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Tecno · February 04, 2026, 06:54:55 AM

Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on February 03, 2026, 05:29:22 PMIt would be nice if CFL rosters were bigger and we could realistically roster a Canadian and American running back.

More competition amongst players leads to a better quality product.

Might be better product for the league, but it would instantly negate our ratio-busting Brady advantage. And that would instantly make his salary insane.

If there was enough AR for IMPs/DIs "take a flyer" RB guys, then players like Brady and Kramdi would earn half of what they are.

I do like the idea of 1 or 2 extra IMP DIs on AR (by expansion), just like BinBC, but not so many extra DIs that they can be tossed around for such frivolous uses as this example.

Tecno · February 04, 2026, 06:57:13 AM

Quote from: theaardvark on February 03, 2026, 04:07:27 PMIf he has the talent, he definitely can replace anyone. Brady is a tough one, but Peterson for sure. Using him for load management on Brady, and giving defenses fits in adapting to the personnel sets will be amazing.

The only way a dude like Taylor cracks the AR mid/longer term is if he is a RB-mostly but who can also catch and run routes. Think McCrae.

Cooley never lasted because he stunk as a REC and Brady got healthy.

Now find an IMP RB who can be even more McCrae than McCrae -- almost to a Demski level -- and THEN you can AR a IMP RB.

Jesse · February 04, 2026, 01:31:23 PM

Quote from: Tecno on February 04, 2026, 06:57:13 AMThe only way a dude like Taylor cracks the AR mid/longer term is if he is a RB-mostly but who can also catch and run routes. Think McCrae.

Cooley never lasted because he stunk as a REC and Brady got healthy.

Now find an IMP RB who can be even more McCrae than McCrae -- almost to a Demski level -- and THEN you can AR a IMP RB.

The coaching staff was at least open to the idea last year. Logan was signed with that intention, stone returner and back-up RB (how he was used successfully in Calgary anyway).

But with Vaval at returner, is the option still in the cards? JJ would have to be god-level immediately.

Blue In BC · February 04, 2026, 01:38:10 PM

Quote from: Jesse on February 04, 2026, 01:31:23 PMThe coaching staff was at least open to the idea last year. Logan was signed with that intention, stone returner and back-up RB (how he was used successfully in Calgary anyway).

But with Vaval at returner, is the option still in the cards? JJ would have to be god-level immediately.

That's just a math / ratio issue. If Logan had won the role as returner as a DI that would have made him more versatile.

In the same way that Vaval could be an in game injury replacement as a DB. Taylor may have multiple skills but how would he fit into the current roster without being a DI? The situation has changed for 2026.

I think Taylor or another RB will be kept on the PR. Having only 4 DI spots is restrictive.

Throw Long Bannatyne · February 04, 2026, 05:52:29 PM

Quote from: Tecno on February 04, 2026, 06:57:13 AMThe only way a dude like Taylor cracks the AR mid/longer term is if he is a RB-mostly but who can also catch and run routes. Think McCrae.

Cooley never lasted because he stunk as a REC and Brady got healthy.

Now find an IMP RB who can be even more McCrae than McCrae -- almost to a Demski level -- and THEN you can AR a IMP RB.

That's what I believe they could do with Matthew Peterson, he's a better open field runner than Brady and seems to be decent at catching the ball.

theaardvark · February 04, 2026, 06:06:30 PM

Quote from: Tecno on February 04, 2026, 06:54:55 AMMight be better product for the league, but it would instantly negate our ratio-busting Brady advantage. And that would instantly make his salary insane.

If there was enough AR for IMPs/DIs "take a flyer" RB guys, then players like Brady and Kramdi would earn half of what they are.

I do like the idea of 1 or 2 extra IMP DIs on AR (by expansion), just like BinBC, but not so many extra DIs that they can be tossed around for such frivolous uses as this example.

McManis, Rourke, Betts, Ford, Judge... there are many
ratio busting" players in the league, Brady isn't the only one.

Adding a couple extra DI spot ELC's and maybe an extra NAT ELC wouldn't break the bank, would create 27 more jobs, and give every team more versatility.

Tecno · February 05, 2026, 01:15:58 AM

Quote from: theaardvark on February 04, 2026, 06:06:30 PMMcManis, Rourke, Betts, Ford, Judge... there are many
ratio busting" players in the league, Brady isn't the only one.

Adding a couple extra DI spot ELC's and maybe an extra NAT ELC wouldn't break the bank, would create 27 more jobs, and give every team more versatility.

I don't disagree, but adding even 1 more DI would instantly decrease the value (or kill the job of) at minimum a decent NAT backup. For instance, keeping a JA27 or Peterson around would become less important as we'd then AR our promising young RBs instead. The "promising young" IMP will always be cheaper than a middling 3rd-5th year NAT.

Add enough DIs and even Brady's (or Betts', or whoever's) job may disappear. Or at the very least massively decrease their salary. For proof, compare Brady's $ to any other top IMP RB's $. Or Betts to another top DE.

The point being, while adding more AR spots and DIs sounds great, and has many upsides, there are unintended side effects and knock-on effects. As such I think we'd want max 1 extra DI, and any other extra AR spots should be NATs. Of course, it's all moot because our AR will probably never expand again.

GCn19 · February 05, 2026, 01:31:25 AM

Quote from: Blue In BC on February 03, 2026, 05:24:05 PMWe say that every year about a bunch of prospects. Oliveria is the starting RB and he's not going to see a bunch less reps barring injury. So having any import RB on the AR is counter productive. By definition it has to be a Canadian that might see some duty on ST's. Oliveria is earning $290K this season and you can still only have 12 players on offence at one time.

Dream on.

Agreed. Taylor only sees meaningful reps if BO is lost to injury imo

Blue In BC · February 05, 2026, 04:48:39 PM

Quote from: GCn19 on February 05, 2026, 01:31:25 AMAgreed. Taylor only sees meaningful reps if BO is lost to injury imo

Taylor does appear to have some talent and it will be interesting to hear about him in TC and pre season. He seems to have good hands and can get YAC.

He might be an emergency depth SB type receiver and or returner if injuries add up. He's made some NFL money after 6 seasons. Will he accept a PR spot waiting to get on the field?

Throw Long Bannatyne · February 05, 2026, 05:05:40 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on February 05, 2026, 04:48:39 PMTaylor does appear to have some talent and it will be interesting to hear about him in TC and pre season. He seems to have good hands and can get YAC.

He might be an emergency depth SB type receiver and or returner if injuries add up. He's made some NFL money after 6 seasons. Will he accept a PR spot waiting to get on the field?

The phrase that comes to mind when they bring in a player that has no chance of winning a job is "misrepresentation of intentions", looks bad on the club and leaves a bad taste in the mouth of the victim.

Jesse · February 05, 2026, 05:10:31 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on February 05, 2026, 05:05:40 PMThe phrase that comes to mind when they bring in a player that has no chance of winning a job is "misrepresentation of intentions", looks bad on the club and leaves a bad taste in the mouth of the victim.

Every rookie TC invite knows it's a long shot. It's professional football. They've been the the odds their entire life.