Rico
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The best thing about buying the TV sets used is that nornmally they are in excellent condition. A lot of people buy them, watch them once, and sell them off. Don't buy from a rental place that is selling off rented copies. Try a used cd store that also sells used DVD's. I got all 4 "Sopranos" sets like this, plus the Beatles Anthology (for $35) and they look fresh out of the package.
Netflix is also a good option for watching TV on DVD.
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Two years is much more easier to swallow than three years as you posted earlier...
He has to perform first...I think pay cut ala Drew instead of extension makes more sense based on what he's shown thus far.
I think all bets are off if JJ stays healthy & has a monster year.
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Go back as recent as 1998.
0-3 to start the season, what a sad state of affairs,
but after Week 16 we were one of the best teams in the league.
If not for the bad start, we might have had home field advantage.
Right now, we're only 0-1.
I was pissed after the Jax game, but that's old news now.
Anything can happen... see how it plays out.
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His two-part signing bonus amortizes at the rate of $2.1 million per year. If he is released prior to paying him his roster bonus (assuming that it is due like Feb or March of next year), you save the roster bonus plus his salary which equals $3,726,875. However, because there would be three years remaining on his contract, the cap gets hit with his unamortized bonus of $6.3 Million. That means that cutting him to save the salary and roster bonus will actually COST us almost $2.6 Million in cap space for 2005!
I didn't know MW has THREE years left on his contract!
Back in 2002, TD gave him a 6-year deal???
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Titans at home over Indy +1.
Colts swept them last year, won't happen again.
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We know from his time with the Redskins that he royally sucks as a head coach.
Maybe the second time is the charm, but I really don't think so.
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Evans is getting a lot of flack, but I think he will end up being a warrior.
Maybe Willis... definitely (hopefully?) someone who's not on the team yet.
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I agree... but he'll need some help, he can't be the only one that steps up.
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Great post, I agree 100%
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Agree 100%. PP won't make many plays at all, but he won't get torched either.
Hopefully, Milloy will be ready in 2 weeks for the Pats game, he should be fired up for that one.
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What sad news.
RIP Johnny.
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Good point! Anyway you look at at, Gannon has to be licking his chops when he sees film on Wire
... I really hope Lawyer is back for the Pats game.
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And BTW, the same reasoning goes for Mike Williams, who is scheduled to earn a salary of $486,250 this season, and $726,875 next season. because the bonus money has already been paid, the issue is only whether he is playing well enough to earn his salary at this point. The bonus money is gone and paid for and wil also come crashing onto the cap like a ton-o-bricks if he is traded or cut.
From Clumpy's Latest Salary Cap Report
OT Mike Williams: salary escalator which could take his salary from $726,875 to as high as $4 million.He also has a $3 million roster bonus due. His cap number is nearly $6 million.
If he doesn't step up this year & start to show dominance, he will be asked to take a pay cut IMO...if he refuses, he could end up like Ruben. Definitely a crossroads year for MW.
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Bills 17
Raiders 16
on a Lindell last second FG (ABOUT TIME)
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Gannon will get Raiders in win column
Overview
Two veteran quarterbacks looking to prove they can take their respective teams to the next level face off in this game. Buffalo's QB Drew Bledsoe and Oakland's Rich Gannon will need to elevate their level of play working against some of the best corners in the league.
The Bills' two-headed monster of Travis Henry and Willis McGahee looks to take some pressure of Bledsoe by establishing an effective running game. Gannon will look to his talented offensive line to give him time to find the open receiver. The Raiders still have questions at receiver, but the unit has shown a penchant for making the big play when it counts. Now the question is can they do it consistently?
When the Bills have the ball
Although McGahee played most of the fourth quarter in last week's game, don't expect him to replace Henry as the starter. Henry was forced to leave the game with cramps in his left leg and he should be fully recovered. That said, look for Buffalo to get McGahee more carries early on. Rotating McGahee in more steadily should prevent Henry from cramping up again.
Keeping Henry fresh so he has the burst to turn the corner should be important because the Bills will want to attack the perimeter of Oakland's run defense throughout this game. LOLB DeLawrence Grant and backup Akbar Gbaja-Biamila are two former defensive ends who are adjusting to playing outside linebacker and they have some problems making plays in space. In addition, consistently running outside will force a Raiders defensive line that has excellent size but lacks range to run from sideline to sideline, which should cause it to wear down late in the game.
Oakland's new 3-4 scheme could pose some problems for a Bills offensive line that has yet to jel. OC Trey Teague shows good burst off the ball but he lacks prototypical bulk. He will struggle to create a seam working against NT Ted Washington. While OGs Lawrence Smith and Chris Villarrial are quality run blockers, they lack the quickness to chip Washington before getting up to the second level. They also should have problems reaching the Raiders' inside linebackers as a result
Passing:
Buffalo head coach Mike Mularkey employs a ball-control offense predicated on a strong running game and a conservative passing attack. It's designed to take pressure of Bledsoe and allow him to get rid of the ball quicker. However, Bledsoe, who had just one completion for over 20 yards last week, has to take some chances downfield. If he doesn't, Oakland will stack the line of scrimmage with eight men and crowd the short-to-intermediate routes.
WR Eric Moulds will have some problems getting behind DC Charles Woodson, so Bledsoe should look for No. 3 Lee Evans when taking a shot in the vertical passing game. Evans is raw and he'll struggle to get open underneath working against veteran nickel back Denard Walker, but Walker isn't fast enough to run with him downfield.
With the Bills' running game forcing Oakland's safeties to play closer to the line of scrimmage and the Raiders' depth at corner, Bledsoe should look for TE Mark Campbell early and often. Campbell doesn't have ideal speed but he should have some success getting open working against SS Marques Anderson, especially off of play-action. Anderson has a history of getting caught out of position, and that flaw should only be amplified by the fact that he was acquired on Sept. 3 and is still relatively new to the system. In addition, Campbell runs with good power and should be productive after the catch, as Anderson is an inconsistent tackler
When the Raiders have the ball
Oakland will continue to pound the ball between the tackles with RB Tyrone Wheatley in an effort to stay balanced and keep Buffalo honest, but Wheatley shouldn't have much success working against the Bills. DTs Sam Adams and Pat Williams have the bulk to clog up the middle and Wheatley lacks the burst to consistently turn the corner.
Expect backup RB Justin Fargas to continue to get an ample amount of carries in relief as well. Although the Bills have the speed at linebacker to prevent the explosive Fargas from breaking some long runs, he will help keep Buffalo on its toes and Wheatley fresh late in the game.
Head coach Norv Turner is a former offensive coordinator who does an excellent job of keeping defenses off balance. One of the ways he and offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye will keep the Bills guessing is to mix up the play calling on first and second down. If Buffalo doesn't know whether to expect run or pass, the front seven won't be nearly as aggressive. In addition, the Bills rotate Chris Kelsay and Ryan Denney at left end because they like Kelsay's ability to defend the run and Denney's ability to rush the passer. Buffalo will have a harder time deciding who to put on the field if it can't anticipate what the Raiders are going to run.
Passing:
QB Rich Gannon, who threw to 11 different receivers last week, does an excellent job of spreading the ball around and he won't allow the Bills to focus on stopping one receiver. This approach should be effective because Oakland doesn't have much proven depth, but WRs Alvis Whitted, Doug Gabriel and Carlos Francis are all playmakers. If the veteran Gannon sees any one of them in a favorable single-coverage matchup, he will exploit it.
WRs Jerry Porter and Jerry Rice won't have as much success getting open working against DCs Nate Clements and Troy Vincent. Clements has the speed to run with Porter downfield and Vincent has the strength to prevent Rice from getting into his routes quickly. With that in mind TEs Doug Jolley and Teyo Johnson should play big roles. Both are quality receiving tight ends who have the size and athletic ability to make the most of any single-coverage matchups they get working against SS Coy Wire. Wire is playing for Lawyer Milloy, who is out with a broken forearm.
The Raiders' offensive line had some problems adjusting to Pittsburgh's blitz packages last week, and Buffalo defensive coordinator Jerry Gray will bring additional pressure at times. One of the players Gray sends will likely be SLB Jeff Posey, who shows good initial quickness and closing speed to the quarterback. Gannon must recognize the pressure, look for his "hot" read and get rid of the ball if it isn't there. He can't afford to repeat last week's two-interception performance in what should be another very close game.
Scouts' Edge
Both teams are coming off disappointing fourth-quarter losses, but look for the Raiders to be the ones who bounce back this week. The Raiders' offense will struggle to move the ball consistently working against a very stout Buffalo defense. However, Gannon will make enough big plays to put Oakland in a position to win late.
The Bills will look to establish their running game once again and they should have some success to the outside, but the Raiders will tighten up in the red zone and force Buffalo to settle for field goal attempts. In addition, the Bills will have problems making adjustments at the line with this game in Oakland, and look for some miscommunication to result in a penalty, incomplete pass or even a turnover.
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Chuck Bednarik, Jack Lambert too.