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

Last post by Jesse - Today at 07:49:46 PM

Brady about 100k over the highest paid american, same as last year.

[$173,000 in hard money]

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 07:46:23 PM

The Calgary Stampeders rewarded the CFL's reigning rushing king, Dedrick Mills, by making him the highest-paid American running back.

The five-foot-10, 238-pound RB received a $55,000 signing bonus to ink his two-year extension with the Stamps. He has an $85,000 base salary, $15,000 in housing, $15,000 in marketing, and a $3,000 travel allowance to equal $173,000 in hard money. The 29-year-old also has $23,000 available in statistical, all-star and award incentives, which can take his maximum earnings to $196,500 in 2026. That includes:

    $5,000 for 1,000 rushing yards
    $5,000 for 1,750 rushing and receiving yards
    $3,000 for 750 rushing yards
    $2,000 for 1,500 rushing and receiving yards
    $2,000 for being named a CFL all-star
    $2,000 for being named league MOP
    $1,000 for being named a West Division all-star
    $1,000 for being named team MOP
    $1,000 for 500 rushing yards
    $1,000 for 1,250 rushing and receiving yards

Goes to show how tough import RB's have to scrap for their cash, meanwhile Brady has direct deposit and doesn't have to stand in line at the bank.

Last season was the first one in 4 Mills remained healthy for 18 games carrying the ball 250 times for 1409 yds, I won't be surprised if that remains his high-water mark.

https://3downnation.com/2026/01/04/calgary-stampeders-make-dedrick-mills-highest-paid-american-rb-in-cfl/

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

Last post by Pigskin - Today at 05:42:29 PM

I totally disagree. The presidents trophy means nothing if you get knocked out early in the playoffs. Chevy didn't do enough late last year or at the trade deadline to make this team better. We didn't have a 2nd line C last season, and he did fill that position this year. JT is great in the FO but it was apparent after 20 games, that he was no longer a top 6 forward. The FAs he signed in the off season have done nothing. This group isn't working anymore. There old and slow, time for a shake up.   

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

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 05:15:42 PM

Moving on from Chevy is one of those things it will take more than one funky season.  Especially coming off a President's trophy, never mind the link to ownership.

Chevy is probably the most secure last place GM ever.

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

Last post by BBRT - Today at 04:50:39 PM

Fortran? Of course, I know Fortran and Pascal, C, C++, Basic, and even RPG in a pinch.

The TRS80 was known as my Trash 80.

My first job was on an IBM 360.

Yes sir... I am older than dirt.

Older than Dirt?? Dude I am looking at Dirt in my rear view mirror 

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Offside Forum / Re: Fishing Manitoba 2025

Last post by Pigskin - Today at 04:31:14 PM

Pretty good week of fishing. Kids are still in about 12-14' of water right off the end of our dock. Catching pretty much on everything. But, the 3" paddle tail bait, and the jigging lures are still pulling in the bigger walleye. Perch, pretty much one after another on 1/4 oz jig, and small minnows. 

[someone from the previous Elks previous regime commented]

#7

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 03:43:34 PM

So what's Ford's problem then?  I find it very strange.  I think he's smarter than VAJ, and probably/maybe Cody.  Tyrrel was certainly pretty smart -- so too should be his identical twin.

If VAJ can pick up reading a D, why can't Ford?  It's bizarre.  Maybe he just needs top tier coaching?  Didn't he have a year or 2 with Jarious?  Shouldn't that have been "good enough"?

Weird.

Not sure who said it but someone from the previous Elks previous regime commented Ford does not put in the mental work and relies too much on his athletic ability as that's how he's got by in the past.  Could be why he never received a US scholarship or did all that well in USports, who knows?


Come to think of it, maybe it was Jarious Jackson?

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

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 02:29:25 PM

So what's Ford's problem then?  I find it very strange.  I think he's smarter than VAJ, and probably/maybe Cody.  Tyrrel was certainly pretty smart -- so too should be his identical twin.

If VAJ can pick up reading a D, why can't Ford?  It's bizarre.  Maybe he just needs top tier coaching?  Didn't he have a year or 2 with Jarious?  Shouldn't that have been "good enough"?

Weird.

It's never that easy a question to answer. The skill of the players on offence and the OC play calling come into play. Their defence improved during 2025 but had problems early and still had flaws.

It seemed they were often in catch up mode when the playbook goes out the window.

I think he'd do better on a better team but will he get that chance in 2026 as a starter? Where?

#9

Offside Forum / Re: Team Canada unveils 2026 O...

Last post by Pigskin - Today at 10:19:20 AM

Wilson, and Horvat both injured.

#10

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

Last post by Pigskin - Today at 10:18:26 AM

Looking back over the last 4 years, and really no players picked 33-38, are lighting it up in the NHL. But, yes Chevy has made a few questionable moves, or none moves. Maybe it's time to move on from Chevy.