OT: CFL off-season thread

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Also, Bo is restructuring his deal with the Stamps.

The two-time CFL Most Outstanding Player was originally set to earn more than $700,000 in 2021 and 2022. He also had a roster bonus worth $350,000 that was supposed to be paid on February 1, 2021.

The new was first reported by the Not a Draft Podcast, co-hosted by Calgary Stampeders’ national receiver Michael Klukas.

Mitchell will now earn $525,000 in 2021 with his deal still running through the 2022 season. The two-time league all-star is the most recent CFL quarterback to restructure his contract with Mike Reilly and Cody Fajardo having also done so in recent days.

 

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Shaq Murray-Lawrence joins Chris Spring's bobsled team and they win gold!

 

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Darn it, there were rumours that he was going to test free agency and I was hoping the Stamps might nab him.

B.C. Lions re-sign CFL all-star receiver Bryan Burnham - 3DownNation

The B.C. Lions have re-signed CFL all-star receiver Bryan Burnham. Burnham has spent all six of his seasons in Canada playing in B.C.

3downnation.com

 

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Wow what a list lol

 

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Eclipse and Elements sound like brands of chewing gun.

 

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Eagles are already taken so I don't know why that is even in the running. Elk or Elkhounds I guess

 

[puckhead]

Wow what a list lol

determined to cling to the EE logo.


Edmonton Eh'd Rather Be Elsewhere

 

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This guy is pretty connected within CFL circles and if they start the season around Labo(u)r Day with even 10 K fans (which is what the Argos usually draw lol) and get some additional sponsors in place, I think they must do it. Lose a second season and people will just give up on the CFL.

Rod Pedersen: CFL intends to play in 2021, but June or July start is 'off the table' - 3DownNation

The viability of the 2021 CFL season remains in question due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, but a report should provide hope.

3downnation.com

 

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Oh man, this is sad news as Chris Schultz passed away yesterday from a heart attack at the age of 61. RIP Schultzie.

 

[puckhead]

wow he was an institution on CFL broadcasts, for as long as i can remember
RIP.

(Rouge In Play)

 

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So, the CFL and XFL are into preliminary talks about a potential merger, ways to grow the game etc. Could this be the end of 3 down football (at least at the professional level) in North America?

 

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So, the CFL and XFL are into preliminary talks about a potential merger, ways to grow the game etc. Could this be the end of 3 down football (at least at the professional level) in North America?

they had better fucking keep the rouge

 

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they had better fucking keep the rouge

Yup, about the only change I could stomach would be going to 4 downs (fans love offense). I like 12 guys on a wider, longer field and kickoffs that are actually returned. The Rock is one of the owners of the XFL and tried out for the Stamps back in the day, I think he has an understanding of the tradition of the league.

 

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The Rock is one of the owners of the XFL and tried out for the Stamps back in the day, I think he has an understanding of the tradition of the league.

cut by Wally Buono

 

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[puckhead]

seems like it's either close-ish (though I read that CFL were taken offguard by XFL going public),
or XFL needs CFl to continue. (ergo leverage to keep the rouge)

 

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seems like it's either close-ish (though I read that CFL were taken offguard by XFL going public),
or XFL needs CFl to continue. (ergo leverage to keep the rouge)

I think it was more the players that were taken aback by this announcement if I'm reading the twitterverse correctly.

 

[mattola]

 

[puckhead]

does CFL do a snake draft?
that's kind of sweet

 

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Obligatory...I love how they even have the announcers wearing the classic orange CBC blazers