NFL Option tryouts

[theaardvark]

I strongly disagree. Every import thinks he'll end up in the NFL. Reality is that isn't true.

The instability is caused by NFL teams just signing players for TC fodder and CFL teams losing that player for half a season.

Having Wilson for game 1 would have been much better. It would have changed the choices made to add other depth during free agency. That's what I mean about instability.  We lost him for 12 games due to the NFL option.

Other teams had the same issue. Sure it's a benefit to those that get that new chance at the NFL but bad for the player released when they return. At some point there is a net reduction upon the return.  How many receivers did we bring to TC to win that spot? How many actually played a few games before Wilson returned?

The NFL option hasn't always existed. There was no shortage of talent available prior to that existence. 

How many players missed substantial action though the NFL window signings last year, or in the previous 5 years?

If you think that any young player comes north with the intent to happily play his career in the CFL, you cray cray.  Every one wants another shot at the NFL, they may not have been drafted, or done poorly in a TC, or even been behind better players.  Whatever "injustice" that was done, they are looking for redemption.

The NFL window actually promotes that dream.  It literally says "play well, play hard and WE are going to get you another NFL shot."  Every rookie signed has been made aware of that option, and it creates even more motivation to bring his best to the CFL.

A lot of guys that just missed the NFL think they are coming up here to dominate.  They find out pretty quick.  But they also find out that this can and will improve their game and chances at an NFL shot.

[Blue In BC]

How many players missed substantial action though the NFL window signings last year, or in the previous 5 years?

If you think that any young player comes north with the intent to happily play his career in the CFL, you cray cray.  Every one wants another shot at the NFL, they may not have been drafted, or done poorly in a TC, or even been behind better players.  Whatever "injustice" that was done, they are looking for redemption.

The NFL window actually promotes that dream.  It literally says "play well, play hard and WE are going to get you another NFL shot."  Every rookie signed has been made aware of that option, and it creates even more motivation to bring his best to the CFL.

A lot of guys that just missed the NFL think they are coming up here to dominate.  They find out pretty quick.  But they also find out that this can and will improve their game and chances at an NFL shot.

Every player that gets a TC offer loses at least half the season. As I pointed out, Wilson lost 12 games. So to answer your question, it would be 100% miss substantial time.

If a player doesn't originally invited to NFL TC then he's essentially out of football and has no chance to continue the NFL dream by not playing. His chances improve more by playing well for 2 years instead of one.

The CFL doesn't need to promote the NFL dream.

Of the 20 or so currently exploring the NFL option, how many will get another chance or just be lost for half a season to the CFL team?

If those imports think they are coming up to dominate, they are badly informed. They are lucky if they can win a spot on the AR.