Is this ever a guy we should take a run at? I really like Pokey as a receiver but not sure he's a 1A Superstar guy... Would you ever take a run at Hatcher as your #1 and then have Pokey and Demski as 2/3?

 

 

2 hours ago, Noeller said:

How do you know this is what's happening? 

IF we come up with the same results as last season...I think it's safe to say it's happening....We don't want to be late to the table and end up with the type of fa signings we had in 25'...There had to be some heavy early gm work by other clubs ....most of the prime signings seemed to be lined up before fa and most of the good players were committed or gone immediately when fa opened....leaving us with the scraps....Logan and Mitchell come to mind

There could be any number of things going on right now that are behind closed doors (as they should be). Maybe we were the very first team to start approaching players and coaches alike... Planting seeds for next year. We have absolutely no way of knowing. 

20 minutes ago, Noeller said:

There could be any number of things going on right now that are behind closed doors (as they should be). Maybe we were the very first team to start approaching players and coaches alike... Planting seeds for next year. We have absolutely no way of knowing. 

So what you're saying here is JT has been told he won't be offered a new contract?

Love you, let's enjoy the offseason together.

2 hours ago, HardCoreBlue said:

So what you're saying here is JT has been told he won't be offered a new contract?

Love you, let's enjoy the offseason together.

Well I sent him a card saying Best Wishes in Retirement.

2 minutes ago, Brandon said:

I truly am scared to see who our pre-january extensions are gonna be...it will definitely set the tone and narrative as to what 2026 is gonna look like

Sure be a shame to right out of the gate deflate any and all hope of change and moving on from our garbage players/coaches

6 minutes ago, Booch said:

I truly am scared to see who our pre-january extensions are gonna be...it will definitely set the tone and narrative as to what 2026 is gonna look like

Sure be a shame to right out of the gate deflate any and all hope of change and moving on from our garbage players/coaches

Big money for Philpot

https://3downnation.com/2025/12/02/montreal-alouettes-make-tyson-philpot-highest-paid-canadian-receiver-in-cfl/

Per three-down league sources, the Delta, B.C. native has received a $100,000 signing bonus as part of $275,000 in hard money for 2026. He will earn $285,000 in hard money in 2027, which includes a $100,000 base salary guarantee.

It was to be expected but a shame about Philpot. I do wonder about the Als and salary. Philpot with a huge extension. Pierre Oliver Lestage is now one of the highest paid guards. They seem to have no issue extending everybody.

Just now, rebusrankin said:

It was to be expected but a shame about Philpot. I do wonder about the Als and salary. Philpot with a huge extension. Pierre Oliver Lestage is now one of the highest paid guards. They seem to have no issue extending everybody.

pay the best you got to win....maybe we should take note

 

6 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

It was to be expected but a shame about Philpot. I do wonder about the Als and salary. Philpot with a huge extension. Pierre Oliver Lestage is now one of the highest paid guards. They seem to have no issue extending everybody.

Riders gonna not be happy, price for Emilus just went up

2 minutes ago, Pete said:

Riders gonna not be happy, price for Emilus just went up

and we should help in driving it up too....I figured he may have wanted to go back home to MTL and they would be a suiter for nim...still could be too I guess but then may need to drop salary of another reciever there...I'd go hard at Mack if he is a FA or woud become a casualty of a Emilus signing

13 minutes ago, Booch said:

pay the best you got to win....maybe we should take note

 

Haven’t you been advocating to let Oliveira walk over money?

19 minutes ago, blue85gold said:

Big money for Philpot

https://3downnation.com/2025/12/02/montreal-alouettes-make-tyson-philpot-highest-paid-canadian-receiver-in-cfl/

Per three-down league sources, the Delta, B.C. native has received a $100,000 signing bonus as part of $275,000 in hard money for 2026. He will earn $285,000 in hard money in 2027, which includes a $100,000 base salary guarantee.

crazy money. 4 seasons, only been healthy for 1, topped out at jsut over 800 yards and 5 tds. He was very good and a great guy to have but what do you pay him if he puts up 1200-1500 and 8-10 tds the next two years? 

https://3downnation.com/2025/12/01/montreal-alouettes-make-pier-olivier-lestage-one-of-cfls-highest-paid-non-quarterbacks-sources/

Lestage is getting the bag, too. 

Als driving up the market. Huge cash for a receiver with injury problems and a guard. 

Definitely time to let our Cdn linebackers on rookie deals play, bc fa Canadians are getting paid.

7 minutes ago, sweep the leg said:

Haven’t you been advocating to let Oliveira walk over money?

within reason I guess I should have said...we let guys walk where we could have absorbed what they left for

If you look back I wasn't really a fan of BO's first deal either...That position is one where you shouldnt be sinking 230+ k into 

I think Tyson Philpot is indeed the best Canadian WR and has gamewrecking talent ... but agree with others that yikes that's a lot of money for someone with his injury track record. 

Alexander makes 400k next year. That really does help the Als pay for other talent.

3 hours ago, Pete said:

Riders gonna not be happy, price for Emilus just went up

Emilus will be 250k+

3 hours ago, sweep the leg said:

Haven’t you been advocating to let Oliveira walk over money?

BO is the beneficiary of an offensive system that is far too run heavy. There I said it.

3 hours ago, Booch said:

within reason I guess I should have said...we let guys walk where we could have absorbed what they left for

If you look back I wasn't really a fan of BO's first deal either...That position is one where you shouldnt be sinking 230+ k into 

250k+ for BO. Price over replacement is the formula I like to use and BOs salary makes no sense at that equation whereas Philpott's is closer to an accurate amount but still a slight overpay. 

3 hours ago, Booch said:

within reason I guess I should have said...we let guys walk where we could have absorbed what they left for

If you look back I wasn't really a fan of BO's first deal either...That position is one where you shouldnt be sinking 230+ k into 

If you're gonna gamble on positions to overpay in the CFL, its QB, OL, and WR. I mean that was really hamiltons off season last year and while they didnt win it all it worked out very well for them. 

5 hours ago, wbbfan said:

If you're gonna gamble on positions to overpay in the CFL, its QB, OL, and WR. I mean that was really hamiltons off season last year and while they didnt win it all it worked out very well for them. 

Yup...agree...id add interior dline to that too...

5 hours ago, GCn20 said:

Emilus will be 250k+

BO is the beneficiary of an offensive system that is far too run heavy. There I said it.

250k+ for BO. Price over replacement is the formula I like to use and BOs salary makes no sense at that equation whereas Philpott's is closer to an accurate amount but still a slight overpay. 

I agree also that BO is beneficiary of system to a good extent...especially with lotsa touches...he isnt a guy who is a home run hitter from anywhere on field and could score from anywhere..anytime...but is one of best in a while to slug it out tenderize defences all game...love the guy but if he is looking for more than what he got last deal...I just think it may hinder us

 

10 hours ago, Brandon said:

Not bad for a guy who averages 9-11 games a season. 

9 hours ago, Pete said:

Riders gonna not be happy, price for Emilus just went up

The Riders are going to be hard pressed to bring the core of that team back. When you're a champion you pay the price of not being able to keep every free agent. They have something like 45 free agents so good luck with that. Some very good talent will be available from the Riders in February. 

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50 minutes ago, Booch said:

Yup...agree...id add interior dline to that too...

I agree also that BO is beneficiary of system to a good extent...especially with lotsa touches...he isnt a guy who is a home run hitter from anywhere on field and could score from anywhere..anytime...but is one of best in a while to slug it out tenderize defences all game...love the guy but if he is looking for more than what he got last deal...I just think it may hinder us

 

You’re right, dl in general but disruptive inside especially. 

1 hour ago, wbbfan said:

You’re right, dl in general but disruptive inside especially. 

Please for the love of gawd so i can shut up already and get on with complaining about something else.

13 hours ago, Booch said:

Yup...agree...id add interior dline to that too...

I agree also that BO is beneficiary of system to a good extent...especially with lotsa touches...he isnt a guy who is a home run hitter from anywhere on field and could score from anywhere..anytime...but is one of best in a while to slug it out tenderize defences all game...love the guy but if he is looking for more than what he got last deal...I just think it may hinder us

 

A 250k+ contract to a running back, ANY running back, is going to hinder any team unless they put up MOP calibre numbers and clutch performance. We got hosed on his contract last year.

I really like Brady but him at $250,000 to $275,000 versus paying Mills, Butler or Bell $150,000 to $160,000, I think I'd go for the later option.