Who has been hurt in camp and who got hurt Sat?
Yeah that's a key question. Several vets have missed some time and didn't play on Saturday. No reports of anything serious but: Ceresna, Demski, Moxey and Ball and Wilson are at least a little nicked.
Clercius got nicked on Saturday. Probably a thigh bruise and taken out as precaution. It might prevent him from dressing this week but no sure if he ends up on 1 game to start the season.
I didn't see or hear of any other injuries but the " streaming " was less than informative
Javier was injured and needed help off, likely why he was released today
Quote from: BomberFan73 on May 25, 2026, 11:54:15 PMJavier was injured and needed help off, likely why he was released today
So Javier gets the boot and $0 income all year and JSK gets his full pay? Seniority pays?? Tough career...
Quote from: Tecno on May 26, 2026, 03:05:13 AMSo Javier gets the boot and $0 income all year and JSK gets his full pay? Seniority pays?? Tough career...
CFL veteran that may have had guaranteed money in his salary versus CFL rookie.
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 26, 2026, 03:28:45 AMCFL veteran that may have had guaranteed money in his salary versus CFL rookie.
Do vet guarantees kick in this early in the season? Pretty sure we've cut vets in TC before?
Quote from: Tecno on May 26, 2026, 03:05:13 AMSo Javier gets the boot and $0 income all year and JSK gets his full pay? Seniority pays?? Tough career...
The club seems to give guys in this situation a 2nd chance when they get healthy again. We'll see.
But ya, all players know you Can't make the club from the tub.
Quote from: Tecno on May 26, 2026, 03:56:21 AMDo vet guarantees kick in this early in the season? Pretty sure we've cut vets in TC before?
Cutting them is one thing but when they are injured is a different thing in CFLPA I'd think. Again, the difference between a veterans rights and a rookies.
I have no problem with this situation. Football injuries are part of the game.
As to the guaranteed money, yes I think that would be applicable although the entire salary wouldn't be in that category except for the injury.
When does the AR actually exist? I know dismissal of an injured player is not allowed, that they have to go on the 6 game, but is that also on tryout contracts? Do rookies have the same contract as vets, or does that come when they make the actual AR?
Quote from: Tecno on May 26, 2026, 03:56:21 AMDo vet guarantees kick in this early in the season? Pretty sure we've cut vets in TC before?
CFL veterans are protected if they get hurt in training camp. Players who have never made a CFL roster before are not.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on May 26, 2026, 10:55:23 PMCFL veterans are protected if they get hurt in training camp. Players who have never made a CFL roster before are not.
Well, there you go. Makes sense, a vet isn't here on a tryout basis usually, they have proven themselves. And any contract they are signed to is commensurate to the performance they have displayed in the league.
Whereas rookies on min contracts have proven nothing, and while it's crappy, are owed nothing. Yet.
It's beginning to sound like Vaval may miss the 1st game with a leg injury, possibly hamstring. Those can linger for the entire year so no need to rush him. Hopefully it's precautionary.
Demski might also but a question mark for the 1st game.
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 27, 2026, 09:38:32 PMIt's beginning to sound like Vaval may miss the 1st game with a leg injury, possibly hamstring. Those can linger for the entire year so no need to rush him. Hopefully it's precautionary.
Demski might also but a question mark for the 1st game.
Well that would give Singer an extra edge if he needs it.
Quote from: Jesse on May 27, 2026, 10:03:34 PMWell that would give Singer an extra edge if he needs it.
He doesn't need it, he's making the team.
Every year I cheer for the bigger import receivers and every year the smaller guy wins the job!
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 27, 2026, 10:12:19 PMHe doesn't need it, he's making the team.
Every year I cheer for the bigger import receivers and every year the smaller guy wins the job!
I agree and he could take on the role of returner if Vaval misses the game. Then it's a question of losing Vaval as an in game or rotation player at CB and how we fill that.
That could add another DB as a Di as insurance or even add Dixon as another DE.
Depends on how confidant we are on that emergency replacement by one of our Canadians?
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 27, 2026, 11:18:30 PMI agree and he could take on the role of returner if Vaval misses the game. Then it's a question of losing Vaval as an in game or rotation player at CB and how we fill that.
That could add another DB as a Di as insurance or even add Dixon as another DE.
Depends on how confidant we are on that emergency replacement by one of our Canadians?
That could be Allen if he makes the AR, not going to sweat the possibilities till they announce the cuts on Sunday. Hopefully Vaval is ready to go, first game is one week from this Friday.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 28, 2026, 12:11:44 AMThat could be Allen if he makes the AR, not going to sweat the possibilities till they announce the cuts on Sunday. Hopefully Vaval is ready to go, first game is one week from this Friday.
I'm not sure Allen is the top replacement for a DHB or CB. I'm guessing Texada or Lamont who could fill in at multiple positions if necessary.
I like Allen but he may be in tough for anything besides the PR at the moment.
Quote from: Blue In BC on May 28, 2026, 01:10:46 AMI'm not sure Allen is the top replacement for a DHB or CB. I'm guessing Texada or Lamont who could fill in at multiple positions if necessary.
I like Allen but he may be in tough for anything besides the PR at the moment.
Just assuming Allen is filling that 2nd Safety role and playing some part on ST's already. If a CB went down Allen could fill in and a Natl like Kelly or Hallett could cover 2nd Safety.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on May 28, 2026, 01:34:49 AMJust assuming Allen is filling that 2nd Safety role and playing some part on ST's already. If a CB went down Allen could fill in and a Natl like Kelly or Hallett could cover 2nd Safety.
Ya, if we're at all weaker at DB because of injury it could stay Kelly's termination or demotion. Kelly is pretty bad at DB, but I think everyone has seen Hallett is even worse. Hallett is a ST-only, and a very good one at that. But there's only so many of those guys you can keep around instead of giving the newest crop a chance. At least with the newest guys you could uncover the odd next Kramdi.