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This will be a draft where the fourth round picks will be better than the second. Pace, Stuart, Parks and Odenwinge all had better tape. The second round guys seem to be alot of, I like that guy's athleticism or size.

This change is purely a money grab from the people who come to games now. It's a bit about the future, put mainly about the now.

ITis always the GM's show on draft day....also genral recruitment and off-season signings...But like u mentioned there was input from all involved in that clip but also there was a lot more input pre and during actuial draft nobody saw...Osh said zip in that clip...But had a lot to say not on camera

Teams cant feasibly sit more than 2...3 starters as it is financially, especially a team who has had a pile of injuries during the season that didnt land a big number of guys on full 6 game IR....I think this fear of seeing a pre-season lineup is a bit overblown actually

What's the point of 18 games to eliminate one team? Show me real evidence that these changes are going to attract the 35 and under crowd.

I've been thinking about it and while I don't think these are necessarily GREAT changes, they don't bother me as much as losing the 55 and moving the goal post back.

Ya I've always been the one beating the drum that "Kyle, Osh and Wade are in lock step" and when they show the war room on draft night, you used to always see Wade in there with them. It's also fair to say that were taking a one minute clip and reading too much into that.... But man, it's a convincing one minute. As mentioned, I think it's fair to say that there's input from all people involved... But no question that it's "Kyle's Show" on draft night. Nice to see that he doesn't appear to be making unilateral decisions... Asked for everyone's input before "making the call".

The Bomber fans will attend meaningless games because the experience at the game is great for all sorts of ages. The problem is that this only benefits Winnipeg and maybe Regina. It may get a better tv deal because of more games... but will the tv audience increases when 3 weeks out of the play offs the Argos sitting in 4th place are resting all of their star players and the B team is trotted out getting pounded by the #1 Blue Bombers? Will people in Toronto want to attend the game in person when they have a bazillion other options for entertainment. I know its apples and oranges.. but the UFC has a mega tv deal which is great for the company right now. However the product is suffering massively and they are having huge issues selling tickets and getting people to watch the product either when it was PPV or now on free tv. The product being diluted eventually will come back to bite the league in the butt. As I said before... this only works if they get more teams and the only way that happens is US expansion.

as a former player...I have never seen or know of a player playing to not win...and the ones who loafed cause a game apparently meant nothing, or half arsed it didnt hang around long. nobody likes to lose even of it's a meaningless game....or even pre-season, as for attendance....season ticket sales are what they are and 1st game...last game...its the same net revenue...as for walk ups....more fan friendly weather for the last few games of the yr, may actually have more people in the stands...as it is and has been...a lot of late season games that had meaning in a lot of places were not attended as well, soley based on weather....And to have the Grey Cup earlier and more than likely avoiding for most part sub -15 or worse temps....who's opposed to that?

I doubt weather was a determining factor for these changes as you pointed out...It's really about revenue but how many fans are going to show up to meaningless games ....when nothing is left to gain. so in turn the club proceeds to give a half-hearted effort... Fans will get turned off affecting the numbers at the gate...This will be closely watched to see how much revenue is actually gained.....We shall see

Obviously O’Shea has some say, obviously but it’s quite apparent Kyle and the scouts are running the draft. I’m sure Osh has input but to pretend he lobbied for a dude who he prob never saw play or even at the combine cuz broski wasn’t there is crazy talk. Also interesting to note they brought in Britton for a private workout. He did not play last season at all. Heck of a 2024 tho.

The only sorta issue is the weather is all over the place. It literally snowed last night here. Melted quick but it snowed and it’s still chilly at night and during the day. But maybe it’s better than late November but not really. So the Victoria Day start is gonna be interesting. It’s also the first real weekend ppl go camping or to the cabins here. Not sure about starting it then. Honestly thought it used to start then and got changed cuz weather and potential conflict with nhl playoffs, tv scheduling and contracts and what not.

I look at the first round thing less as playoffs and more as a seeding round to determine which of the 6 slots each gets. Also, it may now be possible to have Grey Cup matches we never had before more easily.

If anyone saw a lot of Daniels, it would have been Danny McManus; that is the area he scouts, and he was quick to say Daniels when Walters asked who we're going with.

yeah for seeding reasons some those late season games that before were just splaying out the string may actually have consequence now and real meaning for who they could play...and if they could host a game. Pro's and cons to it...but more football being played is never a bad thing....and nothing worse than to have a dominant team a wrap up the division, only to drop a deuce for whatever reason and be bounced out in a one and done And even tho was always a bonus to get that wf/ef game...and good if it's your team....never really liked the win 1 game and your in idea.....now teams gotta earn it....and more revenue for league...teams and filtered down to players is never a bad thing

They're only meaningless if you don't care about going to watch a playoff game in your stadium. Is it a meaningless game for the teams that are locked in 3/4 spots now when the winner gets to host the semi? Of course not, because as a fan you want your team hosting the playoff game. There are plenty of actually meaningless games with the current format. This will provide at least some meaning. 1&2nd spots get locked up early all the time. Generally those teams will have healthy attendance because they're playing well. The end of year games between 6&7 or 8&9 is where the drop off really is. This playoff format at least gives hope that they can make a run at the cup.

Even before the NFL draft CFL teams know which guys are likely to get drafted by NFL teams or who has garnered serious interest and may get a UDFA contract....if your scouting crew and GM are connected they know....mini camp invites for a good majority of NCAA kids is usually a given as well, but for most part those never amount to anything other than a delayed arrival in camp here at worst Teams can also be given an extra pick in the following draft if they drafted a player who subsequently got drafted and signed a deal with guaranteed money as they are likely never to show up here....or may be a 2..3 yr delay...of we move our draft to before the NFL's

The problem is they need people to be willing to pay money to watch a slate of meaningless games in the fall.

was it not Condell in the Hammer who used that big bodied Global Robinson like a true TE with actually passing plays along with blocking schemes? Why a team doesnt utilize a guy with that size on any down from 7 yard's out or closer on the goaline to slide out and basically post up on an undersized SAM or corner inside the goaline is beyond me...It's easy pickens and the new threat for that totally opens up and goaline plunge from a RB

What a bizarre stream of posts. You think this pick was entirely Walters driven? Because of a one minute clip? Walters is the facilitator on draft day as the guy in the GM seat, but to think he just dreamt this up without significant input from the coaching staff is insane. Think about this for one second: we just hired a new OC who has a decent history of using this type of player, we have never sought out this type of player until now and people are suggesting it’s just pure coincidence that we went out and got a guy like Daniels? I don’t know why people are so dead set on this “it’s gonna be one or the other” thing. They all work together. I have no idea how to feel about the Daniels pick but I know it wasn’t just Walters and the scouts cooking up the bright idea of snagging a tight end. That desire for sure came with a great deal of input from the coaching staff.

It was so slow last night that I gave up.

I think a lot of teams know what guys will likely stick and which will be looking for work sooner than later before the NFL draft happens now. It will add another wrinkle but I don't think there will be that many surprises. Yeah people online are complaining teams won't have any reason to play starters late in the year, like that doesn't already happen. Or ignoring that the CFL is in desperate need of the next generation of star players. Giving backups playing time will hopefully pay dividends if/when they become starters.

That will likely be 2 weeks prior to the NFL Draft. So back to the problem the league had before of not knowing NFL status of potential CFL picks.

It looks like the plan is to keep the timings similar for next year. Draft is April 13th. Rookie camp 21st. Training camp 24th. IMO just offer comp picks based on the status of your draft picks. NFL roster: Round -2, PR: Round -4, Futures contract: Round -6. Puts some onus on teams making sure their picks will play but doesn't completely screw the team if they don't show up. Can maybe extend it to include players like Damien Alford where if they dip after a year you can get a comp pick by forfeiting their rights or allowing them to become an RFA if they come back or something

I kinda like it...and sure it may seem like parts of the reg season near the end may seem irrelevant....but also can keep things a lil more interesting and some those teams who were before out if it basically by labour day had declining attendance as nobody felt the need to support their team knowing they were not gonna be in the play-offs...so could create more butts in the seats which is a plus for teams And really in a CFL SMS world teams are pretty restricted as it is already sitting stars and bringing guys on in place of them...so I doubt you see a bunch of training camp style rosters playing games ...just not economically feasable...That being said tho it will also allow guys to get a chance to show they belong, and unearth that diamond in the rough or player biding his time with no real chance in hell of ever getting to show it...and create a new fan favorite and give those stubborn HC's who refuse to play guys an eye opener that yes...back-ups can perform....only gonna deepen and broaden your depth