2024-2025 CFL (non-Bomber) off-season discussion

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I had thought that McManus was happy not being a GM, that the scouting lifestyle he has become accustomed to fit him better than moving to Canada full time.

It would be tough to lose either of them, and it would be hard to imagine that if one gets hired by someone, that the other wouldn't join him...

I don't see the Bombers losing both, that would be devastating, almost like a mutiny.

[Tiger]

Montreal Alouettes re-sign kicker Jose Maltos through 2026

https://3downnation.com/2024/11/21/montreal-alouettes-re-sign-kicker-jose-maltos-through-2026/

Hamilton Tiger-Cats to interview Winnipeg's Ted Goveia, Danny McManus for GM job

https://3downnation.com/2024/11/21/hamilton-tiger-cats-to-interview-winnipegs-ted-goveia-danny-mcmanus-for-gm-job/

Crap

[Tiger]

Welcome to the Ed Hervey Gong Show...we've seen this one before, it ends in disaster. Poor Edmonton fans, more misery on the way for them.

Agreed - dumb move.

[TBURGESS]

While appearing on "The SportsCage" on Friday, CFL reporter Arash Madani shared an interesting bit of information.
"I'm told Cody Fajardo is done in Montreal. Unless he's willing to play for a lot less, they're going to move forward with Davis Alexander there. There are a lot of moving parts at the QB position that have to unfold."

[Sir Blue and Gold]

While appearing on "The SportsCage" on Friday, CFL reporter Arash Madani shared an interesting bit of information.
"I'm told Cody Fajardo is done in Montreal. Unless he's willing to play for a lot less, they're going to move forward with Davis Alexander there. There are a lot of moving parts at the QB position that have to unfold."

Makes sense to me.

[markf]

given their success, a bit of a surprise .... I guess.

Macciocia is not hesitant to dump staff.

"The Montreal Alouettes will not renew the contract of senior director of football operations Éric Deslauriers for 2025, per sources. Herb Zurkowsky of the Montreal Gazette was the first to report."

https://3downnation.com/2024/11/26/montreal-alouettes-not-bringing-back-personnel-man-eric-deslauriers-for-2025/

[Ridermania]

Brent Monson - New Argos DC

https://3downnation.com/2024/11/26/toronto-argonauts-hire-brent-monson-as-defensive-coordinator/

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Brent Monson - New Argos DC

https://3downnation.com/2024/11/26/toronto-argonauts-hire-brent-monson-as-defensive-coordinator/

Dinwiddie likes them ex-Stamps.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

While appearing on "The SportsCage" on Friday, CFL reporter Arash Madani shared an interesting bit of information.
"I'm told Cody Fajardo is done in Montreal. Unless he's willing to play for a lot less, they're going to move forward with Davis Alexander there. There are a lot of moving parts at the QB position that have to unfold."

The only one saying that is Arash Madani, even 3DN hasn't confirmed it.  I think it would be a big mistake for the Als to dump Fajardo and go all in on Alexander.

[markf]

wonder why Kevin Eiben didnt get that argo coordinator job.

Their defence was good this season.

[TBURGESS]

[color=var(--td_text_color, #111111)]Montreal Alouettes sign QB Davis Alexander to contract extension through 2027 - https://3downnation.com/2024/11/26/montreal-alouettes-sign-qb-davis-alexander-to-contract-extension-through-2027/[/color]

[gobombersgo]

Montreal Alouettes sign QB Davis Alexander to contract extension through 2027
By Justin Dunk -November 26, 2024

The Montreal Alouettes have signed up-and-coming quarterback Davis Alexander to a three-year contract extension through the 2027 season, per sources.

The 26-year-old Alexander produced a perfect 4-0 win-loss record as a starter in 2024 while Cody Fajardo was sidelined with a hamstring injury. He completed 105-of-151 passes (69.5 percent) for 1,347 yards with six touchdowns versus three interceptions while rushing 24 times for 166 yards, 6.6 per carry, plus three majors.

Alexander initially signed with the Als in 2022. He suited up for one game in his rookie year, Week 21 against the Toronto Argonauts, completing 8-of-13 passes for 89 yards with one interception while rushing five times for 22 yards and one TD. In his second season, the six-foot, 195-pound QB dressed for 18 games, completing 6-of-8 passes for 56 yards.

The Gig Harbour, Washington native played his NCAA football at Portland State University from 2017 to 2021. He completed 58 percent of his passes for 9,215 yards with 63 touchdowns versus 31 interceptions while rushing 362 times for 1,258 yards with 25 touchdowns in 41 games.

Meanwhile, Fajardo has a $200,000 roster bonus due on January 15 as part of his current contract as he's scheduled to earn $482,000 in hard money for the 2025 season. With Montreal committing to Alexander long-term, expect the Alouettes to ask the 110th Grey Cup MVP to rework his agreement or release him by that date.

https://3downnation.com/2024/11/26/montreal-alouettes-sign-qb-davis-alexander-to-contract-extension-throu

[gobombersgo]

VERNON ADAMS JR. TRADED TO THE STAMPEDERS

discussion thread:
https://forums.bluebombers.com/index.php?topic=56213.0

[Pete]

Have to admire mtrls gm's ability to not take the easy route and potentially move on from Fajardo to sign Alexander. They have a strong young core thats already mostly locked in for the upcoming season.
Right now I'd say their gm/coaches are the strongest in the league

[Blue In BC]

Montreal Alouettes sign QB Davis Alexander to contract extension through 2027
By Justin Dunk -November 26, 2024

The Montreal Alouettes have signed up-and-coming quarterback Davis Alexander to a three-year contract extension through the 2027 season, per sources.

The 26-year-old Alexander produced a perfect 4-0 win-loss record as a starter in 2024 while Cody Fajardo was sidelined with a hamstring injury. He completed 105-of-151 passes (69.5 percent) for 1,347 yards with six touchdowns versus three interceptions while rushing 24 times for 166 yards, 6.6 per carry, plus three majors.

Alexander initially signed with the Als in 2022. He suited up for one game in his rookie year, Week 21 against the Toronto Argonauts, completing 8-of-13 passes for 89 yards with one interception while rushing five times for 22 yards and one TD. In his second season, the six-foot, 195-pound QB dressed for 18 games, completing 6-of-8 passes for 56 yards.

The Gig Harbour, Washington native played his NCAA football at Portland State University from 2017 to 2021. He completed 58 percent of his passes for 9,215 yards with 63 touchdowns versus 31 interceptions while rushing 362 times for 1,258 yards with 25 touchdowns in 41 games.

Meanwhile, Fajardo has a $200,000 roster bonus due on January 15 as part of his current contract as he's scheduled to earn $482,000 in hard money for the 2025 season. With Montreal committing to Alexander long-term, expect the Alouettes to ask the 110th Grey Cup MVP to rework his agreement or release him by that date.

https://3downnation.com/2024/11/26/montreal-alouettes-sign-qb-davis-alexander-to-contract-extension-throu

I guess they are very confidant in Alexander. He showed well when he played. His deal saves them some SMS over Fajardo's deal. That can be used to re-sign some of their other free agents.

Fajardo isn't going to drop his SMS by a few 100K's to stay as a # 2 and finding a new spot as a starter is up in the air.