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Nope, this was Nate's store: https://www.chrisd.ca/2010/03/05/beatnik-village-books-discs-osborne-street-winnipeg-bookstore/

Rourke isn’t coming back any time soon. He's going to hang around as long as possible in the league and maybe slink back to the CFL when no one will even give him a camp shot.

Calgary would make all the sense in the world. A QB that would get some excitement going and Meire would be very easy to move on from.

All the best Mr. Bowness to whatever you shift to now. Not gonna happen but Rod Brind'amour would look outstanding behind our bench. I love his coaching style.

Nerman's Books is closing its doors | CTV News was this Nate? I knew he had a bookstore on Osborne Street, or something like that. He was always inboxing me on the old Ourbombers site to come visit his store.

kind of like O'Shea's son was in rookie camp last year.

Maybe he can tell them about how much he loves the Gappers. He talks about it enough on TSN.

If it's Toronto, they'll get a special exemption to go over the cap. And, we'll have the TSN crew crying on air about how it's justified and that the CFL wouldn't survive without Rourke.

My bet would be BC or Toronto as well for a Rourke return. How much do you think he makes? My bet is at least $600,000 but I could see $700,000.

"Cap" isn't applied at all until the end of the season. It's a salary management system, not a hard cap. The only major pro league in North America with a hard cap is the NHL. Meaning that the cap number is calculated daily within the season and if a team is over the league will automatically put on waivers the player(s) needed to make the team meet the cap number. For CFL they simply add up salary and bonuses paid Jan 1 to Dec 31 - exemptions for 6 game following the season. You could play way over the pace to exceed the limit and the penalty isn't applied until after the season and on the next draft. I don't think he's coming but almost anyone could make room. I'd bet heavily on Toronto or BC should he ever return. They'd trade or cut their current starter.

All the best Rick to you and your wife. Enjoy your well deserved retirement Hopefully they do an actual coaching search but it’s doubtful. There’s so many names out there.

He's making a comeback, BigBlue! The legend has returned. But, I'm certain MOS wouldn't let Milt take any meaningful reps. I would hope he's just a positive influence for the rookies in camp.

I'm guessing this has something to do with a TSN segment. But I'm not sure I like him taking reps from guys...it's not a huge deal sure... but still

Thanks Bones! All the best going forward! I remember him coaching Jets 1.0. Almost full circle moment for him.

😭😭🤧I know this news was expected but it still kind of hurts. He should enjoy his retirement I trust Arniel

Cap isn't applied till the teams first game active roster is submitted to the league. Like Jcon said, you'd cut guys to make him work. Be it regular season or otherwise. Teams also don't immediately spend the entire cap as well. Some reserve has to be left for PR expansions, nfl cut down guys etc. Our cap is likely the most flexible hard cap of any sports league in north America.

Not surprised. Lots going on in his personal life. Enjoy retirement, Bones. Bring on Arniel. Seems like it's taken forever for the timing right on this one.

Chase your dream! No, not like that.

Rourke will go the pr 'forever route' down south until clubs get tired of picking him up...Some guys are stubborn to the point of stupidity as far as their career is concerned...The money is up here....especially with BC who were prepared to start talking with him in the half million dollar range....Matters not though as he has the american stars and stripes in his eyes....his choice

Drummond was crazy good on the Flutie Argo teams. Other than that, basically an above average American back.

People will make the cap space for Rourke. But, he's not coming.

Who has the money to pay Rourke this year? Nobody in the CFL should have the $600,000 he'll demand.