The Next Canadian CFL QB Or Is He Even Canadian?

[jerrym]

One of the names of the ten released by the BC Lions from their negotiation list is Brett Rypien. If the last name sounds familiar, it's because it is. He's the nephew of Canadian-born, but American-raised NFL QB Mark Rypien, who the Argos tried to lure away from the NFL in 1992 when he was involved in a contract dispute with the Washington Redskins.
Although Brett was born in the United States, his father, Tim, a former Blue Jay, was born in Calgary, making Brett eligible for dual-citizenship. CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie says he is willing to review the rule that does not allow Canadian QBs to be designated as one of a team's National starters. If that were to happen then Brett could gain National status in the CFL.
Brett has shown himself to be an accomplished QB at the college level, enough so that he will get some NFL consideration following his senior 2018 year. He could also end up in the CFL.

Brett chose Boise State, earning the starting job as a freshman. He’s been the No. 1 quarterback for the Broncos since that first season, going 30-10 and throwing for 9,876 yards and 60 touchdowns. ...
Brett is entering his senior season at Boise State in 2018 and should likely garner some NFL interest in the 2019 NFL Draft. But if he doesn’t follow in the footsteps of his uncle Mark, the CFL could get a potential star Canadian quarterback.

http://3downnation.com/2018/02/21/li...g-canadian-qb/


Four obvious questions arise. Should the rule excluding Canadians from being designated National starters change? if so, should Canadian-born but American college-trained QBs be included? Should American-born or those born elsewhere outside Canada be allowed to be designated National if they have Canadian citizenship because of their parents? Should non-Canadians who play football at a Canadian college or junior football be designated National?

[ArgoRavi]

There is no way that this Rypien kid should be considered a National, much like Alex Singleton. On the other hand, someone like Boris Bede should be considered a National as he has never played American football and attended university in Canada.

[doubleblue]

The National rule makes it possible for Rypien to be classified as one providing he takes out Canadian citizenship. But unless the QB rule is changed it wouldn't matter. But if the rule is changed and Rypien becomes a duel citizen he would have to go into the draft I believe.