Free agency opens up today.  

CFL Tracker can be found here:

https://www.cfl.ca/fa20/

8 minutes ago, Mike said:

Not ideal. Losing good players to a league not called the NFL is never good. 

I kind of expect Walker to follow, he's had plenty of time to sign with a CFL club and is now probably exploring other options.  Wouldn't be surprised if he returns to the CFL when market conditions suit him better.

I am thinking we will see most of these guys back in the CFL this year.Just like Ciante Evans and Dylan Wynn did last year with the AFF. They realize their careers are nearing the end and are going to double dip to maximize their earnings.

8 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

I kind of expect Walker to follow, he's had plenty of time to sign with a CFL club and is now probably exploring other options.  Wouldn't be surprised if he returns to the CFL when market conditions suit him better.

Don't know what that league is offering players but the offers must be more attractive than what they're getting here....Walker would be crazy to sign for less in the xfl BUT that's his decision....Rhymes could be another one, as he's also been out there for awhile now with no deal....????The longer those two receivers are hesitating to sign with a CFL club, it could be a sign they may be going the way of Edwards/Greene

Derek Dennis, SJ Green., Armanti Edwards.

 EX-CFL

Anybody else?

8 minutes ago, Stickem said:

Don't know what that league is offering players but the offers must be more attractive than what they're getting here....Walker would be crazy to sign for less in the xfl BUT that's his decision....Rhymes could be another one, as he's also been out there for awhile now with no deal....????The longer those two receivers are hesitating to sign with a CFL club, it could be a sign they may be going the way of Edwards/Greene

nope....i highly doubt they been offered less than this

XFL salary structure

• Average salary: $55,000
• Bi-weekly paycheck: $2,080
• Activation fee: $1,685
• Victory bonus: $2,222

6 minutes ago, Booch said:

nope....i highly doubt they been offered less than this

XFL salary structure

• Average salary: $55,000
• Bi-weekly paycheck: $2,080
• Activation fee: $1,685
• Victory bonus: $2,222

No way the upper echelon CFL guys go to the XFL. Guys like Edwards and Dennis...sure...the pay drop off is not nearly as steep and they can potentially double dip if they stay healthy. Walker can't risk losing his CFL paycheque on what the XFL is offering.

15 minutes ago, Mr Dee said:

Derek Dennis, SJ Green., Armanti Edwards.

 EX-CFL

Anybody else?

Probably gonna be quite a few of the aging mid tier guys going there. Won't hurt us at all.

36 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

I kind of expect Walker to follow, he's had plenty of time to sign with a CFL club and is now probably exploring other options.  Wouldn't be surprised if he returns to the CFL when market conditions suit him better.

The market is not going to improve before next year unless he waits for a team to clear some significant space via the 6 game.

Derel walker would be nuts to go to the xfl 

in sure he’s got some nfl interest that’s causing the delay 

I think guys like SJ and Dennis are going to double dip to get their salaries up to where they want them to be.

15 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:

I think guys like SJ and Dennis are going to double dip to get their salaries up to where they want them to be.

That's what I was implying with Walker and Edwards.

Edited February 19, 20205 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne

1 minute ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

That's what I was implying with Walker and Edmunds.

I'd like to get this guy Edmunds under contract...to hell with Walker....LOL

I agree Throw Long....most likely double dippers AND a few of those guys are on the edge as far as their career's go ....Not the case with Edwards and Walker though

I bet XFL players get free tickets to rasslin' matches and autographs from Hulk Hogan and The Undertaker. Plus all the 'roids they want.

6 hours ago, GCn20 said:

No way the upper echelon CFL guys go to the XFL. Guys like Edwards and Dennis...sure...the pay drop off is not nearly as steep and they can potentially double dip if they stay healthy. Walker can't risk losing his CFL paycheque on what the XFL is offering.

Yeah it's a pretty big risk for anyone with a legitimate CFL job available I'd say.  SJ Green makes sense to me.  The others it seems risky.  Keeping in mind the benefits CFL players have (as much as they ***** about them) including medical coverage and pension.  Have no idea what the XFL has but I'm sure it's not much beyond basic liability/injury insurance.

On 2020-02-19 at 12:06 PM, stevethe3rd said:

I am thinking we will see most of these guys back in the CFL this year.Just like Ciante Evans and Dylan Wynn did last year with the AFF. They realize their careers are nearing the end and are going to double dip to maximize their earnings.

Agreed, great way to stay in game shape and make more money- more power to them... as long as they come back to the CFL.  

https://3downnation.com/2020/03/09/top-10-highest-paid-2020-cfl-free-agents/

Wow... our idea of salaries is a bit off... or not sure about this list ha...

Craigh Roh at $125k... same price as Chris Ackie... wow.  Ackie is a steal at $120.

Micah Johnson getting same $$ as WillieJ basically

 

1 hour ago, Floyd said:

https://3downnation.com/2020/03/09/top-10-highest-paid-2020-cfl-free-agents/

Wow... our idea of salaries is a bit off... or not sure about this list ha...

Craigh Roh at $125k... same price as Chris Ackie... wow.  Ackie is a steal at $120.

Micah Johnson getting same $$ as WillieJ basically

 

How is 190k the same as 250k or whatever 

5 minutes ago, Mike said:

How is 190k the same as 250k or whatever 

Oops I read that as $5k bonus per game not total

Edited March 10, 20205 yr by Floyd

Looking for a Derel Walker sighting.

Edited April 20, 20205 yr by SpeedFlex27

10 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Looking for a Derel Walker sighting.

He musta went underground

Walker wins at physical distancing for sure.

16 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

Walker wins at physical distancing for sure.

Definitely giving this guy a run for his money...

Considering he would have received a significant signing bonus, Walker has lost this Free Agency. 

Let's see if we can get a real deal on a two-year contract. 

10 hours ago, JCon said:

Considering he would have received a significant signing bonus, Walker has lost this Free Agency. 

Let's see if we can get a real deal on a two-year contract. 

Well it was about that time I realized he was about 8 stories tall and a crustacean from the paleolithic era...