WPG. Own thread coming soon.

CAL . How much do you tinker if at all? But somethin aint right here

EDM. Lots of room for improvement.  Reilly another year older

SSK. Canadas team has lots of FAs, Carter leaving. Huge question marks at QB

BC. Lots of smoke but less flame than grease fire in MTL. Whole new coaching staff at least

TOR. Turning point to build on or just a nice story like OTT last year?

HAM. Soap opera . Key FAs looming. Collaros. Manziel thing.

OTT.  Trending down

MTL. Grease fire until further notice.

44 minutes ago, bluto said:

You can't think that Popp would've made the deal without an understanding in place? 

 Understandings and signed contracts are horses of a dif. colour...you know that Bluto...It appears to be a done deal,I'll agree but this is the CFL and strange things occur...Never count a horse until you have him in the barn...We did that one time with a guy by the name of Kari Kari years ago and a signed faxed contract that went sideways...I know Franklin is no hairy Kari but until the signed contract is registered there's still a lot in play...I would say Franklin will 'most likely' be an Argo with, let's say , an asterisk beside the name 

Nice move by Popp. Hope Franklin signs soon. Happy the Riders lose out.

Oh and on Manny, I was hoping we'd sign him but its clear he's past his prime and overrated.

2 hours ago, rebusrankin said:

Oh and on Manny, I was hoping we'd sign him but its clear he's past his prime and overrated.

And those grapes were sour anyways.

Terry Jones re: 4 teams in on Franklin:

Terry Jones‏ @byterryjones
Saskatchewan, B.C., Montreal and Toronto. Guessing he'll still end up in Saskatchewan.

If I am Franklin, there is no way I sign in Toronto unless Ray is gone or my signing bonus is like 500K...

from https://www.cfl.ca/2017/12/11/oleary-popp-gives-argos-every-option-need-centre/

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“If Ricky is going to continue playing, which we hope he does, he will be our starting quarterback,” Popp said.

Riderfans are trying to spin that there is no way that Franklin signs anywhere but the Riders. The most funny is the resurgence of the "drawer contract" with Franklin that Ed Hervey sent to the league that made Franklin angry. Here's the thing....all CFL contracts must be notarized and signed within 7 days of execution with the league. The "desk drawer" contract was simply a negotiated extension that Franklin signed...nothing more. They are trying to spin it that Hervey made Franklin sign two contracts when he came into the league and waited until the last minute before FA and executed the 3rd year despite Franklin's objection. What a load of crap. Apparently multiple forum members there have CFL office insiders that fed them this info....lmao. I can't believe Stronson, Rotor, and RDavidson are still banging this drum.

Edited December 12, 20178 yr by gcn11

 

 

That is called hedging your bets right there.... 

18 hours ago, blueingreenland said:

If I am Franklin, there is no way I sign in Toronto unless Ray is gone or my signing bonus is like 500K...

Why's that?  Sure, he may not be starting if Ray is still there but the opportunity to learn from Trestman and Ray plus play for the Grey Cup champs?   sign a fat, incentive laden deal and know you are going to be starting a fair bit due to Ray's injury woes and/or just to spell him off.. take the reigns next year or year after while Ray transitions to retire/coach.. 

 

 

I can't see why he wouldn't want to be in Toronto to be honest.  keep an out open for NFL tryouts and bide your time.  Reilly ain't retiring anytime soon.. getting out of EDM was wise.. and sure, the allure of starting now is bright and shiny but the chance of falling flat on your face is just as plausible. 

20 minutes ago, Noeller said:

That is called hedging your bets right there.... 

Probably Jones choice, bet he's looking south of the border after next season.

3 hours ago, Rich said:

 

I wonder if anyone remembers when Miles played LT and Walby was RT for the Big Blue. Both had a radio show on CJOB for awhile. I really enjoyed Miles's time with the Big Blue - him and Walby were one heck of a pair of OT's

17 minutes ago, SPuDS said:

Why's that?  Sure, he may not be starting if Ray is still there but the opportunity to learn from Trestman and Ray plus play for the Grey Cup champs?   sign a fat, incentive laden deal and know you are going to be starting a fair bit due to Ray's injury woes and/or just to spell him off.. take the reigns next year or year after while Ray transitions to retire/coach.. 

 

 

I can't see why he wouldn't want to be in Toronto to be honest.  keep an out open for NFL tryouts and bide your time.  Reilly ain't retiring anytime soon.. getting out of EDM was wise.. and sure, the allure of starting now is bright and shiny but the chance of falling flat on your face is just as plausible. 

Plus, east division. You gotta be real bad to not get that playoff money!

17 minutes ago, pigseye said:

Probably Jones choice, bet he's looking south of the border after next season.

Oh he's never let things like a contract stop him from doing whatever the hell he pleases. 

 

 

 

7 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

 

Sounds like John  White will be pursuing F.A. and this could be the reason.

16 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

 

 

He had a down year, but I’d still take Chris Williams here.

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Good news, but I sure hope that is not the official logo.

4 hours ago, Rich said:

 

I wonder if they did this before or after they saw how he cooked the books to accommodate the carousel of players he ran through there last season? That whole organization is complicit AFAIC. I've got a feeling we haven't seen anything yet. 

 

 

3 hours ago, Jpan85 said:

 

 

Stud DL for a guy who probably peaked two years ago? Tsk Kavis

5 hours ago, Rich said:

15-21 with one backdoor playoff win doesnt come cheap

 

25 minutes ago, Zontar said:

Stud DL for a guy who probably peaked two years ago? Tsk Kavis

I like williams, he just hasnt been used well. Not to mention BCs offense was down across the board seemingly. That said they over paid for him in a huuuuuuuge way.