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Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...

Last post by Pigskin - Today at 03:55:47 AM

Comrie was outstanding and still only one point. Chevy has to find some secondary scoring.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...

Last post by jets4life - Today at 02:24:21 AM

Not that the untrained observer can see the difference in the quality of play between the NHL and the ECHL let alone the AHL.

Most people could tell the difference. Even in the US sunbelt, most clubs average 98% capacity in 18,000 seat arenas. In the minor leagues, they are lucky to draw 5,000 people at s fraction of the price.

Believe it or not, the majority of people attending hockey games can tell the difference in quality of play. That's why Premier league games outdraw MLS in most places in North America in TV viewership.

You are underestimating the fans in general.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by bunker - Today at 02:23:00 AM

I'd go $300k, he's the hometown face of the franchise along with Demski, and he's lived up to his side of the bargain.  They'd lose a lot of marketing goodwill and the most complete RB in the league if he was replaced with a cheap import.

You also know what you are getting with Brady, as opposed to the free agent flops Walters reeled in last off season.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 02:15:55 AM

If he wants $300K I'd let him walk and thank him for his service.

I'd go $300k, he's the hometown face of the franchise along with Demski, and he's lived up to his side of the bargain.  They'd lose a lot of marketing goodwill and the most complete RB in the league if he was replaced with a cheap import.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by Jesse - Today at 01:09:56 AM

If he wants $300K I'd let him walk and thank him for his service.

And it's fine to do that in certain instances(we did it with Lawler), but we've also seen our team get worse by watching our talent leave for higher pay elsewhere.

Every team is going to have players making this much money. You're not putting yourself at a disadvantage by keeping your best players.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 12:58:27 AM

Brady is going to demand $300k, just watch.


$240k for an interior O-lineman is also insane, which is what the Als offered Pier-Olivier Lestage. Time to trend away from 3 Natl's on the O-line and find big young Imports to do the job at half the cost, contingent on finding skilled Natl's to play other positions of course.

You start to understand why the CFL BOG would be happy to do away with the ratio, bottom line it messes up their concept of having an abundant supply of cheap replaceable labour that would significantly lower their operating costs.

If he wants $300K I'd let him walk and thank him for his service.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by Jesse - Today at 12:35:18 AM

Brady's contract will need to beat Philpot's 275k by a significant margin. He's been way more impactful for a longer period. Multiple awards to his name.

He's going to argue he has great production than Hatcher as well, so his initial ask is probably going to be closer to 350k. He'll listen to all offers and we'll see how much of a deal he'll give us, if any.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 12:22:12 AM

What we do know is that the missed field goal return will be virtually eliminated. One of, if not the, most exciting aspects of the CFL game. That's a lot of ground (no pun intended) to make up. The proposed changes are huge. If this all goes through, this will be the most significant period of time we have seen in the CFL in a long time, if not ever. However... I do not think it's make or break. I'm nervous about it for sure. But I would be lying if I said wasn't intrigued about seeing it play out. 

I do think the missed field goal return is an actual loss. I think overall the changes are going to be a net positive over time (especially if we can figure out a way out of the ratio as it is at present) but I do think if you zoomed in to look at that field goal returns specifically, they will be missed.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - December 03, 2025, 11:57:08 PM

$315K for a receiver is insane.

Brady is going to demand $300k, just watch.


$240k for an interior O-lineman is also insane, which is what the Als offered Pier-Olivier Lestage. Time to trend away from 3 Natl's on the O-line and find big young Imports to do the job at half the cost, contingent on finding skilled Natl's to play other positions of course.

You start to understand why the CFL BOG would be happy to do away with the ratio, bottom line it messes up their concept of having an abundant supply of cheap replaceable labour that would significantly lower their operating costs.

#10

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by Jesse - December 03, 2025, 09:58:40 PM

I'm shocked that anyone is surprised by this. Increased salary cap + marketing money = increased salary.

The stars will get the lions share.

Kenny and Geno hit 300k under the old cap. Hatcher could have gotten more in FA.