Okay, so the off season officially begins now that the Grey Cup is over. Lots of topics for discussion in the months to come with the Bombers & the League. A new CBA needs to be negotiated sooner rather than later.  Will there be an eventual agreement or a lockout? How much will the salary cap go up? Randy Ambrosie is on record that wants the cap to significantly go up so that is a positive.  Will Bo Levi Mitchell sign with an NFL or perhaps another CFL team? What about Mike Reilly & Trevor Harris who are also free agents? There's a new start up league called the  AAFL & there are legit concerns that it'll draw star CFL players away or hamper free agent signings with CFL teams. Coaching changes in BC & Toronto. The continuing evolving story of the expansion Halifax Schooners & possible exhibition games in Mexico. 

Edited November 27, 20187 yr by SpeedFlex27

On 2019-01-08 at 11:17 AM, Colin Unger said:

But eventually you need a gm who you’re comfortable putting out there. The head coach will always do more media than the gm but Kyle Walters still faces the media semi-regularly. It would really concern me if Atlantic Canada brings in Tillman to shape their franchise. In Atlantic Canada with an expansion team he will get an abnormal amount of attention during the first season.  At first it will just be him before coaches are hired. And there will be an expansion draft ect. 

You said Tillman was face of the franchise here.  He wasnt. At any time. Ever.

11 hours ago, Noeller said:

Welp........... 

https://3downnation.com/2019/01/11/riders-expected-to-make-strong-play-for-mike-reilly-sources/

Well hopefully the following will be enough to dissuade him, who in the hell would want to spend their post-playing career in Regina?

"The Riders would try and sway Reilly to end his career in Saskatchewan, pushing the benefits of being the face of the franchise – especially post-playing career when Reilly could earn income in various ways long after the days of stepping on the football field are over. Combined with the benefits of playing in a state of the art facility for a rabid fan base."

17 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Well hopefully the following will be enough to dissuade him, who in the hell would want to spend their post-playing career in Regina?

"The Riders would try and sway Reilly to end his career in Saskatchewan, pushing the benefits of being the face of the franchise – especially post-playing career when Reilly could earn income in various ways long after the days of stepping on the football field are over. Combined with the benefits of playing in a state of the art facility for a rabid fan base."

Maybe Darian Durant could tweet about that...

Reilly nothching a few bargaining chips, with the riders getting in on the hunt for Reilly...I see a big payday ahead for Mike with Hervey,Sunderland and now Jones throwing money at him...My bet is he'll head to the coast where he has had past relationship...both geographically and personnel wise

If I'm Reilly, I go to BC. Close to home and they have some really nice options to throw to in Burnham/Manny/Johnson and good options at RB.

15 hours ago, Noeller said:

Welp........... 

https://3downnation.com/2019/01/11/riders-expected-to-make-strong-play-for-mike-reilly-sources/

I hate that team. 

4 hours ago, Mark H. said:

Maybe Darian Durant could tweet about that...

He could do that if he stayed in Edmonton, as well. Regina has 200,000 people. Edmonton has 1.5 million.  The media sure makes out  Regina as this special place whereas in reality, if you blink, you'll miss it.  It's just a big town with 2 main streets.

It'll never happen . But it would be nice to see Riders cut their own throat cap wise.

Is collaros still under contract?

30 minutes ago, Fraser said:

Is collaros still under contract?

I thought he restructured his deal mid season last year?

36 minutes ago, Fraser said:

Is collaros still under contract?

With Riders going after Reilly - he may assume it's about as good as a piece of toilet paper. 

12 minutes ago, Mark H. said:

With Riders going after Reilly - he may assume it's about as good as a piece of toilet paper. 

Can you imagine the conversation betweeon Jones and ZC if Saskatchewan strikes out on Trevor Harris and Mike Reilly?

58 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

Can you imagine the conversation betweeon Jones and ZC if Saskatchewan strikes out on Trevor Harris and Mike Reilly?

Knock on noggin - you still have your starting job...

3 hours ago, rebusrankin said:

Can you imagine the conversation betweeon Jones and ZC if Saskatchewan strikes out on Trevor Harris and Mike Reilly?

And then have to sell a dud like Jennings to the fanbase  as the solution to the  QB puzzle when Collaros says "smell you later" and leaves for TOR.

Edited January 13, 20197 yr by Zontar

On 2019-01-11 at 9:16 PM, Noeller said:

Welp........... 

https://3downnation.com/2019/01/11/riders-expected-to-make-strong-play-for-mike-reilly-sources/

And then there's this... 

https://nflspinzone.com/2019/01/12/jacksonville-jaguars-mike-reilly-bridge-quarterback-2019/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

I thought collaros was a FA. If he's not, looks like it's just a matter of time.

I still think Jennings will be in ssk this year. Reilly BC. Bridge and Glenn in Edm.

Of course the Riders are going to try persuade him, but chances are basically nill that he signs there.

Put yourself in his shoes. A 3 year extension at around 600k per year is going to offered by Edmonton, BC, Sask, and maybe even Calgary throws their hat into the ring.

This very well could be his last contract if he wants it to be as he's not a spring chicken and he's made some decent money in his career.

Abandon the city he played most of his career in (Edmonton), pass up the chance to play in Vancouver closer to family, to play in a dump of a small town in Regina? 

I HIGHLY doubt it. People forget that players have a choice of where they want to sign and lots of times money doesn't matter. The opportunity to sell insurance post career isn't going to bait anyone 

Edited January 13, 20197 yr by Dr Zaius

I guess according to the media in this country, Regina is the only city in the CFL where players can work in the off season or start a new career for after football. What a bunch of ****. 

I’m considering taking a sick day to watch the Mexican Draft.  Riveting.

19 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

I guess according to the media in this country, Regina is the only city in the CFL where players can work in the off season or start a new career for after football. What a bunch of ****. 

YEAH that is kinda funny...from what I know/hear..players can't get out of there fast enough when the season is over...or during a by week.

I actually think Winnipeg probably has to, or is close to be the city with the most post/carer players who stick around..American and Canadian...or it sure appears that way

IIRC, didn't both Hughes and Gainey tweet last season about how boring Regina is?

This whole Mexican thing is such a joke. Embarrassing for the CFL.

On ‎2019‎-‎01‎-‎12 at 3:02 PM, Brandon said:

I thought he restructured his deal mid season last year?

he did and it was changed to a one year deal. Bridge and Collaros are both free agents

Lucky for you guys....lol

I am absolutely positive that we're going to look back on this Mexican project the same way we do the American expansion, one day. Just "What the **** were they thinking...??" kinda thing...