Metchie and Smith

[AngeloV]

Also, the higher cost of living in the GTA likely factors in.

Another reason I say the league should scrap the salary cap (although I know it will never happen) Not an even playing field for Toronto and BC. Teams can stick to their own budgets.

[ARGO57]

You mean key, core players like Kelly, McManis, Daniels, Brissett, Ungerer, Hunter, Nicastro, Grant? Giffen, Hajrallahu, McMahon, McFadden, Vandal?

Every team in this league loses guys every year. And every team keeps guys (including core guys).

"A town they like and that respects them." Is that that how you would describe Toronto?

Yes - I mean those guys; but also losing piles of good FAs for 2 straight seasons, indicates something else as well IMO, possibly.

And I would not describe GTA wannabe-landers as having a lot of respect for CFL/Argo players; hence a reason they might not mind getting out of town, and nothing to do with money.

Ultimately, with short careers, it probably is about the money more than anything else, OV. Also, the higher cost of living in the GTA likely factors in.

For sure, short careers and very low pay compared to other professional sports leagues means every dollar counts.
It suck to see guys leave but with contracts structured the way they currently are this is what you get.
Now you basically cheer for the uniform more than the players wearing them, overall this amount of player movement isn’t great for the league and/or on field product IMO.
Player recruitment and drafting well are paramount today more than ever.

[ARGO57]

Also, the higher cost of living in the GTA likely factors in.

Another reason I say the league should scrap the salary cap (although I know it will never happen) Not an even playing field for Toronto and BC. Teams can stick to their own budgets.

You mean give the big bad Argonauts an unfair advantage, oh the horror.
Let each team run their own business and be done with it.

[ArgoRavi]

With increased revenues, the salary cap is increasing: https://cflpa.com/cflpa-shares-historic ... 025-season

[Will]

With increased revenues, the salary cap is increasing: https://cflpa.com/cflpa-shares-historic ... 025-season

Which adds context to Edmonton's spending spree.

Surely teams knew about this before Sunday.

[argolio]

Sucks that the cap forces teams to prioritize fewer players than they'd like, but it also gives quality players the opportunity for bigger paydays on other teams.

As for Metchie and Smith, they contributed to three of the best years in Argos history. Good luck to them except when they play us.

[gilthethrill]

With increased revenues, the salary cap is increasing: https://cflpa.com/cflpa-shares-historic ... 025-season

I wonder what the entry level wage will be? Getting players to come north especially with a weak Canadian $$ must be a real headache for CFL GMs.
I can't imagine the amount of US talent that won't bother due to those reasons.

[primetime321]

With increased revenues, the salary cap is increasing: https://cflpa.com/cflpa-shares-historic ... 025-season

I wonder what the entry level wage will be? Getting players to come north especially with a weak Canadian $$ must be a real headache for CFL GMs.

I can't imagine the amount of US talent that won't bother due to those reasons.

I have a feeling that the Canadian dollar won’t be allowed by the powers that be to drop too low. Otherwise, it could be used as an “unfair” advantage in trade by Canada, something that Trump et al wouldn’t like.

[paulwoods13]

I wonder what the entry level wage will be? Getting players to come north especially with a weak Canadian $$ must be a real headache for CFL GMs.
I can't imagine the amount of US talent that won't bother due to those reasons.

This is set out in the CBA. Until 2027, the minimum salary is $70,000 Cdn. In 2027 it goes to $75,000.

[AngeloV]

I wonder what the entry level wage will be? Getting players to come north especially with a weak Canadian $$ must be a real headache for CFL GMs.
I can't imagine the amount of US talent that won't bother due to those reasons.

This is set out in the CBA. Until 2027, the minimum salary is $70,000 Cdn. In 2027 it goes to $75,000.

They need to get that number to $100,000. You might see less players prematurely retiring.