Quote Originally Posted by OV Argo View Post
So then, the Argos brain-trust might have another really good kicker, cheaper, to replace Bede, in mind?

Or do they feel place-kicking is really not that important compared to some other positions, and it's better to cheap-out and save a few buck$ and go with an un-proven kicker ?

Find it hard to believe that Bede would be asking for exorbitant buck$, but maybe i guess; and most other CFL teams are quite set with good or veteran place-kickers (outside of Hamilton maybe), so not like he would have a lot of suitors for leverage and to get big bucks ?
Clearly the org has no plan at all, and was caught completely off guard by this. That'll teach 'em.

If you find it hard to believe a player would try to maximize his earnings, especially at this stage of his career and after a superb season, I have no idea what would convince you. I guess you might also find it hard to believe that an organization that went 16-2 with a bunch of key guys on cheap first contracts might have to make tough decisions all over the roster in order to put together another competitive team and comply with the salary cap.