Nope - he's not eligible to be drafted until 2018 - see the CFL press release.

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Edited March 4, 20178 yr by kelownabomberfan

52 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:

Can you explain how any of that suggests that Richards is anything other than a failure at this point in his CFL career?

Someone has to explain to you why having not had a much of a chance to demonstrate his abilities isn't the same as being a failure at it?

Why bother?  Your constant use of that word says far more about you than it does him.

 

3 minutes ago, mbrg said:

Someone has to explain to you why having not had a much of a chance to demonstrate his abilities isn't the same as being a failure at it?

Why bother?  Your constant use of that word says far more about you than it does him.

 

Dumb dumb rule on the doping and draft.  Players should stand in the draft with a penalty determined by the league.  They could even just enforce the NFL suspension.

23 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said:

Nope - he's not eligible to be drafted until 2018 - see the CFL press release.

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Considering Quinn Smith was draft-eligible I'm not sure why this would be treated differently.

2 minutes ago, mbrg said:

Considering Quinn Smith was draft-eligible I'm not sure why this would be treated differently.

Because of the overreaction in the aftermath.  Should just suspend him and let teams decide if they want him with the 4 games looming.

In the strictest sense, CFL teams aren't allowed to sign players serving an NFL suspension.  I don't think that rule has any subsections that pertain to the CFL draft.  So in my simple mind, being able to draft him but not sign him makes sense with the existing rules.

Of course, just giving him a normal suspension makes far more sense than that option, but trust the CFL to go with "none of the above".

Edit - I see they added this draft eligibility rule a year ago.  That's fine then, I thought they were once again making up policy as they go.

Edited March 4, 20178 yr by mbrg

Wondering if we have a shot at Steele and or Miles? Wondering if Miles is better than some of the other NI lbers we currently have too.

1 minute ago, rebusrankin said:

Wondering if we have a shot at Steele and or Miles? Wondering if Miles is better than some of the other NI lbers we currently have too.

We should've let Hurl walk then we'd have the cap space to sign Miles.

10 minutes ago, mbrg said:

In the strictest sense, CFL teams aren't allowed to sign players serving an NFL suspension.  I don't think that rule has any subsections that pertain to the CFL draft.  So in my simple mind, being able to draft him but not sign him makes sense with the existing rules.

Of course, just giving him a normal suspension makes far more sense than that option, but trust the CFL to go with "none of the above".

That rule is legitimately crazy.  The likelihood of Simonise serving that NFL suspension is low.  Would that mean he'd never be eligible to play in he CFL since he can't be signed while under NFL suspension?  Man this league is a mess on the PED issue.

1 hour ago, rebusrankin said:

Wondering if we have a shot at Steele and or Miles? Wondering if Miles is better than some of the other NI lbers we currently have too.

Miles just signed with us.?

1 hour ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

That rule is legitimately crazy.  The likelihood of Simonise serving that NFL suspension is low.  Would that mean he'd never be eligible to play in he CFL since he can't be signed while under NFL suspension?  Man this league is a mess on the PED issue.

Thank the Argos & Ricky Williams for that. The NFL wasn't happy & they let our league know it. #dontpokethebear

Okay, now release Hurl and sign Steele.

1 hour ago, tracker said:

Okay, now release Hurl and sign Steele.

What if we can sign Steele without releasing Hurl?

Just now, M.O.A.B. said:

What if we can sign Steele without releasing Hurl?

Hurl's value is....debatable and probably not worth the premium he is getting to have been the starting MLB. If it comes down to either Steele or Hurl, I know which way I'm voting.

9 minutes ago, tracker said:

Hurl's value is....debatable and probably not worth the premium he is getting to have been the starting MLB. If it comes down to either Steele or Hurl, I know which way I'm voting.

Bombers has expressed interest in Steele which means to me they have $$$ for him.

6 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:

Nope - he's not eligible to be drafted until 2018 - see the CFL press release.

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Let's hope he appeals and becomes eligible for the supplemental draft instead...!

8 hours ago, Floyd said:

Let's hope he appeals and becomes eligible for the supplemental draft instead...!

that would be dope. ill show my self out. 

14 hours ago, tracker said:

Hurl's value is....debatable and probably not worth the premium he is getting to have been the starting MLB. If it comes down to either Steele or Hurl, I know which way I'm voting.

you know that Hurl signed a new deal and likely isn't getting that same premium anymore right?

7 hours ago, 17to85 said:

you know that Hurl signed a new deal and likely isn't getting that same premium anymore right?

Yup, but I would bet he is still getting paid a premium that could be better used to sign Steele.

because it fits your narrative? Doesn't it make more sense that he signed at a back up special teamer rate?

Two guys, neither of whom know the details are arguing over how much Hurl is making? Welcome to the offseason.

1 hour ago, TBURGESS said:

Two guys, neither of whom know the details are arguing over how much Hurl is making? Welcome to the offseason.

Anyone else wanna step up on this one...

2 hours ago, WBBFanWest said:

Anyone else wanna step up on this one...

I need to know if Hurl is failure or not.

So before the current drug policy was introduced people were bitching and complaining about the lack of one and now when someone is penalized under it people are bitching and complaining about it. SMH  And no, it doesn't surprise me.

Edited March 6, 20178 yr by Jacquie