CFL off-season thread

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FarhanLaljiTSN: #BCLions are making very good progress on extensions for @andrewharris33 & @Bighill44. Both expected to be done by end of week. #CFL

 

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Oh boy, Jyles isn't very good, better hope Lulay stays healthy.

Report: Lions to announce signing of QB Jyles Monday

 

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Chad Quatre-Vingt-Cinq?

Chad Johnson on the field with Alouettes to open minicamp

 

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Farhan Lalji ‏@FarhanLaljiTSN 8m
#BCLions are having discussions with Khalif Mitchell about a possible return to BC. He was #Argos in Feb to pursue #NFL opportunities. #CFL

 

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That is surprising news, Matty, I thought the Leos had washed their hands regarding Khalif.

 

[mattola]

That is surprising news, Matty, I thought the Leos had washed their hands regarding Khalif.

like you said earlier, helluva talent but just a headache. just not sure why they go this route

 

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like you said earlier, helluva talent but just a headache. just not sure why they go this route

I think Wally is feeling the pressure of hosting a Grey Cup this year and as of right now, I don't think you can say that the Lions have the personnel to be in the big game (of course, a lot can change between now and November).

/Riders have lost some key guys
//Stamps have a QB controversy (do you go with Drew Tate, or hand the ball to Bo Levi Mitchell?)
///Eskimos might be a little better (hard to be much worse)
////Winnipeg, less said the better

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Khalif is probably just a dline stop gap at this point in case they dont find a stud in a pro tryout camp ... his recent play with the argos doesnt scream starter anymore

just like Jyles is insurance at QB ... John Beck will probably beat him out at camp for backup

 

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It's official (lol)

Alouettes agree to terms with former All-Pro WR Chad Johnson

 

[puckhead]

It's official (lol)

Alouettes agree to terms with former All-Pro WR Chad Johnson

I'm rootin' for the big lug.

 

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[jstewismybastardson]

oh god ... chalk outline!!! who killed the horsey!!! It must have shit in the wrong grey cup hotel lobby

 

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lol - I hope it takes a huge dump at the Rosedale on Robson in November.

Edit: And get Paul McCallum to come clean it up (lol)

 

[jstewismybastardson]

lol - I hope it takes a huge dump at the Rosedale on Robson in November.

Edit: And get Paul McCallum to come clean it up (lol)

oldie might be working janitorial by that time this year


/he's still great from 30 yards in

 

[jstewismybastardson]

you know who is also great from 30 yards in ... the dudes (and some dudettes) from wendys kick and win contests dammit!!!

 

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Well, Khalif did keep his nose clean in Toronto, when he just sticks to playing football, he can be a valuable guy to have on your team.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Yeesh, this could be problematic....

TORONTO -- The Canadian Football League is considering making pass interference subject to video review as part of a significant review of its rule book, the league revealed today.

Under a proposal to be voted on Thursday evening by the league’s Rules Committee, coaches would be allowed to challenge both called and potential defensive pass interference fouls under certain conditions.

If it passes, the CFL could become the first football league to subject pass interference to video review.

“This is more than innovative. In the world of officiating, for all sports, it’s revolutionary,” said Glen Johnson, the CFL’s Vice-President of Officiating.

“Leagues have been reluctant to subject ‘judgment calls’ to video review, and pass interference in football is the ultimate ‘judgment call”, because it involves so many subjective elements. It will be interesting to see if the Committee approves it, and whether our Board of Governors, which is our ultimate authority on rules, also ratifies it.”

Under the proposal, a team would be able use any and all of its Coaches’ Challenges to challenge a called or potential pass interference foul up to the final three minutes of a game. In the final three minutes of a game, and overtime, a team could only challenge such a call or non-call one time, and only if it still has an unused challenge and a timeout remaining.

Open for Discussion: CFL Rules Committee table changes | CFL.ca | Official Site of the Canadian Football League

Suits in the cesspool saying the NFL will be watching closely how this plays out this season ... they are looking at it too for possibly their 2015 season

 

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FarhanLaljiTSN: #TiCats have released Onrea Jones, Brandon Isaac & Cody Husband. #CFL

I wouldn't mind seeing Isaac on the Stamps again (he's likely pretty expensive though).