Aaron Hernandez, the double homicide charge, and the 2014 cap

[supafly]

Re: Hernandez Contract - Cap Hit?

Any idea how this would work? Do they get the relief as soon as he is indicted or is there some sort of appeal they would have to do?

He obviously needs to be indicted first? Any Idea when or if this will happen? I know read somewhere he is the suspected driver and possibly even the shooter but not sure how concrete it was or wasn't.

You would need a much better poster with a firm understanding of the cap ins and outs to answer your first and second question. I do believe that they will see some cap relief if/when he is indicted, although I don't know how much or what the process will be.

Regarding the potential indictment, it could take another month or two, or even into the spring (or as we know, it could come at any time). Sometimes these investigations and presentations to the grand jury take time, especially when there are cases that are linked with witnesses, motive, and other traits.

They really aren't in any hurry since they know that AH isn't going anywhere due to his first indictment on the Odin Llyod case, so they are going to look under every rock, take their time, and get all of their ducks in a row. Unfortunately for us, they couldn't care less about the NEP and their cap implications, so all we can do is hope that the indictment is handed down asap.

Considering the fact that you can (usually) indict a "ham sandwich" as the saying goes, the fact that they currently have the murder weapon, the suspected vehicle from the crime scene, and several key witnesses including 2 different cameras (even though they show limited footage), they should almost certainly indict him at some point in the next few months.

I believe the aspect of the meshing of the motive of the cases has something to do with the holdup, along with all of the finer nuances of the specifics of the double murder. For example, the girl who they caught with the murder weapon in her trunk has to go through the process, which is often pushed back and has attys arguing specifics. There have been people who refused to talk to the grand jury like his cousin Tanya Singleton-Cummings, along with Alexander Bradley (who also has his own issues to deal with). In other words, they want to hear from all of these key players, but the process is long and tedious due to the fact that some are not cooperating, and some have other obligations, etc. The grand jury is likely also hearing other cases too, which only adds to the delay.

 

[Sivy]

Re: Hernandez Contract - Cap Hit?

Is he a convicted felon?

 

[Urgent]

Re: Hernandez Contract - Cap Hit?

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england...ernandez-double-homicide-charge-2014-cap.html

Some of these questions discussed here.

 

[PatsWickedPissah]

Re: Hernandez Contract - Cap Hit?

One small step for a man, one giant step for cap relief next?

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Can now confirm that is not a coincidence. Appears Pats defeated AH in his grievance over his 2013 offseason workout bonus - $82,000

 

[Brady6]

Why don’t they just indict him so we can get out cap space back? What’s 2 more murder charges, Hernandez wants to be a team player?

 

[alamo]

As has been pointed out in this thread, bonus money already paid needs to be repaid before getting credited to the cap. So of the 7.5 million cap hit this year, we're really only talking about relief for the 3.25 million out of 12.5 which is still unpaid. Anything more is way down the road and probably not at all.

I don't remember hearing of any cap relief for Rae Carruth, but since he was on his rookie contract with only a 1.3 million bonus it probably didn't matter as much to the team or its fans.

 

[Miguel]

As has been pointed out in this thread, bonus money already paid needs to be repaid before getting credited to the cap. So of the 7.5 million cap hit this year, we're really only talking about relief for the 3.25 million out of 12.5 which is still unpaid. Anything more is way down the road and probably not at all.

Atlanta Falcons got $3M cap credit for Michael Vick's debt, sources say - ESPN

The Falcons got a $3 million credit for Vick in 2012 for a signing bonus paid in 2007.

Also, AH has already filed a grievance for the $3.25 million.

 

[Patsrock]

From Ben Volin Sunday Football notes

Who are the best coaches in baseball? - Sports - The Boston Globe


"Complicating matters is Aaron Hernandez, who is on the books for a $7.5 million cap charge next season. The Patriots are in an awkward position of having to root for Hernandez to be officially charged in the 2012 Boston double murder, which would thwart his grievance against the team and give the Patriots recourse to recoup his entire $12.5 million signing bonus. The Patriots will likely be able to reduce his cap charge by $3.25 million once they avoid paying him his final bonus installment in March (which he is fighting), but any other cap relief will only come if they can recoup dollars already paid to him, which seems unlikely given his legal costs and other bills."