ShyGuy

We keep arguing about Rourke, but the player who will likely answer this question without disappearing out into the NFL is Kian Schaffer-Baker 2nd year player, theoretically has his option coming up, almost 1000 yards and 5 TDs and the right passport. If you had the option would you have him play out his +1 year at $80k or hope he continues to improve and sign him to a multi year deal?

For the record,... Olivera and Hallett both were drafted in 2019 and received extensions going into this season. Kerfalla Exume was drafted in the 7th round, played for the bombers in 2019 and was a free agent going into 2021.

Imagine having 800 all-purpose yards and 9 TDs and you are 4th on the list of people to focus on

Probably my favourite Bomber to be honest. Dude just exudes energy, he is exhausting to watch sometimes. All-world ball spinning skills as well. If you specifically bring in a guy to take over that starts the clock. As a coach or GM, if you draft a QB in the first round that puts 3 years on your clock because the impression is that you need to give the team time to grow.

We need to go back to the 50s when players were treated like indentured servants

option, noun, op·tion an act of choosing hard to make an option between such alternatives the power or right to choose : freedom of choice He has the option to cancel the deal. a contract conveying a right to buy or sell designated securities, commodities, or property interest at a specified price during a stipulated period also : the right conveyed by an option The ad is for a condo to rent with an option to buy.

Sneak preview from the documentary being filmed about the Bombers 2022 Grey Cup Run

It would go a long way if you can cite what you are seeing that gives you the impression that you are correct instead of screaming into the void. Again, hard to find 2022 CBA things but from here https://tdnprod.wpengine.com/2020/01/07/the-comprehensive-cfl-collective-bargaining-agreement/ Their commentary provided here Yes, you are correct in that the 3rd year TEAM option is included in the CBA and the Standard Player agreement in order to control costs for new draft picks. You may be correct in that the CBA language in that the salary structure of the contract may not be able to change as stated in the Standard Player Contract (teams may be bound to offering based on the structure laid out, not a minimum of 100% of the previous year + bonus). What you can't seem to grok is that the Lions can literally let his contract run out by not exercising the option. Rourke would become a de-facto free agent and would not be bound to the third year option of his original contract as he would need to sign a whole new one. Really the Lions have 2 options 1. Let Rourke test out his NFL option, lose him for a number of years based on how long he holds a clipboard and bounces around the practice squad... He may be released from his contract at this point... but his rights remain with BC? Like I've mentioned previously... hard to find exact language in the CBA around this. Presumably when he is done flirting with the NFL he could sign for whatever or have his rights traded 2. Reach an agreement with Rourke, allow the option to expire, sign him to a new deal (and hope no one swoops in with a ridiculous offer he accepts).

Collaros come Sunday

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Boozer

I am having a hard time finding a newer source but I can't imagine this has changed too much since or the CFLPA Would pitch a fit https://cflpa.com/download/appendix-aa-standard-player-contract-option-year/ --> APPENDIX AA – STANDARD PLAYER CONTRACT – OPTION YEAR --> Originally posted 2014, updated 2020 Under these terms, the Lions have until February 14th, 2023 to inform him that he will be signed for another year under the same terms... Actually reading this it almost seems like they can tell him he gets another year but technically they could pay him whatever he wants in that extra year as long as it is at least 100% of the previous salary. ANYWAYS, if he signs again I presume they decline the option and sign a 3 year deal at least similar to Collaros.

The Lions have the OPTION to sign Rourke for another season at the 2+1 standard rate. What do you think happens if the Lions do not choose to use that option???

Yeah I know I was just taking the piss. If the BC Lions decline his options there will be some sort of gentlemen's agreement between them and Rourke though. Won't prevent Jeremy O'day from taking notes about the Carlos Boozer incident in Cleveland though I'm sure 🤣

What are the options for the 3rd year on rookie contracts again? The team declines it or the team exercises the option and gets the player for an additional year at $80k? It would be too bad if the Lions refuse to exercise their option for a 3rd year and Rourke can't sign a new contract to play in the CFL next year, he's a pretty exciting player.

If McRae got moved to the practice roster you'd think that bodes well for Bailey playing despite the Doubtful status.

The only thing I've been thinking is that they've been in contact with people in the NFL and they want to see something specific on tape.

With Rourke going down are the Bombers the only fan base that is happy with their QB situation right now? Seems like it's pretty slim pickings for QBs out there.

I wonder if it has to do with buying the playoff game and all the expenses related to it but the revenues ending up in another bucket?

Picture this. You are managing your team and evaluating your upcoming vendor contract renewals. This particular vendor is using old technology and is prone to breaking down with extended downtime and costs multiple times that of other vendors. However, due to the relationship you've built, rather than cutting them loose you offer them lesser responsibility and a contract closer in value to what it would cost to replace them.