Former Bombers in NFL (and spring leagues) news

[TrueBlue4ever]

46 minutes ago, JCon said:

I could see Strev dress for game one if Wilson can't make it. Though, they have said Wilson will be ready for week 1. 

Do games on the practice roster count towards earning an NFL pension?

[JuranBoldenRules]

Just now, TrueBlue4ever said:

Do games on the practice roster count towards earning an NFL pension?

No and I doubt that's even a huge factor TBH.  A $20,000 a year pension when you're making $200,000 on PR.  Invest it well.

[Mark F]

juranbolden knows much, including some obscure facts.

54 minutes ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

Do games on the practice roster count towards earning an NFL pension

answered in one  minute. 😀

Edited August 31, 2022 by Mark F

[GCn20]

1 hour ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

No and I doubt that's even a huge factor TBH.  A $20,000 a year pension when you're making $200,000 on PR.  Invest it well.

Of course its a factor. Its closer to 30k and its a lifetime pension. An extra 30k USD a year for life before your 30th birthday means a lot to the guys on the cusp of getting it.

[Geebrr]

1 hour ago, GCn20 said:

Of course its a factor. Its closer to 30k and its a lifetime pension. An extra 30k USD a year for life before your 30th birthday means a lot to the guys on the cusp of getting it.

People acting like 25k USD plus benefits forever for doing nothing is no big deal 

[GCn20]

1 hour ago, Geebrr said:

People acting like 25k USD plus benefits forever for doing nothing is no big deal 

For sure..how many people work years in a job they hate because they are only a few years out from their pension. Suggesting a pension doesn't matter is not accurate. It may not matter to the player with no realistic hope of getting one, but to a player like Strev it matters.

[Geebrr]

2 minutes ago, GCn20 said:

For sure..how many people work years in a job they hate because they are only a few years out from their pension. Suggesting a pension doesn't matter is not accurate. It may not matter to the player with no realistic hope of getting one, but to a player like Strev it matters.

Exactly. Plus You earn it doing something you love.

I doubt Streveler is planning to retire waiting for his NFL pension never finding other work after his football days are over either. 

[JuranBoldenRules]

2 hours ago, GCn20 said:

Of course its a factor. Its closer to 30k and its a lifetime pension. An extra 30k USD a year for life before your 30th birthday means a lot to the guys on the cusp of getting it.

It vests at 55 and if you've made $5 million or $10 million or $20 million that pension should seriously be moot.  They do gain access to a mutual fund called a 401k in the US if they make the benefit cut off, but it's up to them to invest their money into it.

[iHeart]

so let me get this straight they released Strev but signed him to the practice roster?

[GCn20]

10 hours ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

It vests at 55 and if you've made $5 million or $10 million or $20 million that pension should seriously be moot.  They do gain access to a mutual fund called a 401k in the US if they make the benefit cut off, but it's up to them to invest their money into it.

If you've made 5-10 or 20 million for sure it is moot. However, a guy like Strev whose career earnings will likely be in the 1.5-2 million range, it is a factor. It vests at its maximum of 43k per year at 55, but players can take it as soon as they retire at 22k USD per year starting in 2024. What a player might decide is up to them, but it certainly is worth it for guys who are a few games out from the pension to keep pursuing it. For some players it's a non-factor, for bubble guys like Strev, the pension is a big factor. It's likely what is keeping Strev on a PR right now vs getting a 300k payday in Canada. 

1 hour ago, iHeart said:

so let me get this straight they released Strev but signed him to the practice roster?

Yes

10 hours ago, Geebrr said:

Exactly. Plus You earn it doing something you love.

I doubt Streveler is planning to retire waiting for his NFL pension never finding other work after his football days are over either. 

Strev will likely stick it out as long as he can this year on a PR in hopes he is activated for the 6 games to get his pension. If he is released from PR, or lingers all year on it without activation, I could see him looking to the CFL next year and chasing a solid CFL career that could net him 500k CAD per year if he has success.

[blue_gold_84]

2 hours ago, iHeart said:

so let me get this straight they released Strev but signed him to the practice roster?

Yes. A player is waived and if he clears waivers, he can be added to the team's practice squad if he's eligible.

[iHeart]

3 minutes ago, blue_gold_84 said:

Yes. A player is waived and if he clears waivers, he can be added to the team's practice squad if he's eligible.

okay I guess the waiver rules apply differently in the NFL (I don't know if the CFL works the same way)

[GCn20]

13 minutes ago, iHeart said:

okay I guess the waiver rules apply differently in the NFL (I don't know if the CFL works the same way)

You must be released in order to be signed to the PR in the CFL as well.

[Noeller]

Sigh. Seeing Iheart posts in the CFL forums (thanks quoters) makes me want to punch a baby..... 

[Bigblue204]

I haven't seen any news about Drew....from what I can tell he is not on the Pats PR....im getting more and more hopeful walters is working on a contract

[blue_gold_84]

39 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Sigh. Seeing Iheart posts in the CFL forums (thanks quoters) makes me want to punch a baby..... 

[Stickem]

4 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

I haven't seen any news about Drew....from what I can tell he is not on the Pats PR....im getting more and more hopeful walters is working on a contract

DD seems to be in limbo right now....I hope he's in serious discussion with Walters and he comes home, gets a nice contract and 'Bob's your uncle'....is he?????

[Booch]

9 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

I haven't seen any news about Drew....from what I can tell he is not on the Pats PR....im getting more and more hopeful walters is working on a contract

nope....not signed to any PR from what I know....hope he re-ups here for top starter dollars...and we roll

[Wideleft]

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

Sigh. Seeing Iheart posts in the CFL forums (thanks quoters) makes me want to punch a baby..... 

[wbbfan]

16 hours ago, Geebrr said:

People acting like 25k USD plus benefits forever for doing nothing is no big deal 

The benefits especially. In the us that is nothing to sneeze at. Especially for old football players. 

[Goalie]

In the US the medical benefits Trump the 25 30k. 

[Bubba Zanetti]

 

Farhan Lalji

 

@FarhanLaljiTSN

 

 

OL Drew Desjarlais is signing with the

@Saints

to join their PR.

@CFLonTSN

#Bombers

😔

Edited September 1, 2022 by Bubba Zanetti

[Arnold_Palmer]

1 minute ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

 

Farhan Lalji

 

@FarhanLaljiTSN

 

 

OL Drew Desjarlais is signing with the

@Saints

to join their PR.

@CFLonTSN

#Bombers

😔

Good for him! A lot of former Bombers are sticking with their NFL clubs. This is great for recruiting. Not only being two x champions but for the guys with NFL aspirations, come to Winnipeg, ball out, win a lot of games and get your exposure and get an NFL contract. Win win!

[Geebrr]

Not surprised - I honestly think he is gone south forever 

[Jesse]

1 minute ago, Geebrr said:

Not surprised - I honestly think he is gone south forever 

That would be quite the turn-around. Seems like he's hanging on by a thread.