gbill2004

So you figure it's accurate that he made roughly 100k a start?I don't have any sources to verify anything but logic dictates that Troy Smith probably has a contract in the range of typical backup wages. That number may have been prorated over starting 18 games.

Penton just said Collaros turned down $200k per season to be the Argos backup next season.

Well I still recall reading he made ~$400k as starter last season.

Yeah no doubt. Cam Cole? Sorry I'm not buying it. Of course. Mike knows more than the National Post. Why am I not surprised. You are never wrong (in your own mind that is).

Smith made $400k last season. Where are you getting these numbers? Read this: http://ww2.nationalpost.com/m/wp/blog.html?b=sports.nationalpost.com/2013/11/12/canadas-wacky-weather-wreaking-havoc-on-cfl-playoffs.

Smith made $400k last season.Sure he did. Probably time to stop making things up. Read this: http://ww2.nationalpost.com/m/wp/blog.html?b=sports.nationalpost.com/2013/11/12/canadas-wacky-weather-wreaking-havoc-on-cfl-playoffs.

Smith made $400k last season. No chance in hell. Read this: http://ww2.nationalpost.com/m/wp/blog.html?b=sports.nationalpost.com/2013/11/12/canadas-wacky-weather-wreaking-havoc-on-cfl-playoffs.

Smith made $400k last season.

@garylawless: Hearing both #bombers and @Ticats have put legit starting QB money in front of Zach Collaros. He's got a choice to make. #bn #cfl

@DarrinBauming: Henry Burris: “I would definitely go to Winnipeg – I just want to somewhere I'm wanted.." via/ @scratchingpost #Bombers

@garylawless: both Hamilton @Ticats and Winnipeg #Bombers have had discussions with Zach Collaros today. Numbers have been exchanged. Bidding ongoing #bn

Our offense will be stronger than our defense this season.

Does Collaros not need to clear waivers before he becomes a free agent? If so, the Bombers would have first waiver priority because we finished last place in 2013.

You are right, the average fan would be extatic if we got Burris, and that is what sells tickets...getting the casual fans excited. Meanwhile, the hardcore fan would prefer Collaros or Willy. But that doesn't matter because we buy tickets no matter what.

Burris, Collaros and Willy all have their advantages and disadvantages. I see these as the potential options for the Bombers: Option A: Collaros Option B: Burris & Willy As much as I want Collaros, option B might be the better option. Sets us up nicely short and long term. Williy might be a better QB than Collaros.

BC made him an offer yesterday.

wonder what Wally would give for one of his two backups....hmmmm.... Not the potential player I was thinking of. Maybe if we can re-sign Henoc we can trade him for Buck Pierce and Joey Elliot? That should solidify our QB position.

I was wondering who left that "pile" I stepped in at the game I went to this year. And the one I sat in

If we can't get Collaros I'd love a scenario like this: 2014: Burris starter, Willy backup 2015: Willy starter, Burris backup If Willy succeeds he could be our starter for the next decade. And if not, we have a vet backup in 2015 to step in.

And now the tension between the 2 of you has been released. Where was it released?

+1 Not true. Woodson rejected multiple offers from the Bombers.

Burris made a maximum of $300k last season. I'd expect he would make a similar salary as the Bombers starting QB.

Word on the Saskatchewan message board is that O'Shea and Collaros butted heads a few times last season and that O'Shea is the one saying Collaros isn't the answer.

Chris Jones will have dual role of HC and DC.

Why?