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R.J

11-18-2015, 07:45 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Skulsky admits the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCLions?src=hash">#BCLions</a> total attendance was 80k below 2014. But the actual PAID number, is actually only 3k to 3500 less. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/667076308900315136">November 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Skulsky also doesn't see a change in Buono's status through 2017. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCLions?src=hash">#BCLions</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/667075050709712897">November 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Skulsky: there are a lot of people/groups interested in buying the club. Not tire kickers. Braley will sell when the "time is right" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/667074762204581888">November 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Skulsky says the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCLions?src=hash">#BCLions</a> are NOT for sale. He and Buono are meeting this afternoon to begin discussions on his future. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/667074336717574145">November 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Buono very much wants to have <a href="https://twitter.com/TravisLulay">@TravisLulay</a> back next year. Needs to wait until Travis decides what he wants to do with his future. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCLions?src=hash">#BCLions</a></p>— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/667069400265068544">November 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Buono won't commit to Tedford's return. Says it's premature and he needs to discuss his own future. Wally wants to stay until 2017. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/667066119614656512">November 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> Insiders say "My guess is the next <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bombers?src=hash">#Bombers</a> OC will be Jacques Chapdelaine. I’m hearing (Mike) O’Shea has interest." via <a href="https://twitter.com/PentonKirk">@PentonKirk</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/667062530385256448">November 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chris Jones’ name has now popped up in search 4 person (or people) who will lead <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a>, league’s flagship franchise. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/PentonKirk">@PentonKirk</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/667056518613831680">November 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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R.J

11-18-2015, 07:52 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hearing some key veterans didn't support coach Jeff Tedford in exit meetings with gm Wally Buono. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCLions?src=hash">#BCLions</a></p>— NEWS 1130 Sports (@NEWS1130Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/NEWS1130Sports/status/667045475141484544">November 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCLions?src=hash">#BCLions</a> announce receivers Shawn Gore and Stephen Adekolu, and offensive lineman Cody Husband have signed extensions through 2017. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Josh Clipperton (@JClipperton_CP) <a href="https://twitter.com/JClipperton_CP/status/667041825702592512">November 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> overspent on expensive, ineffective veterans who had 2 B stashed (w/ their salaries paid) on inactive lists. - <a href="https://twitter.com/DarrellDavisSK">@DarrellDavisSK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/667040083216883712">November 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">O’Day, the assistant GM, was given GM job on interim basis & remains leading candidate to get fulltime job. - <a href="https://twitter.com/DarrellDavisSK">@DarrellDavisSK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/667040977652228096">November 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Durant will likely be approached about accepting a reduced salary. - <a href="https://twitter.com/DarrellDavisSK">@DarrellDavisSK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/667039130468147200">November 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Overall, could B startling 206 players available (as free agents). 51% increase over last season and 66% over 2014. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/scratchingpost">@scratchingpost</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/667037123376082944">November 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Video: Andrew Harris appears ready to leave Lions <a href="https://t.co/tZBvjozo5K">https://t.co/tZBvjozo5K</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCLions?src=hash">#BCLions</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/667030220642377730">November 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/SUNMitchell">@SUNMitchell</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/hustlerlawless">@hustlerlawless</a>: "If Chris Jones is offered it (<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> HC/GM), he's gone in a heartbeat to Regina." <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Esks?src=hash">#Esks</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/667016686655176705">November 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/SUNMitchell">@SUNMitchell</a> tells <a href="https://twitter.com/hustlerlawless">@hustlerlawless</a> he thinks Hufnagel is staying in Calgary. But he'll listen to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> offer. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/667016287013478400">November 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Seahawks cut Super Bowl star & ex-<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a>'er Chris Matthews <a href="https://t.co/JtOPTLv5qB">https://t.co/JtOPTLv5qB</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL">@NFL</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/666795624021557249">November 18, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Braley on ownership of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCLions?src=hash">#BCLions</a> : "It's a process that doesn't happen overnight, sometimes it takes months, no decision has been made."</p>— NEWS 1130 Sports (@NEWS1130Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/NEWS1130Sports/status/666649129586683905">November 17, 2015</a></blockquote>
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AngeloV

11-18-2015, 11:03 PM

Thanks for the tweets. It is going to be an interesting few months.

ArgoRavi

11-19-2015, 01:21 AM

Here is the complete list of free agents: http://www.torontosun.com/2015/11/18/free-agency-full-of-happiness-or-headaches-for-gms

R.J

11-19-2015, 10:50 AM

Thanks for the tweets. It is going to be an interesting few months.
Would be nice if Braley was willing to sell the Lions this off season.

R.J

11-19-2015, 11:37 AM

I guess I spoke too soon. According to this article, the process to sell the BC Lions is underway.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/football/with-bc-lions-for-sale-long-time-owner-starts-assessing-potential-buyers/article27345606/

ArgoGabe22

11-19-2015, 07:09 PM

Here is the complete list of free agents: http://www.torontosun.com/2015/11/18/free-agency-full-of-happiness-or-headaches-for-gms

Didn't Pfeffer sign a ridiculous long term contract?

R.J

11-19-2015, 07:40 PM

Didn't Pfeffer sign a ridiculous long term contract?

Pfeffer was also on Lawless' list previously, but has since been taken off, so it would seem he's not an FA this off-season, which sucks.

In other news, Redtag.ca has become an official partner (sponsor) of the CFL.
http://news.sys-con.com/node/3566069

AngeloV

11-20-2015, 11:53 AM

Pfeffer was also on Lawless' list previously, but has since been taken off, so it would seem he's not an FA this off-season, which sucks.

In other news, Redtag.ca has become an official partner (sponsor) of the CFL.
http://news.sys-con.com/node/3566069

Looks to me that Orridge is doing exactly what he was hired to do...damn the haters.

R.J

11-20-2015, 03:03 PM

http://3downnation.com/2015/11/20/the-bc-lions-den-pawdcast-episode-71/

CFL News
.@FifthQtr & @BCLionsDen agree that the #BCLions fans are at their wits end. #CFL
.@FifthQtr - "#BCLions have lost 2 more games in each of the last 4 years. The only constant in that is the GM." #CFL via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr - "I don't think there's any chance for ST's coach Chuck McMann to be back. It was a terrible job." #CFL #BCLions via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr - "I don't think Khari Jones will be back & there's a lot of suggestion George Cortez will retire." #CFL #BCLions via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr - "(#BCLions pres.) Dennis Skulsky challenged me on it (my attendance reporting." #CFL via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr - "He (Skulsky) said it was another case of irresponsible journalism (attendance reporting)." #CFL #BCLions via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr said he was only citing actual team's published reports on attendance of this year vs. last year. #CFL #BCLions via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr - "Fundamentally their (#BCLions) business is sound. They're going to be fine (TV $ and sponsorships)." #CFL via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr - "There is this profound disconnect with this team, profound (fans) walking away from this team." #CFL #BCLions via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr - "Real reason for the (fans) disconnect is prices keep going up & success of team doesn't." #CFL #BCLions via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr is obviously indicating ticket pricing is a problem. Ticket prices keep going up. #CFL #BCLions via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr - "If Travis Lulay comes back I think he knows on what terms it will be (as back up)." #CFL #BCLions via @BCLionsDen
.@FifthQtr - "Jarious Jackson might be a name you hear about for Lions offensive coordinator." #CFL #BCLions via @BCLionsDen

This one sounds familiar.

.@FifthQtr - "Their (#BCLions) marketing is next to non-existent." #CFL via @BCLionsDen

argotom

11-20-2015, 10:26 PM

Looks to me that Orridge is doing exactly what he was hired to do...damn the haters.

He has been quiet this year as the new commish though.

KCargosfan

11-21-2015, 01:40 AM

Time for Wally Buono to retire. Dude is way past his prime.

AngeloV

11-21-2015, 10:08 AM

He has been quiet this year as the new commish though.

I have no problem with that. Mike Lysko was the exact opposite of quiet as commish, and I don't think too many want him back. Orridge's job is develop partnerships that will make the league stronger financially. I don't need to hear from him in the media.

argotom

11-21-2015, 12:23 PM

I have no problem with that. Mike Lysko was the exact opposite of quiet as commish, and I don't think too many want him back. Orridge's job is develop partnerships that will make the league stronger financially. I don't need to hear from him in the media.

I was hoping though he would present his vision maybe like the top 5 things to accomplish.
Also disappointed how expansion was nowhere on his immediate plan to pursue in Atlantic Canada.
Give Cohon credit he did visit out east many times and was responsible for the Atlantic games over the years.
For most of us here expansion is likely at the top of especially since now the Argo situation looks much better.

gilthethrill

11-21-2015, 12:31 PM

I was hoping though he would present his vision maybe like the top 5 things to accomplish.
Also disappointed how expansion was nowhere on his immediate plan to pursue in Atlantic Canada.
Give Cohon credit he did visit out east many times and was responsible for the Atlantic games over the years.
For most of us here expansion is likely at the top of especially since now the Argo situation looks much better.

Tom I suspect we will be hearing from Orridge about these topics during Grey Cup week.

ArgoRavi

11-21-2015, 01:28 PM

I was hoping though he would present his vision maybe like the top 5 things to accomplish.
Also disappointed how expansion was nowhere on his immediate plan to pursue in Atlantic Canada.
Give Cohon credit he did visit out east many times and was responsible for the Atlantic games over the years.
For most of us here expansion is likely at the top of especially since now the Argo situation looks much better.

The guy has only been on the job a few months and is still learning all of the ins and outs. He will have a State of the League address next week so I am sure that he will answer some of your concerns then. As for expansion to Atlantic Canada, that is probably at least another 10 years away if it ever happens. At this point, I think that he has to be more concerned about arresting declining TV ratings and attendance than about expansion anyway.

argolio

11-21-2015, 02:39 PM

No doubt we'd all love to see a tenth team. But until a credible owner surfaces with a viable plan to build a new stadium, I don't see expansion as anything more than a secondary objective for the league.

I could be wrong, but I get the impression the league was less than impressed with the Atlantic games.

argotom

11-22-2015, 08:18 PM

Not to be critical I just saw Jefferey presenting the West division trophy after the great game, marble mouth!
Didn't even acknowledge the Stamps?

Argo57

11-22-2015, 09:39 PM

Not to be critical I just saw Jefferey presenting the West division trophy after the great game, marble mouth!
Didn't even acknowledge the Stamps?

I thought the same thing Tom.
He didn't come off as an eloquent wordsmith did he??

KCargosfan

11-22-2015, 11:29 PM

Not to be critical I just saw Jefferey presenting the West division trophy after the great game, marble mouth!
Didn't even acknowledge the Stamps?

The nerve. Orridge should be fired on the spot.

AngeloV

11-23-2015, 09:34 AM

Not to be critical I just saw Jefferey presenting the West division trophy after the great game, marble mouth!
Didn't even acknowledge the Stamps?

Marble mouth? This coming from you is funny because you always complain when I use derogatory terms towards you.

argotom

11-23-2015, 09:56 AM

Marble mouth? This coming from you is funny because you always complain when I use derogatory terms towards you.

You didn't see the trophy presentation?
Brief and to me it came across somewhat embarrassing I think?

AngeloV

11-23-2015, 02:02 PM

You didn't see the trophy presentation?
Brief and to me it came across somewhat embarrassing I think?

That's fine and dandy. I just find it ironic that someone that complains of being picked on has no problem throwing around that type of comment towards someone else.

argotom

11-23-2015, 03:40 PM

That's fine and dandy. I just find it ironic that someone that complains of being picked on has no problem throwing around that type of comment towards someone else.

What does that have to do with anything?
It's a fair and accurate comment of what occurred.

R.J

11-23-2015, 03:56 PM

Orridge's presentation may have been a bit awkward, but embarrassing is not the word I'd use.
While I'm still disappointed that the new CFL website hasn't been unveiled (in fairness, Orridge never made the comment, some media members did) and that there still isn't a drug testing policy in place, of which could be announced during Orridge's state of the League address, he has done some good things as of late. Getting the playoffs and Grey Cup on youtube, making the game available to most of the world is a good initiative. Also bringing in Kal Tire, BF Goodrich and Redtag.ca as league sponsors also are steps in the right direction. Not to mention some of the new playoff sponsors such as Odds Shark, Canadian Beef, Casa Di Mama, etc. I for one am really looking forward to the State of the League press conference, would love to hear what his and the League's plans are moving forward.

ArgoGabe22

11-23-2015, 04:35 PM

Orridge is a businessman is he not? When was the last time a President/CEO of a company be solely judged on their public speaking or how "boring" they seem? It's what goes on behind the scenes that really matter. If Orridge is getting things done like what SnowRogue posted, then I'm thinking he's doing his job (for now at least). It will take a few years to see what kind of overall impact he's had as commissioner.

R.J

11-24-2015, 10:17 PM

http://www.winnipegsun.com/2015/11/24/grey-cup-week-will-have-busy-behind-the-scenes-chatter

tweets via CFL_News, tweeting snippets from the column.

#Riders Pres./CEO Craig Reynolds will create buzz wherever he goes this wk. Ppl will want 2 C w/ whom he is hanging around.

O'Day would probably like this week to fly by without Reynolds talking to anyone, but that won't happen.

(John) Murphy is one of #CFL's top personnel men, as evidenced by #Calstampeders' success over the years.

O'Day, Murphy & Sunderland could have stiff competition as rumours swirling that some big names have entered the fray.

#Riders are the richest franchise in the league by a long shot, and there is no pension plan in the #CFL.

A renowned GM at the end of his career could pocket a few million dollars with one final deal.

That's why names like Wally Buono, Jim Barker and John Hufnagel shouldn't be ruled out until the new boss is named.

Jeff Tedford isn't a slam dunk to return next season & #BCLions getting worse ever since @GM_Brillo quit coaching.

If Tedford returns to the NFL or NCAA, that's two head coaching positions that are open.

Offensive co-ordinator George Cortez's future is also said to be up in the air.

#Esks Chris Jones is a natural born head coach, but he also has the ability to find players (for #Riders GM/HC role).

.@PaulLaPolice believed to be O'Day's favourite HC choice but #Bombers also interested in him as their new OC.

#CFL Insiders say: If Tedford goes it's likely one of Cortez, (Mark) Washington or Buono returning to the sidelines.

#CFL Insiders say: People around the league are surprised at Montreal's decision to retain their full staff.

ArgoRavi

11-25-2015, 12:11 AM

Barker told Steve Simmons last week that he is definitely not leaving Toronto. Regarding the B.C. situation, I don't know how the Lions can sell Buono as head coach again as many Lions fans are sick of him and believe that it is time that he retires. Mark Washington and George Cortez aren't all that inspiring as possible head coaches either. Lions need to do something to stop the bleeding of fan support out in B.C.

Here is some additional chatter from that column:

"The best referee this season has been Tom Vallesi. Hopefully he gets Sunday's game"

One of Penton's "insiders" said this. Vallesi has, arguably, been the worst ref in the league this season and did not work any of the post-season games so I am pretty sure he is out of the equation for the Grey Cup. I would go with either Kim Murphy or Andre Proulx.

http://www.winnipegsun.com/2015/11/2...scenes-chatter (http://www.winnipegsun.com/2015/11/24/grey-cup-week-will-have-busy-behind-the-scenes-chatter)

AngeloV

11-25-2015, 01:23 AM

I wonder Noel Thorpe may be a candidate for the Lions job.

R.J

11-29-2015, 10:25 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Eskimos coach Chris Jones on possibility of <a href="https://twitter.com/sskroughriders">@sskroughriders</a> GM/HC job: "I don't want to think about that right now. No comment."</p>— gary lawless (@garylawless) <a href="https://twitter.com/garylawless/status/671165809809563648">November 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Argo

11-30-2015, 10:06 AM

Regarding the B.C. situation, I don't know how the Lions can sell Buono as head coach again as many Lions fans are sick of him and believe that it is time that he retires. Mark Washington and George Cortez aren't all that inspiring as possible head coaches either. Lions need to do something to stop the bleeding of fan support out in B.C.

Truer words were never spoken : ))

timlb01

11-30-2015, 12:38 PM

You didn't see the trophy presentation?
Brief and to me it came across somewhat embarrassing I think?

Good thing Brian Williams was there to help him. Possibly a brilliant marketer but definitely does not seem to be a front man for the league.

R.J

11-30-2015, 02:45 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No comment from Hervey on Jones rumours. Says he wants to focus on the team and celebrations.</p>— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSNRyanRishaug/status/671404426440015872">November 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jones says he "hasn't heard anything" on the Saskatchewan front and that he and Hervey haven't talked about it yet.</p>— Ryan Rishaug (@TSNRyanRishaug) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSNRyanRishaug/status/671405369915150336">November 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hervey and Jones declined to discuss Jones to Saskatchewan rumours.</p>— Reid Wilkins (@ReidWilkins) <a href="https://twitter.com/ReidWilkins/status/671408225355304960">November 30, 2015</a></blockquote>
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ArgoGabe22

11-30-2015, 04:27 PM

Looks like Jon Cornish is leaning towards retirement. Haven't really heard much about it.

Will

11-30-2015, 04:41 PM

Looks like Jon Cornish is leaning towards retirement. Haven't really heard much about it.

Yesterday was the first anybody has ever heard about it I think. At first I thought it might be due to some of the injuries he's suffered, but apparently not, I heard he might want to pursue some non-football opportunities.

R.J

11-30-2015, 05:20 PM

Looks like Jon Cornish is leaning towards retirement. Haven't really heard much about it.
Already discussed here.
http://www.argofans.com/showthread.php?3643-Cornish-s-playing-days-for-Stamps-likely-done

Off season CFL storylines
http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/the-reporters-off-season-cfl-storylines~759984

ArgoGabe22

12-02-2015, 12:38 PM

Well the good news is that Riders ask for permission to speak to Jim Barker, but were denied.

R.J

12-02-2015, 06:26 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Per <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> sources: Winnipeg recently asked Ottawa to interview Jason Maas to become Assistant Head Coach/OFF coordinator. Permission denied.</p>— Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArashMadani/status/672191219217375233">December 2, 2015</a></blockquote>
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AngeloV

12-02-2015, 07:10 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Per <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> sources: Winnipeg recently asked Ottawa to interview Jason Maas to become Assistant Head Coach/OFF coordinator. Permission denied.</p>— Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArashMadani/status/672191219217375233">December 2, 2015</a></blockquote>
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They should take the tampering charge and talk to him anyway. They really need to be creative here the way the Argos were when they stole Jones from Calgary.

R.J

12-04-2015, 12:49 AM

Hervey fined for tampering comments. http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/football/cfl/edmonton-eskimos/cfl-fines-edmonton-eskimos-gm-ed-hervey-for-comments-about-tampering
Had a bit of a laugh about this, it's pretty common knowledge that tampering occurs in the CFL, Hervey just acknowledged it, I don't see the big deal about it.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Coach Cortez informed the <a href="https://twitter.com/BCLions">@BCLions</a> that he was not returning & most likely retiring. Reports that he would not be retained are incorrect.</p>— Wally Buono (@GM_Brillo) <a href="https://twitter.com/GM_Brillo/status/672619886338662401">December 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">As of today the <a href="https://twitter.com/BCLions">@BCLions</a> have granted permission to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers to speak to Coach Khari Jones about an opening. <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL">@CFL</a></p>— Wally Buono (@GM_Brillo) <a href="https://twitter.com/GM_Brillo/status/672620712276824064">December 4, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Scooter McCray

12-04-2015, 01:45 PM

They should take the tampering charge and talk to him anyway. They really need to be creative here the way the Argos were when they stole Jones from Calgary.

Maas should only interview for HC positions. He has proven himself as a solid OC and has good things brewing in the nation's capital. I can't see him leaving for a lateral move.

R.J

12-05-2015, 06:34 PM

Lions special teams co-ordinator Chuck McMann retires.
http://www.tsn.ca/lions-special-teams-co-ordinator-mcmann-retires-1.404718

R.J

12-07-2015, 02:12 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Toss <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachLangsdorf">@CoachLangsdorf</a> into the mix for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Esks?src=hash">#Esks</a> job. Serious NFL, NCAA & CFL experience. Should get a look. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/yet?src=hash">#yet</a></p>— Dave Jamieson (@jamieson1260) <a href="https://twitter.com/jamieson1260/status/673921941921632256">December 7, 2015</a></blockquote>
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paulwoods13

12-07-2015, 02:17 PM

Langsdorf seems like a longshot to me. Last CFL experience in 2001, no head coaching experience. Resume reads a bit like Bart Andrus's -- QB coach, etc.

ArgoRavi

12-07-2015, 07:29 PM

Langsdorf seems like a longshot to me. Last CFL experience in 2001, no head coaching experience. Resume reads a bit like Bart Andrus's -- QB coach, etc.

A key advantage Langsdorf would have is that he coached GM Ed Hervey in Edmonton. Will that be enough to get the head coaching job?

R.J

12-07-2015, 08:05 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Expect DeVone Claybrooks to be officially named Stampeders DC sometime this week, maybe as soon as tomorrow. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Scott Mitchell (@SUNMitchell) <a href="https://twitter.com/SUNMitchell/status/674006257158647808">December 7, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">According to multiple <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> sources, the Stampeders have interviewed the Alouettes' co-offensive coordinator, Ryan Dinwiddie.</p>— Didier Orméjuste (@DidierRDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/DidierRDS/status/674002582650683392">December 7, 2015</a></blockquote>
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R.J

12-08-2015, 01:52 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm told Bob Dyce's office is cleaned out at Riders HQ. An experienced, solid, offensive and special teams coach is available to a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> team</p>— Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArashMadani/status/674293206222299136">December 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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R.J

12-08-2015, 02:49 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Per <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> sources: Calgary Stampeders will be hiring former Alouettes offensive coordinator Ryan Dinwiddie as QB coach. Dinwiddie leaving Als</p>— Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArashMadani/status/674314247929753601">December 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">1/2 Multiple <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> sources have told me that former Rider DC, Greg Quick will rejoin the Alouettes' coaching staff.</p>— Didier Orméjuste (@DidierRDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/DidierRDS/status/674020422099189761">December 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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R.J

12-08-2015, 04:01 PM

http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/source-dinwiddie-to-join-stampeders-as-qb-coach/

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Per sources, Mark Kilam will return as Stampeders special-teams co-ordinator next season. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Scott Mitchell (@SUNMitchell) <a href="https://twitter.com/SUNMitchell/status/674328852768751617">December 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A bit surprised Jackson didn't take OC job. Will follow Jones to SSK, as will Dickenson and entire staff. Didn't expect any to stay. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Esks?src=hash">#Esks</a></p>— Jason Gregor (@JasonGregor) <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonGregor/status/674324893383561221">December 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Jason Maas wants to bring Ottawa assistants w/ him to EDM if he's hired. RedBlacks quickly trying to extend asst coaches contracts now. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArashMadani/status/674331868133765120">December 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Only Chris Jones assistant ever in question of not going to SSK was Craig Dickenson. Word is, he won't join Dave in CGY. Headed to SSK. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArashMadani/status/674322487325380608">December 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So Anthony Calvillo is now officially the Alouettes offensive coordinator. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Didier Orméjuste (@DidierRDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/DidierRDS/status/674324478604783616">December 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Alouettes have fired LB coach, Chris Tormey. Greg Quick will replace him. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Didier Orméjuste (@DidierRDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/DidierRDS/status/674320989543604224">December 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Kavis Reed elevated to Asst. HC in Montreal. They now have two Asst. HC in Montreal, Noel Thorpe and Reed.

R.J

12-08-2015, 04:25 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Per <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> sources: Riders are parting ways with Craig Smith, the director of player personnel/Canadian scouting. New regime taking over. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArashMadani/status/674337245411868674">December 8, 2015</a></blockquote>
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argolio

12-08-2015, 05:45 PM

Busy day today!

R.J

12-08-2015, 08:31 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TiCats?src=hash">#TiCats</a> have denied the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eskimos?src=hash">#Eskimos</a> permission to speak with DC Orlondo Steinauer about their head coach job. O has 1 more year on contract</p>— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/674391835431723009">December 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Why do I get the feeling that 2016 will be Austin's last season with the Ticats and Steinauer is the Head Coaching heir apparent ?

AngeloV

12-08-2015, 10:51 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TiCats?src=hash">#TiCats</a> have denied the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eskimos?src=hash">#Eskimos</a> permission to speak with DC Orlondo Steinauer about their head coach job. O has 1 more year on contract</p>— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/674391835431723009">December 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Why do I get the feeling that 2016 will be Austin's last season with the Ticats and Steinauer is the Head Coaching heir apparent ?

If Austin doesn't give Steinauer some sort of promotion that is a BS move on his part. You are not supposed to stand in the way of assistants interviewing for HC jobs. I don't see him giving up the HC job either to be just GM, so unless he decides to pack up and leave, I think Steinauer is stuck.

R.J

12-09-2015, 02:22 AM

If Austin doesn't give Steinauer some sort of promotion that is a BS move on his part. You are not supposed to stand in the way of assistants interviewing for HC jobs. I don't see him giving up the HC job either to be just GM, so unless he decides to pack up and leave, I think Steinauer is stuck.
I could see Austin jumping ship, I think it could be really interesting for the 2016 off-season. Huff is rumoured to still have the coaching bug and his deal ends in 2016. Austin's deal also ends in 2016 and he's not known for sticking around. So I could actually see Steinauer become the Head Coach in Hamilton. Although, I'm not sure who they'd go with as GM, Tillman maybe ?

In other news
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Certainly appears as though <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCLions?src=hash">#BCLions</a> will circle back to Khari Jones to be their OC. Had the gig in 2014. Not many exp options left. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/674463089773772800">December 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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KCargosfan

12-09-2015, 04:23 AM

If Austin doesn't give Steinauer some sort of promotion that is a BS move on his part. You are not supposed to stand in the way of assistants interviewing for HC jobs. I don't see him giving up the HC job either to be just GM, so unless he decides to pack up and leave, I think Steinauer is stuck.

Just when you think Austin couldn't be a bigger prick...

paulwoods13

12-09-2015, 08:40 AM

If Austin doesn't give Steinauer some sort of promotion that is a BS move on his part. You are not supposed to stand in the way of assistants interviewing for HC jobs. I don't see him giving up the HC job either to be just GM, so unless he decides to pack up and leave, I think Steinauer is stuck.

I'm pretty sure Steinauer signed a bigger-than-usual coordinator contract and the quid pro quo was agreeing not to allow his name to be considered for any HC jobs during the contract. I don't like Austin but he negotiated a deal that works for both parties, and Steinauer signed it willingly.

Antwon

12-09-2015, 12:36 PM

I'm pretty sure Steinauer signed a bigger-than-usual coordinator contract and the quid pro quo was agreeing not to allow his name to be considered for any HC jobs during the contract. I don't like Austin but he negotiated a deal that works for both parties, and Steinauer signed it willingly.

I seem to remember that as well. And I think Steinauer is happy enough to wait out the shot as HC there.

R.J

12-09-2015, 01:01 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A name I'm hearing is a candidate for OC jobs with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCLions?src=hash">#BCLions</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eskimos?src=hash">#Eskimos</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RedBlacks?src=hash">#RedBlacks</a> (if it opens) is Pete Costanza. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Kirk Penton (@PentonKirk) <a href="https://twitter.com/PentonKirk/status/674633333679099904">December 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">According to western <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> sources, if Jason Maas is hired as the Eskimos HC, Barron Miles will be his DC.</p>— Didier Orméjuste (@DidierRDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/DidierRDS/status/674636128348188672">December 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Anwar Stewart has verbal agreement to stick with Als. He's currently the Als defensive quality control coach.
http://montrealgazette.com/sports/football/cfl/alouettes-bring-greg-quick-back-into-coaching-fold

CFL.ca's checking down:
http://www.cfl.ca/2015/12/07/checking-down-which-coaches-could-be-on-the-move/

R.J

12-09-2015, 05:12 PM

http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/football/cfl/redblacks-talking-contract-with-gm-marcel-desjardins-head-coach-rick-campbell
Contact extension talks ongoing in Ottawa for their GM and Coach.

And...............

Hunt also said the Redblacks’ late-season run to first place in the division, the stirring 35-28 victory against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the East final at TD Place stadium and even the 26-20 Grey Cup game defeat against the Eskimos had boosted renewals and new sales of season tickets for 2016 ahead of last year’s pace.

The Redblacks sold 15,000-15,500 season tickets (or equivalents) for 2015, which was down from about 17,000 for the team’s first season on the field.

Hunt said the boost in sales was “encouraging that people are responding well to the year we had and are feeling good about renewing their season tickets and being part of R Nation.”

The Redblacks sold out 24,000-seat TD Place stadium for seven of 11 games played there this past season, including the playoff contest against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Very good news IMO.

Argo57

12-09-2015, 09:44 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A name I'm hearing is a candidate for OC jobs with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCLions?src=hash">#BCLions</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eskimos?src=hash">#Eskimos</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RedBlacks?src=hash">#RedBlacks</a> (if it opens) is Pete Costanza. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Kirk Penton (@PentonKirk) <a href="https://twitter.com/PentonKirk/status/674633333679099904">December 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">According to western <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> sources, if Jason Maas is hired as the Eskimos HC, Barron Miles will be his DC.</p>— Didier Orméjuste (@DidierRDS) <a href="https://twitter.com/DidierRDS/status/674636128348188672">December 9, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Anwar Stewart has verbal agreement to stick with Als. He's currently the Als defensive quality control coach.
http://montrealgazette.com/sports/football/cfl/alouettes-bring-greg-quick-back-into-coaching-fold

CFL.ca's checking down:
http://www.cfl.ca/2015/12/07/checking-down-which-coaches-could-be-on-the-move/

My source tells me it's actually George Costanza who is up for the OC jobs in Ottawa, B.C. and Edmonton.

R.J

12-09-2015, 10:04 PM

My source tells me it's actually George Costanza who is up for the OC jobs in Ottawa, B.C. and Edmonton.
If we're going to go with tv show characters, I'd rather go with this guy.
http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view3/4836732/al-bundy-football-o.gif

Scored 4 touchdowns in a single game for Polk High............................. Legend.

AngeloV

12-09-2015, 10:27 PM

If we're going to go with tv show characters, I'd rather go with this guy.
http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view3/4836732/al-bundy-football-o.gif

Scored 4 touchdowns in a single game for Polk High............................. Legend.

And the sad thing is most people today only associate him with Modern Family. The yougsters where I work have no idea what Married with Children is....and that was one of the funniest episodes ever.

R.J

12-09-2015, 10:31 PM

And the sad thing is most people today only associate him with Modern Family. The yougsters where I work have no idea what Married with Children is....and that was one of the funniest episodes ever.
Al Bundy is on Modern Family ? :)

R.J

12-10-2015, 12:52 PM

http://www.stampeders.com/2015/12/10/stampeders-finalize-coaching-staff/

Stampeders finalize coaching staff. Claybrooks ascends to Defensive Co-ordinator, Dinwiddie brought in as Quarterbacks Coach and former player Corey Mace named Defensive Line coach.

Argo57

12-10-2015, 07:06 PM

If we're going to go with tv show characters, I'd rather go with this guy.
http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view3/4836732/al-bundy-football-o.gif

Scored 4 touchdowns in a single game for Polk High............................. Legend.

Bundy was the best, a true role model for all men.

R.J

12-10-2015, 07:54 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RT .<a href="https://twitter.com/Morley_Scott">@Morley_Scott</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Esks?src=hash">#Esks</a> GM Ed Hervey says he has received permission from Hamilton to talk with Orlando Steinaurer. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ticats?src=hash">#Ticats</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/675093194065989633">December 10, 2015</a></blockquote>
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ArgoRavi

12-10-2015, 11:57 PM

gilthethrill

12-11-2015, 06:44 AM

Kirk Penton infers in his article that Kent Austin had to be forced into granting Steinauer permission and that he was none too happy about it: http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Football/CFL/News/2015/12/10/22582231.html

Kent Austin unhappy? Must be misinformation.

PullTogether73

12-11-2015, 08:55 AM

Kirk Penton infers in his article that Kent Austin had to be forced into granting Steinauer permission and that he was none too happy about it: http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Football/CFL/News/2015/12/10/22582231.html

Well, the article says that Steinauer's contract has a "no move" clause in it.
I'm not a fan of Austin, but I think he is justified to be angry about this.
Did Steinauer not understand what he was signing?

AngeloV

12-11-2015, 09:27 AM

Kirk Penton infers in his article that Kent Austin had to be forced into granting Steinauer permission and that he was none too happy about it: http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Football/CFL/News/2015/12/10/22582231.html

So basically, I was bang on when I called him an A**hole for not allowing Steinauer to interview for a promotion. Once a jerkface, always a jerkface.

More importantly, if the Esks don't hire Steinauer, this can create a serious rift in the ranks of the Cats coaching staff. Anyway you look at it, ADVANTAGE ARGOS!!!!

Argo

12-11-2015, 09:53 AM

So basically, I was bang on when I called him an A**hole for not allowing Steinauer to interview for a promotion. Once a jerkface, always a jerkface.

More importantly, if the Esks don't hire Steinauer, this can create a serious rift in the ranks of the Cats coaching staff. Anyway you look at it, ADVANTAGE ARGOS!!!!

Amusing events... however, if Steinauer's contract indeed has this "no move" clause then Austin is not the villain in this soap opera.

AngeloV

12-11-2015, 10:08 AM

Amusing events... however, if Steinauer's contract indeed has this "no move" clause then Austin is not the villain in this soap opera.

I disagree. You can word it any way you want, but it's also an unwritten rule that a team can't stand in the way of a coach being offered an upgrade to his current role. Head coaching gigs may never be offered a 2nd time. You should grant him permission regardless. It's the right thing to do. Otherwise he just takes the Chris Jones approach.

paulwoods13

12-11-2015, 10:30 AM

I disagree. You can word it any way you want, but it's also an unwritten rule that a team can't stand in the way of a coach being offered an upgrade to his current role. Head coaching gigs may never be offered a 2nd time. You should grant him permission regardless. It's the right thing to do. Otherwise he just takes the Chris Jones approach.

It's an unwritten rule unless the two parties to a contract actually agree to a written rule, which I believe is what happened in this case. If Austin gave something good to OS (like more money or extra job security) in exchange for OS agreeing not to pursue any other opportunities, Austin is an idiot if he now allows OS to leave. Unless he gets something of equal value back.

AngeloV

12-11-2015, 10:35 AM

It's an unwritten rule unless the two parties to a contract actually agree to a written rule, which I believe is what happened in this case. If Austin gave something good to OS (like more money or extra job security) in exchange for OS agreeing not to pursue any other opportunities, Austin is an idiot if he now allows OS to leave. Unless he gets something of equal value back.

Sorry, I still disagree. It should always be permitted to allow an assistant to interview for a HC job. That contract was signed prior to the 2015 season and likely 2016 was not even taken into consideration. I don't think that type of clause should be allowed to prevent coaches from improving their careers, and obviously either the league, or the team president agree, because the permission has been granted.

paulwoods13

12-11-2015, 11:32 AM

Sorry, I still disagree. It should always be permitted to allow an assistant to interview for a HC job. That contract was signed prior to the 2015 season and likely 2016 was not even taken into consideration. I don't think that type of clause should be allowed to prevent coaches from improving their careers, and obviously either the league, or the team president agree, because the permission has been granted.

Are you suggesting that a coach should be prevented from signing a contract that guarantees him a particular salary, a full payout in the event of termination or some other valuable consideration provided he's willing to waive certain "rights"? Why should free trade be restrained that way? These are adults signing contracts that are binding on both parties. If the contract does not require either party to do something illegal, what business would the league have saying a "must-stay" clause is verboten? I can see the league saying No to contracts that allow a team to fire a coach without any severance at all, but why would or should the league prevent a team from being more generous than it otherwise would have? And where should the line be drawn?

If a team says "we'll pay you twice the going rate if you agree to fulfil the entire length of your contract," how is that harming the person -- again, an adult, and likely one who gets independent advice -- who agrees and signs?

Steinauer would have known he might be a candidate for future openings elsewhere, and he presumably signed the deal with full knowledge of the potential consequences. IMO he could and arguably should have been forced to live up to the contract he signed. If he went to Austin a year later and said, "thanks for the sweet deal but I changed my mind," it is he, not Austin, who should be condemned IMO.

R.J

12-11-2015, 11:47 AM

I read somewhere that while Steinauer has a no move clause, Austin still had a choice of letting Steinauer interview or not (url and quote below). This is clearly Austin just being Austin and it sounds as though Orlondo might have had to fight to get the opportunity to interview. (take with a grain of salt)
http://www.torontosun.com/2015/12/10/cfl-snapshots-orlondo-steinauer-getting-interview-with-eskimos

http://www.thespec.com/sports-story/5823940-cfl-coaching-openings-put-focus-back-on-ticats-orlondo-steinauer/

Late last year, Steinauer was quietly signed to a contract extension that included the 2015 and 2016 seasons. As part of that agreement — which provides an unusual measure of job security for a co-ordinator — a no-movement clause was included.

But general manager and head coach Kent Austin retains the right to grant permission for Steinauer to interview with other clubs.

argolio

12-11-2015, 12:26 PM

Just when you think Austin couldn't be a bigger prick...I've never thought he couldn't be.

AngeloV

12-11-2015, 12:34 PM

Are you suggesting that a coach should be prevented from signing a contract that guarantees him a particular salary, a full payout in the event of termination or some other valuable consideration provided he's willing to waive certain "rights"? Why should free trade be restrained that way? These are adults signing contracts that are binding on both parties. If the contract does not require either party to do something illegal, what business would the league have saying a "must-stay" clause is verboten? I can see the league saying No to contracts that allow a team to fire a coach without any severance at all, but why would or should the league prevent a team from being more generous than it otherwise would have? And where should the line be drawn?

If a team says "we'll pay you twice the going rate if you agree to fulfil the entire length of your contract," how is that harming the person -- again, an adult, and likely one who gets independent advice -- who agrees and signs?

Steinauer would have known he might be a candidate for future openings elsewhere, and he presumably signed the deal with full knowledge of the potential consequences. IMO he could and arguably should have been forced to live up to the contract he signed. If he went to Austin a year later and said, "thanks for the sweet deal but I changed my mind," it is he, not Austin, who should be condemned IMO.

Paul, these things (wordings in contracts) get changed all the time. Sorry, but I just disagree with you on this.

Antwon

12-11-2015, 12:39 PM

I disagree. You can word it any way you want, but it's also an unwritten rule that a team can't stand in the way of a coach being offered an upgrade to his current role. Head coaching gigs may never be offered a 2nd time. You should grant him permission regardless. It's the right thing to do. Otherwise he just takes the Chris Jones approach.

I believe there was an article on his contract last year in Hamilton. I think Austin paid him more than the going rate for DC to get the no movement clause. If this is true then he shouldn't be talking to other clubs.

PullTogether73

12-11-2015, 12:42 PM

So there's really no point in having a contract, is there?
Why sign something if you will not fulfill your obligations under it?

AngeloV

12-11-2015, 12:43 PM

I believe there was an article on his contract last year in Hamilton. I think Austin paid him more than the going rate for DC to get the no movement clause. If this is true then he shouldn't be talking to other clubs.

Again, I disagree. Any time a head coaching job becomes available, any non head coach should be allowed to go for it, regardless of contract status. Obviously the league and the Ti-Cats president agree, or the status wouldn't have changed.

paulwoods13

12-11-2015, 04:10 PM

Sorry, but I just disagree with you on this.

That is accurate. IMO it is absurd and wrong for parties to agree to a special consideration, and for one party to pay a premium in exchange for it, and then have the beneficiary of that premium insist that the special consideration should be invalid. Not saying OS did that in this case because we don't know the full story, but IMO if he did it he is clearly in the wrong.

R.J

12-11-2015, 04:37 PM

Joey Abrams has been promoted from Assistant Director of Football Operations & Player Personnel to Assistant General Manager of the Montreal Alouettes.
http://en.montrealalouettes.com/2015/12/11/joey-abrams-promoted-to-assistant-general-manager/

ArgoRavi

12-11-2015, 05:06 PM

Joey Abrams has been promoted from Assistant Director of Football Operations & Player Personnel to Assistant General Manager of the Montreal Alouettes.
http://en.montrealalouettes.com/2015/12/11/joey-abrams-promoted-to-assistant-general-manager/

Abrams looks like an up-and-coming Canadian football executive.

AngeloV

12-11-2015, 07:05 PM

Abrams looks like an up-and-coming Canadian football executive.

And yet some think the GOB have a bias against Canadian hires at the executive level.

R.J

12-11-2015, 08:19 PM

Former Ottawa Rough Riders owner Horn Chen passes away.
http://www.ottawasun.com/2015/12/11/former-rough-riders-horn-chen-owner-dies

ArgoRavi

12-11-2015, 10:11 PM

Former Ottawa Rough Riders owner Horn Chen passes away.
http://www.ottawasun.com/2015/12/11/former-rough-riders-horn-chen-owner-dies

That name brings back some bad memories. I remember Earl McRae of the Ottawa Sun making it his mission to find and interview Horn Chen which he eventually did. Earl is gone now too.

R.J

12-13-2015, 01:22 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Per <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> sources: Expect the Stamps to hire Cole Hufnagel, son of John and 10-year scout of the NY Jets, to join Calgary's front office.</p>— Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArashMadani/status/676084981668716544">December 13, 2015</a></blockquote>
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R.J

12-13-2015, 04:26 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Per <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> sources: The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RedBlacks?src=hash">#RedBlacks</a> have hired Bob Dyce, the former Riders interim head coach, to be Ottawa's special teams coordinator.</p>— Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArashMadani/status/676147276604141569">December 13, 2015</a></blockquote>
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R.J

12-15-2015, 02:42 PM

Riders have released a bunch of players.
http://www.riderville.com/2015/12/15/riders-transactions-december-15th/

Fumblitis

12-15-2015, 03:03 PM

Riders have released a bunch of players.
http://www.riderville.com/2015/12/15/riders-transactions-december-15th/The axe has fallen :)

R.J

12-15-2015, 04:37 PM

Roughriders will name their coaching staff tomorrow, all but one of the now former Eskimo coaching staff making the move to Riderville.

Rocket

12-15-2015, 04:39 PM

Has anyone heard any talks of Marc trestman coming back to the cfl? I would probably think the way Baltimore has been playing this year that they would fire most of there coaching staff for next year.

KCargosfan

12-16-2015, 02:55 AM

Has anyone heard any talks of Marc trestman coming back to the cfl? I would probably think the way Baltimore has been playing this year that they would fire most of there coaching staff for next year.

Why? They've been decimated by injuries and lost several close games.

KCargosfan

12-16-2015, 03:02 AM

What is wrong with Austin? Why is he such a jackass? Somebody needs to punch him in the face Chuck Norris-style.

Will

12-16-2015, 09:18 AM

Has anyone heard any talks of Marc trestman coming back to the cfl? I would probably think the way Baltimore has been playing this year that they would fire most of there coaching staff for next year.

Despite their 4-10 record the Ravens offense is still ranked in the upper half of the league. I don't think Trestman will be fired.

AngeloV

12-16-2015, 02:17 PM

What is wrong with Austin? Why is he such a jackass? Somebody needs to punch him in the face Chuck Norris-style.

Runour has it that under Chuck Norris' beard, there is no chin....just another fist.

I love Family Guy!!

Rocket

12-16-2015, 04:49 PM

Despite their 4-10 record the Ravens offense is still ranked in the upper half of the league. I don't think Trestman will be fired.

I do hope trestman keeps his job but as a organization such as Baltimore which has a history of winning games I would expect changes to be taking place there. Surprised to hear that they are in the upper half of the league in offense everytime I seen them this year they have managed to do nothing to score points.

KCargosfan

12-18-2015, 04:03 AM

Runour has it that under Chuck Norris' beard, there is no chin....just another fist.

I love Family Guy!!

hahaha, best quote ever.

This is another good one:

The daughter, Meg, has a crush on the news anchorman. When she hears the news come on TV, she runs into the living room yelling "I'm missing the news!" and Peter replies "We're all missing the News, Meg, but Huey Lewis needs time to create".

AngeloV

12-18-2015, 12:18 PM

hahaha, best quote ever.

This is another good one:

the daughter, meg, has a crush on the news anchorman. When she hears the news come on tv, she runs into the living room yelling "i'm missing the news!" and peter replies "we're all missing the news, meg, but huey lewis needs time to create".

lmao!!

AngeloV

12-21-2015, 04:46 PM

Scratch Junior Turner off your Argos wish list. Stamps have re-signed him.

http://www.calgarysun.com/2015/12/21/junior-turner-inks-new-calgary-stampeders-contract-sources

OV Argo

12-21-2015, 11:32 PM

Scratch Junior Turner off your Argos wish list. Stamps have re-signed him.

http://www.calgarysun.com/2015/12/21/junior-turner-inks-new-calgary-stampeders-contract-sources

Would have been a nice signing for the Argos. OTOH - it's IMO nice to see some players sticking with the team that drafted them or recruited them - some loyalty for being given a chance. Turner has gradually evolved to a very good starting CFL D player; and DT was the only position where Huff employed a NI as a regular on his D last year (Turner + other draft picks Quinn Smith & Derek Wiggan getting to play there)

gilthethrill

12-22-2015, 06:51 AM

Scratch Junior Turner off your Argos wish list. Stamps have re-signed him.

http://www.calgarysun.com/2015/12/21/junior-turner-inks-new-calgary-stampeders-contract-sources

I still expect Barker to get flak from some on other forums for not making Turner an offer! :)

Fumblitis

12-22-2015, 08:06 AM

I still expect Barker to get flak from some on other forums for not making Turner an offer! :)Naw Barker can find his own guys.

R.J

12-22-2015, 08:50 PM

Anthony Parker and Joe Burnett extend in Calgary. David Menard extends his deal in BC. Sewell and Bowman sign new deals in Edmonton.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bombers?src=hash">#Bombers</a> OC Marcel Bellefeuille has agreed to join <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCLions?src=hash">#BCLions</a> offensive staff. Khari Jones still frontrunner to be OC. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/679423557894475777">December 22, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bowman's deal with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eskimos?src=hash">#Eskimos</a> is worth 505k total over the next 2 years, without incentives. Makes him highest paid receiver in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/679427800172855296">December 22, 2015</a></blockquote>
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If Bowman's contract numbers are true or even close to that, IMO he's ridiculously overpaid. Yes, I am aware that he's one of the top receivers in terms of yards, but he's targeted significantly more than any of player and he drops a lot of passes. IMO one of the most overrated players in the CFL.

Will

12-23-2015, 09:02 AM

That Bowman contract, if true, is going to put a smile on Maurice Price's face. Most of the quarterbacks in the league likely aren't making the figure that Lalji reported, and it sets a pretty dangerous precedent too.

AngeloV

12-23-2015, 09:54 AM

I think Bowman is getting about 10k per dropped pass.

R.J

12-23-2015, 10:19 PM

I think Bowman is getting about 10k per dropped pass.
IIRC Bowman targeted to catch % was only around 50%, I believe Kate McKenna brought it up during one of her "Now You Know" segments.

EDIT : 162 targets - 93 catches = 57.4%.

AngeloV

12-23-2015, 11:25 PM

IIRC Bowman targeted to catch % was only around 50%, I believe Kate McKenna brought it up during one of her "Now You Know" segments.

EDIT : 162 targets - 93 catches = 57.4%.

That isn't too bad a %, but how high could it be if he didn't drop so many easy ones?

R.J

12-24-2015, 01:53 PM

That isn't too bad a %, but how high could it be if he didn't drop so many easy ones?
He would drop at least one easy catch per game IMO. so based on that theory his target to catch percentage would jump up to at least 68.5%, which would actually be pretty good.

Will

01-12-2016, 04:10 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/calstampeders">@calstampeders</a> release OL Edwin Harrison and RB/KR Tim Brown. Sign WR Kamar Jordan <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/yyc?src=hash">#yyc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cfl?src=hash">#cfl</a></p>— News Talk 770 Stamps (@Newstalkstamps) <a href="https://twitter.com/Newstalkstamps/status/687016829261221889">January 12, 2016</a></blockquote>
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ArgoRavi

01-12-2016, 09:37 PM

KCargosfan

01-13-2016, 01:07 AM

That Bowman contract, if true, is going to put a smile on Maurice Price's face. Most of the quarterbacks in the league likely aren't making the figure that Lalji reported, and it sets a pretty dangerous precedent too.

Huh? Bowman makes $202K a year. Every starting QB in the league makes way more than that, and possibly a few back-ups make more than that.

Will

01-13-2016, 08:58 AM

Huh? Bowman makes $202K a year. Every starting QB in the league makes way more than that, and possibly a few back-ups make more than that.

Misread the initial tweet as 505k per annum and not over 2 years.

R.J

01-14-2016, 10:26 PM

http://www.cflhorsemen.ca/uploads/3/0/9/0/3090899/2016-01-12_gord_norrie.mp3
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/StampedersPres">@StampedersPres</a> says to <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_Horsemen">@CFL_Horsemen</a> season tickets were up over 22,000. Season was very much a financial success for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Calstampeders?src=hash">#Calstampeders</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/687732353716891649">January 14, 2016</a></blockquote>
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R.J

01-17-2016, 05:52 PM

Mike Gibson joins the Eskimos staff as Offensive line coach and run game coordinator. Another good hire by the Eskies IMO.
http://www.esks.com/2016/01/17/mike-gibson-joins-eskimos-coaching-staff/

Wobbler

01-17-2016, 09:15 PM

"Run game coordinator"? Interesting. Now I'm curious to see who the Esks hire as their "Pass game coordinator".

AngeloV

01-18-2016, 10:36 AM

"Run game coordinator"? Interesting. Now I'm curious to see who the Esks hire as their "Pass game coordinator".

I'm sure that will be Maas himself.

R.J

01-19-2016, 03:31 PM

Dominic Picard has signed a 1 year deal with the Alouettes. Surprising as I thought he was done.

R.J

01-20-2016, 01:46 PM

http://en.montrealalouettes.com/2016/01/20/nik-lewis-back-with-the-alouettes-in-2016/

Nik Lewis signs a one year contract to stay in Montreal.

R.J

01-20-2016, 02:34 PM

Tanner Marsh not returning to Montreal.

Will

01-20-2016, 02:47 PM

Tanner Marsh not returning to Montreal.

Well as long as he doesn't come anywhere near Toronto.

R.J

01-20-2016, 04:45 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sounds like the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bombers?src=hash">#Bombers</a> are close to a deal with Weston Dressler. Stay tuned.</p>— Kirk Penton (@PentonKirk) <a href="https://twitter.com/PentonKirk/status/689925104432709632">January 20, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Bombers in on the John Chick sweepstakes as well.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/49ers?src=hash">#49ers</a> are signing CFL star Eric Rogers to a 2-year deal with a $125K signing bonus, $75K in bonuses & $100K base salary guarantee.</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/689910391284047872">January 20, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Could have got the same up here if not more (in terms of guaranteed money), but with our dollar being where it's at and the fact that it's the NFL, understandable from Rogers stand point.

Edit : Rogers deal breakdown = "Rogers is signed to a two-year deal with base salaries of $450,000 and $500,000, $100,000 in base salary guaranteed, a $125,000 signing bonus and $75,000 in possible further bonuses."

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/cfl-55-yard-line/eric-rogers--massive-nfl-contract-could-help-the-cfl-attract-more-talent-214326484.html

paulwoods13

01-20-2016, 04:58 PM

Could have got the same up here if not more (in terms of guaranteed money), but with our dollar being where it's at and the fact that it's the NFL, understandable from Rogers stand point.

I don't know -- that reads to me like $225K guaranteed in US $, with another $75k attainable. That's about $300K Cdn guaranteed plus $100k potential. No receiver up here will get that kind of money with a $5M cap.

R.J

01-20-2016, 05:06 PM

I don't know -- that reads to me like $225K guaranteed in US $, with another $75k attainable. That's about $300K Cdn guaranteed plus $100k potential. No receiver up here will get that kind of money with a $5M cap.
I did bring up the dollar.

paulwoods13

01-20-2016, 05:31 PM

I did bring up the dollar.

So you meant he could have got same sort of dollar figs in Cdn $, i.e. @225k Cdn guaranteed? I agree he probably could have got that, but that's not how I read it.

R.J

01-20-2016, 05:47 PM

So you meant he could have got same sort of dollar figs in Cdn $, i.e. @225k Cdn guaranteed? I agree he probably could have got that, but that's not how I read it.
Yup, that's how I meant it. In reading it over, I should have made it my point clearer.

paulwoods13

01-20-2016, 08:48 PM

It's too bad the league is losing another star but this will never end.

KCargosfan

01-21-2016, 03:02 AM

R.J

01-21-2016, 12:53 PM

He would have only gotten around $200K guaranteed in the CFL, that being his complete salary. He's getting $225K guaranteed for basically nothing in the NFL, then another $5K for training camp and another $450K in salary for the season. So total package of around $680K. <iframe id="rufous-sandbox" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true" style="position: absolute; visibility: hidden; display: none; width: 0px; height: 0px; padding: 0px; border: none;"></iframe>
Rogers deal is 2 years $1.19 million, so $680k in season 1 doesn't make sense.

R.J

01-21-2016, 02:32 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/BCLions">@BCLions</a> announce Marcello Simmons as special teams coordinator, Chris Tormey is linebackers coach , Adam Blasetti running backs coach</p>— TSN Radio Vancouver (@TSN1040) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSN1040/status/690254272705994752">January 21, 2016</a></blockquote>
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KCargosfan

01-22-2016, 05:17 AM

Rogers deal is 2 years $1.19 million, so $680k in season 1 doesn't make sense.

Signing bonus is paid up front. The only thing Rogers would get paid in Year 2 would be $500K. 1.2 million minus 680K comes out to roughly 500K, so it makes perfect sense.

R.J

01-22-2016, 01:05 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bombers?src=hash">#Bombers</a> sign former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TIcats?src=hash">#TIcats</a> WR @qmcduffie14. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/690580288112582656">January 22, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> re-sign FB <a href="https://twitter.com/spencermoore80">@spencermoore80</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/690580540504854530">January 22, 2016</a></blockquote>
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gilthethrill

01-22-2016, 03:59 PM

But yet the seemingly mysterious departure of our O-line/Assistant HC goes unannounced days later....not even a peep on any CFL-TSN twitter...does that not seem a bit off?

R.J

01-22-2016, 04:10 PM

But yet the seemingly mysterious departure of our O-line/Assistant HC goes unannounced days later....not even a peep on any CFL-TSN twitter...does that not seem a bit off?
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/COACH_HIMEY">@COACH_HIMEY</a> is the new OL coach for the Nevada Wolfpack judging by his twitter acct. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Argos?src=hash">#Argos</a> lose a top notch coach. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/689972595748380673">January 21, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Looks like the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Argos?src=hash">#Argos</a> will have a coaching position to fill. <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News">@CFL_News</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/CFLLandry">@CFLLandry</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/tsnmikehogan">@tsnmikehogan</a> Congrats Himey! <a href="https://t.co/Vqup1ypMR5">https://t.co/Vqup1ypMR5</a></p>— Aaron McMillan (@Awin_McMiwan3) <a href="https://twitter.com/Awin_McMiwan3/status/689971014097305605">January 21, 2016</a></blockquote>
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R.J

01-25-2016, 02:08 PM

Dan Lefevour has been released by the Alouettes.

R.J

01-26-2016, 03:41 PM

Rob Bagg close to re-signing in Saskatchewan.

R.J

01-26-2016, 07:35 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Stampeders will be in on Nick Moore. Book it. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Scott Mitchell (@ScottMitchellPM) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottMitchellPM/status/692065392940965888">January 26, 2016</a></blockquote>
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KCargosfan

01-27-2016, 03:06 AM

OV Argo

01-27-2016, 11:12 AM

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Huff would be able to give a shot to the likes of promising young receivers who have flashed serious talent in Charbonneau-Campeau or Lemar Durant a chance to step-up and play a way more prominent role in their pass attack there with the departure of Rogers to the NFL; but I doubt that will happen and a guy like Moore would be given that shot due to his birth certificate mostly; and those other 2 guys would still have a role at the little used "NI receiver" position.

R.J

01-27-2016, 12:52 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some <a href="https://twitter.com/Wpg_BlueBombers">@Wpg_BlueBombers</a> news from late last night: Avon Cobourne expected to join team as RBs coach, Buck Pierce to move up to QBs coach <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL">@cfl</a></p>— gary lawless (@garylawless) <a href="https://twitter.com/garylawless/status/692330067830165505">January 27, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hearing <a href="https://twitter.com/MTLAlouettes">@MTLAlouettes</a> will hire Paul Charbonaeu to work on offensive coaching staff</p>— gary lawless (@garylawless) <a href="https://twitter.com/garylawless/status/692217333708951554">January 27, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Casey Creehan spotted hanging around w/ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Esks?src=hash">#Esks</a> HC Jason Maas and DC Mike Benevides (at Senior Bowl) - <a href="https://twitter.com/PentonKirk">@PentonKirk</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BellLetsTalk?src=hash">#BellLetsTalk</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/692394002725900288">January 27, 2016</a></blockquote>
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gilthethrill

01-27-2016, 01:34 PM

Argo57

01-27-2016, 08:18 PM

When Cobourne was with Hamilton he and several Ticats ran a youth football camp in Burlington that both of my boys attended.
Not to compare this with pro football by any stretch but his enthusiasm, communication skills and love of the game became immediately apparent to all who attended that camp including all of the parents.
Good move by Winnipeg!

jerrym

01-28-2016, 12:38 AM

Riders have signed two new players for training camp.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced the signings of two international players — quarterback B.J. Coleman and offensive lineman Quinterrius Eatmon — on Monday. Terms were not released by the CFL team.
The 6-foot-3, 231-pound Coleman spent two seasons with the Green Bay Packers after being selected in the seventh round (243rd overall) of the 2012 NFL draft. He played in four pre-season games over two years before being released by Green Bay in September of 2013.
The 27-year-old Coleman, who played NCAA football at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, spent part of the 2015 Arena Football League season with the Arizona Rattlers.
The 6-foot-6, 310-pound Eatmon attended training camp with the Oakland Raiders in 2015, when he played in two pre-season games. After playing college football at South Florida, Eatmon signed with the Raiders as an undrafted free agent in May of last year.

http://leaderpost.com/sports/football/saskatchewan-roughriders-sign-internationals-b-j-coleman-and-quinterrius-eatmon

jerrym

01-28-2016, 12:56 AM

The Bombers have resigned National DE Louie Richardson.

Former Manitoba Bisons defensive end Louie Richardson has put pen to paper on a new deal with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
The pending free agent is coming off his fourth CFL season, half of which he played with the Bombers. Richardson had three tackles in five games last year. He’s racked up nine defensive tackles, 23 special teams tackles, two sacks and two fumble recoveries in 31 career games.
Richardson is the third pending free agent Winnipeg has signed this off-season. Nine other Bombers, including kicker Lirim Hajrullahu, fullback Michel-Pierre Pontbriand and receiver Nick Moore, could hit the market when free agency opens on February 9.

http://globalnews.ca/news/2476420/winnipeg-blue-bombers-re-sign-de-louie-richardson/

R.J

01-28-2016, 04:58 PM

Rob Bagg has re-signed with the Riders - 3 year deal.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My guess is Creehan will either coach the defensive line or linebackers. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eskimos?src=hash">#Eskimos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="https://t.co/xgRg455MC4">https://t.co/xgRg455MC4</a></p>— Dave Campbell (@Dave_CHED) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dave_CHED/status/692766479792484352">January 28, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Argo57

01-28-2016, 07:28 PM

Rob Bagg has re-signed with the Riders - 3 year deal.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">My guess is Creehan will either coach the defensive line or linebackers. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Eskimos?src=hash">#Eskimos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="https://t.co/xgRg455MC4">https://t.co/xgRg455MC4</a></p>— Dave Campbell (@Dave_CHED) <a href="https://twitter.com/Dave_CHED/status/692766479792484352">January 28, 2016</a></blockquote>
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My guess in Creehan will be picking up the pylons and footballs after practice and running on the field to squirt Gatorade into the players mouths during TV timeouts.

R.J

01-28-2016, 08:36 PM

Ticats lose OL coach to Arkansas State.
http://www.si.com/college-football/2016/01/28/allen-rudolph-arkansas-state-offensive-line-coach

R.J

01-29-2016, 02:37 PM

Stefan Logan has re-signed with the als.
http://en.montrealalouettes.com/2016/01/29/electrifying-returner-stefan-logan-back-with-the-alouettes-in-2016/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=

R.J

01-29-2016, 04:26 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hearing WR Jordan Reaves has signed with the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Roughriders?src=hash">#Roughriders</a>.</p>— Kirk Penton (@PentonKirk) <a href="https://twitter.com/PentonKirk/status/693181289868894209">January 29, 2016</a></blockquote>
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R.J

01-29-2016, 10:40 PM

Stamps have made an offer to Jerome Messam
http://www.cfl.ca/2016/01/27/checking-questions-answers/#stamps

Will

02-02-2016, 11:57 AM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bombers?src=hash">#Bombers</a> add four-year CFL vet DB Macho Harris (6'0", 200) and rookie DE Shayon Green (6'3", 265). Both Internationals.</p>— Darrin Bauming (@DarrinBauming) <a href="https://twitter.com/DarrinBauming/status/694555629558468609">February 2, 2016</a></blockquote>
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R.J

02-02-2016, 07:36 PM

Macho Harris isn't very good IMO, the Bombers could have done a lot better. I do however like the signing of Green, that kid can play (time will tell in the CFL obviously).

Will

02-04-2016, 12:17 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">Éric Deslauriers announces retirement, remains an Alouette. DETAILS <a href="https://t.co/yxnIvrwpuc">https://t.co/yxnIvrwpuc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AlsMTL?src=hash">#AlsMTL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/MTLAlouettes">@MTLAlouettes</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/695293121945563137">February 4, 2016</a></blockquote>
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AngeloV

02-04-2016, 12:19 PM

I really thought Deslauriers would have put up bigger numbers than he did. Still, a 9 year career is something to be proud of.

Will

02-04-2016, 12:30 PM

I really thought Deslauriers would have put up bigger numbers than he did. Still, a 9 year career is something to be proud of.

Their version of Mike Bradwell perhaps?

AngeloV

02-04-2016, 01:13 PM

Their version of Mike Bradwell perhaps?

He had more size and speed than Bradwell. I expected him to be a dominant Canadian receiver. Never really expected that from Bradwell.

paulwoods13

02-04-2016, 01:53 PM

Faster and bigger than Bradwell, but also dropped a lot of passes. I thought he'd have a great career, but by Bradwell's last few seasons I would not even have considered a one-fr-one swap.

R.J

02-05-2016, 02:29 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RT .<a href="https://twitter.com/ScottMitchellPM">@ScottMitchellPM</a><br>Huff thinks a deal w/ RB <a href="https://twitter.com/JMessam">@JMessam</a> could get done by the time <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFLFA?src=hash">#CFLFA</a> bell rings at 10 a.m. MT on Tuesday. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/695687618252689416">February 5, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">DE Freddie Bishop III of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Calstampeders?src=hash">#Calstampeders</a> has signed with the NY Jets..........via <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottMitchellPM">@ScottMitchellPM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/695687180849717249">February 5, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Heard from <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL">@cfl</a> insider today, Ted Laurent could fetch north of $250 k <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cflfa?src=hash">#cflfa</a></p>— gary lawless (@garylawless) <a href="https://twitter.com/garylawless/status/695691467533082625">February 5, 2016</a></blockquote>
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That's a ridiculously high number IMO.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RT .<a href="https://twitter.com/ScottMitchellPM">@ScottMitchellPM</a><br>Laurent’s people are floating 300k. He won’t get that, but he’s 230+. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFLFA?src=hash">#CFLFA</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/695693996451065856">February 5, 2016</a></blockquote>
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R.J

02-05-2016, 02:40 PM

BC Lions add two running backs.
http://www.bclions.com/2016/02/05/lions-ink-international-running-back-duo/

R.J

02-05-2016, 04:23 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ransom smh <a href="https://t.co/V273h1Zu0X">https://t.co/V273h1Zu0X</a></p>— Ted Laurent (@tedlaurent) <a href="https://twitter.com/tedlaurent/status/695644709776191488">February 5, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Will

02-05-2016, 04:27 PM

Words aside, I can understand Austin's logic.

R.J

02-05-2016, 04:28 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Huff on Jeff Fuller: "We want to bring some young guys up to compete, so I'm not sure where Jeff's going to land.” <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFLFA?src=hash">#CFLFA</a></p>— Scott Mitchell (@ScottMitchellPM) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottMitchellPM/status/695707867526131712">February 5, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">More Huff on Fuller: “Jeff has great size, the only thing is he hasn't been on the field as much as you'd like him to be.” <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFLFA?src=hash">#CFLFA</a></p>— Scott Mitchell (@ScottMitchellPM) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottMitchellPM/status/695708250105323521">February 5, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sounds like Stamps are committed to using two Canadians at receiver. Likely field side and one SB. Factored into letting Fuller walk. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFLFA?src=hash">#CFLFA</a></p>— Scott Mitchell (@ScottMitchellPM) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottMitchellPM/status/695710381994541056">February 5, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Words aside, I can understand Austin's logic.
The Ticats have Gaydosh and Gill waiting in the wings; so, I don't think losing Laurent (especially with the cash he may want); will hurt them as much.

R.J

02-05-2016, 05:37 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">sounds like Courtney Stephen getting close to signing deal with <a href="https://twitter.com/Ticats">@ticats</a>. Agents say Hamilton is pushing for answers on lots of players <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL">@cfl</a></p>— gary lawless (@garylawless) <a href="https://twitter.com/garylawless/status/695729351380197376">February 5, 2016</a></blockquote>
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paulwoods13

02-05-2016, 05:39 PM

I venture to say EVERY team is pushing their own free agents for answers. Doubt Hamilton is the only one doing that.

Argo57

02-05-2016, 07:12 PM

I venture to say EVERY team is pushing their own free agents for answers. Doubt Hamilton is the only one doing that.

Exactly Paul, teams need to know where they stand in regards to their own FA's, and formulate a plan, as previously speculated I'm sure teams have been in contact (one way or another) with various players ahead of next week.

OV Argo

02-05-2016, 08:00 PM

Their version of Mike Bradwell perhaps?

DesLauriers came into the CFL at the same time as Fantuz as 2 of the best CFL draft receiver prospects in a long -time and both big size targets. Fantuz based on great CIS production (4 straight years a CIS all-star = rarely done + setting receiving records); and Deslauriers put up some great receiving numbers in Div I ball. Fantuz clearly panned out wayyyyy better in the CFL, but I often wondered why Deslauriers kept re-signing with the Als where he never rose above a little used receiver ? - decent CFL career but way under-achieved for such a seeming great receiver prospect.

Bradwell had basically one big CIS season on his resume coming into the draft = not near as highly rated a receiver prospect; not as big as those other 2, but certainly faster than Fantuz (for what that is worth - Fantuz maybe one of the slowest CFL receivers in some time, also happened to lead the entire league in receiving in a season).

ArgoRavi

02-05-2016, 08:40 PM

BC Lions add two running backs.
http://www.bclions.com/2016/02/05/lions-ink-international-running-back-duo/

There is a reference to a "Negotiation List Draft" which took place in December in that article. I wish that we knew more about these things.

R.J

02-06-2016, 12:36 AM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">looks more and more like Ryan Smith won't sign with <a href="https://twitter.com/sskroughriders">@sskroughriders</a> and will hit the market. Told he's after in the range of $150 k per <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL">@cfl</a></p>— gary lawless (@garylawless) <a href="https://twitter.com/garylawless/status/695744777766109184">February 5, 2016</a></blockquote>
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I'd sign him to a deal worth $150k all in, but base would have to be $100-125k. Good player IMO; younger version of Dressler.

jerrym

02-06-2016, 11:20 AM

CFL players to watch in free agency

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/cfl-free-agency-players-to-watch%7E803421

jerrym

02-06-2016, 11:46 AM

The Montreal Alouettes re-signed Canadian defensive end/fullback James Tuck to a one-year deal Friday.
The six-foot, 230-pound Tuck was a 2014 fourth-round pick by Montreal. The 25-year-old Toronto native also saw action as a fullback last season.

"James is one of the hardest working players on the team," Montreal head coach/GM Jim Popp said in a statement. "He has been making a nice transition to fullback and creates matchup problems on special teams."

Tuck played collegiately at York University.

http://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/sports/national_sports/article_56170a54-15e8-50f5-b9f2-56b9a5e858c4.html

R.J

02-06-2016, 11:56 AM

CFL players to watch in free agency

http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/cfl-free-agency-players-to-watch%7E803421
Already posted
http://www.argofans.com/showthread.php?3660-2016-CFL-Free-Agent-list&p=78448&viewfull=1#post78448
http://www.argofans.com/showthread.php?3681-2016-Free-Agent-Tracker&p=78447&viewfull=1#post78447

AngeloV

02-06-2016, 12:55 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">looks more and more like Ryan Smith won't sign with <a href="https://twitter.com/sskroughriders">@sskroughriders</a> and will hit the market. Told he's after in the range of $150 k per <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL">@cfl</a></p>— gary lawless (@garylawless) <a href="https://twitter.com/garylawless/status/695744777766109184">February 5, 2016</a></blockquote>
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I'd sign him to a deal worth $150k all in, but base would have to be $100-125k. Good player IMO; younger version of Dressler.

No way he has proven to worth that much. All in 100k is more like it.

R.J

02-06-2016, 01:13 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Word around <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL">@cfl</a> is Jerome Messam's asking price is 130 k while Andrew Harris is higher, a little south of 200 k</p>— gary lawless (@garylawless) <a href="https://twitter.com/garylawless/status/696030313433137152">February 6, 2016</a></blockquote>
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No way he has proven to worth that much. All in 100k is more like it.
Too low IMO, but I agree $150k may be a bit too high. Would love to see the Argonauts take a run at him.

paulwoods13

02-06-2016, 01:25 PM

We need to target our spending at areas of need, like o-line and secondary and second QB. Receiver is the least of our concerns. Smith is a nifty little receiver but we have considerable ability and depth at that position even if we lose Owens (which I doubt will happen). Can't see us getting into the market for Smith at all.

R.J

02-06-2016, 01:40 PM

We need to target our spending at areas of need, like o-line and secondary and second QB. Receiver is the least of our concerns. Smith is a nifty little receiver but we have considerable ability and depth at that position even if we lose Owens (which I doubt will happen). Can't see us getting into the market for Smith at all.
Cant disagree with that at all; I just like Smith.

R.J

02-06-2016, 02:18 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">If Laing hits the market, Eskimos will have a good shot at him.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFLFA?src=hash">#CFLFA</a></p>— Don Landry (@CFLLandry) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFLLandry/status/696028666778746881">February 6, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hearing that Shamawd Chambers will not be re-signing in Edmonton.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFLFA?src=hash">#CFLFA</a></p>— Don Landry (@CFLLandry) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFLLandry/status/696019685112881152">February 6, 2016</a></blockquote>
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From everything I've read; Chambers wants to play close to home. My guess is he ends up in Hamilton or Toronto -- Hamilton most likely IMO.

OV Argo

02-06-2016, 06:19 PM

Chambers to the Ticats makes sense IMO; they don't have any NI receivers they like aside from Fantuz (who they may not re-sign even).

However, there are lots of these "makes sense" destinations for many on this long list of FAs this year but I wouldn't count on a lot of them happening; we shall see starting next Tuesday - might be some whacky or weird signings; could possibly rival the CFL draft for head-scratcher type moves, but probably not, as certain teams will surely target some known commodities to address team needs ?

AngeloV

02-07-2016, 12:07 AM

Chambers to the Ticats makes sense IMO; they don't have any NI receivers they like aside from Fantuz (who they may not re-sign even).

They must like Spencer Watt. They reportedly paid big bucks for him last year in free agency.

Argo

02-07-2016, 11:00 AM

They must like Spencer Watt. They reportedly paid big bucks for him last year in free agency.

That doesn't sound like a good investment.

jerrym

02-07-2016, 01:37 PM

They must like Spencer Watt. They reportedly paid big bucks for him last year in free agency.

That doesn't sound like a good investment.

I assume that was meant as an understatement.

AngeloV

02-07-2016, 02:00 PM

That doesn't sound like a good investment.

Hard to say. He has great speed and we can't judge that until we see whether or not he recovers from his achilles tear.

jerrym

02-07-2016, 02:02 PM

With so many free agents, teams have to be careful they spend on any one of them.

The Ottawa Redblacks weren’t huddled in negotiations with defensive end Justin Capicciotti and his agent.
The B.C. Lions said this week they wouldn’t be making another contract offer to running back Andrew Harris.
Word from Hamilton was that the Tiger-Cats maintained they won’t be held up for ransom by defensive tackle Ted Laurent.
Money was the sticking point in all three cases, and the fact those three “ratio-breakers” remained unsigned illustrated the discrepancy between the premium placed on national talent by Canadian Football League teams when constructing their rosters and the relatively tough talk preceding the start of free agency on Tuesday.
With one eye on the salary cap of $5.1 million and another on the unprecedented crop of free agents — 52 nationals among an overall total of 131 as of mid-day Friday — teams seem to be thinking of trying to find other ways of retaining the required ratio of nationals to internationals on the roster and in the starting lineups on offence and defence while replacing higher-priced Canadian starters with (cheaper) Americans.
Doesn’t that sound a little bit like the Temporary Foreign Workers program that created such a public controversy before the last federal election campaign?
OK, that’s an overstatement, but hopefully it makes the point.
Many players entering the CFL will find their starting salaries trending toward the $52,000 annual minimum, and contracts are guaranteed for the current season only after a designated number of weeks on the schedule: nine games for six-year veterans, 10 games for five-year CFLers, etc.
As well, given the extreme physical demands of the sport, there’s time or opportunity for players to make significant financial gains.
A league notes package from the start of the 2015 regular season said the average player had 2.62 years of previous experience; 46% of all players were in their first or second year in the league. That meant they were still working under terms of their first CFL contracts and hadn’t yet benefited from the opportunity to sign second, third or fourth contracts that, with their abilities having been proven, would provide for presumably larger salary increases.

http://ottawacitizen.com/sports/football/cfl/high-price-for-being-a-canadian-in-the-canadian-football-league

jerrym

02-07-2016, 03:22 PM

CHED‘s Dave Campbell says don’t expect to see pending free agents JC Sherritt, Kenny Stafford, Aaron Grymes or Kendial Lawrence extended before the start of free agency:

http://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/07/fa-rumour-mill/
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R.J

02-07-2016, 03:58 PM

BC Lions free agent primer. http://3downnation.com/2016/02/07/15289/

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Huff outright told me he’ll be a player in free agency “once the smoke clears.” AKA, Wednesday or Thursday. <a href="https://t.co/nmZYvNi6QB">https://t.co/nmZYvNi6QB</a></p>— Scott Mitchell (@ScottMitchellPM) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottMitchellPM/status/696421053946576897">February 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Huff: “Wally is right. If you're going to go get young international RBs, they're going to be a lot cheaper than what you pay an AH.” <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFLFA?src=hash">#CFLFA</a></p>— Scott Mitchell (@ScottMitchellPM) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottMitchellPM/status/696437208715292677">February 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hearing <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ticats?src=hash">#Ticats</a> are expected to make big push for FA-to-be WR <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamawdChambers">@ShamawdChambers</a>. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Esks?src=hash">#Esks</a>. Close friends with <a href="https://twitter.com/Simoni_Lawrence">@Simoni_Lawrence</a>.</p>— Drew Edwards (@scratchingpost) <a href="https://twitter.com/scratchingpost/status/696421061932482560">February 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Solomon Elimimian has had his deal reworked and will become available after this season. - <a href="https://twitter.com/FifthQtr">@FifthQtr</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCLions?src=hash">#BCLions</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/696435172288372736">February 7, 2016</a></blockquote>
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KCargosfan

02-08-2016, 03:22 AM

I find the news on Elimimian a bit weird? Isn't he making something like $235K per year and the highest paid defensive player in the league? Why make that contract shorter? I would assume it would be harder to make more than $235K per year for Elimimian in 2017?

jerrym

02-08-2016, 07:37 AM

He will be 30 in October, just after the start of the NFL season and failed to make the Vikings or Browns in 2012, so I think he'll have a hard time making it now. The Lions may be hoping to keep him happy for the shorter contract. He may also have agreed to come back to them if he doesn't make it.

jerrym

02-08-2016, 07:53 AM

You don’t need to give Mercer Timmis a lesson on the machinations of the Canadian Football League ratio.

He already knows.
If you have one Canadian running back, you need two. Ideally, maybe even three.
That has the University of Calgary Dinos tailback eyeing up CFL free agency this week with keen interest, as his landing spot in the 2016 CFL Draft three months from now could be tied to where veteran ball-carriers Andrew Harris and Jerome Messam land.

B.C. Lions GM/head coach Wally Buono has already thrown in the towel on trying to re-sign Harris, and the 28-year-old Winnipeg native will definitely hit the market Tuesday at 10 a.m.
Messam could follow if the monetary gap that exists between the 30-year-old running back and the Calgary Stampeders can’t be bridged by the time the frenzy starts in 24 hours or so.
Once those two players sign, Timmis will have a pretty good idea of which teams will have him on their draft radar.
“Definitely,” Timmis said when asked if he’s been tuned in to the CFL hot-stove talk this off-season. “A big thing for me right now is just watching the free agency and seeing what happens with Messam, what happens with Harris because just for the teams that want to draft me, from what I’ve heard, they need a Canadian running back if they have one of those guys. I’m just excited to see what’s going to happen here.”

http://www.calgarysun.com/2016/02/07/calgary-dinos-star-mercer-timmis-watching-where-cfl-running-backs-land

jerrym

02-08-2016, 04:37 PM

Riders add college RB Malcolm Cyrus.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today international running back Malcolm Cyrus has signed with the team. As per club policy, details of the contract were not released.
Cyrus (5’10 – 185) joins the Green and White after playing four seasons at Alabama State University. The 23-year-old totaled 2,903 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns on 488 carries while adding 646 receiving yards on 59 receptions through 43 career collegiate games. As a senior, Cyrus was named 2014 SWAC Co-Offensive Player of the Year after piling up a conference leading 1,662 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.
Cyrus recently attended the Riders free agent camp in Montgomery, Alabama.

http://www.riderville.com/2016/02/02/38580/

R.J

02-09-2016, 12:32 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Expecting former <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCLions?src=hash">#BCLions</a> Josh Johnson to sign with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash">#Jaguars</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash">#NFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFLFA?src=hash">#CFLFA</a></p>— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/697109049494482944">February 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">shoot. my mind is spinning. make that: told <a href="https://twitter.com/Wpg_BlueBombers">@Wpg_BlueBombers</a> making a push for RB Andrew Harris <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL">@cfl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFLFA?src=hash">#CFLFA</a></p>— gary lawless (@garylawless) <a href="https://twitter.com/garylawless/status/697112844039430144">February 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">can also report <a href="https://twitter.com/Wpg_BlueBombers">@Wpg_BlueBombers</a> are deep in talks with WR Ryan Smith <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL">@cfl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cflfa?src=hash">#cflfa</a></p>— gary lawless (@garylawless) <a href="https://twitter.com/garylawless/status/697113195853455360">February 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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R.J

02-09-2016, 01:16 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCLions?src=hash">#BCLions</a> have made offers to Canadians: DE Justin Capiccotti, Rec Shamawd Chambers, DB Mike Edem & OL Cory Watman. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFLFA?src=hash">#CFLFA</a></p>— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/697120901712605184">February 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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R.J

02-09-2016, 01:42 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hearing former Ottawa DL Keith Shologan is closing in on a deal with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bombers?src=hash">#Bombers</a></p>— David William Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSNDaveNaylor/status/697126847285501952">February 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Reports that RB John White has signed with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCLions?src=hash">#BCLions</a> are false. They haven't made him an offer. Have offered RB Jeremiah Johnson though. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/697128703730405376">February 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kyle Walters not done. While waiting for Ryan Smith signature he's also in negotiations with Euclid Cummings agent <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL">@cfl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cflfa?src=hash">#cflfa</a></p>— gary lawless (@garylawless) <a href="https://twitter.com/garylawless/status/697140966663163905">February 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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R.J

02-09-2016, 02:50 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hearing the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Als?src=hash">#Als</a> have made an offer for <a href="https://twitter.com/REDBLACKS">@REDBLACKS</a> CB Jovon Johnson. Also am told <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Als?src=hash">#Als</a> continue working on a deal for Winston Venable.</p>— Herb Zurkowsky (@HerbZurkowsky1) <a href="https://twitter.com/HerbZurkowsky1/status/697145252528943105">February 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">one <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL">@cfl</a> GM tells me until Ted Laurent signs, lots of big name <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/cflfa?src=hash">#cflfa</a> defenders won't sign. He sets the mark.</p>— gary lawless (@garylawless) <a href="https://twitter.com/garylawless/status/697144343799332864">February 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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R.J

02-09-2016, 05:24 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BCLions?src=hash">#BCLions</a> closing in on a deal with DB Mike Edem. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFLFA?src=hash">#CFLFA</a></p>— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/697183764418424832">February 9, 2016</a></blockquote>
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

R.J

02-09-2016, 09:34 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Am told <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Als?src=hash">#Als</a> in negotiations with DT Vaughn Martin, one of their 2011 draft picks. He's been in NFL with San Diego, Miami, Detroit and KC.</p>— Herb Zurkowsky (@HerbZurkowsky1) <a href="https://twitter.com/HerbZurkowsky1/status/697245494008012804">February 10, 2016</a></blockquote>
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R.J

02-10-2016, 11:10 AM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I'm told <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bombers?src=hash">#Bombers</a> yesterday put in an offer to DE Justin Capicciotti, who said no. So they turned to Shologan. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFLFA?src=hash">#CFLFA</a></p>— Kirk Penton (@PentonKirk) <a href="https://twitter.com/PentonKirk/status/697452104797913088">February 10, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Will

02-10-2016, 11:14 AM

R.J

02-10-2016, 02:38 PM

Roughriders release Jake Doughty and Ray Early.
http://www.riderville.com/2016/02/10/riders-release-two/

Will

02-11-2016, 12:05 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hearing the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Als?src=hash">#Als</a> are shopping non-import MLB <a href="https://twitter.com/HenocMuamba">@HenocMuamba</a>. Edm would seem to be most-likely destination.</p>— Herb Zurkowsky (@HerbZurkowsky1) <a href="https://twitter.com/HerbZurkowsky1/status/697827443944640512">February 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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R.J

02-11-2016, 12:35 PM

^ Surprised to say the least. Whomever gets him will get an elite MLB.

AngeloV

02-11-2016, 12:43 PM

^ Surprised to say the least. Whomever gets him will get an elite MLB.

And an expensive one.

R.J

02-11-2016, 12:55 PM

Tavaughn Campbell acquired by the wheaties.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> acquire DB <a href="https://twitter.com/TevaughnsC">@TevaughnsC</a> from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Calstampeders?src=hash">#Calstampeders</a> for fourth round pick in 2017 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/LeeJonesCTV">@LeeJonesCTV</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/697840056543920129">February 11, 2016</a></blockquote>
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OV Argo

02-11-2016, 12:57 PM

^ Surprised to say the least. Whomever gets him will get an elite MLB.

Why did they bother signing Mumaba last year? However - Bear Woods was hurt most of last season, no? - and he had a good year at MLB for the Als the season before; wouldn't surprise me in the least if Poop would rather have Woods at MLB, especially if it is not a "ratio problem" forcing them to use Muamba; but I thought they might think of playing some 3-4 with both guys in the middle.

Argos should be all over trying to get Muamba if he is up for grabs, and with the loss of starter Jones; Muamba is an excellent play-making MLB IMO.

R.J

02-11-2016, 01:20 PM

And an expensive one.
$225k for an elite MLB isn't too bad IMO. I'd take him in a heartbeat if it was $200k or under.

AngeloV

02-11-2016, 01:45 PM

$225k for an elite MLB isn't too bad IMO. I'd take him in a heartbeat if it was $200k or under.

Probably the highest in the league, though.

R.J

02-11-2016, 01:47 PM

Probably the highest in the league, though.
Elimimian is IIRC.

AngeloV

02-11-2016, 01:49 PM

Elimimian is IIRC.

Oh wow. He's good, but he's not even the best LB on his team.

R.J

02-11-2016, 01:52 PM

Oh wow. He's good, but he's not even the best LB on his team.
Agreed. IIRC his deal is $10-15k more than Henoc's.

EDIT: Elimimian re-worked his deal. So, I believe you are correct AV; Henoc is the highest paid linebacker.

argolio

02-11-2016, 03:38 PM

Why did they bother signing Mumaba last year?Good question. Maybe they're worried about getting under the cap.

ArgoRavi

02-11-2016, 05:16 PM

Why did they bother signing Mumaba last year? However - Bear Woods was hurt most of last season, no? - and he had a good year at MLB for the Als the season before; wouldn't surprise me in the least if Poop would rather have Woods at MLB, especially if it is not a "ratio problem" forcing them to use Muamba; but I thought they might think of playing some 3-4 with both guys in the middle.

Argos should be all over trying to get Muamba if he is up for grabs, and with the loss of starter Jones; Muamba is an excellent play-making MLB IMO.

Could the Argos afford him at this point, OV? That is the key question IMO.

OV Argo

02-11-2016, 06:20 PM

Could the Argos afford him at this point, OV? That is the key question IMO.

Of course they could. Isn't Owens big $$$s off the $M$ now anyways ?

If that mediocre MacPherson is making anywhere over 100K (as most back-up QBs with some experience easily do i think) - I would cut him in a second to add a player of Muamba's skill; then you could sign a young QB for CFL mimimum wage - several young Canadian QBs would jump at that chance i bet - Yantz, Cousineau, Wendell from the GGs ... maybe AV comes out of retirement and would play for that coin ? ;o)

Lots of other options on who to cut to free up some dollars for Muamba - Van Zeyl, Hazelton, ...there should be a way and I can't believe some would make up an excuse to not take a shot at that kind of talent in a big area of need now.

gilthethrill

02-11-2016, 06:44 PM

Could the Argos afford him at this point, OV? That is the key question IMO.

I am still hoping that JuWan Simpson ends up with the Argos...I think Miles is the only MLB on the roster right now.

R.J

02-11-2016, 07:16 PM

http://3downnation.com/2016/02/11/premier-canadian-lb-henoc-muamba-being-shopped/

Als general manager Jim Popp has been making calls to teams around the league letting them know Muamba could be had. The Eskimos and Riders have reportedly been receptive with regards to possible trade talks. Montreal needs to trim some salary for cap reasons.

Muamba is due a bonus north of $55,000 in less than a week, which could force a transaction by that deadline. He has one-year left on his contract for the 2016 season that would pay him in the range of $235,000

AngeloV

02-11-2016, 10:47 PM

Farhn Lalji thinks while the Als are listening to offers, they likely won't move Muamba.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Als?src=hash">#Als</a> GM Jim Popp has had discussions with multiple teams about trade for LB Henoc Muamba. Any package would need to start w high draft picks</p>— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/697953372939296768">February 12, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2/2... <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> teams have been inquiring about Muamba for past month. Popp doing due diligence. Doesn't expect to move ratio changing LB</p>— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FarhanLaljiTSN/status/697953868622082048">February 12, 2016</a></blockquote>
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R.J

02-11-2016, 10:49 PM

Well now I'm confused.

KCargosfan

02-12-2016, 02:24 AM

That was possibly the most confusing tweet ever.

AngeloV

02-12-2016, 08:47 AM

Not confusing at all. I took it as Popp is not initiating talks, and if he was offered something that just blew him away, he would make a deal. He just doesn't anticipate that happening.

R.J

02-12-2016, 11:29 AM

Not confusing at all. I took it as Popp is not initiating talks, and if he was offered something that just blew him away, he would make a deal. He just doesn't anticipate that happening.
I'm confused because initially (via the media) Popp was looking to move Henoc due to money (he's due a big bonus soon) and the addition of Vaughan Martin, I just don't see too many teams interested in Henoc at his current rate. Either Popp is doing some damage control and trying to increase Henoc's trade value or maybe he's telling the truth and other teams have actually called.

R.J

02-12-2016, 12:24 PM

http://montrealgazette.com/sports/football/cfl/montreal-alouettes/ive-always-had-to-prove-myself-says-alouettes-jovon-johnson

Meanwhile, numerous sources have told the Montreal Gazette the Als are attempting to trade non-import middle-linebacker Henoc Muamba. Edmonton appears the most interested and could relinquish a high draft choice. Muamba’s scheduled to earn $225,000 next season and is owed a significant bonus next week.

Argo57

02-12-2016, 07:15 PM

Not confusing at all. I took it as Popp is not initiating talks, and if he was offered something that just blew him away, he would make a deal. He just doesn't anticipate that happening.

Exactly, letting people know Muamba can be had but at a high price.
Popp is simply setting a price and creating a market for a player who would be in high demand.

OV Argo

02-12-2016, 08:45 PM

Exactly, letting people know Muamba can be had but at a high price.
Popp is simply setting a price and creating a market for a player who would be in high demand.

Poop looks like an @$$-hat again IMO.

Load of B$ last year about how Muamba was such a great signing and fit for the Als; spends wads of cash on an over-rated clown like Duron Carter; and now stating Muamba is up for grabs (if he was not "inititating" talks, how would any other team know to inquire about a supposedly great Als signing from just late last year?) Poop wants to cheap out on paying Muamba a decent bonus due, and would rather play his boy Bear Woods at MLB; other CFL teams should just ignore Poop on this, and then he would have to cut Muamba who he treated just as an "asset" I guess - then it would I believe come down to waiver wire priority as to who could claim/ sign him first ? - Jones and the Rider just blew a pile of cash on FAs including a good MLB pick-up in Greg Jones; Bummers next in line, but they spent lots of FA cash too, and would Muamba go back to the Peg? Then its BC - who have Sol-E & Bighill, ... then the Argos would be next in line ... I think ???

R.J

02-13-2016, 02:52 PM

I still think Popp is covering his tracks here; IMO it's much more likely that Popp is the one shopping Muamba and not teams calling to see if he's available (as Popp is now claiming).

Argo57

02-13-2016, 07:19 PM

I still think Popp is covering his tracks here; IMO it's much more likely that Popp is the one shopping Muamba and not teams calling to see if he's available (as Popp is now claiming).

That's exactly what is happening, he is trying to create a market for Muamba.
Very desirable player who I'm sure regrets signing with Popp and Montreal.

1argoholic

02-14-2016, 10:00 PM

Please don't disrespect POOP by using it's name in place of that TOOL!

R.J

02-16-2016, 04:41 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> re-sign DL Markus White & release OL Jermarcus Hardrick, DB Keenan MacDougall & DB Nick Taylor <a href="https://t.co/u7JKpJWMp5">https://t.co/u7JKpJWMp5</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/699692620935733248">February 16, 2016</a></blockquote>
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MacDougall is someone I wanted to see here previously; very talented player, but one who can never stay healthy it seems.

Will

02-28-2016, 11:14 AM

Kory Sheets worked out for the redblacks LAST week. Apparently, it wasn't a private workout, but as part of a FA camp that the redblacks WERE holding in Miami.

R.J

02-28-2016, 12:19 PM

Kory Sheets worked out for the redblacks LAST week. Apparently, it wasn't a private workout, but as part of a FA camp that the redblacks WERE holding in Miami.
Sheets is done. I hope he realizes it sooner rather than later.

KCargosfan

02-28-2016, 07:42 PM

Crazy how short a time running backs can go from the best in the league to no career.

ArgoGabe22

02-28-2016, 08:06 PM

Crazy how short a time running backs can go from the best in the league to no career.

He had surgery after going to the NFL and had it done again after the original surgery wasn't done properly. But running backs typically have a short lifespan.

AngeloV

02-28-2016, 08:48 PM

Sheets is done. I hope he realizes it sooner rather than later.

The same was once said about Robert Edwards and he proved to have a couple of good years.

KCargosfan

03-01-2016, 12:41 AM

He had surgery after going to the NFL and had it done again after the original surgery wasn't done properly. But running backs typically have a short lifespan.

Did not know that. Hopefully he at least got some money from the NFL.

R.J

03-08-2016, 05:10 PM

Ticats re-sign Aprile
http://www.900chml.com/2016/03/08/64681/?sc_ref=twitter

R.J

04-19-2016, 07:22 PM

Ticats sign 6 - including QB Jake Waters
http://3downnation.com/2016/04/19/15845/

Riders release 10
http://www.riderville.com/2016/04/19/riders-transactions-april-19th/

Abankwah and Tennant are a bit surprising.

R.J

04-20-2016, 06:57 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/TBrack41">@TBrack41</a> Announces Retirement <a href="https://t.co/RQExv8dgK8">https://t.co/RQExv8dgK8</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> via <a href="https://twitter.com/sskroughriders">@sskroughriders</a></p>— CFL News (@CFL_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/CFL_News/status/722904282475790336">April 20, 2016</a></blockquote>
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R.J

04-21-2016, 12:58 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Per sources, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> WR Maurice Price has filed his retirement papers with the league office and doesn’t plan on playing in 2016. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Scott Mitchell (@ScottMitchellPM) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottMitchellPM/status/723177519101423616">April 21, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m told <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Riders?src=hash">#Riders</a> have no way of recouping the signing bonus they gave Price in January. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFL?src=hash">#CFL</a></p>— Scott Mitchell (@ScottMitchellPM) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScottMitchellPM/status/723193829285875712">April 21, 2016</a></blockquote>
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AngeloV

04-21-2016, 02:15 PM

Teams are going to be weary of dishing out signing bonuses now. What an A-hole.

R.J

04-21-2016, 02:21 PM

Teams are going to be weary of dishing out signing bonuses now. What an A-hole.
While I'm not crazy about his decision (not a fan of his either), but Henoc was cut prior to a bonus payment. Teams do it all the time - players should have that right as well.

R.J

04-21-2016, 02:50 PM

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">New CFL media policy this season will force Bombers to make assistants and coordinators available at least once a week.</p>— Paul Wiecek (@PaulWiecek) <a href="https://twitter.com/PaulWiecek/status/723136970558300160">April 21, 2016</a></blockquote>
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I know Terry Jones (Edm Sun) will be happy about a new media policy. He's been complaining for quite some time that accessibility is being lost in today's CFL.

AngeloV

04-21-2016, 02:52 PM

While I'm not crazy about his decision (not a fan of his either), but Henoc was cut prior to a bonus payment. Teams do it all the time - players should have that right as well.

Disagree. Players get cut before a bonus which is somewhat of an advance on salary. Since it's done prior to actually working, at least they are not losing money for services rendered. Price OTOH, took money and ran.

I get that both are good faith things, but as I said, in the Muamba case, he had the bonus taken away before actually doing any team related things.

R.J

04-21-2016, 07:51 PM

Disagree. Players get cut before a bonus which is somewhat of an advance on salary. Since it's done prior to actually working, at least they are not losing money for services rendered. Price OTOH, took money and ran.

I get that both are good faith things, but as I said, in the Muamba case, he had the bonus taken away before actually doing any team related things.
Price's bonus was a signing bonus for signing the contract - which he did. Personally I see no issue here; if CFL teams are allowed to release players from their contract with no penalty - players should have the same right IMO.

AngeloV

04-21-2016, 07:58 PM

Price's bonus was a signing bonus for signing the contract - which he did. Personally I see no issue here; if CFL teams are allowed to release players from their contract with no penalty - players should have the same right IMO.

But players are paid up until the time they are released. So if they play half a season, they get half their pay. Why should someone get paid for not playing at all? Sorry, I disagree. It was a total douche move on his part.

R.J

04-21-2016, 08:03 PM

But players are paid up until the time they are released. So if they play half a season, they get half their pay. Why should someone get paid for not playing at all? Sorry, I disagree. It was a total douche move on his part.
Not saying it wasn't a douche move, but it was a signing bonus, maybe things changed and he decided it was time to retire; I don't know. For years GM's have gotten away with releasing players before they have to pay a bonus - I'm kind of glad it was the reverse this time.

OV Argo

04-21-2016, 09:32 PM

Price's bonus was a signing bonus for signing the contract - which he did. Personally I see no issue here; if CFL teams are allowed to release players from their contract with no penalty - players should have the same right IMO.

I agree.

Looks good, sort of IMO, on the new super-hero Jonestown regime in Riderland; a lot of fans there were so on board with the decision to release Dressler cause he was sooooo over-paid, but then were good with Jones signing an over-rated maybe, and anyways nowwhere close to as good receiver as Price to pretty good CFL buck$. How's that look now ? Your guy Price didn't work out eh Jonesy; let's see what Dressler - not your guy - does this season in the CFL.

ArgoRavi

04-21-2016, 09:39 PM

R.J

04-21-2016, 10:25 PM

I agree.

Looks good, sort of IMO, on the new super-hero Jonestown regime in Riderland; a lot of fans there were so on board with the decision to release Dressler cause he was sooooo over-paid, but then were good with Jones signing an over-rated maybe, and anyways nowwhere close to as good receiver as Price to pretty good CFL buck$. How's that look now ? Your guy Price didn't work out eh Jonesy; let's see what Dressler - not your guy - does this season in the CFL.

I have no issue with Jones. They traded for and signed a player who then decided to retire - no biggie.

KCargosfan

04-22-2016, 02:34 AM

I have no issue with Jones. They traded for and signed a player who then decided to retire - no biggie.

OVA has a serious hate-on for Jones. Not sure why?

OV Argo

04-22-2016, 10:13 AM

OVA has a serious hate-on for Jones. Not sure why?

No, not really; though I do believe he is quite over-rated and a legend in his own mind type; he did win the GC as a HC last year; Milanovich, Danny Garden Gnome Maciocia, Cory Chamblin and Tom Ned Flanders Higgins have also won a GC as HC in the recent/ "modern" CFL.

I find the Price situation more amusing or ironic given the state of mind of some Rider fans - defending anything/everything the new Jones regime does there as the work of football genius.

R.J

04-22-2016, 11:33 AM

http://ticats.ca/tiger-cats-add-eight-defensive-backs/
That's a lot of defensive backs. I feel as though Barker should be doing something similar.

ArgoRavi

04-22-2016, 04:05 PM

http://ticats.ca/tiger-cats-add-eight-defensive-backs/
That's a lot of defensive backs. I feel as though Barker should be doing something similar.

I doubt that the Argos will have a shortage of DBs at training camp.

R.J

04-22-2016, 04:16 PM

I doubt that the Argos will have a shortage of DBs at training camp.
Based on ? Because from what I've seen Barker's been having some trouble finding good db's since 2012.