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    Johnny Manziel Signing Imminent

    Looks like Manziel on the verge of being signed by Hamilton

    https://mobile.twitter.com/cflfanson...71298385895424
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    Hardly a reputable source: a fan twitter account with 32 followers.

    I expect Manziel to sign, but gonna need more than this to make me think it's imminent.
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    Quote Originally Posted by paulwoods13 View Post
    Hardly a reputable source: a fan twitter account with 32 followers.

    I expect Manziel to sign, but gonna need more than this to make me think it's imminent.
    Ticat’s just confirmed they’ve made a qualifying offer and continue to negotiate.

    https://www.cfl.ca/2018/01/07/ticats...-made-manziel/
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    Quote Originally Posted by paulwoods13 View Post
    Hardly a reputable source: a fan twitter account with 32 followers.

    I expect Manziel to sign, but gonna need more than this to make me think it's imminent.
    I wish I had 32 followers on Twitter!

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    Quote Originally Posted by gilthethrill View Post
    I wish I had 32 followers on Twitter!
    I’m not even on Twitter.
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    If they didn't make an offer today, he would have to be removed from the Ti-Cats neg list.

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    Quote Originally Posted by argos1873 View Post
    If they didn't make an offer today, he would have to be removed from the Ti-Cats neg list.
    Keeping all options open.
    Still don’t see Manziel as a long term solution under any circumstance.
    Watching this unfold makes me very happy how things have worked out for the Argos.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Argo57 View Post
    I’m not even on Twitter.
    But just imagine if you were!

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    Quote Originally Posted by gilthethrill View Post
    But just imagine if you were!
    Not a good scenario!
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    I think Montreal makes more sense for him,

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    Quote Originally Posted by Topshelf View Post
    I think Montreal makes more sense for him,
    I do as well, instant playing time.
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    The soap opera continues, sit back and enjoy the show!
    Don’t know why but I’m thrilled with how the negotiations seem to be going for Austin and the gang!😛

    https://sports.yahoo.com/manziel-cam...000412960.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by Argo57 View Post
    The soap opera continues, sit back and enjoy the show!
    Don’t know why but I’m thrilled with how the negotiations seem to be going for Austin and the gang!

    https://sports.yahoo.com/manziel-cam...000412960.html
    The first of many headaches??? I don't think he's worth the drama.

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    Wouldn't surprise me to see Manziel in Montreal, even less shocked that the Wetenhall's and Kavis maybe willing to overpay. I hope the Ticats don't let this drag out, move on and see if Masoli really is a starter.

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    This whole scenario is becoming more of a bother than anything else. It's got to be the reason the Cats are shopping him. There's no harm in signing him to a respectful contract and seeing how he does in camp. He wants $500G's to show up! As mentioned on the 1150 radio, these negotiations happen all the time where the agent wants the sky and the team offers peanuts, we just don't hear about it unlike TMZ Manziel. His agent is putting out statements and he's twittering, LOL!

    The problem I see with Manziel, he's unlikely to dominate the league in his first season (Doug Flutie, yada, yada). So, why give him starters money? Even if he finds limited success, he'll use that to bolt to the NFL for a backup role. Seems like a huge waste of time and money. He's not one of those players who will take a good salary and CFL career. Sign him for two years, he's still gone after one, which brings me to my next point.

    I have to agree with his agent that CFL negotiation lists are archaic. Teams can almost hold a player hostage when they want to join the league, yet when they get an NFL offer, they’re allowed to leave, no problem despite any contract. Manziel is unemployed, a free agent. He should be able to be employed with whom ever wants to pay him. I'm surprised that an agreement like this is allowed with Canada's Labour laws, which differ drastically from the States, and the leagues player Union.
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    Quote Originally Posted by R.J View Post



    Wouldn't surprise me to see Manziel in Montreal, even less shocked that the Wetenhall's and Kavis maybe willing to overpay. I hope the Ticats don't let this drag out, move on and see if Masoli really is a starter.
    I think you are correct RJ, Reed and the Montreal ownership seem like a great match for Manziel.
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    Quote Originally Posted by R.J View Post
    Tiger-Cats made two errors. One is June Jones saying Manziel would be the best player ever to play in the #CFL Second is letting Manziel talk with other teams which I’m hearing included the Alouettes who were willing to give Manziel close to what he’s asking for.
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    Wouldn't surprise me to see Manziel in Montreal, even less shocked that the Wetenhall's and Kavis maybe willing to overpay. I hope the Ticats don't let this drag out, move on and see if Masoli really is a starter.

    Indeed, this has fiasco written all over it already, and who knows where it will lead. Probably nowhere good, when all is said and done.

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    It's a negotiating ploy plain and simple (however misguided) and the over-the-top sensibility of CFL fans (and Manziel's previous history) created the reaction that it did.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Argofans.com View Post
    It's a negotiating ploy plain and simple (however misguided) and the over-the-top sensibility of CFL fans (and Manziel's previous history) created the reaction that it did.
    Tbh, I do see Manziel's agent's point though. Will he get Zach type of money or has even even earned it ? No, but can't deny that Manziel isn't your typical former NFL or Collegiate player, he's a heavily talked about star that will sell tickets, me4ch and increase the CFL interest down South.

    I think one of two things will happen - either he signs with the Ticats and starts at least one game by 2/3's of the season or he's traded to Montreal and becomes their #1 right out of training camp.

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    https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/austin-...anziel~1299971
    https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/naylor-...estion~1299972

    Austin doesn't seem bothered by what's been said and going on. It'll be interesting to see how this all unfolds, and I could see Manziel end up in Montreal, but I could still see him end in Hamilton. Interesting times.

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