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.

 

Great  promoter.

But I am already tired of him.

Go away Johnny!

 

Edited January 31, 20188 yr by Mark F

Not sure if this was mentioned, but along with Awe in BC:

 

CFL
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BREAKING: The Saskatchewan Roughriders have released pending free agent LB Jeff Knox Jr. to allow him to pursue an NFL opportunity.

1 hour ago, pigseye said:

$150K is not a serious offer, actually quite insulting. $300K plus bonuses would have been realistic. 

Its likely that this was just a placeholder offer since the ticats hat a limited amount of time to make an offer or release him from thier neg list. The dollar amounts in the article don't seem realistic . It said in the article that his agent felt he was worth the same as Masoli but it also said they were asking for 500k which is way above what Masoli is schedule to make. I imagine they are still apart but not by nearly as much as this article is making it out to be.  

Not particularly enthusiastic pro or con the Manziel idea. But, like the lottery, you gotta be in it to win it.

2 hours ago, pigseye said:

$150K is not a serious offer, actually quite insulting. $300K plus bonuses would have been realistic. 

For a guy who's proven next to nothing at the professional level, $150K plus incentives is more than reasonable and not insulting.

In other news, another player not under contract to the Argonauts gets his release to pursue the NFL: https://www.tsn.ca/riders-release-pending-free-agent-knox-jr-1.984525

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The Saskatchewan Roughriders released linebacker Jeff Knox Jr. on Wednesday to allow him to pursue an opportunity in the NFL, the team announced. 

Knox Jr. is headed to Tampa to join the Buccaneers, per CTV Regina's Darrell Romuld. He had a previous stint with the Bucs in 2016, in which he appeared in three pre-season games.

 

Edited February 1, 20188 yr by blue_gold_84
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2 hours ago, Colin Unger said:

Its likely that this was just a placeholder offer since the ticats hat a limited amount of time to make an offer or release him from thier neg list. The dollar amounts in the article don't seem realistic . It said in the article that his agent felt he was worth the same as Masoli but it also said they were asking for 500k which is way above what Masoli is schedule to make. I imagine they are still apart but not by nearly as much as this article is making it out to be.  

I think they were probably referring to the contract the TiCats rid themselves of when they cut Collaros.

10 hours ago, SPuDS said:

at 500k? I don't know if even Reed is that much of a mental case.

 

 

I wouldn't be surporised. They want someone to fill the seats... 

Knox was a pending FA, letting him out early isn’t a good deal.

comment at 3downnation plesius cut roster bonus not paid Montreal

 

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Makes you wonder why Reed is freeing up this money? As an Al’s fan….I am afraid to find out

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7 minutes ago, Mark F said:

comment at 3downnation plesius cut roster bonus not paid Montreal

 

Dun Dun Dunnnnnnn... Mack, back in action! lol.

5 minutes ago, SPuDS said:

Dun Dun Dunnnnnnn... Mack, back in action! lol.

LOL Mack's the only GM that cuts players due roster bonuses it's true

3 minutes ago, MOBomberFan said:

LOL Mack's the only GM that cuts players due roster bonuses it's true

I was implying clearing a roster space to bring in a player who is questionable.. not the cutting lol.

@Dave_CHED
#Eskimos have signed REC Kenny Stafford and DB Ahmad Dixon to a 1-year contract extension. #CFL

That would make the real possibility that Vadal Hazelton makes to FA would be a good target

35 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

That would make the real possibility that Vadal Hazelton makes to FA would be a good target

Agreed. Could be a nice under the radar pickup.

Stampeders DB Bell retires, announced as DB coach: https://www.cfl.ca/2018/02/01/josh-bell-retires-joins-stamps-coaching-staff/

There are some good and bad with off season roster bonuses.  If a player is still recovering from an injury or surgery you can’t cut him. You can try but be can file a grievance.  Players usually agree to a roster bonus date ahead of the FA. If they get paid they then know there is a good possibility they are making the team, especially if it is a significant amount.  If they get cut they hit the market before the FA date and have a head start on getting signed eleswhere.

@IanHamilton45
The Roughriders announce they have released running backs Shakir Bell and Kienan LaFrance.

 

Well, folks, there's your LaFrance....

Yet another example of blowing your wad in FA.

Riders committed too much to LaFrance.

I'd take him only on the super-cheapest of deals....

1 minute ago, Noeller said:

I'd take him only on the super-cheapest of deals....

I don't think you have to post this in every thread...  just you know - to free up some time for you...

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

@IanHamilton45
The Roughriders announce they have released running backs Shakir Bell and Kienan LaFrance.

 

Well, folks, there's your LaFrance....

There's a slim LaFrance he signs here.

 

 

52 minutes ago, Floyd said:

I don't think you have to post this in every thread...  just you know - to free up some time for you...

I say we should sign all the Winnipeggers we can, loyalty is huge in the CFL and being able to keep players for more than one year due to continuity and passion for the organization and the city is paramount.

Edited February 1, 20188 yr by Gotmilt

23 hours ago, tracker said:

Maybe the offer reflects what the Cats see as his value and potential. Talent is not enough- we've seen a lot of talented players arrive with great fanfare and implode.

That's Dinwiddie type money.