So, looking ahead....what's our off season going to look like? Coaches and GM all still under contract, right? Players? Who's going to the NFL? Who do we think might bolt in FA? Pieces that we'd like to see the WBB pick up in FA? 

Edited January 10, 20224 yr by Noeller

2 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

Thomas Miles took over in game and it was noticeable then they signed Maxime Latour to snap while Remple was hurt

fair enough... either way, a FA off the street filled in admirably while Rempel was hurt.

2 hours ago, bigg jay said:

His deal is $160K plus incentives so maybe he stands to make much more if he has another season like this past one.  I know Walters doesn't like using bonuses due to the uncertainty but maybe this was the only way to get it done and still have room for other guys.

Is anyone familiar with how bonuses work against the salary cap? If a contract is $160,000 (just a random number I’m picking here 😁) with say &50,000 in bonuses, is it a registered $210,000 contract against the cap, or $160,000, or are the bonuses added to the tally at the end and if you then go over you get dinged? Because if the club knows it could be going over the cap if bonuses kick in, then they wouldn’t likely spend up to the cap on hard money, would they? And does the league approve every salary and not worry about cap violations until they happen? I know other leagues reject contracts if they violate the cap from the outset, and bonuses count against the cap from the outset, whether ultimately earned or not, to my understanding. 

5 hours ago, Geebrr said:

Sorry to hear that. Wishing you well. 

Really sorry to hear that. Taynted was a great member here and will be missed.

1 minute ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

Is anyone familiar with how bonuses work against the salary cap? If a contract is $160,000 (just a random number I’m picking here 😁) with say &50,000 in bonuses, is it a registered $210,000 contract against the cap, or $160,000, or are the bonuses added to the tally at the end and if you then go over you get dinged? Because if the club knows it could be going over the cap if bonuses kick in, then they wouldn’t likely spend up to the cap on hard money, would they? And does the league approve every salary and not worry about cap violations until they happen? I know other leagues reject contracts if they violate the cap from the outset, and bonuses count against the cap from the outset, whether ultimately earned or not, to my understanding. 

It's added as bonuses are met....but the G.M has a running tally of both the hard money spread sheet of all contracts, and one with max salaries too, to see where it all fits, and uses that generally to build the SMS

13 minutes ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

Is anyone familiar with how bonuses work against the salary cap? If a contract is $160,000 (just a random number I’m picking here 😁) with say &50,000 in bonuses, is it a registered $210,000 contract against the cap, or $160,000, or are the bonuses added to the tally at the end and if you then go over you get dinged? Because if the club knows it could be going over the cap if bonuses kick in, then they wouldn’t likely spend up to the cap on hard money, would they? And does the league approve every salary and not worry about cap violations until they happen? I know other leagues reject contracts if they violate the cap from the outset, and bonuses count against the cap from the outset, whether ultimately earned or not, to my understanding. 

A team only needs to be cap compliant once the accounting goes to the league at year end. The league has stepped in, in the past, when they believed a team might go significantly over and warned them they must get compliant by year end (Mtl in 2018) but they can't really do much else. Teams can sign over the SMS then become compliant after.

Just now, GCn20 said:

A team only needs to be cap compliant once the accounting goes to the league at year end. The league has stepped in, in the past, when they believed a team might go significantly over and warned them they must get compliant by year end (Mtl in 2018) but they can't really do much else. Teams can sign over the SMS then become compliant after.

Or not and face a few repercussions. 

Little blurb from Collaros.

 

39 minutes ago, JCon said:

Or not and face a few repercussions. 

Or not and not face repercussions *cough* Toronto *cough*. 

1 hour ago, JCon said:

 

38 minutes ago, Saidin said:

Little blurb from Collaros.

 

Man we are sooo lucky to not just have a great qb and team but a great person and group of people. 

No matter how this dynasty or the careers powering them ends this is an all time great group of football people.  And we are very lucky to have them. 

YUP....long time coming, but it's the elite place now...from top to bottom, and guys wanna be here, and can't see a culture or philosophy shift occuring here....get used to this

the key is The Trinity. As long as we have them, we're in a good place...

14 hours ago, bigg jay said:

My brother.  He used to post here and on OB as Taynted Fayth.  He passed away a few days ago and I'm using his old profile picture.

I met him when ourbombers had meetups..... he immediately bought me a beer, and was a friendly , funny, good guy.

I liked him right away, sorry to hear about it.

Edited January 21, 20224 yr by Mark F

17 hours ago, Eternal optimist said:

-30C out

-@$!#ing trash weather

-Had to get up early and work late

- Collaros re-signed

Overall, pretty good day

And, as of January 18th, we have passed the midpoint of winter and weather will be moderating from here on. 

 

 

9 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

 

 

Fawk yes!!!! Another huge piece back!

The White Men Can't Jump pic... 🤣🤣

Welcome back to..... Imma say it.... Greatest OL in CFL history!! 

Just now, Noeller said:

The White Men Can't Jump pic... 🤣🤣

Welcome back to..... Imma say it.... Greatest OL in CFL history!! 

Nice to have him back... need couture or dejarlais back still imo

Well this calls for a celebration.

1 minute ago, CodyT said:

Nice to have him back... need couture or dejarlais back still imo

Desjarlais is gone... Couture I'd bet is *likely*... 

3 minutes ago, Noeller said:

The White Men Can't Jump pic... 🤣🤣

Welcome back to..... Imma say it.... Greatest OL in CFL history!! 

Woooooooo!

1 minute ago, 17to85 said:

Well this calls for a celebration.

 

 

Edited January 22, 20224 yr by Noeller

1 minute ago, 17to85 said:

Well this calls for a celebration.

I will

Receivers and DBs next. 

We still have a huge to do list.

9 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Desjarlais is gone... Couture I'd bet is *likely*... 

Couture is an interesting one. Idk what to expect. 

Best case scenario if Couture and desjarlais leave is Eli gets his 2nd shot and starts at center while gray starts at guard.