Bigblue204

Yup, anonymous player speaks out about stuff that has been an issue in the league going on decades. And discussed for hours on end every year on and on and on. He’s right, it’s not the most Ideal set up. Not sure why there isn’t league revenue sharing. I feel like that would probably help the league in general (though I don’t know the details of why or why not). But saying that, it’s hard to stomach giving up that cash when you see the revenues of teams like TO. The league could probably afford to give out more money for player salary. But this is the first time in a while that they’ve been in a position where they are making money on a regular basis. Yes it’s nice right now, but that after a long time of uncertainty and even some instances where the future didn’t even look like it would happen. But like he said, this is a game. If you really want change, then CHANGE. Do something else with your time. You’re in a position of privilege and bitching about it like this doesn’t lend you an ounce of creditability. It’s a joke. And a slap in the face to the people who have jobs that don’t include games. The fact he decided to remain anonymous, for me, takes away even more creditability. You want to be taken seriously but you don’t have the guts to speak out and stand behind what you’re saying? And you want more of money? Lol he must be joking! You want to be treated like a pro? Act like one. Yup it might end your career. But if he really cared that much, if he really wanted to change things. He’d take that risk. He’d be willing to give up his career to make the future brighter for others. To show others they can speak out too. But no, remain behind a curtain and keep trying to cash in. I love this game. I love the CFL. But if push comes to shove. It’s nowhere near the top of my priorities. It is near the top of first things to stop if I were to hit hard times. We all have to make hard choices in life. My dream job, one that I personally found more fulfilling and quite frankly more important than the job I’m doing now paid me horribly. Like living near the poverty line horrible. But my passion for it and love for it allowed me to make the changes in my life needed to live off of that, it wasn’t easy. And at times it was really frustrating and extremely stressful. And when it just wasn’t feasible anymore. I made a tough choice and changed industries. Welcome to ADULTHOOD you “professional”.

I forgot about Carlos Anderson. Wonder how his injury rehab has gone. He looked like a real threat when he did play.

certainly a tough start. If we can start 3-3 I would take it!

thought he had a better year than Turner. Sad to see him go, was one of my favorites. Best of luck to him! Stupid brother hurting him....really was a turning point in his career.

Times they are a changin

that and this way Popp was able to secure some insurance in the form of quality MLB's making Muamba expendable due to his contract. Not bad losing a starting MLB but still having two who have proven to be starters in this league. Can you imagine if he let Muamba go before free agency and also lost Woods?

2 clubs with questionable Olines as well....don't see him making much of an impact.

What good is a deal if it doesn't actually pan out?

I'm not saying he sucks. I'm just not convinced he would be an upgrade over what we have now. As such, the price tag just doesn't make sense to me.

If only he's had in game experience for multiple years with some level of success. FYI I'm not a huge Lapo fan boy, but he's demonstrated very well that he can make adjustments in game in the past. So I'm not sure why people keep bringing this up.

#1 We already have a top tier LT. Arguably one that is better than Bourke. I believe he is younger as well. So I don't understand how Bourke, who arguably isn't as good, would make our Oline better by replacing Bryant? #2 How do you know it's not? There was Bourke out there in FA, who else would have dramatically changed this Oline? It's not even a given that Bourke would have done anything (his play wasn't steller last year) Know what else helps out QB's under pressure? Slots who know how to read a blitz and get open. Something we were VERY VERY horrible at last year. Like maybe the worst I've ever seen. Guess what though? We went out and got one of the best. And followed that up by signing another who is showing great promise. So to sum this up. Adding Olineman isn't the only way to help protect your QB. Adding over priced aged Olineman to replace younger cheaper and (arguably) more talented Olineman is a great way to ruin your offence.

there's also Greene who we just signed that they like.

if we do, I really hope Bucknor and Hurl aren't in the 8.

There was a player who played in place of Washington last year that looked fairly good. Posey or something I think. I believe the coaches were pretty high on him. And then there's Waggoner who is built to be a safety in the CFL. SO really we might not need any new comers in the secondary at all. Or they could put Legget back to Safety, Randle back to Sam and Bucknor or some rookie at Field corner. Again no need for 2 rookies there.

I don't feel like it would be wasting him. I'm fine with putting Adams there too. The more play makers on the field the better. Maybe Randle can get into Washingtons spot? I don't care, I just want all 4 of Randle Johnson Adams and Legget on the field at all times possible. That's a lot of talent. On top of that, if you can take any receiver out of the picture, field side or not, why wouldn't you want that? Less options for the qb. Easier to recognize the play = more plays being made by the D. I don't see it as wasting talent. I see it as using the ALL the talent we have. Randle on the corner or inside, I don't care. But I don't want Randle/adams on the bench in place of Bucknor on the field side just cause it's a seldom used throw. That's a waste.

I'm not sure I'd say our secondary is our biggest strength, but its certainly up there. I think our LB's and Qb depth is top two. But our secondary really depends on if Randle comes back. I've heard he's not going to be ready for TC, though that's not from a reliable source. If he does, our secondary is going to be very strong.

I wouldn't mind Randle at field side. That would be an intimadating throw for any QB in the league. He didn't mention any of our Other Recievers though . It's not only Veltung looking for a spot. Adams, Cone, Mc(something), Gordon and that other guy we just signed. (it's friday I'm half awake at my desk, so give me a break on the names) With the addition of the 2 from SSK, the REC TC battle just got a lot more interesting. The more I think about it, the more I think Denmark could be a TC cut. Though I feel like that would come back to haunt us.

for the millionth time. We ARE headed back to the royals. They aren't rumours.

I've always been critical of Harris. In my eyes he's been over rated often. Now of course that he's wearing the right colours. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a bit excited to see what he can bring. His rec skills and blitz pick up is what has me most excited. Here's hoping he can prove me wrong and he has his best season yet!

Riders signed Lawerance from EDM.

yeah fairly sure Edem is in BC

16-0 Huff refuses to play against the bombers cause of the way Walters handled FA.

Has huff taken over the job of that captain obvious guy from the commercials? Yeah I'm fairly sure most teams would like to build from with in, ya tool. It's not always possible, especially when this is your last year to make improvements. Those quoted tweets make him sound like a bitter old man. It's too bad we can't hear the full convo, cause those comments have tainted my view of the man. Which I know is a bit ridiculous, but I can't help it.

you can without oddly moving players around. We can start 8 canadians and not have Hurl in there. 9 if waggoner steps up. nuef/Goos/chungh westerman/sholo/ harris/kholert

A harris, R smith, Laing, LH