Around the CFL - 2019

[Hugoagogo]

This trade looks awful on the surface. Trade for a guy then let him walk in FA just to turn around and trade for him again only giving up more the second time.

Yeah, very unusual. Also have to wonder how much the Argos signed him for compared to what Ed was prepared to offer in February.

[Hugoagogo]

TRANSACTION: The @REDBLACKS have released ���� REC Julian Feoli-Gudino | https://t.co/iculjbUllO pic.twitter.com/za1YQkRJvh

— CFL (@CFL) August 12, 2019

[turftoe27]

TRANSACTION: The @REDBLACKS have released ���� REC Julian Feoli-Gudino | https://t.co/iculjbUllO pic.twitter.com/za1YQkRJvh

— CFL (@CFL) August 12, 2019

Interesting. He had a tough game against us on Friday. But had four decent years with Winnipeg before signing as a FA with Ottawa.

[Looner]

Interesting. He had a tough game against us on Friday. But had four decent years with Winnipeg before signing as a FA with Ottawa.

rare to see a Canadian with decent experience cut at this point, wonder if its a salary dump? I wouldn't think that would be it as I doubt they are up against the cap but maybe they are looking at production for dollar value. Speaking of vets getting cut, when is the guaranteed salary cut off date, is it the 9 game mark? I wonder if we'll have a surprising cut or two at that time.

[turftoe27]

rare to see a Canadian with decent experience cut at this point, wonder if its a salary dump? I wouldn't think that would be it as I doubt they are up against the cap but maybe they are looking at production for dollar value. Speaking of vets getting cut, when is the guaranteed salary cut off date, is it the 9 game mark? I wonder if we'll have a surprising cut or two at that time.

As you say not a salary dump. They lost so many FA's they should have room. Wonder if they have some ex CFL'ers in mind down south they expect to become available soon. Good point about value. I can't remember what Feoli- Gudino did but he either dropped an easy pass or fumbled against us,it made me think that the RB's also released Lankford after he goofed up that punt into the end zone. Maybe Campbell believes a major goof up deserves that the player " walks the plank."

[Hugoagogo]

As you say not a salary dump. They lost so many FA's they should have room. Wonder if they have some ex CFL'ers in mind down south they expect to become available soon. Good point about value. I can't remember what Feoli- Gudino did but he either dropped an easy pass or fumbled against us,it made me think that the RB's also released Lankford after he goofed up that punt into the end zone. Maybe Campbell believes a major goof up deserves that the player " walks the plank."

Pulled this info from a CFL forum. I think it is accurate (although the post is from 2008)

For players who've played six or more years,
their salary is guaranteed following
the ninth regular-season game.

The guarantee date for

a five-year veteran is after 10 games

while a four-year veteran's contract becomes
guaranteed after the 11th regular-season contest.

[Looner]

Pulled this info from a CFL forum. I think it is accurate (although the post is from 2008)

For players who've played six or more years,
their salary is guaranteed following
the ninth regular-season game.

The guarantee date for

a five-year veteran is after 10 games

while a four-year veteran's contract becomes
guaranteed after the 11th regular-season contest.

Good thing I read your posts as that's some valuable information right there

[Hugoagogo]

Good thing I read your posts as that's some valuable information right there

I aim to please

[turftoe27]

Pulled this info from a CFL forum. I think it is accurate (although the post is from 2008)

For players who've played six or more years,
their salary is guaranteed following
the ninth regular-season game.

The guarantee date for

a five-year veteran is after 10 games

while a four-year veteran's contract becomes
guaranteed after the 11th regular-season contest.

Maybe then he did sign a good deal with Ottawa. Would be releasing him right at the cutoff point then. Not the production he had in Winnipeg but then the Ottawa QB 'ing has been crappy compared to last year with Harris. Sinopoli also is not having a year like he did with Harris there.

[Jtuck09]

Good thing I read your posts as that's some valuable information right there

I read his post twice so

[Looner]

I read his post twice so

[couchspud]

TRANSACTION: The @REDBLACKS have released ���� REC Julian Feoli-Gudino | https://t.co/iculjbUllO pic.twitter.com/za1YQkRJvh

— CFL (@CFL) August 12, 2019

I can't say I'm surprised. He never stood out anywhere he played; often missed key blocks, dropped 4th quarter passes regularly. Just not dependable in a crunch. Probably a guy who "had fingers pointed " at him

[Hugoagogo]

Redblacks have added Stefan Logan to their practice roster...

[Looner]

Redblacks have added Stefan Logan to their practice roster...

and the Lions add DL Menard

https://www.cfl.ca/2019/08/13/lions-...-david-menard/

[Hugoagogo]

This is currently the seating map of available tickets for the @TorontoArgos game. People are clearly taking advantage of getting free admission to the @LetsGoToTheEX with their ticket. Let's see what the crowd looks like on Friday. #CFL pic.twitter.com/6PH40g9sjS

— David Morassutti (@d_morassutti) August 13, 2019

Argos are currently running a promo with their (already) cheap tix that allow free admission to the CNE. It will be an very big crowd at BMO if everybody shows up. Could be loud for that Eskimo offense.

[glenvb]

Good for them. They need all the help they can get.

Now, let's crush 'em.

[bone]

This is currently the seating map of available tickets for the @TorontoArgos game. People are clearly taking advantage of getting free admission to the @LetsGoToTheEX with their ticket. Let's see what the crowd looks like on Friday. #CFL pic.twitter.com/6PH40g9sjS

— David Morassutti (@d_morassutti) August 13, 2019

Argos are currently running a promo with their (already) cheap tix that allow free admission to the CNE. It will be an very big crowd at BMO if everybody shows up. Could be loud for that Eskimo offense.

As long as they ban that idiot with the strange horn from last year's game, I hope it is the loudest it's ever been there. I also hope the Esks can shut em up as the game goes along, but while still making the game entertaining enough that people will come back.

[Jtuck09]

Great to see.

Let's hope a few of the people in attendance want to come to future games after attending this one.

[Hugoagogo]

BJ Cunningham has undergone surgery on his fractured wrist and is likely gone for the season, according to #AlsMTL head coach Khari Jones

— Herb Zurkowsky (@HerbZurkowsky1) August 13, 2019

[GreatWhiteNorth]

I was a little ticked to see this, considering that the Esks released him early for an NFL shot. You would think that he would be grateful enough to give the ESKS the first shot at signing him when he came back. That may have happened & the Esks said no thanks, we’re in good shape at CB right now....

He did. There wasn't room in Edmonton, and he wasn't settling for a league minimum rookie contract either. He hadn't played anywhere else in the CFL and Once an Eskimo, Always an Eskimo meant something to him.

This trade looks awful on the surface. Trade for a guy then let him walk in FA just to turn around and trade for him again only giving up more the second time.

Plus Lemon is not exactly known for being a grounding locker room presence, which I would suggest they seem to be lacking right now.

I think Lemon's actually a guy that is well-liked and respected by his teammates. If anything, I think it's potentially his coaches that maybe have a bit more of an issue, as the reputation I hear is one of a freelancer at times - not an uncommon reputation for a guy that gets a lot of stats. He's moved around a lot for sure... nearly to Kevin Glenn levels (Edm, Cgy, Sask, Wpg, BC, Ott, Tor if I'm not mistaken), but the only place where I believe it was an acrimonious exit was in Sask, where he didn't fit under Jones and his defensive system that called for a lot of structure and role playing.

While it was pointed out that Coleman was an all-star last year, his performance this year has not been what was hoped for I believe. They have Claudell Louis (younger/cheaper) on the practice roster currently, after he'd impressed last year in the second half of the season last year. It appears that Menard (undersized for a DT) is immediately going on the roster for NI depth along with Junior Luke, and have Mackendy Cheridor (2 games experience) as the only other DT on the roster. With Lemon, Willis and newcomer Charles Wright (2 games as well), they don't have a lot of depth at the position.

I'm more surprised by the conditional pick going to the Argos... essentially suggesting that Lemon was potentially the bigger get than Coleman. I'm also figuring that Lemon was making more than Coleman for the year, but am not sure how that works out with up-front signing bonuses already paid, so maybe not as much of a cap hit to the Lions as it otherwise would be.

Redblacks have added Stefan Logan to their practice roster...

I'm not a fan of this move.

[Hugoagogo]

The team has released national linebacker DJ Lalama.

— WPG Blue Bombers (@Wpg_BlueBombers) August 13, 2019

I made a tough decision today, but God has me on the right path. You only live this life once, so BET ON YOURSELF ✊️

Thank you @Wpg_BlueBombers for the opportunity. Great organization, great locker room, great fans! Wishing y’all nothing but success. Thanks for the memories ✌️

— DJ Lalama (@DJLalama) August 13, 2019

[adb]

Thought this was an interesting discussion on TSN OverDrive the other day...also thought Rod Black looked sharp in that ball cap.

https://www.tsn.ca/video/what-s-the-...answer~1753179

[tigerdar]

Thought this was an interesting discussion on TSN OverDrive the other day...also thought Rod Black looked sharp in that ball cap.

https://www.tsn.ca/video/what-s-the-...answer~1753179

Sometimes Rod likes to be cas.....actually though I agree with what they're saying gambling is a big factor now in driving sports.

[Looner]

Thought this was an interesting discussion on TSN OverDrive the other day...also thought Rod Black looked sharp in that ball cap.

https://www.tsn.ca/video/what-s-the-...answer~1753179

interesting idea about prop betting while at the games, this may put a few more bums in the seats

[tigerdar]

interesting idea about prop betting while at the games, this may put a few more bums in the seats

I bet on sports interaction they have prop betting throughout the game in the first couple weeks of the season they posted some REALLY bad lines so I jumped all over those, they unfortunately seem to have corrected their algorhythms

[Looner]

I bet on sports interaction they have prop betting throughout the game in the first couple weeks of the season they posted some REALLY bad lines so I jumped all over those, they unfortunately seem to have corrected their algorhythms

I'm not much of a better myself but recognize its a huge part of the future of sport.

[Hugoagogo]

UPDATE: Bo Levi Mitchell now questionable for Montreal game. Did very little at practise today and will assess his health tomorrow

— Mark Stephen (@Markonfootball) August 14, 2019

[boydo]

UPDATE: Bo Levi Mitchell now questionable for Montreal game. Did very little at practise today and will assess his health tomorrow

— Mark Stephen (@Markonfootball) August 14, 2019

His Karate Kid headband probably cut off some circulation to his brain...

[Jtuck09]

His Karate Kid headband probably cut off some circulation to his brain...

And he couldn't see with those stupid sunglasses on.

[Hotrodzz]

His Karate Kid headband probably cut off some circulation to his brain...

ah Wax on, ah Wacks off