Ed_Formerly_of_Roch

No idea?? Do teams commonly share? If some team finds out a player has some medical issue, would they share that, or keep it to themselves and let another team draft damaged goods? If it were Al Davis, I'd think the answer would be no! I really have no idea how much and of what type/criteria of pre-draft info would be shared amongst teams? On one hand the less other teams know the better, but the Araiza situation does as Roger would say "Damage the shield" From that standpoint, you'd think they would alert others, but I don't know.

Yes agree, false information is an issue! Below from two different articles, 2nd from our buddy John Warrow. I've also read other articles that have implied the same. Sounds like there was something out there, not faulting the Bills for not finding it as many other also didn't but also not absolving them completely either. But of course these articles must be all wrong I'd assume? I'm not condemning the Bills for not immediately releasing him and do question much about this whole thing. But do agree with Dingus, a thread calling the Bills a "Class act" for their handling of this is a bit over the top. They did what they had to do to avoid bad press and this continuing as a distraction and there's nothing wrong with coming to that conclusion either. Several other teams executives also have told the AP they weren’t aware. But executives from two different teams told the AP they became aware of Araiza’s involvement in an incident during the draft process. Neither person knew the extent of the allegations and both people said it didn’t impact Araiza’s status on their draft boards because they weren’t interested in selecting the punter. Executives from two different teams told The Associated Press they became aware of Araiza’s involvement in an incident during the draft process, but neither person knew the extent of the allegations. Executives from three other teams said they had no knowledge of the allegations against Araiza before the draft and only learned of the incident Thursday. All the people spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter

My point was more Keenum is as good a backup as almost any team has. There are some teams that their starting QB is nothing special so an injury to him and bringing in the backup may make little difference. The Bills aren't one of those teams. If Allen gets hurt they are in trouble to some level but no more than if it were Rodgers, Brady, etc. And don't think are in worse shape than Tampa, Green Bay are and can win games with Keenum when you factor in how strong the overall team is. Could they go all the way without him, not likely but what team could with their backup. It has happened, but usually some extenuating circumstance play into it. And more importantly, who could they have signed instead as a definitively better backup?

There's about a dozen teams would say the same about their starting QB and another dozen that if he were replaced due to injury, there might be an improvement. That's how Fitz managed to last as long as he has. I do think though with actual game planning and starting lineup Keenum would look much better than on Friday.

Often the cuts come out in slowly couple at a time. My prediction is TE may be one of the last ones you hear of as may work the phones till the 11th hour to try and trade Howard. But once you're to the 11th hour other teams know go chance he's going to be cut anyway. Think there's a little more uncertainty only because it will cost about the same to cut or keep. Morris has out played Sweeney IMO, so I think it's going to be Knox, Morris and Howard or Sweeney.

Why, highly doubtful you're getting anyone better than Keenum, plus he knows the offense. Maybe if Davis Webb were released, they may keep him over Barkley on the PS, but that's about it IMO. Even that one not sure of.

That's the problem with kickers,teams usually only have one so not likely to trade them. Maybe if the Bills had still had Haack, could have traded him and maybe a 5th to Carolina would have worked. But not now as would leave Carolina with no one. Whenever one gets hurt, teams are scrambling.

The one thing going though for Matt is he likely has the means to make it rough on the attorney to if this whole thing is proved false.

And the person you're going after has enough money to make it worthwhile to go the civil route.

Yeah that's where I'm kind of thinking Araiza would have to maybe agree to not contest being placed on exempt list. That Goodell and the Bills will tell him it's just not a good look for everyone, this gives you time to work things out on your end. But does he still get paid and if not, would he agree to it?

Would he to voluntarily agree to that otherwise a CBA grievance? Though not sure the NFLPA would want that bad press either fighting it. If suspended does he count towards 53? Read a couple threads about putting him on exempt list. Would Araiza have to request that? And what exactly does that mean for roster salary, etc.? As has been said too much of him being guilty in court of public opinion to keep him on roster now as too much of a distraction.

One of the things I find very annoying is these merged threads. You read the title of the 2nd thread and it's something I was interested in, but now you need to go to this other thread that's maybe 10 pages long and try and find what/when this merged part came in. It would be OK if you click on the merged thread and it would take you right to that post. And never consistent in when there are 5 different threads and when there aren't.

As has been said didn't want to risk injury from getting hit particularly since backups on O-line. I'd imagine too punting puts a whole different strain on leg, so Bass could have injured himself. Could be during practice Barkley looked decent at it. They must have known for some reason as he looked pretty good at it. Wouldn't surprise me Barkley's average last night beat Haack's average from last year. I didn't read through this entire thread but I'm sure if it had, it would been posted. LOL When I was a kid playing backyard football, we had a thing called an "angel pass" where the QB could throw it to himself.

I must have the same identical laptop as you! Actually it is on local TV by me as I live in Carolina, but is the Panthers broadcast. I'd like to watch the Bills version, mainly to listen to the 3rd quarter interview with Beane. Do have the DVR setup if can't find Bills broadcast will go with Panthers. I will say the quality of these pirate sites is very good. One time was watching a SU football game on a pirate site, then realized could legally watch through ACC network. Pirate site had better video quality.

Video tribute to Dawson in last nights Chiefs game. Do recall they always had the unique huddle, thought that was more Hank Stramm driven thing though?? https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/08/26/patrick-mahomes-chiefs-penalty-pay-tribute-len-dawson-during-game-video

So does exempt list count towards 53 man roster and salary cap?

We have the same secondary we ended the season with and they did ok. Also have a 1st round raft pick and a hopefully a much better pass rush. Safeties are more banged up because it's pre-season. If regular season Hyde would be fine and another 2 weeks Poyer should be OK too.

Is this a joint practice? Seems like these joint practices are much wilder than games with fights all the time. Maybe because in real games, teams are more focused on winning where here focus is different??

Reading the article sounds like the whole thing was out in the open on San Diego State campus, so can't believe the Bills didn't know. It could explain though why he lasted all the way till the 6th round and two other punters were picked prior.

Highly unlikely as will cost as much to cut him as to keep him. Either he gets traded or plays the year out.

I tore mine, actually very little pain, just one of the longest recovery times as far as being in a cast for 10 weeks and on crutches. Getting use to using crutches was the most pain, more from an arm muscle standpoint. That was close to 30 years ago, back then was no load bearing for the 10 weeks, now they give people walking boots so that part is much easier and these scooters to use. Recall 8 to 10 years ago Jason Peters tore his, was using a scooter and it collapsed as he exceeded the weight limit.

Nah, Just post a pic of his wife instead

I'd assume it would be another CB if he's not able to go. Guess it depends on how long they think he'll miss. If feel he'd be ready to go by game 3 or sooner, then would agree with you. If much longer, than I think either option 1 or 3

So White needs to go either option 1 or 3 depending how soon they feel he'd be ready.

The last one was a trick question. I said 5 as counted up the names and also assumed Tenuta and Spector will be on the PS. But Araiza was left off the original list so really 5 plus him. How can I change my answer from 5 to 6