dwight in philly Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Why not see how it plays out ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, UKBillFan said: Yes, I agree. I was responding to the post which said the civil case would have blindsided them. It wouldn't have done. I could have just phrased my response better. Fair enough 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverOutNick Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, aceman_16 said: It happened in college...the NFL has no jurisdiction over this as per the NFLPA contract Doesn't the commissioner get to decide regardless of if the offense happened in the NFL or before? "The Exempt List is a special player status available to clubs only in unusual circumstances," NFL.com points out, citing the league's manual. "The List includes those players who have been declared by the Commissioner to be temporarily exempt from counting within the Active List limit. Only the Commissioner has the authority to place a player on the Exempt List; clubs have no such authority, and no exemption, regardless of circumstances, is automatic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeFrommStateFarm Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Uh oh Ariza coming on ABC world news tonight. Tune to it now ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Returntoglory Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, BuffaloRebound said: They already have. Guilty or not, he’s the sacrificial lamb for NFL’s Deshaun Watson fiasco. He’s nothing right now but an entitled white boy punter who al·leg·ed·ly gang raped a minor. On a side note, I can’t believe the Bills put themselves in this position. There. Fixed it for you. You're welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Buffalo Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 16 minutes ago, haroldwaide said: With him not playing tonight, the Bills have a few more days to investigate all options before final cuts are made. My guess is not disclosing these potential charges to the Bills before the draft will be his ultimate undoing and he will be cut. The Bills just need more time first, despite what their statement said. I had not thought of the fact that the Bills could cut him for the fact that he did not reveal the lawsuit possibly coming, which could be argued is a major deal, whether he is innocent or guilty. If they can not do enough to "prove" his innocence in the next few days I bet they cut him and bring someone else in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 5 minutes ago, Bills2022 said: The San Diego DA, Summer Stephan, was once the Chief of the Sex Crimes Division. She is bringing charges. Likely will never get a conviction, but she is going to get tremendous pressure from media. That’s likely. Will Araiza be one of the players charged? There are several players involved. His lawyer is confident it will not be him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 1 minute ago, Bills2022 said: What? Who cares what his side of the story was. There was ZERO chance of this not eventually becoming a major distraction. And for what? A punter. Even if he did nothing, why would the super bowl favorite, a team that rarely punts, put itself in this position. Insanity. Let some 4-13 team with no media exposure take that risk. This is the Prime Time Bills. We now live on the national stage. You need to act like that. That's the problem right there. I have no facts, you have no facts. I'm not defending him in any way, shape or form but you are saying he should be in jail. Not really in jail but you have already decided he's guilty is my point with nothing other that what her lawyer has said and in a very dishonest and distasteful way to make himself, not his client, look better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralonzo Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 6 minutes ago, jkeerie said: I agree. They talked about the lightning delay and Araiza. Nothing more. On all the NFL shows etc throughout the day on ESPN and NFL network, they mentioned the allegations and moved on without comment. As they should since there is no more known today than last night. Let it play out in the legal system. If the Bills take any action before then, it's there decision. Yeah this. I means it’s going to be the lede and that’s fine. But that’s 2 minutes worth, the following 18 minutes of speculation and BS was just not what I was tuning in for. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, JakeFrommStateFarm said: Uh oh Ariza coming on ABC world news tonight. Tune to it now ! I have to wash my hair 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Just remember the Bills are the only team that does not even need a punter. This all 4D chess to cut hauck and araiza , and add another running back to the roster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Buffalo Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 40 minutes ago, Beck Water said: Do you honestly see this occuring over the "next couple of days"? Even if the DA files charges, they are not going to reveal their evidence in the next couple of days. If they can confirm or not confirm the phone call that would go a long way to determining if this is a money grab. The worst part for Araiza, if he is innocent, is that all these accusations are now public and almost any response will be reactive. If Araiza is innocent he should push the DA to release the phone call, if it happened. But in a few days you are correct, not much will likely come out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 7 minutes ago, JakeFrommStateFarm said: Uh oh Ariza coming on ABC world news tonight. Tune to it now ! ABC World News Tonight… WITH DAVID MUIR!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Buffalo Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 His being on all these news shows is not a good look to me. I have stated we should not rush to judgement but it seems desperate to me. I think Bills will probably cut him simply for not telling them before they drafted him unless he can convince them of his innocence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills404 Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 52 minutes ago, BullBuchanan said: Why? You really don’t know why it’s not professional for a lawyer to be commenting “nice picture” under pictures of naked women? Please tell me you’re trolling. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloRebound Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, Returntoglory said: There. Fixed it for you. You're welcome. Araiza has already been convicted in court of public opinion. He’s toxic to the NFL until the criminal and civil cases are resolved. Cleveland destroyed whatever goodwill NFL still had left on Watson. No NFL team will touch a punter accused of these things. Look at how fast this story took off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 From the girls own journal, she met Matt Araiza at a party, was flirting with him, proceeded to have sex with him, doesn't remember what happened but ended up in a room where players were passing her around. Didn't see who they were, doesn't know if Araiza was even there. I'm astonished that her lawyer put that evidence out there. If anything he just introduced doubt. Someone took advantage of that poor girl but in her own words she doesn't know who. In terms of the case against Araiza I don't see how he could be proven guilty. Was he negligent in some way by luring her into a room or telling people she is easy or something? Those details are yet to be determined 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Believer Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 3 hours ago, billsfan3482 said: They dont need to "speak up" because some entilted fans think they do. Yes they do… This a complete distraction to the team… so they need to explain their rationale for keeping Ariaza… and what they will do if the situation bleeds into the season… You don’t have to agree with me… Great place, America… We are free to disagree… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Just now, Buffalo Timmy said: His being on all these news shows is not a good look to me. I have stated we should not rush to judgement but it seems desperate to me. I think Bills will probably cut him simply for not telling them before they drafted him unless he can convince them of his innocence. what was he going to tell them "someone is going to file a lawsuit against me in several months". How would he know. Especialy if the allegations are false. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Just now, Buffalo Timmy said: His being on all these news shows is not a good look to me. I have stated we should not rush to judgement but it seems desperate to me. I think Bills will probably cut him simply for not telling them before they drafted him unless he can convince them of his innocence. They cut Haack after he had already talked with them about this. Have a hard time thinking that the coaching staff and management would double down if they didn't think he was being truthful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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