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If that is the case how were the Argos expected to justify giving Chad Kelly 100k in promo money? Thats alot to give to one player. How many appearances was he expected to make?

I didn't realize that Utah had to wait until 2025-2026 to launch their team. I am surprised it isn't this year... Further conversation on Team names and colours...

I’m pretty sure there is a set amount per appearance and your number of appearances has to reflect that number. So, while there is no cap on it , the math has to work out.

Oh for sure it's coaching that continues to be the primary problem in gross Leaf land. At what point does Shanahan take on some accountability?

I think it’s a one contract thing. 60k base and ceiling that goes up to 60k floor and 100k ceiling next year. I don’t think you can tack as many of those on top of who Evers contract as you want.

This is the part that is so weird to me, a floor set for spending on this, in a league that tries to control all spending to make things "fair". I wonder if such an amount exists for the Ops groups and not just players cap.

I think the other canary in the mine type players are schmekel (barring a big step forward as a player) Thomas (starting/number of reps) Cole and Kelly (both should easily be on the game day roster) and to a lesser extent kola vs Eli. I think they feel pot committed to keeping Bennett around still, but we did cut faith quickly in the past. And I think it’s similar with Sheahan I think they want to see how he will do in a better kick cover/punt system. Atleast I sure hope so.

OK...and it appears there is a floor for the spending but no upper limit.

hmmm the article isn't really specifying when EXACTLY the film takes place (because I could swear to god jumped after that damn ring and got to savor it for a few seconds before hitting the lava) https://deadline.com/2024/05/first-film-new-lotr-series-to-be-released-in-2026-warner-bros-1235909812/

I agree...I think I see some realization of "the way" the last 2 yrs basically stole 2 cups away from us Also the kind/level of talent brought in this yr seems to be legit to actuallyfill a spot...steal a spot...or be heir apparent for a spot

One way or another the old boys club is going to die. Either we kill it this year, or it kills our contention and dies with a whimper. This off season has given me hope that we are killing it and focusing on building the best team possible. A big indicator will be imo, our use of the nationalized American rule. If we are using it like every other team then the worm has turned. No one had been published league wide for how the rule has been used and iirc it grows this year. If we continue to pass on it, we are in trouble.

hopefully this trait of rewards to play....for various reasons other than actual skill or roster impact....has gone by the wayside this yr

I really like what Parker brings, he’s soo quick and explosive with tremendous tackling it’s hard to understand how he sat soo much late last year while we ran out some guys who didn’t do any thing well. his quickness looked incredible off the edge on the few snaps like that. That’s a look that would terrify ocs and qbs. He reminds me of prime Lamar mcgriggs. He can do most any thing you need, including just read and reacting as a rover. Brian Clark was kind of similar too. That was a heavier set era, and Lamar was incredibly strong for his size but I think he could fill that kind of role for us that year. Do a bit of every thing move him around and really force offences to adapt.

I believe the technical term for the position Cole plays is playmaker.

Yeah he’s got a pretty narrow frame but I mean we’ve seen guys like Hefney and Clint Kent for example in the past excel in that spot.

I mean you're not wrong... their official name is le Club de hockey Canadien so in their case they would be CH due to the language. Yeah I can't imagine spending this much time on a sports forum and not having a clue about sports.

Soon time to sign up for TSN again. Gotta get my TV in ship shape during the training camp. Clean off the cobwebs and dust. Give it a rub down and work out the on off button. Rotate the batteries in the remote. Apply updates to the router. Fluff the seat cushion on my chair and ensure the frosty beverage table is stable and ready for the season.

we used him all over...even off the edge as a end rusher at times...or showed as such...then dropped off

its above and beyond...exempt from

Something like that. He took some reps from the middle spot too late last season iirc.

So it does count against the SMS then from what I interpret above. If so, holy crap there is a lot of media getting this wrong. Or is it an extra 110k over the SMS spending but subject to extra audit?

So Cole, should he be safety, will, sam or some kind of floating weapon across all three?

yeah I knew there was a number tied to it....just had too many for different rasons floating in my noodle..Thanks @DTonOB

Parker is our best pure tackler as a DB....i'D even go as far as to say on team....also closes extremely quickly on the play....he's be a good option, tho is a bit small in my opinion as well... Agreed...Cole would be a lethal safety....