Bobby Hayes, a degenerate, left this note in the mail for the 65-year-old mother (via KVAL) of former NFL cornerback Anthony Newman: “U don’t know me, but I know U. I want 10K in cash in a black bag set next to your garage door Friday night. If you tell the police and try to be a hero you will be responsible for the murder of your whole family.”

Clearly, a failsafe plan. Much more brilliant than the plot to Inside Man. Except that former NBA point guard Terrell Brandon decided to play hero. He placed a crisp one dollar bill in the bag with a bunch of scrap paper, and then lay in wait. Hayes grabbed the bag, was dismayed at the “trick” and then, a short time later, was arrested by police. A neighbor called the cops upon hearing Hayes muttering F bombs in the street.

Because Hayes posted bail, Brandon should totally get some bodyguards for his family, STAT. And since many NBA players are hurting for funds shortly after leaving the league, we recommend the following beef as protection: Tree Rollins, Alton Lister, Mark Eaton, Michael Cage, John “Hot Plate” Williams and Benoit Benjamin.

Do Not Extort Terrell Brandon (You Been Blinded)