CFL (Non-Bombers) off-season news

[Jesse]

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.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

$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.

[Jesse]

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.

[Blue In BC]

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.

[Jesse]

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.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

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.

[bunker]

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.

[Blue In BC]

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.

It depends on the import that might replace him. An example would be Rankin from Edmonton. I get the hometown Canadian player but I think we need to upgrade the OL. We don't need to start 9 Canadians.

Bombers have a history of having good import RB's. Reaves, Mimbs and Roberts to name a few. The team hasn't given a serious look at recruiting RB's since he arrived and that's an issue that can be changed.

I'd be sorry to see him go but something has to give. The goal is to win the Grey Cup.

[Blue In BC]

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.

Brady has never had the breakaway speed that some RB's have. I mentioned Rankin in another post. He was on an ELC and I'd say he might be the most / more complete RB dual threat.

He just came off his ELC and is probably a potential free agent. He'll want a raise so that's an interesting question and comparison to see what happens.

[markf]

It's a tough decision both sides of the Brady issue have good points.

The team moved on from Andrew...

I think he stays.,

[bunker]

Brady has never had the breakaway speed that some RB's have. I mentioned Rankin in another post. He was on an ELC and I'd say he might be the most / more complete RB dual threat.

He just came off his ELC and is probably a potential free agent. He'll want a raise so that's an interesting question and comparison to see what happens.

Brady is a very good blocker which is important in a passing league. I haven't watched Rankin enough to know how he does in that role. Any idea?

[Waffler]

I think he stays.,

I would say so. Didn't Miller step in on the last contract and tell Walters to pay him?  What's changed?

[Jesse]

I would say so. Didn't Miller step in on the last contract and tell Walters to pay him?  What's changed?

Brady might have changed. He took less to stay here before (though it is expensive to move, so maybe the value evens out). But maybe now he wants to max out on perhaps his last top end contract. The team has changed. We're not the class of the league anymore and he says he wants to win championships. Perhaps he believes another team gives him a better shot.

Just like last time, I don't think there's a better fit than Brady and Winnipeg. We are always committed to the run and he becomes more and more involved in the passing game each year. The hometown factor has value for the player and the team. It just makes too much sense.

That said, Brady had a very high opinion of his play. He always has. He was far and away the highest paid RB in the league the last two years. But he still made comments that indicated he more than earned his deal and expects more. It'll be a tough negotiation and one that won't be settled until FA when he hears other teams' offers. So there's a huge domino effect that makes it difficult to sign other players until we know if we're retaining Brady or not. And I feel like Walters would be willing to draw a hard line and walk away, but Wade Miller sees the off the field value of having Brady and will influence things as well. 

[Blue In BC]

Brady is a very good blocker which is important in a passing league. I haven't watched Rankin enough to know how he does in that role. Any idea?

That's a fair question and one I don't know the answer. Rankin was just an example. However when / if a team has a RB that has that ability it slows down the pass rush somewhat. The fear of speed by the defence alters the game plan.

I don't think Roberts could block but his elusiveness struck fear into opponents.

Brady fits / is a major part of our game plan and team make up. I hope he stays.

[RebusRankin]

Hypothetically, who has the $ to pay Brady? Montreal and BC, I'd say no. The Riders have a ton of big name guys to try to sign. Hamilton has some bigger contracts.