2027 SMS increase

[Jesse]

Of course that is the case. How does that work to the advantage of the team recruiting better talent? We will pay you squat now but you might become a star in 3 or 4 years and earn $1M later.

Typically thats how it works, yes.

[Blue In BC]

Typically thats how it works, yes.

I know that but we should be wanting to attract more young talent then just at the QB position. OTOH, in both cases that's on the scouts.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I don't think experience counts for squat.  Look at Alexander.  He had no real experience after college before becoming a CFL top-1 QB.  Same with Rourke.  I don't think any young guy is sitting there ruing his lack of experience.

As for "know they won't make it"... that requires being in the CFL for a year or two.  Only then will they maybe accept they aren't the next Mahomes.  Their agents (and family) might let them know; but it takes a lot before a guy believes it!

Alexander signed with the Als in 2022, he didn't emerge as their starter until 2025, that's 3 seasons as a backup.

[Tecno]

Alexander signed with the Als in 2022, he didn't emerge as their starter until 2025, that's 3 seasons as a backup.

Ya, I know.  This example was about pre-CFL experience.  AFAIK Alexander had none.  Yes, Alexander needed 3 years of ELC first, and that's pretty normal.  It's the Kelly scenario that happened quicker.

I still think QBs will eye the million dollar prize even if they have to wait 2-3 seasons.  After all, even if they are the next Mahomes, most know that they need to get up to speed in the pro game (even albeit CFL "pro") before starting.