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Brady tried to reset the market for RB's last year and it only worked out for him. It did not affect the other salaries. The top RB in the league last year (Mills) made a whopping $123,450 last year - half of what Brady did. Butler (3rd overall for RB's) made slightly less at $120k. You absolutely can replace his production for a much lower price. The hit for the Bombers would be off the field - everyone loves Brady (myself included) and it would suck to see him leave.

He was already the highest paid RB by a wide margin (240k vs 160kish for Ouellette) so it's not like we were being cheapskates with him. Bumping him up another 60k is crazy.

Unless it's a contract heavily loaded with marketing money so it doesn't affect the cap - hard pass for me at that price point.

Looks like there are no crazy short weeks (4 days) for any team this year but in July, we have consecutive 5 days weeks with travel in between. Wouldn't be so bad if one of the short weeks was home & home but they aren't. Losing extra days for travel isn't ideal and we end up playing 5 games in 27 days that month. We have a bye right after though which is good because they'll need it!

Not for me. I don't want to be stuck in the city on a Friday - I want to be at the lake.

Canadian QB Taylor Elgersma works out for Chicago Bears: sources - 3DownNation

I hope so too. At one point, Rob kicked tires on what is now Belle's Kitchen so he's definitely wanted to come to this way for a while. Fingers crossed that he can find a place that works but either way, anywhere it the city will be better than driving out to Steinbach.

Looks like a good prospect (according to ChatGPT 😂) Octavious Grabsemall – Player Biography Name: Octavious Grabsemall Age: 24 Height: 6'4" Weight: 245 lbs Position: EDGE College Career Grabsemall began his collegiate athletic path on the football field, quickly earning attention for his blend of physicality and burst. Despite limited early playing time, he flashed potential that had scouts circling. But after his sophomore season, he switched gears—literally—and transitioned full-time to basketball for his final two years of eligibility. The move was unexpected, but not unproductive: he refined his footwork, agility, and explosiveness while becoming a reliable two-way player on the hardwood. Those seasons sharpened skills—spatial awareness, verticality, body control—that translate seamlessly back to the gridiron. Return to Football & Pro Day At 24, Octavious returned to football with renewed focus and a broadened athletic foundation. His Pro Day performance turned heads, most notably when he blazed a 4.5-second 40-yard dash, an extraordinary time for a big-bodied athlete of his stature. Paired with his length, leaping ability, and basketball-honed coordination, he instantly became a high-upside prospect. Player Profile Size/Speed Combo: Rare for his position; creates mismatches everywhere. Basketball Footwork: Excellent body control, timing, and contested-catch ability. Physical Maturity: Older prospect at 24, but brings leadership and college experience across two sports. High Ceiling Prospect: Considered a moldable, high-reward athlete with potential to excel on special teams early and grow into a starting role. Strengths Elite Athletic Profile Long, rangy 6’4” frame with room to add more muscle. 4.50 speed gives him true chase-down ability and excellent backside pursuit. Exceptional leaping ability and hand-eye coordination from basketball background. Pass-Rush Potential Shows natural bend and flexibility for his size. Can corner surprisingly well on speed rushes—light feet, efficient stride. Raw but powerful initial strike; flashes knockback at the point of attack. Movement Skills Lateral quickness stands out—slides, mirrors, and redirects like a forward defending the perimeter. Smooth mover in space; can drop into flats or hook zones as a hybrid OLB. Closes ground very quickly once he burst-steps. Competitive Motor High-energy player who hustles backside and runs plays downfield. Coaches praise his toughness, coachability, and willingness to embrace technique refinement. Weaknesses Technical Rawness Limited recent football snaps; needs development with hand usage, counters, and pass-rush planning. Tends to rely on speed too often—must diversify beyond the outside track. Play Strength Functional strength is adequate but not yet NFL-ready for consistent edge-setting against top-tier tackles. Needs to add more lower-body power to anchor versus double teams. Older Prospect Entering league at 24, leaving a smaller developmental runway compared to 20–21-year-old prospects. Teams may question long-term upside despite athletic traits. Pad Level Can play too tall at times due to basketball posture; must learn to win leverage consistently. NFL Comparison Daniil Hunter (frame/length and raw-to-refined trajectory) Leonard Floyd (rangy, high-motor, hybrid EDGE) Margus Hunt (two-sport athletic background, developmental arc) Draft Projection Round 5–7, with potential to rise into Round 4 if he dominates private workouts and shows pass-rush promise in drills. A clear “traits lottery ticket” who could massively outperform draft position.

Yoshi was who came to mind when I read that article. They kinda trash Stewart for moving around from team to team but that's how Yoshi started too. He was with 4 different teams (2 CFL & 2 AFL) in 3 years before coming here in 2016.

Yeah officially we can't - and even if they get a jump on things like the other teams do, we wouldn't be able to announce anything until February anyway.

Not sure what one has to do with the other? We can't go after Hutchings yet (if ever) so why shouldn't they look at other players, especially at other positions that we need help at?

Yeah I was surprised by that. He was completely out of the league for a few years before we brought him back to scout. Toronto and Hamilton both throwing **** at the wall and seeing what sticks so he winds up getting a look for a GM position. Toronto I get, but what's happening in Hamilton that they can't get anyone decent?

https://3downnation.com/2025/12/07/hamilton-tiger-cats-interview-brock-sunderland-for-general-manager-position-sources/

I don't even know I'd say Gittens needs abounce back year as much as a change of scenery. The L's just sucked and if he doesn't have Ford cosplaying as a legitimate QB, maybe he cracks 1k yards? He was still their 2nd leading receiver (50 yards behind Julien-Grant with one less game played) so he was performing as well as one could on that team.

Not sure that's true of Gittens. He only missed one game this year (and only one last year as well). He did miss half of the 2023 season but played all 18 games in 2022.

And now the numbers are out: $455,300 in hard money & maxes out at $509,300 so yeah I'd say he did the team a favour. https://3downnation.com/2025/12/06/trevor-harris-contract-details-with-saskatchewan-roughriders-for-2026-cfl-season/

And the follow up to that hire is... https://3downnation.com/2025/12/05/john-murphy-out-as-toronto-argonauts-assistant-general-manager-sources/ Could not have happened to a nicer guy.

He talks about it again this year with his newest contract. Trevor Harris had no desire to become top-three paid CFL QB with Saskatchewan Roughriders extension - 3DownNation

Stability, connections to Chris Streveler, Mike O'Shea led QB Bryce Perkins to choose CFL over UFL - 3DownNation

So you're saying as long as he's lined up against Kolankowski, he should be fine?

https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2025/12/03/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-defensive-lineman-arnold-young/

They are decent sized but still not for me at that price point. Interesting that the Winnipeg franchises have a Bombers connection. Owners are Kristina Bighill and Paulina Coombs (Anthony's wife).

They've gone over the cap the last 2 seasons (and by more than any other team) so why stop now? They pay guys like Rourke & Betts a good chunk of their salary as marketing money and yet they still go over the cap - Doman does not seem to have an issue with that but it hasn't really paid off for them yet.

https://3downnation.com/2025/12/02/cfl-award-winner-trey-vaval-to-work-out-for-new-orleans-saints-cleveland-browns-sources/