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http://www.tsn.ca/story/?id=452722 Dave Naylor - TSN "With talks between the Canadian Football League and the CFL Players Association at a standstill, the league has taken its message directly to the membership. Shortly after talks broke off during the latest bargaining session Wednesday morning, the league issued letters to the individual players which proposes a nine per cent increase in the salary cap for this coming season from $4.4 million to $4.8 million, with increases continuing over five season until the salary cap reaches $5,000,050.00. The proposal would see the minimum salary increased from $45,000 to $50,000, and the average salary go from - by the league's math - $82,904 to $92,917. The league has also proposed increasing the size of game day rosters from 42 to 44 players and limiting full contact practices to one per week during the season, with up to 10 more being held during the season at the team's discretion. In addition, the league is dangling signing bonuses for every player if a deal is ratified by June 2, the first day or training camp. Rookies would receive $1,000 each, with veterans collecting $3,000 apiece. The latest move by the league comes after a previous offer to the CFLPA was rejected on May 16. The player returned with an offer on May 20, which asked for an increase in the salary cap to $6.24 million for this coming season, with further increases to be built on top of that, starting in 2015, based on sharing in the league's revenue streams. TSN reported Tuesday that the players were planning to propose on Wednesday a formula for the cap based solely on sharing revenue streams that would put the cap at $7 million"

and keep in mind it's a battle for ST spots, not just starting D...

Lol @ the melodrama in this thread...

Big guy sitting on the sidelines constantly injured?

I lurk more than I post, but I'm exclusive to this site. Haven't once set foot (mouse?) on the other page since leaving it and the official page is a bit of a joke. Not enough critical thought there. One thing, though: Am I the only one who really dislikes banners in the sig line? ICK's giant pic of jerseys in his sig line is really annoying...but maybe it's just me.

So I have absolutely no clue who this is....please to be explaining why the excitement......?

Indeed...

Where do you hear of all these players before everyone else? He doesn't...he just likes everyone to think he's a really big deal...

One thing to keep in mind is that the Centre isn't always the guy who is the "leader" on the line, recognizing protection and calling out schemes and what not. I believe in the past we've had a G do it. Generally, it's the Centre, but not always...

I've been screaming for Jimmy McGinty to come north since Ritchie left...

Tillman has been with Hammy for awhile now...

I can't wait for camp....

Lotta suspicion that Lulay isn't completely healthy to start the season and the Leos need for a quality back-up is higher than previously thought.

Ya one of their quotes tonight is that Goossen fully expects to start in year 1 but I suppose we'll see come June...

So how pro-ready is Goossen?

Bah to Huff. Making out like a bandit so far...

Definite fart noise...

Booo.....

Not everything is open to interpretation. Some rights and wrongs are black and white.in 2014, we know people dont choose to be gay. And thats still the basis for a lot of the religious buffonery. A moderator of another forum I argued with about this actually professed his believe that being gay is a choice. I assume thats how he reconciles that being gay is against God but God made people gay...well, in his mind God made everyone straight and the evil gay people choose that orientation. We know thats not the case. So its black and white. Sounds like Colin....or at least someone from Southern MB anyhow...

The one game we made last year we parked for free at BPs on Pembina. Not a short walk but worth it to park free.

Some things aren't right for anyone...

Its like DB97 said recently: If you don't stand up and fight now, you'll never win another fight ever again. Go PA!!

I agree. I've come to the understanding that I'm firmly behind the players now. I hope they *do* strike if need be...

http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/cfl/cflpa-preparing-for-potential-labour-stoppage/ "Believing they have reached an impasse after four months of negotiations with the Canadian Football League, the CFL Players’ Association is recommending its membership proceed with a strike vote, Sportsnet has learned. The collective bargaining agreement between the league and players expires May 30, on the eve of training camp. And while both sides are scheduled to meet this Thursday and Friday in Toronto, documents obtained by Sportsnet indicate the union is readying itself for a potential labour stoppage. “It is the position of your Negotiating Committee that the position of the CFL in relation to almost all matters and their refusal to have the cap in some way connected to revenue are unreasonable,” reads an internal memo written by CFLPA President Scott Flory and distributed to all CFL players last Friday. “As a result, we are recommending that the Players proceed with a strike vote.” Flory, who did not immediately respond to Sportsnet’s request for comment, has previously stated that the union will not play the 2014 season under terms of the expiring CBA, while both sides negotiate. Sources told Sportsnet that when the two sides broke on May 2, the league, which declined comment for this story, said it would return this week with further input from governors/owners on making progress toward a new economic model. Since talks began in February, the CFLPA has been steadfast in its pursuit of revenue sharing, something that wasn’t included in the 2010 deal but has existed between the league and the CFLPA in the past. The league’s negotiation committee has not budged from its stance of having a fixed cap. At the centre of the debate is a new television deal, reportedly worth $40 million this coming season. The current deal is worth $15.3 million. Last season’s salary cap was $4.4 million and proposals obtained by Sportsnet show the CFL has offered the following when it comes to player compensation: 2014 – $4,500,000.00 2015 – $4,600,000.00 2016 – $4,650,000.00 2017 – $4,700,000.00 2018 – $4,750,000.00 2019 – $4,800,000.00 2020 – $4,900,000.00 2021 – $5,000,000.00 There are several other points of contention. The CFLPA has proposed a minimum annual player salary of $55,000—with a 10 percent increase annually. The league countered with a $46,000 minimum, which caps at $49,000 in 2021. The union has proposed practice roster players make no less than $1,000 a week (or $18,000 per season). The league has countered with $750/week, but to increase the practice roster size to 12, from seven, and implement “two-way” contracts, making it easier for teams to release players. The union is also pushing for an increase to post-season playoff share, and a hike to the Grey Cup bonus cheque, which the league has refused. One area the two sides have come to terms on is the increase in roster size–from 42 to 44 on game day. The extra two spots would be occupied by a non-import and one designated import. The reserve list would drop from four per game to two. The CFL has proposed an eight-year collective bargaining agreement, double the length of the current deal. The union wants the duration to be “subject to negotiation.” A source tied to the league, speaking on the condition of anonymity, believes the tactic of the league and its governors/owners is patience—the thinking being that the union will eventually give in once the risk of losing pay is a legitimate possibility."

and a pre-season game in Calgary mid-June...