January 28, 201411 yr comment_36088 A starter salary in the CFL for a guy of his experience will be a huge chunk of the salary cap. You think we'll pick him up for $150,000? Not a chance. If the Bombers sign him it won't be for chump change even if you think he has no leverage. As I said, they'll pay him for what befits a guy of his experience should make. Why? Because you say so? lol I don't get why you feel like when someone else has a point they're making, you're the first one to demand source materials or some kind of proof but you just think it's okay that your argument can be "because I say so" Burris isn't hitting free agency because he's a hot commodity that will instigate a bidding war. If he hits free agency, it's because the team that had him doesn't want him. It's the same as with any player who is declined an offer by their old team. They don't hit the open market with much, if any, leverage to command whatever they want. Burris will still have all the leverage. Because if Collaros is already off the market, the Bombers have no options for a starting QB other than Burris, unless they are really willing to roll the dice on Willy or Hall. And after last season, everyone knows the Bombers do not want to run the risk of another quarterback disaster. Burris could easily just retire. He will be able to squeeze the Bombers for every penny, no question.
January 28, 201411 yr comment_36090 Â Â A starter salary in the CFL for a guy of his experience will be a huge chunk of the salary cap. You think we'll pick him up for $150,000? Not a chance. If the Bombers sign him it won't be for chump change even if you think he has no leverage. As I said, they'll pay him for what befits a guy of his experience should make. Why? Because you say so? lol I don't get why you feel like when someone else has a point they're making, you're the first one to demand source materials or some kind of proof but you just think it's okay that your argument can be "because I say so" Burris isn't hitting free agency because he's a hot commodity that will instigate a bidding war. If he hits free agency, it's because the team that had him doesn't want him. It's the same as with any player who is declined an offer by their old team. They don't hit the open market with much, if any, leverage to command whatever they want. Burris will still have all the leverage. Because if Collaros is already off the market, the Bombers have no options for a starting QB other than Burris, unless they are really willing to roll the dice on Willy or Hall. And after last season, everyone knows the Bombers do not want to run the risk of another quarterback disaster. Burris could easily just retire. He will be able to squeeze the Bombers for every penny, no question. Â No chance, the ego is too great. He'll play at a lower salary rather than retire.Â
January 28, 201411 yr comment_36091    A starter salary in the CFL for a guy of his experience will be a huge chunk of the salary cap. You think we'll pick him up for $150,000? Not a chance. If the Bombers sign him it won't be for chump change even if you think he has no leverage. As I said, they'll pay him for what befits a guy of his experience should make. Why? Because you say so? lol I don't get why you feel like when someone else has a point they're making, you're the first one to demand source materials or some kind of proof but you just think it's okay that your argument can be "because I say so" Burris isn't hitting free agency because he's a hot commodity that will instigate a bidding war. If he hits free agency, it's because the team that had him doesn't want him. It's the same as with any player who is declined an offer by their old team. They don't hit the open market with much, if any, leverage to command whatever they want. Burris will still have all the leverage. Because if Collaros is already off the market, the Bombers have no options for a starting QB other than Burris, unless they are really willing to roll the dice on Willy or Hall. And after last season, everyone knows the Bombers do not want to run the risk of another quarterback disaster. Burris could easily just retire. He will be able to squeeze the Bombers for every penny, no question.  No chance, the ego is too great. He'll play at a lower salary rather than retire.   No chance, the ego is too great.  He'll retire before playing for anything less than a starter's salary.
January 28, 201411 yr comment_36094 nope the competitiveness would out weigh the "**** this ****" Â Nah bro
January 28, 201411 yr comment_36095  nope the competitiveness would out weigh the "**** this ****"  Nah bro   Or in this case...no brah.
January 29, 201411 yr comment_36097 If Burris is the QB solution after all this, the Bombers can enjoy my deposit.
January 29, 201411 yr comment_36098 Hank is short term at best, JBR. Band aid but not the solution. Hey, get the best YOUNG qb. I want Collaros no doubt. But there are some members here who really like Drew Willy so I'd go with that.
January 29, 201411 yr comment_36100 Penton's article is fairly speculative. Three sources? Who? GMs of three clubs is far different from other members of the media say. Â I'd take Burris as a stop gap.
January 29, 201411 yr comment_36101 Bottom line is we have to win games. We can't have another season like last year. Build the team around the qb. Give him real weapons & a line that can block so any qb can come in here & have a chance to be successful. We have to start somewhere.
January 29, 201411 yr comment_36102 We could always make a trade to bring in a young QB...............................
January 29, 201411 yr Author comment_36104 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.
January 29, 201411 yr comment_36106 Let's be objective here..."fans" if the money were equal would Collaris go to a team in a 4 team division that has just been to the Cup or a team in a 5 team division that hasn't sniffed the playoffs in ........interesting comparison of options Hamilton is the more logical choice, they have a lot more to offer him (a team on the rise and winning, better coaching staff, location, etc). The only thing the Bombers can sell Collaros on is that he'd be the guaranteed starter.
January 29, 201411 yr comment_36109 We could always make a trade to bring in a young QB............................... wonder what Wally would give for one of his two backups....hmmmm....
January 29, 201411 yr comment_36110 In all honesty, I would rather go through another year like last year than cheer for Burris. %&$* you!!! Sincerely, KBF's liver
January 29, 201411 yr comment_36111 If Burris is the QB solution after all this, the Bombers can enjoy my deposit. I was wondering who left that "pile" I stepped in at the game I went to this year.
January 29, 201411 yr Author comment_36112 If Burris is the QB solution after all this, the Bombers can enjoy my deposit.I was wondering who left that "pile" I stepped in at the game I went to this year. And the one I sat in
January 29, 201411 yr comment_36113 Â We could always make a trade to bring in a young QB............................... wonder what Wally would give for one of his two backups....hmmmm.... Â Not the potential player I was thinking of.
January 29, 201411 yr Author comment_36114 We could always make a trade to bring in a young QB...............................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.
January 29, 201411 yr comment_36115 Let's be objective here..."fans" if the money were equal would Collaris go to a team in a 4 team division that has just been to the Cup or a team in a 5 team division that hasn't sniffed the playoffs in ........interesting comparison of options "Hasn't sniffed the playoffs in" 2 seasons.
January 29, 201411 yr comment_36116 Ugh, well if we're going to miss out on collaros, a Burris/Willy combo would be what id want...
January 29, 201411 yr comment_36117 Is Hamilton really a team on the rise or did having Burris help them have a good year in a weaker division? You can make an argument that Toronto is the team to beat still in the East and that Montreal is as on the rise as Hamilton. Better location? Hamilton isn't on anybody's list of places to live that I've ever read. Hamilton's new stadium pales in comparison to ours. Winnipeg has a larger and more passionate fan base. Kent Austin has never nutured a QB, both years he won with vets.
January 29, 201411 yr comment_36119 Reebus, agree with most you say. I think Hamilton is a choice destination for FA's only because of geographic location in Southern Ontario. Our own HC made a career out of switching back & forth between the Argos & Ti Cats. You don't see that so much out West or in Ottawa & Montreal because you'd actually have to move if you switched teams.
January 29, 201411 yr comment_36120 Good Point Iso. Â Still feel the article is speculative at best. Penton has never been one to break a lot of scoops or frankly actually bust his hump and research a story.
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