richNjoisy
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San Diego would be INSANE to trade a QB from LAST year's draft for one from this year's draft.
Plus, they'd eat the entire bonus money they paid Rivers which would escalate to this year.
Oh, and then they'd pay ANOTHER huge bonus to a rookie QB who is going to sit on the bench?
yeh, could happen........
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Bills Daily is reporting:
Bannan Experiment: The Bills plan on experimenting a lot on the offensive line since they have lost some depth during free agency. DT Justin Bannan is getting a full look at Guard after playing in some short yardage situations there last year. The move isn't necessarily permanent, if he doesn't grasp it well, he'll move back to defense. Jason Peters move to tackle seems to be permanent, he will no longer get reps at tight end when the team hits the field for mini camps and training camp. Depth Chart.
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It continues to be an interesting watch to see what the Bills can do with Peters (if anything)
One question I have:
Is Peters smarter than Henry?
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check's in da mail - rockie
walk well!
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- Brady Contract Extension Stalled --
Fri Mar 25, 2005 --from FFMastermind.com
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Tom Curran of the Providence Journal reports that QB Tom Brady and the New England Patriots are still working on a new contract. The latest offer from the Patriots includes a $24 million bonus; however, the structure of the bonus is not to Brady’s liking. “The Patriots wanted to pay Brady his $24-million signing bonus in four installments. More than half of the bonus money would come in the first two years of the deal, but unpaid bonus money in the later years of the contract would not be guaranteed. That would mean if Brady got hurt after a few years, portions of the $24-million bonus would never be realized. Brady, who expected to have his deal done before he left on a trip to Europe earlier this month, balked at the "unusual proposal.” As Curran states, “One interesting subplot to the negotiations is that unless the NFL's owners and the NFLPA agree to a new collective bargaining agreement, the 2007 season is an uncapped year. If -- and that's a big if -- there's an uncapped season and Brady is on the market, the contract he'd be in line to sign could be immense.”
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Count me in Rock-man. I just have to remember to cut you a check tomorrow
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If ya like our w ings, then help out rock (and my wife The Rev!)
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I agree with the other posters here - relax.
This is one of those occasions when it's best to think, "Hmmm, who's the adult in the room?"
Donahoe is not about to be distracted by the rantings of the "children" (Th and his agent - who sounds like he is just as "smart" as travis)
It IS possible that TH will remain a Bill. But it's unlikely. The very fact that the Bills CAN keep him is what is making him more valuable. Remember this: Donahoe was able to trade Peerless Price when everyone and their kid sister knew the Bills were not going to keep him at the franchise price. This time, Donahoe's trade partners can't be sure. Plus, TD has a lot more trade partners than he did with Peerless.
Sure, RB's are not as valuable as QB's or OT's. But TH is CHEAP RIGHT NOW. He says he will play out his contract OR sign a new deal if traded. Thanks for saying that Travis!!
. TH is not the problem. Donahoe is. He wants "Mo Money" ("money" in this instance, is a 2nd round pick OR a player and a pick)
The only risk here is that TH stays AND holds out.
How many of you actually believe he will sit out - which will mean his contract rolls over to next year PLUS he gets no money while he sits. Plus - his next contract becomes smaller and shorter with every day he sits. is TH THAT stupid. errrrrrrrrrrrrr welllllllllllll
Relax. TD is the adult in the room.
-RnJ
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I really love this - TD is playing hardball as I think he should.
New England's ripoff trade of the Bengals last year is probably causing us some trouble since Green may be trying to let that stupid trade (Dillon ior a 2nd rounder) set the standard for a Pro Bowl RB.
Fortunately, TD knows that we can keep Travis no problem - he only costs $1.25 mil and he would be backing up a RB less than two years removed from an ACL tear.
Travis' threatened holdout is a factor but his impatience is probably only going to make the deal less likely. Too bad he is dumber than dogdirt. But he's a very good RB and thank goodness TD knows this!
By the way, Travis' threat to cause problems inthe locker room IF he decides to show up if the trade falls through is an empty threat. There is no such thing as a RB controversy. He either plays well when he is handed the rock or he doesn't - same goes for Willis. WIllis thrives on competition. Travis???...not so much.
Travis will simply get beaten up in the locker room if he trys to sow dissension.
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Methinks that TD knows something that Travis doesnt...its clear that the Bills liked Shelton enough to bring him in for a trip and keep him here for two nights. I think that TD knows he can push Arizona around and get something else out of them. That and I think the Cards realize that getting Henry is the best deal out there for them, and will enable them to address their weak Defense in the Draft instead of being forced to take a RB.
The deal will hopefully get done soon...just for our sanity's sake.
That has been my conclusion too unless the Bills were truly unimpressed with Shelton.
Ever since the peerless price "deal" with Atlanta (not to mention the hardball victory TD had with Sam Adams)I have tried to be patient with Donahoe - which is why I do think he is squeezing Green's cajones for something "extra". If I force myself to guess - I think it will be a 5th rounder this year or a conditional 3rd or 4th rounder next year.
Green is probably offering a 7th rounder next year - no conditions
All of the Bills moves seem to be preparing for a Shelton trade (No OT signing, allowing jennings to leave, clearing cap space of Hey! ~ $3 mil, signing Burns).
The deal - if it happens - should take place no later than draft day -
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This has been mentioned before but make note that the Cardinals have publicly announced their starting offensive line for the 2005 season. It does not include Shelton. This means they now have a $3 mil per year backup lineman.
There is no way they will keep Shelton under these circumstances.
This means the Cardinals must either trade Shelton or release him.
The Bills can use Travis and he's cheap and only signed for one year. We don't HAVE to do anything.
This puts the Bills in the drivers seat UNLESS Shelton is really really really good. But if he were THAT good, why hasn't anyone offered the Cardies a first day draft pick for him? Huh Huh?
If the Cardinals want anything other than a 4th rounder or Travis, they wil have to up the ante.
Travis can complain all he wants but he is OUR commodity. The Bills would STUPID to give him away.
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O.K.
As of 03-22-05, we know the Bills won't start against New England (that eliminates two of the sixteen possibilities)
we know they won't play at Oakland (13/16 remain)
and we now know they won't play at San diego
(The North County Times reports the San Diego Chargers will open the 2005 regular season at home against the Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 11. The game will be the second game of a Fox national doubleheader. The Chargers-Cowboys game, which kicks off at 1:15 p.m., is one of several key games announced Monday by the NFL to be played on what is being billed as the 2005 Kickoff Weekend. The Sept. 11 prime-time game on ESPN will pit the Indianapolis Colts against the Baltimore Ravens. The rest of the 2005 regular-season schedule will be announced at a later date. )
That puts us at 12/16 possibilities
Eliminate Home vs Atlanta (they play the Eagles) - now we are down to 11/16 which include:
Home vs Jets, Miami, Denver, kansas City, Carolina or Houston (six possibilities)
On the Road vs Jets, Miami, New orleans, Tampa, or Cinncinnati (5 possibilities)
We also know the Bills will play on Sunday, September 11, 2005 for Game 1
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well, for those of going to the Opener (to cook wings at Hammers!)
This IS information.
I now know we won't be opening the season (could be on the road of course) against the patriots (road or at home) , the Raiders (road) or Falcons (home)
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From ESPN:
In a move that will create competition among two youngsters for the right offensive tackle spot, the Seattle Seahawks released starter Chris Terry, whose combination of injuries and off-field problems likely cost him his job.
........ the Seahawks signed him to a new five-year, $19 million contract following the 2002 season, \
From just a football standpoint, Terry could attract some attention now that he is a free agent, because there is no denying his talent. He is an unusual tackle, in that he plays the strong side position, but is regarded as a better pass protector than run blocker. Any team that considers Terry, however, will have to factor in his past off-field problems and that he missed considerable playing time the last two seasons.
Terry was suspended for four games in 2003 because of a repeat violation of the NFL's substance-abuse policy. He was also fined an additional five game checks that year for violating the league's personal conduct policy. In 2004, he started in just eight games, largely because of a shoulder injury that eventually required surgery.
The former University of Georgia standout still had three seasons remaining on the five-year contract signed in 2003 and was scheduled to earn a $3 million base salary in 2005.
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Apparently, when physically, healthy - this guy is good
NOT your typical Bills signing since it sounds like there are major character issues.
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Thanks for the input - I just emailed the guy who helps me out (ie: does most of the work!) for our current website. He may pm you. (His name is Tom Kelley)
-RnJ
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http://www.hostexcellence.com/instant_h.php
is a good competitor for ipowerweb.com (I think)
Thanks. I think I will point my "Web Guru" to these two sites for his perusal
-RnJ
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Hi everyone:
I want to move my group's host site (which is free but unstable and very small) to a paid (or free if it's > 100 mb at least and projected to be stable) host site.
I PLAN to establish my group's domain name through yahoo who is currently offering a deal for $5 per year up to five years (so for $25 I can lock in my group's domain name). But I am confused about the difference (if any) between a host site that charges for domain registration and for domain transfer. It appears that at least some (if not all) charge the same price per year for registration OR transfer)
There are a zillion host sites out there but I am far from expert on figuring out what is critical and what is fluff. For example, dot.easy offers a free host (but charges a $35 transfer fee to transfer an existing domain name OR $18 to initialize and maintain the site (PER?) year).
The free services doesn't include subdomains, SSI's (?) or a static IP address.
(This last one makes me nervous)
My main goals are simple: I want to be able to print up Membership Cards that have our group's website KNOWING it won't be moving around making the cards obsolete. Second, I want enough space to be able to have a reasonable number of gif files (photos mostly) 100 mb min but I prefer say 500 or 1000 mb. I also want the site to not have some inherent difficulty "built in" (ie: a bait and shift key missing piece) to make the site practically useless for most everyone to access. I don't know if I need worry about this or not.
Any wise/knowledgeable assistance/advice would be appreciated. Some sites distinguish between linux and windows based services. What are the main issues with this distinction since windows-based is always more expensive?
Thanks everyone
RichNJoisy
Pres, CNJBBB
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Lisa (RevNJoisy) and I both talked about Mike last night.
Our prayers have been and continue to be with his family and you, too, Hammer.
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Whoops, I messed up the date.
I changed it to the 20th.It's probably easier to send payment (Paypal or check) to me; I know Campy's had some problems with his internet connection and all. However, if people feel more comfortable sending it to Campy, that works for me; just realize that there will be a delay of a few in getting the DVDs. People would also have to clearly state that it's a donation for DVDs so he doesn't think it's just a plain donation.
BTW Rich -- you can make your donation in wings; pack 'em in dry ice and send them my way, ok?
CW
Expect a check from me - only have to remember....duh...
Having some real wing withdrawal huh my friend? I'll be cooking 'em up this saturday - The CNJBBB is meeting to discuss a new webhost and other business. I plan to have on the CD of the Seahawks game you gave me.
(didn't mean to rub this in
- Look at it this way, September is only (gulp) 6 months away.)RnJ
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Hey fez - Sunday 3/15/05?
Today is 3/15/05
Where do you want the checks sent? To You or directly to Campy?
I suggest that you enlist campy to take checks sent to him and then to email mail you with the send WHICH DVDs to WHOM afterwards - I mean for all you are doing for him, I think it isn't asking much for him to simply do some of the paperwork
justa sug.
RichNJoisy
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RevNJoisy
CNJBBB
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Eventually, Burress will sign for way less than he first envisioned. But that number will still be too much for the Bills.
If he could be had for a reasonable figure - of course the Bills would benefit from his presence.
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Well, we are going to have to just agree to disagree
You may be right but from what i have heard/observed I am of the opinion of if it walks like a duck...blah blah
IF Travis hold out - then you will be proven right.
If he plays under the current agreement then I get the swing
If he signs a new Long Term contract for LOTS of money - you win again. If for low money ..me and if for medium money. Then we shake hands huh?
-RnJ
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You're assuming too much, If travis is traded without a contract extension, he is likely to sit out for a season and avoid injury. Cardinals aren't going to have that. He wants and needs to get an extension to be moved. You can say that TD can do what he wants because he owns TH, which I believe you are saying, but its not that simple.
Ahh! That would be a perfectly reasonable scenario for any RB of Travis' talent except you are forgetting one thing;
Travis is rather - how shall put it? - "undisciplined" with his finances. - he can't afford to sit out. He signed the extension because he was in deep debt and needed more money. The extension was such a bargain I almost fainted when I first heard about it.
Travis is trying to play hard ball with TD and Green but I am willing to betcha he's scared out of his mind that someone will call his bet. And guess what? TD (and Green too probably) know that Travis can't afford to sit out. He's holding a losing hand. Travis will play wherever he's sent (or not sent).
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He (Green) may very well be thinking along these lines but then are you sure that this makes the Henry for Shelton deal LESS likely?
The scuttlebutt is that the Cards want Travis to sign a long term deal and w/o it won't make the trade. But, if the Cards plan to draft a RB in round 1, then wouldn't they prefer the one-year Travis Henry loan (the "payment" being the dumping of Shelton and his $3 mil salary) while the new RB gets his NFL legs? If Travis plays well, then they can neg. a new deal OR use the new RB. whatever.
Remember , Travis is C-H-E-A-P. A $1.25 mil backup RB is reasonable if the guy is any good at all - Henry is a one time pro bowler yada yada.
Green MUST get rid of Shelton. The question is, what can he get for him? IS a 4th or worse pick in 2005 better than Travis straight up? Of course not.
washington post: henry trade to be completed...
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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-- Henry/Shelton Trade Update --
Tue Mar 29, 2005 --from FFMastermind.com
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The Washington Post reports the on-again, off-again trade talks between Buffalo and Arizona that would send RB Travis Henry to the Cardinals and OT L.J. Shelton to the Bills appears to be on again, and the deal perhaps will be completed in the coming weeks.