2024-2025 CFL (non-Bomber) off-season discussion

[Jesse]

Why would anyone trade assets for VA?? Why not let him go to FA?? Yes, you run the risk of not getting him, but you also are paying a premium for getting him. I only see Calgary and Edmonton in the trade for FA conversation, but those are both bottom dwelling teams lacking a deep talent pool to trade, unless they trade one of their Qb
s as a #2 in BC and some draft picks

He isn't a FA.

[dd]

Oh gotcha.

I'd let him rot in BC before I traded for him then. this is BC's mess, let's see how eager they are to trade him and I'd let them initiate discussions.

[theaardvark]

From Farhan:

The #Elks have asked for permission to speak to #BCLions OC Jordan Maksymic for their vacant head coaching position. No request has been made yet for Rick Campbell. @CFLonTSN @TSN_Sports

What request would be needed for Rick Campbell?  They fired him, he's a "free agent"

[Jesse]

What request would be needed for Rick Campbell?  They fired him, he's a "free agent"

I assume Farhan means they haven't asked Campbell to come interview yet.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

I assume Farhan means they haven't asked Campbell to come interview yet.

Totally. And because Campbell had a year on his deal maybe there's some temptation to relax and collect a cheque or live off the settlement for a bit, whatever they worked out. He wouldn't be the first coach to decide he wanted a season break.

[Blue In BC]

Oh gotcha.

I'd let him rot in BC before I traded for him then. this is BC's mess, let's see how eager they are to trade him and I'd let them initiate discussions.

The catch is that both of those teams need to find a # 1 QB early to generate interest and hope for 2025. Lions reported they would be contacting 2 or 3 possible teams that will be interested as early as last night.

I don't see other players involved coming to the Lions. More probable draft choices, but anything is possible. Each of those teams also has 20 - 30 potential free agents, so the cupboard is thin.

[Blue In BC]

Totally. And because Campbell had a year on his deal maybe there's some temptation to relax and collect a cheque or live off the settlement for a bit, whatever they worked out. He wouldn't be the first choice to decide he wanted a season break.

Interestingly the Lions said that a team can escape the salary coaching cap for 1 firing a year. I don't know if that is something new but I think it's a good idea.

Campbell might want to just sit back on his salary for 2025 or he may choose to try and return to the CFL elsewhere. It might depend on whether his contract decreases by any new income he gets.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

I can't remember exactly how it works. I think every so often you can terminate a coach and not take the hit but can't remember exactly. They are also able to amortize the hit over 5 years or something too should one need to be applied.

[gobombersgo]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats to interview Winnipeg's Ted Goveia, Danny McManus for GM job

https://3downnation.com/2024/11/21/hamilton-tiger-cats-to-interview-winnipegs-ted-goveia-danny-mcmanus-for-gm-job/

[gobombersgo]

Edmonton Elks granted permission to interview Rick Campbell for head coaching vacancy: report

https://3downnation.com/2024/11/21/edmonton-elks-granted-permission-to-interview-rick-campbell-for-head-coaching-vacancy-report/

[gobombersgo]

Montreal Alouettes re-sign kicker Jose Maltos through 2026

https://3downnation.com/2024/11/21/montreal-alouettes-re-sign-kicker-jose-maltos-through-2026/

[Blue In BC]

What request would be needed for Rick Campbell?  They fired him, he's a "free agent"

His contract might had had a non compete during the duration of his deal. Since they are paying him that might be in play. That's hard to make stick even though it exists in some employment contracts. More likely that they can pass him less if he earns new money by getting another offer.

[dd]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats to interview Winnipeg's Ted Goveia, Danny McManus for GM job

https://3downnation.com/2024/11/21/hamilton-tiger-cats-to-interview-winnipegs-ted-goveia-danny-mcmanus-for-gm-job/

I thought this would have happened last year. Hamilton needs a better talent pool, either of these guys would do them good. Danny Mac would be the obvious fan s choice there from his playing days. we'll see

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats to interview Winnipeg's Ted Goveia, Danny McManus for GM job

https://3downnation.com/2024/11/21/hamilton-tiger-cats-to-interview-winnipegs-ted-goveia-danny-mcmanus-for-gm-job/

Per sources, Hamilton is expected to interview around 10 candidates for their GM job.

[theaardvark]

I had thought that McManus was happy not being a GM, that the scouting lifestyle he has become accustomed to fit him better than moving to Canada full time.

It would be tough to lose either of them, and it would be hard to imagine that if one gets hired by someone, that the other wouldn't join him...