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

Last post by Jesse - Today at 08:04:13 PM

My understanding is that they've been stuck at 70,000 minimum salary unchanged since 2023. Inflation in Canada has been about 8% over that time, equating to an 8% pay cut for these guys. They work hard, careers are short, I'd rather give another 10,000 per year to the botttom of the roster guys than 20-30,000 more to the top. But then, I was a socialist in my youth. 

Yup, because the CBA was done in 2022. I imagine they'll get a bump in the next CBA, but not before.

#2

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

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 08:03:30 PM

My understanding is that they've been stuck at 70,000 minimum salary unchanged since 2023. Inflation in Canada has been about 8% over that time, equating to an 8% pay cut for these guys. They work hard, careers are short, I'd rather give another 10,000 per year to the botttom of the roster guys than 20-30,000 more to the top. But then, I was a socialist in my youth. 

But would you rather give $10k extra to 21 guys, or 3 more guys $70k?

Smae outlay, but 3 more players.  Imagine having 7 DI's to spread around...

#3

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: wr replacement

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 08:01:57 PM

Does Mack also play starting QB at the same time for that money??

Pretty sure that's the 2 year total deal... but hey, Hervey...

#4

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

Last post by bunker - Today at 08:00:54 PM

That was done in the last CBA.

My understanding is that they've been stuck at 70,000 minimum salary unchanged since 2023. Inflation in Canada has been about 8% over that time, equating to an 8% pay cut for these guys. They work hard, careers are short, I'd rather give another 10,000 per year to the botttom of the roster guys than 20-30,000 more to the top. But then, I was a socialist in my youth. 

#5

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign all-star...

Last post by blue_or_die - Today at 07:54:48 PM

I'm happy we went after a proven rec FA.

Demski, Pokey and White is a very solid top 3. So glad we didn't just stand pat and give Wilson and Demski that whole workload. We have a set of real weapons now.

[$425k in hard money with a max value of $439k]

#6

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: wr replacement

Last post by blue_or_die - Today at 07:51:39 PM

From Ridermania's post:

"https://3downnation.com/2026/01/29/edmonton-elks-sign-receiver-austin-mack-after-release-from-montreal-alouettes-sources/

Dan Ralph reports: "Hearing WR Austin Mack's two-year deal with Edmonton is for $425k in hard money with a max value of $439k and includes a $55k signing bonus. "



Well... I guess that one didn't age well...

Does Mack also play starting QB at the same time for that money??

#7

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign all-star...

Last post by GOLDMEMBER - Today at 07:51:26 PM

I would have rather had Mack but he can't stay on the field.

Could be an awesome acquisition or a complete bust. Time will tell...

I remember him dropping EZ passes last year.

#8

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

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 07:17:55 PM

The pay scale has clearly been reset for the top tier players. Would be nice if the guys at the bottom get a bump also by increasing the minimum salary.

Why?

The grunts deserve a pay raise if the elites get on, right?

But do they.

The option to an ELC may be flipping a burger, or worse, a UFL gig.

For the league to be viable, you need both ends of the spectrum, and the current ELC deal is nothing to sneeze at, its far more than a living wage, over the full year it is about equivalent to a 40 hour work week at $35/hour plus benefits.

I don't think upping the ELC min wage would attract any more players, and because so much of the league is dependent on having these ELC guys make up a good percentage of the team, I'd rather add another player (job) or two on the roster at ELC than bump the ELC. 

That would make a much bigger difference in player development than increasing the min wage.

#9

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

Last post by Jesse - Today at 07:12:09 PM

The pay scale has clearly been reset for the top tier players. Would be nice if the guys at the bottom get a bump also by increasing the minimum salary.

That was done in the last CBA.

#10

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 07:04:34 PM

The pay scale has clearly been reset for the top tier players. Would be nice if the guys at the bottom get a bump also by increasing the minimum salary.

Walters best work is often from the bottom of the deck, Tony Jones, Griffin, Dexter Lawson, Nick Taylor, all solid players he found in the bargain bin.