Well that loss stung last night. Not happy with the decision to kick the FG but that can be discussed elsewhere  All in all there was a lot of improvement this year over last year and looking like they are trending upwards. If Walters can pull off another great draft and some more key FAs this offseason I like our chances going into 2017. Who is on the FA watch list and what areas are we in desperate need of fixing?

1 hour ago, Jpan85 said:

Pretty sure independent auditors go over the numbers. 

It's about releasing the info. I don't trust the CFL to ever do that honestly. Not while Jeff Orridge is Commissioner. #alternativefacts

Edited February 2, 20179 yr by SpeedFlex27

11 hours ago, Taynted_Fayth said:

its tough to gauge where they are sitting at. Yeah they were locked in to be over for 2016 but they released Carter and Stafford, recently Perrett, restructured Bowman.  I think shologan is only gonna be at most $125K-$130K and I expect them.  I expect a few other vets to get cut like Jovan Johnson, Crompton, SJ green... I think for 2017 they will be in a lot better shape cap wise

I'm not so sure about SJ Green...  but I could see the others getting cut... however I'm pretty sure Jovon has a fairly small salary... If I recall the story correctly, he actually went out and contacted the Als about signing there...

Meanwhile in Regina:

 

I think SJ Green still got some juice in the tank.  32 and coming back hungry after a knee injury... I wouldn't bet against him.

7 minutes ago, Atomic said:

I think SJ Green still got some juice in the tank.  32 and coming back hungry after a knee injury... I wouldn't bet against him.

If I remember correctly, didn't he completely blow his knee up? I would totally bet against him returning to form.

1 hour ago, Bigblue204 said:

If I remember correctly, didn't he completely blow his knee up? I would totally bet against him returning to form.

Then the bet is on.  If I win, you have to mow my lawn wearing my wife's Sunday dress.  If you win, I will mow your lawn wearing your wife's Sunday dress.

2 minutes ago, Atomic said:

Then the bet is on.  If I win, you have to mow my lawn wearing my wife's Sunday dress.  If you win, I will mow your lawn wearing your wife's Sunday dress.

Sounds like it would be typical yard mantenance around your homes, except that different guys would be in drag.

http://3downnation.com/2017/02/02/argos-looking-nfl-names-open-gm-spot/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+3downnation%2FgLSo+(3DownNation+A)

 

Oi vey to the Argos avoiding anyone with current CFL experience, and looking to hire NFL names to GM the team....

58 minutes ago, Atomic said:

Then the bet is on.  If I win, you have to mow my lawn wearing my wife's Sunday dress.  If you win, I will mow your lawn wearing your wife's Sunday dress.

Oh yea, like you need a reason...

12 minutes ago, Noeller said:

http://3downnation.com/2017/02/02/argos-looking-nfl-names-open-gm-spot/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+3downnation%2FgLSo+(3DownNation+A)

 

Oi vey to the Argos avoiding anyone with current CFL experience, and looking to hire NFL names to GM the team....

I would say the most intriguing name on that list is Chris Rosetti... but his age and relative lack of experience is certainly a red flag...

14 hours ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

That could spell the end for Flanders, especially if they have not a clue how to make use of him.

It will take more than potentially signing LaFrance for this team to not have an import RB somewhere on one of the rosters.  If Flanders wants to be that guy all he has to do is beat out the 3 or 4 other import RBs that show up for camp.

12 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

It's about releasing the info. I don't trust the CFL to ever do that honestly. Not while Jeff Orridge is Commissioner. #alternativefacts

What info?  You realize the salaries/compensation are calculated against the limit at the end of year?  It's not a daily calculation like the NHL.  A team could have signed contracts today that put them on pace to be 2x the limit and it doesn't matter.

Argos better take care that that "big splash" is not caused by a boat anchor.....

6 hours ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

What info?  You realize the salaries/compensation are calculated against the limit at the end of year?  It's not a daily calculation like the NHL.  A team could have signed contracts today that put them on pace to be 2x the limit and it doesn't matter.

What I'm saying is that if at the end of the year a team is half a million over the salary cap for 2016 I think Orridge would suppress that information. Of course, I have no proof but it's just how I feel after that "alternative facts" presser he gave the media about concussions during the Grey Cup.

The CFL is well known for keeping info out of the medias hands. 

25 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

What I'm saying is that if at the end of the year a team is half a million over the salary cap for 2016 I think Orridge would suppress that information. Of course, I have no proof but it's just how I feel after that "alternative facts" presser he gave the media about concussions during the Grey Cup.

That's a pretty large conspiracy considering they have independent auditors who abide by a professional code completely separate from any dealings they have with the CFL.

1 hour ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

That's a pretty large conspiracy considering they have independent auditors who abide by a professional code completely separate from any dealings they have with the CFL.

The CFL dealt with professional doping testing agencies as well & Orridge told them to get lost when they became critical. Only with public shaming by media, fans & pressure from the CFLPA did Orridge & the CFL agree to use another doping testing company for player testing. I have no faith this Commissioner operates with any real ethics.

Edited February 3, 20179 yr by SpeedFlex27

12 hours ago, Jpan85 said:

The CFL is well known for keeping info out of the medias hands. 

Very true.. only recently were guys like Lawless and Dunk getting contract/salary details...

5 years ago you be lucky to find out the term of a new contract...

20 hours ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

What info?  You realize the salaries/compensation are calculated against the limit at the end of year?  It's not a daily calculation like the NHL.  A team could have signed contracts today that put them on pace to be 2x the limit and it doesn't matter.

When you have unlimited resources and are a social and media juggernaut like the CFL you can do stuff like that....Oh wait...I guess there are a couple flaws in my logic after all.

23 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

The CFL dealt with professional doping testing agencies as well & Orridge told them to get lost when they became critical. Only with public shaming by media, fans & pressure from the CFLPA did Orridge & the CFL agree to use another doping testing company for player testing. I have no faith this Commissioner operates with any real ethics.

Orridge does exactly what the CFL lawyers and the BOG tells him to do, it comes with the job description.

Edited February 4, 20179 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne

I know that for sure. Doesn't mean I have to like the little mouse. Or the things he says. Therefore, if the BOG's tell him to cover up salary cap infractions we know that he'll do it.

Edited February 3, 20179 yr by SpeedFlex27

Where does all the Orridge hate come from?

14 minutes ago, Atomic said:

Where does all the Orridge hate come from?

From the first time I saw him literally peeing his pants on TSN handing out the Grey Cup he seems in way over his head. Then his handling of the drug testing & his criticisms of the company doing it. Then cancelling drug testing for over a season. Finally, his comments on concussions. Oh & throw in that lame grey CFL logo. Lots to hate & not much to like.

Just now, SpeedFlex27 said:

From the first time I saw him literally peeing his pants on TSN handing out the Grey Cup he seems in way over his head. Then his handling of the drug testing & his criticisms of the company doing it. Then cancelling drug testing for over a season. Finally, his comments on concussions. Oh & throw in that lame grey CFL logo. Lots to hate & not much to like.

????

11 minutes ago, Noeller said:

????

He was so nervous. Literally shaking. Never truly looks comfortable in front of the cameras. Never is seen much in public during the season. Compare him to Mark Cohon who was at ease in the media spotlight & made a point to get out to talk & meet the fans.