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by don corleone
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:34 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions' receivers
Replies: 33
Views: 24541

Re: Lions' receivers

I guess Chase Claypool would have to sign an ELC as a National which makes it even more unlikely but for a guy who could use a fresh start the Lions might be his best available opportunity . Mom's home cooking and watchful eye won't hurt and it might be fun for him. I do believe he is looking at fre...
by don corleone
Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:19 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Yikes! Lions 2024 potential free agents
Replies: 515
Views: 3727679

Re: Yikes! Lions 2024 potential free agents

At least with everyone at the combine we are getting a little bit of media coverage. Interesting story in 3DN about Hamilton making a 2 year $275,000 per year offer to Oliviera that was turned down. $80,000 more than he agreed to with the Bombers. Significant gesture by the player imo. Also mentions...
by don corleone
Thu Mar 21, 2024 3:01 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Yikes! Lions 2024 potential free agents
Replies: 515
Views: 3727679

Re: Yikes! Lions 2024 potential free agents

3 Down Nation provide some insight from McElvoy and Campbell on their big free agent offer to Brady Oliveira and how the consolation prize was at least driving up the price for the Bombers. What goes around comes around. Bombers did the same thing when the Lions signed Sukh Chung. What is good is t...
by don corleone
Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: CFL Coaching & GM Changes for 2024
Replies: 74
Views: 439462

Re: CFL Coaching & GM Changes for 2024

Nice move by the Ti-Cats to add McCarty imo. He'll know John Tuck from his playing days with Ante Litre on the roster as well. I could see McCarty progressing and someday maybe being a head coach. It's what the CFL needs imo. Cats are starting to look like an Ed Hervey team with more to come being m...
by don corleone
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:25 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Yikes! Lions 2024 potential free agents
Replies: 515
Views: 3727679

Re: Yikes! Lions 2024 potential free agents

Surprises me how the line gets drawn and some get paid and some don't. It would be a shame if A.C. Leonard retires because he can't find a team willing to pay him if in fact that is the issue. I can see Edmonton having cap concerns and also feeling as if they can recruit well enough to fill the hole...
by don corleone
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:21 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: 2024 B.C. Lions Schedule
Replies: 21
Views: 248443

Re: 2024 B.C. Lions Schedule

Looking at the schedule Lions have a tough first 5 games. Opening in Toronto will not be easy and it will also be important imo to beat Winnipeg in Week 3. Reality is every game will be a dog fight.

Shaping up to be a good season though with all teams fairly equal.
by don corleone
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:25 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions' receivers
Replies: 33
Views: 24541

Re: Lions' receivers

Sask is also a receiver down with Tevin Jones signing in Montreal and no replacement yet that I am aware of unless they are thinking Mario Alford who might be very good.
by don corleone
Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:06 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions' receivers
Replies: 33
Views: 24541

Re: Lions' receivers

Interesting perspective on Wieneke from the typically fickle Rider Nation. He went from great free agent signing in Feb to why is he always a healthy scratch in October to bad signing and waste when released after the season. Consensus from one of the most knowledgeable denizens at RF was that he h...
by don corleone
Sat Mar 16, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions' receivers
Replies: 33
Views: 24541

Re: Lions' receivers

Fast is good but route running and timing are equally important. Lions have a great opportunity that can quickly transition into game film for a top prospect. I would think agents would be looking at that. The ELC is the compromise that works in the teams favour and even that is not carved in stone ...
by don corleone
Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:37 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions' receivers
Replies: 33
Views: 24541

Re: Lions' receivers

The design of the offense is keyed around Cottoy and he is extremely valuable, regardless of the yardage numbers. This offense needs to replace Lucky in order to be effective. If you don't have a guy who can burn down the field running a nine route that defenses have to respect you're in trouble. A...
by don corleone
Fri Mar 15, 2024 5:48 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions' receivers
Replies: 33
Views: 24541

Re: Lions' receivers

One thing I've learned in the past two years is that the rumoured salaries usually turn out to be exaggerated once things are clarified with the salary disclosure reports that start being released by 3D in mid-April. I'll wait for those to come out next month because they are far more reliable than...
by don corleone
Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:41 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions' receivers
Replies: 33
Views: 24541

Re: Lions' receivers

I was only joking with the "Stanback can't catch" comment. I saw a few comments to that effect coming from Montreal but never noticed it myself.
by don corleone
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:10 am
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions' receivers
Replies: 33
Views: 24541

Re: Lions' receivers

I think the reality of the salary cap with 6 receivers on a roster, at least one and maybe two of the 6 need to be on their 1st contract at a low price minimum $$. In other words Rhymes and Lucky were deemed too expensive. I'm still surprised by the reported $220,000 deal Lions gave Alexander Holli...
by don corleone
Tue Mar 12, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Lions' receivers
Replies: 33
Views: 24541

Re: Lions' receivers

I'm quite OK with where they are at with receivers. Eberhardt and Daughtry were both very impressive in camp last year. Both could play in the slot or outside. Either one could be the next Hatcher or Hollins; receivers who were more than capable and ready for prime time but needing room to be made ...
by don corleone
Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: CFL Football
Topic: Dave Ritchie
Replies: 9
Views: 3359

Re: Dave Ritchie

Sad facts.

Currently, 2.3% of the population is aged 85 and older. Apr 27, 2022

Dave Ritchie was a man who loved life. He won't be complaining about being short changed