Bigblue204

I think Shepley is the real deal and only see Bladek improving. The one thing I did forget was SJS who isn't signed. I don't think they'll be solid. I just think BC and Edm will be worse. And I have no rational opinion as to why BC won't be as good as they are on paper. just a hunch.

I think he means, keeping something illegal doesn't stop it from being abused. In the same way legalizing something doesn't increase the amount it's abused.

I think it will be their O that carries the team this year. I see their Oline improving with the guys they added...along with Powell. That will(should) take pressure away from Collaros. The rec may still be a question mark. Their D won't be as dominate this year. Maybe for the 1st half, but once that game 12/13 rolls around Hughes will be gone again, and I'm not convinced that Leonard will be as good of an addition as they think he is. Micah will be solid of course, but likely won't put up the numbers he did in CGY...just due to a lack of support from the talent around him. I can see them finishing above Edmonton and maybe even BC...yes even BC....I think they're in for a surprise in just how competitive they'll be this year.

liberals and ndp aren't socialist though...in the same way the PC's aren't actually free market capitalists. Also, everyone hates socialism until they need the cops/hospitals etc. And on the flip side, everyone hates capitalism until they want new technology or more income. Both have played a large role in your life whether you like it or not. Stop being ignorant and understand that there are nuances in everything.

Guys, listen...he's been to one CFL game...pretty sure he has a handle on it.

I'm thinking it's a home town team thing.

Ambroise is just sticking to the script. Anyone who expects him to say otherwise isn't living in reality.

maybe sour grapes for not getting a shot at an interview for the SSK HC?

I can see that. But to clarify. He never mentioned the CFL wasnt real football. He just talked about how he was getting back (aaf) to football that he was familiar with. He wouldn't have to relearn the game etc. I think overall his time here was a success more for the CFL then Manziel. Got press, lots of it. And showed (once again) the CFL is the real deal and you had better be humble, or you're gonna look foolish.

I'm no fan. But I gotta question all the hate for him. Why? He came up here with his big ego, had his ass handed to him, and went limping home. While he was here, he got the CFL a lot of coverage, both with his on and off field antics. He helped prove that the CFL is no joke and you better be able to read a play book/conduct yourself like a pro....or you'll become a laughing stock.

exactly. He can go get ******.

Wasnt he here for a TC before?

Ah yes, the "The NFL is bigger then the CFL in Canada " argument.

No he was released before the season. Haven't heard anything about him since.

I personally won't go to the game. But I don't have an issue with it being held here. Assuming there's some kind of compensation to the organization.

I honestly don't see anything wrong or insulting about what he is saying. He's just admitting to not being able to grasp fairly simple rule changes. And this is likely because he didn't put in the work...sorry, it's absolutely because he didn't put in the work. Now he's going back to a game he knows extremely well. And I honestly think Johnny is going to get back to "star" status in the AAFL, mostly due to the QB protection they have there. What are his strengths? Creating time, moving out of the pocket and getting away from pressure. He won't have nearly as much pressure to escape, not even on par with what he faced in college. He'll do very well in that league, get an invite to the NFL again and flop once he has to play real football.

I think they're going to dominate the first 3rd/half of the season. But won't have the same success later in the year.

Yeah I'm sure the owners would love for their stadiums to all be left out of the profits that come with a grey cup lol...he must be taking advantage of the weed stores in CGY. Seeing Johnny football might get a chance to play asap. I think he is going to light that league up honestly. His biggest issue was reading a defense with pressure in his face...considering they can only rush 5 (lol) in the Aaf, he should be fine.

To be fair he was talking to Foley, who is just as equally a joke.

I used to say I'd be signing my kid up for football as soon as I could. Now, with the information that's out there. He won't be playing until at least high school. Until he can fully understand the consequences and risks involved to his future self. Also, I'd much prefer he play baseball or golf... Now those guys got it figured out!!

Except, the ratio as it stands now, forces teams to give players who in all reality wouldn't be playing pro football, starting salaries. Or at the very least higher then the league minimum salaries, when the league minimum is what they should be making, at best. There will be players left out, but again, not a lot. Would Harris have gotten a shot with a 5 player ratio? Probably, wasnt he backing up a cnd rb? Now, if there was zero ratio...likely not. But this isnt getting rid of the ratio. Its allowing teams to remove the 2 worst Canadians on their team...not the 2 worst starters. Just the 2 worst canadians. The 2 worst starters will likely just become back ups. Adding to the talent depth. On the flip side, maybe the bombers could have kept a player like Montgomery if they weren't forced to use a spot on a player like Thomas. I love Thomas...but it's clear he isn't in the same talent pool as his American teammates. Taking 2 players off the field who likely dont deserve to be there anyway, won't do anything but improve the game.

My thoughts too. I like the ratio as much as anyone. But this will improve the depth of every team. The best players will still play. Imagine if the Bombers weren't forced to play Sam Hurl all those years? Or Brock Ralph? Does anyone really believe the league would be worse off without those type of players?

But wasn't he put on a similar list for the Lions? I seem to remember something about him being involved with some system like this.

Couture ready? - I think a lot of people down play the amount of in game time he saw last year. He played, a lot, and played well. The bigger question for me is who wins, Gray or Foketi?

I don't know about top 2....definitely top 4 though.