Mike Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Before we get all up in arms, just keep in mind we do this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WBBFanWest Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Just now, Mike said: Before we get all up in arms, just keep in mind we do this too. Pretty sure that most, if not all but BLM's team, do this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripper Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Just now, Mike said: Before we get all up in arms, just keep in mind we do this too. Every team brings in players to have a look at them. How many for how long? I don't know. Unless Mitchell has proof of anything he should be fined by the league for his comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iso_55 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 If BLM is fined then the CFL would have to investigate his claims. #becarefulwhatyouwishfor sweep the leg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnipegGordo Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 27 minutes ago, Mike said: Before we get all up in arms, just keep in mind we do this too. The Bombers have kept injured players like Cole around while they healed up. But, there's no proof they were getting paid by the team. Cole also didn't practice with the team while he wasn't on the roster. I wonder if Sears practiced in Regina when he wasn't on the team. I remember the Riders got fined a few years ago when they had a guy practicing with the team before they officially signed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred C Dobbs Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 2 minutes ago, WinnipegGordo said: The Bombers have kept injured players like Cole around while they healed up. But, there's no proof they were getting paid by the team. Cole also didn't practice with the team while he wasn't on the roster. I wonder if Sears practiced in Regina when he wasn't on the team. I remember the Riders got fined a few years ago when they had a guy practicing with the team before they officially signed him. I was at practice today and I noticed that there were a number of Bombers on the 6 game list who were hanging around during the warm up period. But once practice started they were off the field. Look's like we're playing by the rules, unlike Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Make sense since Chris Jones made fans and media swear an oath to not report what happens at practice or who is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty Liver Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) The CFL is a small league with only 9 teams, so why in HELL can they not agree upon rules that work for all teams and enforce them strictly. Everything from player and coach tampering, to unwritten rules about PR untouchables, IR's full of fake injuries and extra players hanging about seems to be accepted forms of cheating which makes the CFL look unprofessional. If they want to carry 100 player rosters with 20 player PR's then agree upon it and do so. if they want to continue to tamper then do so, but first put the reality into the rule book so it doesn't make the league look like it is run completely without ethics. Edited August 10, 2016 by Throw Long Bannatyne iso_55, Fan Boy, Rod Black and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iso_55 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 52 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said: The CFL is a small league with only 9 teams, so why in HELL can they not agree upon rules that work for all teams and enforce them strictly. Everything from player and coach tampering, to unwritten rules about PR untouchables, IR's full of fake injuries and extra players hanging about seems to be accepted forms of cheating which makes the CFL look unprofessional. If they want to carry 100 player rosters with 20 player PR's then agree upon it and do so. if they want to continue to tamper then do so, but first put the reality into the rule book so it doesn't make the league look like it is run completely without ethics. I've said this very thing for years. Players are often put on IR's just to hide them. Players on PR's can be plucked off but teams have an unwritten rule not to do that. Expand the rosters if this kind of thing is going on. Fatty Liver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nash00 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 5 hours ago, iso_55 said: I've said this very thing for years. Players are often put on IR's just to hide them. Players on PR's can be plucked off but teams have an unwritten rule not to do that. Expand the rosters if this kind of thing is going on. Boris Bede is a perfect example. He struggled, so they brought in a replacement and now he's "hurt" and on the IR. The 6-game IR is a joke too if you can arbitrarily pull players on and off just to manipulate the salary cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nash00 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 8 hours ago, Jpan85 said: As much as I hate the guy when he plays against us, I don't think anyone can argue that he hasn't embraced this league and is a good ambassador for the CFL. Plus, if he's throwing shade at the Riders I can get behind that. Tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 7 hours ago, WinnipegGordo said: The Bombers have kept injured players like Cole around while they healed up. But, there's no proof they were getting paid by the team. Cole also didn't practice with the team while he wasn't on the roster. I wonder if Sears practiced in Regina when he wasn't on the team. I remember the Riders got fined a few years ago when they had a guy practicing with the team before they officially signed him. It's not just practices. Are we really going to suggest Cole didn't sit in on team meetings and film studies while he was in town? They'd be foolish to NOT have him do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenaline_x Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 1 hour ago, Mike said: It's not just practices. Are we really going to suggest Cole didn't sit in on team meetings and film studies while he was in town? They'd be foolish to NOT have him do that. We don't know if he did or not, but i assume they followed the rules unless otherwise proved. Innocent until proven guilty etc. If you know for a fact that this is not the case, then state that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebusrankin Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 What if BLM is correct? What do you do to Saskatchewan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Pop Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 Well they are already based in SK. Punishment enough methinks. IC Khari, Bigblue204, comedygeek and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripper Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 10 hours ago, iso_55 said: If BLM is fined then the CFL would have to investigate his claims. #becarefulwhatyouwishfor Investigate away. Lets also investigate the Bombers and other teams too, or does that not suit your agenda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty Liver Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 52 minutes ago, Adrenaline_x said: We don't know if he did or not, but i assume they followed the rules unless otherwise proved. Innocent until proven guilty etc. If you know for a fact that this is not the case, then state that? Therein lies the problem, the league relies on self-enforcement and the "old boys network" ensures that the rules are constantly skirted. If a GM chooses to follow the rules to the letter he puts himself at a competitive disadvantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bigblue204 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 wonder if it's as a QB or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IC Khari Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 21 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said: wonder if it's as a QB or not They need a better 3rd down gamble option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stickem Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 49 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said: wonder if it's as a QB or not Jones probably told Bridge he's coming in as qb. prospect, then somehow he'll try to pull a Reaves/ Sinopoli on him...'What you say, I thought I was going to be the guy'....lol....Bridge should have listened more carefully to the Ottawa offer...I wouldn't trust corky as far as I could throw him.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holoman Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 1 hour ago, Bigblue204 said: wonder if it's as a QB or not Surprised he hasn't retired already Mr Dee and Bigblue204 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iso_55 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 3 hours ago, Ripper said: Investigate away. Lets also investigate the Bombers and other teams too, or does that not suit your agenda? Well, okay. Let's expand on your comments. The Riders were just fined $15,000 for manipulating the ratio during a game. So, why wouldn't Jones hide players illegally? When was the last time any other CFL team has been fined like that? The Riders already have a track record of desperately cheating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblue204 Posted August 10, 2016 Report Share Posted August 10, 2016 8 minutes ago, iso_55 said: Well, okay. Let's expand on your comments. The Riders were just fined $15,000 for manipulating the ratio during a game. So, why wouldn't Jones hide players illegally? When was the last time any other CFL team has been fined like that? The Riders already have a track record of desperately cheating. What Ripper is getting at, is every team does what BLM is accusing the riders of. So if you want them investigated, it would need to extend to every team. Ripper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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