DR. CFL

I guess that’s simply an indication of the complexity of the situation. No simple solution....no quick fix....just reality.

A couple of those poor souls made 500k plus lat season...no tag day for them. A slight drop off....seriously...How many back up QBs can you even name....never mind want to start? I guess time will tell.

Easier said then done....just say you have 3 of 9 of the marquee QBs decide they want their report and pass bonuses or they sit it out....there is a serious drop off in those teams offensive production....tough sell.

I guess the issue is these are the marquee players the league and teams need and are they going to suck it up. The other issue becomes I believe any new CBA is not just for this year and what are the carryovers that the league wants to impose on the players given the financial impact this season has on league revenues?

I wonder how they might resolve report and pass bonuses? Reports have Some QBs due upwards of 400K of their money.

A) I never said it was shitty. Never said it was doomed. If you think it is on track to play in 2020 I would be happy to listen to your case. I don’t want to see them make a hurried attempt to something that might have to be shutdown in short order. I would rather see them regroup, come to a well thought out agreement between the league and the PA so things could move forward into a 2021 season.

Well with no CBA agreed upon, no federal funding and who knows where things might be at with health, safety and testing requirements I’m not sure the Hub location is very contentious. No doubt Winnipeg is a logical choice.

I’m sure the players understand the RISK of a volatile Canadian dollar....payout argument doesn’t hold for the NBA, NHL, and MLB teams in Canada. Perhaps easier to swallow during an 18 game schedule but 6 games with the possibility of getting cut at anytime. There is talk the NEW CBA will eliminate their report and pass bonuses.

Well I guess time will tell....4 days and counting. There is no indication the CFL has revised their proposal.

I agree.....1/3 of your salary...minus 26% exchange rate.....no guarantee you don’t get cut before the 6 game season is completed. No guarantee you don’t catch the virus. It seems some people seem to consider players simply as a commodity easily replaced and disposable. Perhaps people need to place themselves in the situation, given the circumstances and maybe their perspective might change.

A third of your salary is one thing, but not even guarantee that you can’t get cut before you even collect that. That has to be a concern for many players.

I guess some might differentiate between opinions and fact based experience. Knowledge and wisdom are often associated by some as arrogance.

There are those here that don’t like Madani, so be it. Madani is not simply a journalist he has worked in the CFL for Ottawa and Winnipeg. He has seen what it takes logistically to put it all together. He has experienced the combative relationship between the CFL and the CFLPA. The clock is ticking on the July 23rd deadline and he has good reason to be skeptical , like it or not.

I get you are a fan and have your own subjective opinion. I worked in different pro sports, for a number of teams. Don’t confuse what you call skepticism for objective opinion. I am a fan of the CFL, but looking at the challenges that other pro sports are experiencing is cause for concern as to the practicality of this. Ultimately players will decide and early indications are a 6 game schedule maybe a deterrent for some.

Any sport that is operating in a so called “Bubble” will still have contact with people from outside that bubble. It is an illusion if you don’t think the virus will not infect these bubbles. The other illusion is the belief that you can lock these players away for a sustained period of time and not have issues with players going over the wall or sneaking outsiders in. It doesn’t take a major breech but a few small cracks for the virus to start to spread.

You know who care about the CFL in Toronto and a Vancouver? TSN....if you don’t think that revenue in that TV deal is predicated on having teams in those markets you are mistaken. Hate those teams all you want that’s the marketing reality of the situation.

Let the virus spread begin.

Some sports are better equipped to waste their money on start up. The CFL isn’t one of them. NBA, NHL , Pro Soccer can’t even get to Camps and they have positive test problems. You think the CFL won’t?

I’m curious as to who eats the expense of this...particularly if it actually gets off the ground and then has to get shutdown. Other leagues may have deep enough pockets if it doesn’t work...does the CFL?

Just a couple of minor details to wok out? This is like the reports that the Covid vaccine is progressing at warp speed...lol. Similar reports 3 days ago that the NHL had a new CBA. I long for the day that media goes back to actually reporting news and stops with rumours and speculation.

My point was that Banks is a finesse player, his success is based on being fast, quick, elusive and to avoid physical contact. He has had some significant injuries....but I can’t speak as to his pain threshold. I would suggest that if he is nicked up or tired he understands he would be less effective given his size and skill set.

There’s probably 3 weight class differences between those 2....lol....that’s brut strength vs finesse

Hate the game not the players. I guess looking out for your own livelihood, health and future isn’t seen as a desirable attribute. As to whether he is prepared or not....how do you train for something when there is no indication as to when it will start? Always easy to be critical of someone on another team. That is subjectivity vs objectivity.

I’m not sure how stating his position on whether he will play...is a cry for attention? It is more about his concern about risking his health and longer term livilehood.

Well unless the new CBA changes....player contracts are paid for the regular season. For most guys playoff money is chump change. Some guys are going to risk it play a few games and get knocked out early...we will see.