Ed_Formerly_of_Roch

I've thought about this too over the years and would be OK with some concept along these lines. Another thought I had was to allow bonuses to players that say perform in the top 5% or 10% but that doesn't count against the cap. This would be money given to players who are really good, but doesn't hurt your cap.

As to the unbalanced schedule the only part of it that matters is the amount of money the home team receives. So could do something where very team has one pre-season home game and the third game revenues/profits are split 50/50 between the two teams to keep it balanced.

If he doesn't get charged at all would think it would be tough to warrant 4 games. Not arguing that he doesn't deserve it, but without much evidence likely would get appealed and reduced down to two?? Roger is in a tough spot, does he dole out smaller suspensions in hopes they don't get over turned, but then look soft or does he still go for big ones and watch them all get lowered. I suppose you can argue he's better to go high so after the appeal there is still something left of a punishment.

Jerry is probably one of the most knowledgeable owners in the league when it comes to talent evaluation, X's and O's, etc. Jerry is probably one of the least knowledgeable GM's in the league when it comes to talent evaluation, X's and O's, etc. PS, Do you ever sleep??

Too bad he doesn't play special teams!

Really not so sure it's their ignorance as much as they have an agenda (certainly not a hidden one) and if they keep starting and posting threads like this they can keep getting their beliefs out there and convince eachother they are right. Surprising there aren't more threads out there such as "Buffalo gets hit with big snow storm". The contents will show how this storm is due to Whaleys and Brandons ineptness. Whatever can be blamed on them is fair game.

Why not just pick up a safety FA, undrafted player, etc and have him play special teams instead of trying to convert someone who's played offense to defense. If we need depth at safety, then go get a safety. Exactly!!

I doubt it as was stated teams know we plan to cut him. The only incentive is it gives whomever were to trade for him exclusive rights to him, but still doubt you'd get much if anything. 2nd potential issue, I'm no salary cap expert, but I'd be surprised if there aren't more salary cap hits to the Bill's if he's still on the roster on the beginning of the NFL calendar year which occurs in early March. Typically there are as that is why most players are cut before then. In addition we'd then have to cut $19mil worth of other players to get under the salary cap on day 1 one the NFL calendar. that's was the biggest reason I've heard why we need to cut him as without cutting him, would be hard pressed to re-sign Glenn or Richie or anyone else.

Probably because players would start figuring out how to get arrested so they can become free agents!. Would become a windfall for too many players! The longer this drags out, the more likely this whole thing is on somewhat shaky ground IMO. Or they can't figure out how to come after McCoy & co without also making the cops look bad.

Everytime the contract ends, they renew it. I agree that if it ended DTV would go down the tubes, so for that reason, they seem to be willing to pay a boat load to the NFL so they keep the exclusive deal going. But do think with the direction things are headed the end is sooner than you'd think

For baseball it says the full package will be $109, single team $89, so tend to agree, probably not worth saving $20

I received an email today regarding settlement of a class action suit brought against MLB Extra Innings and MLBTV. The suit was still going on but it appears the "plantiffs" and MLBTV settled and offered to discount the package this year by around 15% and the next two years 12.5% per year, but more importantly are now offering a single team package. The single team package will cost roughly 2/3 the cost of the full package, so not sure it's really worth it, but does make me wonder if ST won't be far behind in offering a similar option. I've often read head in threads many folks wanting such an option, may be there sooner than you'd think, though would imagine ST would fight something like this harder and not be as quick to settle. Apparently it's only offered through either DTV or Comcast so if you had it through TWC, sounds like you're out of luck

OK, certainly yeah do recall Gretzky going to LA

How would it have effected Edmonton? Am I missing something?

There was reason Houston got rid of the #1 overall pick, Even his 1st year in Buffalo everyone was calling him a bust. He had two very good years, but seems if everything isn't exactly to his liking he checks out. If you want to blame someone blame Nix for signing him. Red flags should go up when the #1 overall pick is allowed to leave his old team.

I wonder if the other Bronco player back that was was yelling to Norwood, "Fair catch it, Fair Catch it" The Panthers hear that, so jump back not to interfere assuming he's going to raise his arm. Is Dehaven's the only person to lose five Superbowl's??

I thought she sang it very well, surprisingly well infact. I expected she'd do some wild version but she sang it straight up and she certainly has a big enough voice for it. I could have done without the red glitter eye shadow, but otherwise was pleased. I often say if I were blind I'd like her much more. I do like a fair amount of her songs, but can do without the visuals. Maybe this was already mentions, but did others see Papa John on the field running up to Peyton after the game. Thought maybe he was bringing him a spice of pizza to eat. Thought it was real dumb, but typical Tracy Wilson on the field after the game asking Peyton about his retirement plans. Peyton doesn't bite on it., then goes back to Jim Nance who comments, how he understands not the place to be asking that question. Ten minutes later Nance is on the field interviewing Peyton, and he says to him. "We heard your response earlier to Tracy Wilson, but(in not exactly the same words) what are your retirement plans?" Peyton repeated the same answer. I thought what he should have said was well if you heard what I told Tracy, why are you asking me the same thing? Are you that stupid??

At the time it actually happened, I saw his face too among all the jubilation. How I took it was that while the non-playing members all were celebrating that the Broncos won the game, Eli, was still of the opinion, this is good, but the game isn't over yet. Kind of interesting in that for about one second of the video, you can see Archie's face, and he looks just like Eli. So the fact that everyone is happy except for the two people who actually played the game, just tells me that players see things much different than the fans do.

They did?? Everything I recall reading was the opposite. The players all said what a great teammate Richie was. I'm sure they'll agree it got out of hand mainly because Martin couldn't handle it which unfortunately they figured out too late for the most part.

I recorded it and watched it Friday night, saw the parts about Duison (sp) killing himself, McMahan having issues, others complaining of all the aches and pains, but how they'd all do it again in a heartbeat. then afterwards was on the computer and read the story about Montana having trouble running, seems I recall I read another story last night of another former player also having physical issues. Kind of scary hearing all that in the same day.

Personally I think Roger is doing a great job of projecting the position that the league wants to be seen in. He's just doing what the owners asks him to do and based on the popularity of the game it seems to be working well. In a way it's great strategy by the league. Roger you stand up front and take all the hits publicity wise, while we pull the brinks truck up to the rear door. In exchange we'll give you a big bag of loot for being the fall guy. But why blame him? IMO the whole concussion thing way predates Roger. That was an issue floating around for years that's been ignored by all as it truly goes against the fundamentals of the league as to it's ability to make money. I worked for Kodak for many years and it kind of reminds me of Kodak's strategy of ignoring digital film as it would strike directly at it's profits from selling film. Granted this is much more serious but same idea of management ignoring a massive issue as they knew it would hurt them in the pocket. As far as the Ray Rice I have a different perspective on that. When it first came to light Roger tried to protect Ray Rice by just kind of viewing it a;s Boys will be boys, the woman wasn't complaining, so just slap him on the wrist. Then when the video came out the league had to do much more, but then were on very shaky ground as they had already disciplined him for it. I thought the players took advantage or Roger in that he was trying initially to do the players a favor for not coming down hard on him for this, then when everyone was ripping the league and Roger for not doing more the players jumped on the bandwagon too.

I wonder if the father is having second and even third thoughts about the times back in college when he defended him and taught the kid to thumb his nose at the NCAA. Maybe without those "lessons" from the ole man, things wouldn't be where they are today. Likely the league will step in; in the form of a suspension. I'd imagine the league stepping in from a one sided position of Jonnie not asking for help would open themselves up to all kind of HIPPA violations. Honestly don't see a reason for the league to help unless or until he asks for it.

Hell, I'd be impressed if they could just predict 75% of the players taken in the 1st round regardless of team. Actually they probably do get that part correct as unlikely too many players are going to fall from the top 10 to 33 or lower. But how many do they get right between say #20 and 32 as opposed to dropping into 2nd round, and/or players moving up to the 1st round.

He won't/can't be fired for what he said. However he could be gone due to any negative attention his comments may fall on the BN. In addition if advertisers start threatening to pull money and ads, again he could then be in trouble. Newspapers can't afford any bad publicity these days as shaky as things are. Don't know if these guys have any types of contracts or just strictly salaried employees, but could see him gone within a few months so it doesn't appear he was let go specifically because of this. Or like often happens in the employment world, next time there's a playoff he's the first to go, with a severance package of course..

Yeah was quite funny. That was the same one where Graham claimed most of Marrones "issues" were driven by his wife.