Everything posted by SPuDS
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James Wilder Jr
I know you are but what am I.
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
that is actually a really solid idea.. and let the CFL team keep the rights?
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
either way, cool news imo. I like knowing who we have our eyes on.. and who others are trying to land as well. didn't see that second line so thanks for filling in the blanks for me.
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James Wilder Jr
cripes.. gonna need a whole box of snickers for the forum soon. everyone so uppity!
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
No and I agree but thats not the issue here.. the issue is he believes hes worth more then the contract that he signed and doesn't want to honour it. I'm just pointing out that he didn't get minimum wage numbers playing a sport he loves ( I assume) but I agree its his money and life but I can't say **** the argos because they ain't in the wrong here.. He signed a contract (and they are also stating that Wilder nor his agent have contacted them about any contract issues..)
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Will Walters go all out at MLB?
*sad trombone*
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Bomber Moves 2018
oooh hope he trickles down at some point.. thats Chris Mathew's size.
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
and again, Im sure he is getting rent covered or partially covered and I doubt hes the only source of income for his family.. you cannot compare a CFL players salary situation to joe blow. players get a lot of spiffs to cut down on the costs of them being away from home..
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
Release them from the list or release them to the public?
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Vince McMahon considers move to bring back the XFL
MONSTER LEAGUE! omg. I miss those games. I think Hockey was my fave though.
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
Sure and if he has 4 kids, I'd imagine they get child tax at home? his girlfriend/wife is probably working or collecting EI? I highly doubt he is the sole income.
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
and I get that, I do. It doesn't change the fact that hes on a rookie contract, 50k isn't exactly minimum wage for 6 months and he signed a contract.
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
right.. because teams never find workarounds for stuff like that eh? come on man, don't be deliberately obtuse.
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
keep up. you and I both know he isn't paying rent (or full rent) or food.
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
and if 50k for a single guy who doesn't pay (or pays a reduced rate) for food and housing doesn't go far... he has some pretty messed up spending habits that should be addressed. I get their cost of living is higher but 50 grand is 50 grand. thats not a small amount of money. its not like we are talking 20k here.
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
sure does when you don't pay for food or lodging.. come on man. also, the argos find their players gigs in the off-season, almost 100% positive on that.
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
ya im REALLLLLY sure wilder was at risk of having his contract trashed and not getting invited back. also, you are right.. he gets to train (for free, doesn't have to pay for any facitilities) and is also given a food and housing allowance as well as his wage. and I also forgot to factor in his playoff money.. and bonuses if he had any in his contract. so that oh so pathetic amount of money (lol) is actually higher then I thought..
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
oh, sorry. didn't realize toronto was suddenly dubai. and ok, 6 months versus 4 months. so ONLY 9300 dollars versus 14k a month. can only imagine how much KD and raman noodles that must buy. poor guy. (and yes I realize he has 4 kids back home.. still pretty big cheque a month even with that tossed in..)
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
and? This was established before he signed his contact... he KNEW what he was getting into. I don't care how the CFL does things because they have done them the same way forever. people know what they are getting themselves into.
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
I am noting that and while I respect that, starvation wages?? really???? I don't know what world you are from but 50k for 4 months of work is FAR from starvation wages.
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
EXACTLY. if this clause was built into contracts then I'd have no issue letting people try and get a contract down south..
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
could. might. maybe. or he could blow his knee out in camp at the tryout. Or he could not make the team or even get offered a PR spot.. if if's and what's were candies and nuts, we'd all have a wonderful christmas.
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
this is what I would do but again, that would be a handshake agreement. I don't know if the CFLPA allows contracts to include a clause like that.. they have to break the original contract and re-write when hes back and that opens up the whole "pay me more or I walk" situation. I'm torn because I do agree with you.. make the most possible in the short time window that a guy has as a ball player BUT he also is only getting this shot because the Argos gave it to him. He owes it to them to play out the season imo. I can't stand the concept of a player dictating terms of his contract to his GM and coaches. Dunno, call me old school but I believe if you put your name on the dotted line, you stand by it.
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
because of the dangerous situation he could be part of creating for contract breaking here in the CFL. Because its kind of ridiculous for a player to use the media like a soap box to get out of his contract??
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Around The League: 2018 Offseason
ya but being a dishonest contract breaker can last a lifetime.