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I know you are but what am I.

that is actually a really solid idea.. and let the CFL team keep the rights?

either way, cool news imo. I like knowing who we have our eyes on.. and who others are trying to land as well. didn't see that second line so thanks for filling in the blanks for me.

cripes.. gonna need a whole box of snickers for the forum soon. everyone so uppity!

No and I agree but thats not the issue here.. the issue is he believes hes worth more then the contract that he signed and doesn't want to honour it. I'm just pointing out that he didn't get minimum wage numbers playing a sport he loves ( I assume) but I agree its his money and life but I can't say **** the argos because they ain't in the wrong here.. He signed a contract (and they are also stating that Wilder nor his agent have contacted them about any contract issues..)

*sad trombone*

oooh hope he trickles down at some point.. thats Chris Mathew's size.

and again, Im sure he is getting rent covered or partially covered and I doubt hes the only source of income for his family.. you cannot compare a CFL players salary situation to joe blow. players get a lot of spiffs to cut down on the costs of them being away from home..

Release them from the list or release them to the public?

MONSTER LEAGUE! omg. I miss those games. I think Hockey was my fave though.

Sure and if he has 4 kids, I'd imagine they get child tax at home? his girlfriend/wife is probably working or collecting EI? I highly doubt he is the sole income.

and I get that, I do. It doesn't change the fact that hes on a rookie contract, 50k isn't exactly minimum wage for 6 months and he signed a contract.

right.. because teams never find workarounds for stuff like that eh? come on man, don't be deliberately obtuse.

keep up. you and I both know he isn't paying rent (or full rent) or food.

and if 50k for a single guy who doesn't pay (or pays a reduced rate) for food and housing doesn't go far... he has some pretty messed up spending habits that should be addressed. I get their cost of living is higher but 50 grand is 50 grand. thats not a small amount of money. its not like we are talking 20k here.

sure does when you don't pay for food or lodging.. come on man. also, the argos find their players gigs in the off-season, almost 100% positive on that.

ya im REALLLLLY sure wilder was at risk of having his contract trashed and not getting invited back. also, you are right.. he gets to train (for free, doesn't have to pay for any facitilities) and is also given a food and housing allowance as well as his wage. and I also forgot to factor in his playoff money.. and bonuses if he had any in his contract. so that oh so pathetic amount of money (lol) is actually higher then I thought..

oh, sorry. didn't realize toronto was suddenly dubai. and ok, 6 months versus 4 months. so ONLY 9300 dollars versus 14k a month. can only imagine how much KD and raman noodles that must buy. poor guy. (and yes I realize he has 4 kids back home.. still pretty big cheque a month even with that tossed in..)

and? This was established before he signed his contact... he KNEW what he was getting into. I don't care how the CFL does things because they have done them the same way forever. people know what they are getting themselves into.

I am noting that and while I respect that, starvation wages?? really???? I don't know what world you are from but 50k for 4 months of work is FAR from starvation wages.

EXACTLY. if this clause was built into contracts then I'd have no issue letting people try and get a contract down south..

could. might. maybe. or he could blow his knee out in camp at the tryout. Or he could not make the team or even get offered a PR spot.. if if's and what's were candies and nuts, we'd all have a wonderful christmas.

this is what I would do but again, that would be a handshake agreement. I don't know if the CFLPA allows contracts to include a clause like that.. they have to break the original contract and re-write when hes back and that opens up the whole "pay me more or I walk" situation. I'm torn because I do agree with you.. make the most possible in the short time window that a guy has as a ball player BUT he also is only getting this shot because the Argos gave it to him. He owes it to them to play out the season imo. I can't stand the concept of a player dictating terms of his contract to his GM and coaches. Dunno, call me old school but I believe if you put your name on the dotted line, you stand by it.

because of the dangerous situation he could be part of creating for contract breaking here in the CFL. Because its kind of ridiculous for a player to use the media like a soap box to get out of his contract??

ya but being a dishonest contract breaker can last a lifetime.