aforementioned $2.9 million in prorated bonuses. 2018: $10.4 million. This includes a $1 million roster bonus, and the aforementioned $2.9 million in prorated bonuses. 2019: $10.4 million. This breakdown is exactly the same as the 2018 league year. You'll note that Hughes' cap hits really rise precipitously after both Kyle Williams and Mario Williams' current deals expire. ************ I got this from buffalorumblings.com http://www.buffalorumblings.com/bills-news-notes/2015/3/9/8176251/jerry-hughes-contract-details-breakdown-buffalo-bills-free-agency

all 12 actually.... http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2015-01-21/ex-nfl-referee-all-12-patriot-footballs-were-underinflated-new-england-tom-brady-bill-belichick

Brady just admitted in a profootballtalk. com link, "http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/22/brady-addressed-deflategate-with-teammates-today/ He likes his balls, "a certain way"

Should we wake up Hal?

It was great today to read all the comments (jokes) about the signing. Jokesters, have a seat. Your crow is ready. Well, he has nowhere to go but down now, ay? But for now, everyone knows your name. Next, how to pronounce it correctly but that will come with time.

does anyone know the "rules" for player signing of autographs? Could Daryl, for example, come to Hammer's Lot on an announced day (say, the Green Bay game on December 14th). Daryl sets up a tent and everyone who wants to brings a football and a $100. To shake his hand and get a signed ball (I paid for the ball so no cost to Daryl). Is this legal? Can the NFL object? The IRS? I know Hammer - I am pretty sure he'd go for this. But, is it feasible/reasonable? I'd probably bring 4-5 footballs My wife (revnjoisy) suggests we start a straw poll here at TBD to see who would be interested in a "Daryl signs a ball day at hammer's" I have never started one of those polls/question thingies. Is it easy? UPDATE: I have contacted Hammer and he has said, "OK" to hosting. I am now trying to find a way to contact Daryl or his wife. If ANYONE has such a connection please pm me or use your contacts to reach the Talley's. Repeating: Proposed date - December 14th...Place: Hammer's Lot

I will if that is the best way to help. Thanks.

sigh. You may be right but sometimes people surprise you. And the Pegulas are the new kids in town. Maybe, just maybe, they will will be different (and care more about people than money...I know I know....stop laughing) sigh.

I appreciate the efforts of those starting up fund(s) already but I THINK more can be done if this is set up more "officially". Having said that, I am not sure how that is actually done. For me, for example, I would love it if Jill Kelly ran the fund calling it, say, the "Jim Kelly Tough for Daryl" fund. I'd also like to not allow a comment section at the fund site. Already, "people with opinions" (and I believe in freedom of speech) are posting them and given Daryl's current mental state, I REALLY don't think it will help him to read the opinions blaming him for his illness. I strongly disagree with those blaming Daryl but I will not get into a "sh$t" fight with them. It does not help and won't change their views anyway. So, I am all game for donations but does anyone here have connections to see if Jimbo, his wife, Thurmon, and others can get involved to run the donations? I trust them completely. -RichNJoisy Central New Jersey Bills Backers PS: I will be surprised if the Pegulas do not come forward. And disappointed.

I believe we need a "call out" to implore Tony Bogyo of billsdaily.com to PLEASE pick AGAINST the Bills. His record this season is 2-9 (not just against the spread but in the ACTUAL outcome of the games). This is remarkably skillful (negative skill is skill, folks). He even picked the Jets TWICE. Whattaguy! So, please, Tony, pick the Browns this week. pretty please?

" Bills now on buses on way to airport to fly to Detroit, per source. Surprisingly, they were able to round up all coaches and all 53 players" (from BillsDaily) It was also noted that some players drove themselves to the airport.

arizona (washington won't score, trip across country, one less day to practice) or Detroit (Detroit is pissed, Minnesota won't score, Detroit has a real kicker, Detroit is pissed) both are locks