CFL/CFLPA reach a deal, plus some NFL news. (CFL/NFL)

         After several months of on again, off again negotiations the Canadian Football League and it's player's association (the CFLPA) have finally reached a tentative agreement that will see the league open the season on schedule. It has been said by other media outlets that the last couple of days were 'marathon' talks between both sides that were meant to bring the labour dispute to a conclusive end before things really got out of hand.
         Here are some of the main points of the deal that was reached:

         - New CBA is for three years.
         - Salary cap to increase by $50,000 a year, each year for the duration of the CBA.
        - Base salary for players expected to rise to $65,000 in year two.
        - Players will receive 20% in net revenue sharing from TV deals.
        - Three years of medical coverage is now included.
        - Canadian quarterbacks now count towards the ratio of national players.

        The deal is yet to be ratified by the players and their reps, but it is widely expected to pass, and quickly due to the new terms. Like any deal, there are supporters and detractors. The next couple of weeks will show us how well this new deal is actually received by everyone involved.

        Geno Smith goes to Seattle. In an effort to ass depth to the quarterback position, and to have a reliable (LOL) backup for Russell Wilson, the Seahawks have signed QB Geno Smith. This is yet another puzzling move from a team that has little direction. Smith doesn't have the best consistency, and his decision making process is a tad confusing, even on the best of days. TTS thinks this is yet another bad decision in a long line from Seattle.

        Fitzpatrick and Rosen battle it out. The Miami Dolphins seem to have a quarterback controversy brewing, and it's only mini-camp. Gunslinger Ryan Fitzpatrick and underachiever Josh Rosen are in competition to become the Dolphin's starting QB for when the season opens. This could go either way, and I'm really not sure what to make of it. Rosen is a former #1 overall pick that accomplished little in Arizona, losing the backing of management before being traded.
        Fitzpatrick is the model of inconsistency, throwing for massive numbers one week, then interceptions the next. No clear advantage for either of them at the moment.


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