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Based on the Stamps statement, it doesn't sound like it was his decision. "As an organization, we felt some changes were needed as part of the process of rebuilding a winning team,” said head coach and general manager Dave Dickenson in a statement. “We thank these coaches for their contributions to the organization and wish them the best.”

But some random podcast guys said Campbell was a done deal?

Dru Brown type money. A base of $258k in 2025 (can go up to $336k). Max of $406k in 2026 and $456k in 2027.

Only to pull a Durant and walk away without ever sullying a Bomber jersey. It's the only acceptable scenario.

If I'm his agent, I'm telling him to test FA after the season.

3 year extension for Alexander. Fajardo has a bonus due in January so he either accepts a demotion or he's gone in the next month or so. https://3downnation.com/2024/11/26/montreal-alouettes-sign-qb-davis-alexander-to-contract-extension-through-2027/

Thanks. The list 3DN has up shows him as a pending FA - not the first time they would be wrong but usually those lists are provided by the club so I wonder if that was an error or a recent update? So much security they put went with a rookie over him in the biggest game of the year. Really don't get why he was here or why he's being brought back.

Dolegala is not under contract (neither is Strevy) - only Wilson & Collaros are under contract.

Crowded front office and they still need to bring in Wally to help advise who they should hire as GM.

Hasn't seemed to affect the Argos so far.

Neither did Mario. The team owed him a bunch of money and was bankrupt. He used the money he was owed to buy them out. Different time though - teams are worth more now so it would take much more money to do something like that.

At least he was allowed to throw the ball back then. Carey went off on the Stamps after GC but he's not alone. https://3downnation.com/2024/11/23/literally-a-d-minus-former-calgary-stampeders-offer-scathing-assessment-of-franchise-in-decline/

Lots of Dave Ritchie vibes for me.

Looks like Powell is under contract for next year. He's not listed as a pending FA. https://3downnation.com/2024/11/11/the-hamilton-tiger-cats-potential-2025-free-agent-list/

The fact he's not even willing to give a bullshit answer, like we'll review all aspects is sad. Not unexpected but still sad.

Alexander is also up there but he's still less proven. It's still a better group than last year though. If Dolegala and Cornelius were 2 of the top 3 available, I don't know if it can get much worse? https://3downnation.com/2024/01/28/2024-cfl-free-agent-rankings-quarterbacks/

VAJ has been traded twice for a 1st rounder so I'm guessing that may be the asking price - I don't think BC wants to take on much (if any) salary. Edmonton has no 1st rounder to offer this year (used it to grab Zach Mathis in the last supplemental draft) so they may be behind the 8 ball there.

What choice does he have? He's under contract for the next 2 years and Rigmaiden said they will not be taking his wishes into consideration, it'll be what's best for BC.

Most important part to us in that article is:

We got our rebate on Monday so it looks like money is still trickling out.

For sure, I just don't buy the spin that he's a new man. He was part of the decline of the Elks in the first place and his record elsewhere since leaving isn't all that great (21-33 as GM in BC & Hamilton) so expecting different behaviour/results from him might not be realistic.

It's funny how their local media is portraying his re-hire. They are framing him as a kinder, more mature Ed Hervey but I don't get that vide at all from the 3DN article. Still seems like like a d**k to me. https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/football/cfl/edmonton-elks/edmonton-elks-have-new-gm

https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/11/21/blue-bombers-re-sign-kicker-sergio-castillo 1 year deal for Sergio.

Why do I feel like the L's are going to keep being a joke after reading this? Sideshow Ed is back in town and I love his pitch to free agents - come on down to Edmonton, it's nice here but if we don't like you... well there's 8 other teams for you to play for. 😂 https://3downnation.com/2024/11/21/ed-hervey-vows-to-fix-laughing-stock-edmonton-elks-threatens-dissenters/