The media and many fans make so much of the start of free agency... the so-called
FRENZY (as it finally became this year in the CFL). But what will pan out from this? Hard to say right now.
Edmonton and BC might have had to show they were making "progress"... BC to inject life into their market (and Hervey to show he's the man
), Edmonton to avoid seeming like Deadmonton after Reilly's long speculated departure became reality (and their failure to make the playoffs last year being such an un-
Eskimo Way)
But what happens if the cap
doesn't increase a lot? Have the Esks and Leos paid too much for a few, which may force them to pay less for the many? Toronto is
reported to have Derel Walker on the line for $275K -- great receiver no doubt, but could they spend half as much and get 80-90% of his production?
Calgary's approach to this CFL milestone moment seems like it's been consistent during the Hufnagel era, along with their win-loss records. Perhaps there is something to learn from that. If you scout and sign backups and prospects with veritable talent, you can survive the loss of last season's stars.