Tillman fables...

[HFXTC]

Taman: "No, I didn't pay Brendon LaBatte that money. We matched Winnipeg's offer (170K per year) and we ended up getting him because he wanted to play at home.The $200,000 figure is ludicrous.

I choose to believe Taman, not sure why but I do LOL !

[huskies_62]

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I choose to believe Taman, not sure why but I do LOL !

We all know why you believe Taman. Because you want to hate Tillman.


And as for that comment, its fricken ridiculous to say that 200k is ludicrous when your paying 170k. It isn't that big of a difference

[Bastinado]

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Makes me feel a lot better about the Labatte signing.

[cmbuk]

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Makes me feel a lot better about the Labatte signing.

dude was not worth 200k.. enjoy him

[Bastinado]

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dude was not worth 200k.. enjoy him

RIGHT.... that's why the Riders aren't paying him 200K...

[HFXTC]

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We all know why you believe Taman. Because you want to hate Tillman.


And as for that comment, its fricken ridiculous to say that 200k is ludicrous when your paying 170k. It isn't that big of a difference

Really ? You must be independently wealthy
170k is spot on for an all star guard and below a top notch tackle.
No precendents here. Just Fables...

[Esks4ever]

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funny how the 200k was mentioned by many reporters before ET opened his trap..


200k Labatte
100k+ for Picard
and your gm thinks you'll land Fantuz at/near 200k? Where's all the whiners about the "cap abuse" the Esks did a long time ago ?

[Opus]

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We all know why you believe Taman. Because you want to hate Tillman.

An Alouettes fan who lives in the Maritimes (correct me if I am wrong on that HFXTC)?

What exactly would be his motivation for "wanting to hate" Tillman?

You ever think that maybe people outside can see things for what they are as well? You ever think that maybe it's just you trying to defend someone that blinds you to what others see?

[Inquiring Mind]

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I choose to believe Taman, not sure why but I do LOL !

Don't blame you, you can never take the words of an egoholic as fact.

$170K is still a lot, but given the market and LaBatte's resume it's probably about right.

[Bastinado]

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Don't blame you, you can never take the words of an egoholic as fact.

$170K is still a lot, but given the market and LaBatte's resume it's probably about right.

A little less than what Fantuz is going to be making ($180 k base) which I think is about right.

[HFXTC]

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No question Taman is paying a premium for these guys but when you think about it, next year with the dispersal draft, teams can only protect seven non imports. So it might make sense to get the 7 best you possibly can and not be overly concerned about spending on your depth Canadians, because you are likely too lose your 8th. and 9th.

Instead of spending stockpilling Canadians he's focusing on his top seven and willing to have lesser quality in his depth.

In regards to Tillman I don't hate him. I just see him for what he is.


Opus: Follow the Als closest but a CFL fan (Montrealer splitting time in Hfx and Montreal). I enjoy this forum because I consider Eskimo fans as the most knowledgeable in the league. I've taken no pleasure at the misery you guys have been put through. It defies logic frankly.

[cmbuk]

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RIGHT.... that's why the Riders aren't paying him 200K...

Yea right....

[cmbuk]

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No question Taman is paying a premium for these guys but when you think about it, next year with the dispersal draft, teams can only protect seven non imports. So it might make sense to get the 7 best you possibly can and not be overly concerned about spending on your depth Canadians, because you are likely too lose your 8th. and 9th.

Instead of spending stockpilling Canadians he's focusing on his top seven and willing to have lesser quality in his depth.

In regards to Tillman I don't hate him. I just see him for what he is.


Opus: Follow the Als closest but a CFL fan (Montrealer splitting time in Hfx and Montreal). I enjoy this forum because I consider Eskimo fans as the most knowledgeable in the league. I've taken no pleasure at the misery you guys have been put through. It defies logic frankly.

Riders just put down alot of money on 2 hoggies.. Hope they can pick up some cheap skilled guys..

[HFXTC]

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Yeah teams have gone in very different routes using their money. It will be interesting to see how it all works out when season opens up.

[Opus]

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No question Taman is paying a premium for these guys but when you think about it, next year with the dispersal draft, teams can only protect seven non imports. So it might make sense to get the 7 best you possibly can and not be overly concerned about spending on your depth Canadians, because you are likely too lose your 8th. and 9th.

Instead of spending stockpilling Canadians he's focusing on his top seven and willing to have lesser quality in his depth.

In regards to Tillman I don't hate him. I just see him for what he is.


Opus: Follow the Als closest but a CFL fan (Montrealer splitting time in Hfx and Montreal). I enjoy this forum because I consider Eskimo fans as the most knowledgeable in the league. I've taken no pleasure at the misery you guys have been put through. It defies logic frankly.

That's actually an excellent hypothesis, and makes a ton of sense.


*Yeah, I thought I remembered you sporting an Al's avy back in the day over at 13thman. Appreciate your contributions here, and glad to have ya!