it was a total pain in the assYeah. I remember looking on google maps to see where the nearest one was and always thinking "do I really want to go all the way out to poco for a burger?"
I think that Swiss Chalet is also pretty much done in BC too, which sorta sucks but on the other hand I can get pouches of chalet sauce mix from the grocery store so that covers most of the reason I had to go in the first place.
The Bombers RB and O-line controlled the game against our front 7/8. They could run the ball as much as they wanted, we didn't have big enough Defensive Linemen. Need at least one or two big (290-350 lbs) guys in the middle to clog it up.It felt like if the team had a few more weeks with Rouke under center they might have performed a little better. He was hurt and/or rusty and the team just didn't seem in sync on offense while facing a very impressive defense. Toss in some missed chances and chaotic special teams play and that's all you need to get run over in the CFL.
He’ll be back in the CFL. He may indeed take the $ to sit on a taxi squad for a year and learn, and why not, but you’re right, ultimately he’ll want to PLAY.I see Nathan Rourke will soon start auditioning with NFL teams. Not a surprise really. He's still only 24, an age where most pro QB's are only coming out of college. And in a league desperate for quality QB's, they're going to look at just about anybody.
Hard to say where this all goes. But although Rourke might make more money sitting on an NFL practice squad somewhere, at this point in his career he really needs to play.
Still think there's a decent chance he's back in the CFL. But I suppose it's one of the reasons the Leos overloaded their negotiation list with QB's. Not sure they're sold on Vernon Adams who's a UFA this off-season anyway.
I see Nathan Rourke will soon start auditioning with NFL teams. Not a surprise really. He's still only 24, an age where most pro QB's are only coming out of college. And in a league desperate for quality QB's, they're going to look at just about anybody.
Hard to say where this all goes. But although Rourke might make more money sitting on an NFL practice squad somewhere, at this point in his career he really needs to play.
Still think there's a decent chance he's back in the CFL. But I suppose it's one of the reasons the Leos overloaded their negotiation list with QB's. Not sure they're sold on Vernon Adams who's a UFA this off-season anyway.
He’d qualify for $11.5K per week. So $207k usd for the year which is like $280K CAD.I can definitely see him riding out a year on the practice squad. He'll earn just under $210K USD doing that. I'll be surprised to see him back next season. After that year he'll need to start playing again so I then see him coming back to the CFL and signing a bid contract to be some teams Franchise player.
He’d qualify for $11.5K per week. So $207k usd for the year which is like $280K CAD.
NFL teams have a 53 man roster and a 16 player PS. Teams like to only carry 2 QB on the main roster with another QB on the PS.
Nfl teams also typically only carry 1 young QB on the main roster.
The teams that carry 3QBs on the main roster are because the backup is a young guy but isn’t ready to step in and play if the starter gets hurt so they keep a veteran around on the main roster and that guy is the dressed backup most of the time.
So for Rourke to make the main roster he’d have to really impress a team enough to warrant keeping him on the main roster vs going on the PS. As of the QB situation today there’s really like 12-15 teams he should sign with to have a shot of being on a 53 man roster. Has to be a team that doesn’t have a young backup or a young starter who is still figuring things out. Burrow and Herbert have figured it out for instance.
Being realistic it’s an uphill climb for him. He’d have to blow teams away in camp and pre season. This is a deep class of QBs. Teams are more likely to keep a round 2-4 QB that they draft ahead of a UDFA like Rourke on the main roster. He’s most likely to end up on a PS.Well, like I said, he'll earn just under $210K USD. I'd be surprised if he turns down a spot if offered one. He's far too young to be content just being a CFL player. He no doubt has his eyes on bigger money. Again, I'd be surprised to see him back next season if there is an offer from the NFL.
One of the greatest CFL receivers of all time is retiring.
Go in Twitter and thank him. I saw Travis Lulay just did. #ThankYouBurnham
One of the greatest CFL receivers of all time is retiring.
Go in Twitter and thank him. I saw Travis Lulay just did. #ThankYouBurnham
see this?:I've watched a few more NFL games than usual......
Rational comment. But I despise the fact that the Lions are a farm team for the NFL.Rourke isn't going to be pushed into a starter job in the NFL and probably not even into a competition. His best scenario is a team that has an established vet starter and he can compete for a backup spot/practice squad gig with guys who've bounced around the league. Minnesota behind Kirk Cousins is kind of the ideal spot. I like Seattle as well if Geno is back, though I could see them possibly drafting someone.
You want a team that doesn't have a young starter in place or isn't going to draft someone in the first 3 rounds.