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#21

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

Last post by Jesse - Today at 10:32:26 AM

Put me down in the "pigs must be flying" camp, too.  This is insane.  The only thing I can think of is he was kind of ousted by the owners.  Maybe they got tired of losing and empty stands?

Or maybe the idea was he'd retire (he's getting quite old and haggard) and the old codger is doing the "I'm not dead yet!" routine.

My only question is: where are teams getting all the coaches cap space to hire all of these "advisors"?  Same question to WFC with Hall/Jarius.  I smell funny business.  Huff goes from massive pay day head honcho in CGY to be lowly "advisor" in TOR at $100k (or whatever)?  Explain how that makes sense.

Maybe "advisors" are outside the cap?  That would make a lot of sense...

Just the late career Wally Buono move of wondering around collecting a pay check from desperate teams.

Advisors must be outside the cap, but maybe a team like Toronto who doesn't have a lot of people in place needs people to fill in the gaps.

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 1st & 10 | The Blue Bomber...

Last post by Jesse - Today at 10:29:25 AM

If J.Grant couldn't make it, then certainly Vaval won't.  First year Grant > first year Vaval.  NFL gets maybe 1-3 returns a game per team?  It's not worth it.

Plus, I think it's harder to get rostered when you're a returner who's "other job" is on D, rather than O.  Everyone dreams of their returner being the next Speedy B.  That doesn't happen on D.

This is actually a good point. The NFL has nerfed the return game. I'm not sure Vaval gets a shot as solely a returner.

#23

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

Last post by Tecno - Today at 07:23:13 AM

Everyone be careful.  We are being trolled into going against forum rules so that they can shut the thread down again.  If someone posts a marginal rebuttal that's "good enough", leave it at that, don't pile on.  Just upvote it.

Try to keep addressing the points, debunking the weak arguments, and continuing with the "we're not going to just roll over" mantra.  That is what will keep the pressure on Johnston.  Their main hope has always been we'll get tired of all their bullying and cajoling.  Just be firm in your beliefs, and realize you are the majority.

[really going to spend the entire off season complaining]

#24

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

Last post by Tecno - Today at 07:16:38 AM

Are you guys really going to spend the entire off season complaining

Yes.  Yes I will.  And all 2026 reg season.  And post-season.  And FA27.  Nonstop, until they reverse the 100Y decision.  Just like the booing was nonstop.

about how the clock starts counting down

More deflection.  Straw man.  The shills always go straight to the least offensive changes and ignore the big ones people are REALLY upset about.  Like how everyone used to start with the "sidelines will be on opposite sides" schtick when that was never a point of contention for anyone.  Likewise almost no one is hung up on the 35s clock change, except insofar as it affects the final 3 mins.

P.S. This is all done on purpose by skillful marketing firms who mix in "we will all love puppies" with "100 yard field", and then lambast you "what, you don't love puppies!" when you complain about real issue at hand.  We'd take the pro-change crowd more seriously if they'd just be honest and forthright.

[Re-signed and announced are not necessarily the same thing]

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bluebomber OC position dis...

Last post by Tecno - Today at 07:04:18 AM

Re-signed and announced are not necessarily the same thing. Bombers tend to make announcements a little later than just after a re-signing.

Except in this day & age of twatter, etc., it's often impossible for the players to keep their mouths (thumbs?) shut.  Stuff leaks.

[doubt he gets paid much for that job]

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bluebomber OC position dis...

Last post by Tecno - Today at 07:03:29 AM

I doubt he gets paid much for that job, inevitably real economic opportunities or necessities may disrupt his plans.

TSN analysts don't make much either!  The panel is always laughing about their pay.

[$100k signing bonus]

#27

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

Last post by Tecno - Today at 07:00:29 AM

Wowsers, $275,000 with a $100k signing bonus

It would be a darn shame if Philpot got a season-ender in week 3, a la Schoen... Would really hurt their 2026 campaign, a la WFC 2025...  just saying!  (And while I'm coming up with my Christmas list, how about the same for SSK?)

       

#28

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

Last post by Tecno - Today at 06:58:25 AM

Huff defects to the Argos.

John Hufnagel to join Toronto Argonauts in senior advisory role[/url]

Put me down in the "pigs must be flying" camp, too.  This is insane.  The only thing I can think of is he was kind of ousted by the owners.  Maybe they got tired of losing and empty stands?

Or maybe the idea was he'd retire (he's getting quite old and haggard) and the old codger is doing the "I'm not dead yet!" routine.

My only question is: where are teams getting all the coaches cap space to hire all of these "advisors"?  Same question to WFC with Hall/Jarius.  I smell funny business.  Huff goes from massive pay day head honcho in CGY to be lowly "advisor" in TOR at $100k (or whatever)?  Explain how that makes sense.

Maybe "advisors" are outside the cap?  That would make a lot of sense...

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 1st & 10 | The Blue Bomber...

Last post by Tecno - Today at 06:53:05 AM

CFL award-winner Trey Vaval to work out for New Orleans Saints, Cleveland Browns: sources

If J.Grant couldn't make it, then certainly Vaval won't.  First year Grant > first year Vaval.  NFL gets maybe 1-3 returns a game per team?  It's not worth it.

Plus, I think it's harder to get rostered when you're a returner who's "other job" is on D, rather than O.  Everyone dreams of their returner being the next Speedy B.  That doesn't happen on D.

[he is the top NAT receiver]

#30

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

Last post by Tecno - Today at 06:50:44 AM

This was not unexpected , he is the top NAT receiver, so pay him accordingly. Good for him

Philpot can do Kenny-like catches (see ESF), and he's semi-versatile.  He's like a Demski, but with circus, and much younger.  If Demski was 8 years younger he'd probably be getting closer to that kind of money, too.

Personally, I like them both.  It would be hard to choose between them.  But if Demski remains closer to $200 than $300, I'm taking Demski.