CFL Future Bets

[-Chase-]

Hey all. Well all the talk of CFL around here got me excited for the season to begin very shortly. Just over two weeks until opening night. I have a couple of future bets I really like and hopefully they can help start the year off right.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats O 6.5 wins -110 (5 units)

This team has been the joke of the league for a while now, but they are getting some really good players in place to build a winner. Casey Printers and Jesse Lumsden are probably the best QB/RB combo in the league and they improved at the WR position with the signing of Jonathon Carter. They shouldn't have too many problems scoring points, and playing in the weaker East that should be enough to pick up at least 7 wins. Hamilton also probably has the best home field environment in the league, which can be a big factor in helping them steal a couple home wins against superior teams. This is a team on the rise, and I see them possibly making a push for the playoffs in what should be a close race between them and Edmonton.

Calgary Stampeders O 9.5 wins -155 (5 units)

Calgary underachieved last season with 7 wins, and they have even more talent this year. If Printers/Lumsden is the number one QB/RB combo Burris/Reynolds is number two. Calgary has weapons everywhere on offense. They can pound it down your throat with Reynolds, or they can air it out to the nasty combo Copeland, Lewis and Rambo. They have a top two offense undoubtedly, but they gave up the most points in the league last season. They made big strides in fixing that problem with the additions of JoJuan Armour and Dwight Anderson. Armour is a flat out beast, and was actually the one that hurt Burris last season. They have depth at the most important position as well with Dickinson backing up Burris behind center. I think this team will win 11 games this season, possibly even 12. If their defense steps up this season I think they win the Grey Cup.

Toronto Argos to win East +115 (10 units)

Winnipeg Blue Bombers to win East +210 (7 units)

I'm not going to go into much detail here. I just think these two are by far the class of the division. I really think the Argos win the division, but I will take the pretty much guaranteed money that at least one of these two win the division. Like I've said, Montreal is probably the worst team in the league, and I see them getting somewhere between 4-6 wins, 7 at the most. Hamilton is improving, but they aren't winning the division. I really think the books are going to get pounded by having these two at plus money. Unless a complete miracle happens I'll either win 4.5 units or 4.7 units depending on which team wins the division.

Calgary to win Grey Cup +530 (8 units)

Toronto Argos to win Grey Cup +200 (10 units)

As stated above I really believe this Calgary team has what it takes to win it all this year with their recent additions. Toronto is an obvious one with all the talent they have. I think we're looking at a Calgary/Toronto finals this season, and I'd be really surprised if neither of these teams at least made the finals (I guess Winnipeg/BC could happen, but I'd still be surprised). If both make it, great I'm making money no matter what. If at least one makes it I have the opportunity to hedge or ride it out.

I'm also looking at SAS under 10 wins, and Montreal under 5.5. I will probably add one or both later on. Good luck guys, and can't wait for the season to start.:toast:

 

[AFLGuru]

Though Lumsden is pretty good and Printers has a good history, you've got to be kidding me if you think that they're the best QB/RB combo in the CFL.

Not only is Burris (or Dickinson) and Reynolds better, but so are arguably Pierce (or Jackson) and Smith and CERTAINLY Glenn and Roberts.

 

[powerz]

Nice write ups chase.....

I think you are a bit too high on Calgary. With 6 new defensive starters and rebuilding offensive line it may take them awhile to gel. I hear there are some injury issues at camp as well. Add into the mix a coaching change = new system to learn. I know HUff is a great addition and they should be good eventually, but Burris is not a bright bulb he may take abit.

They maybe a little slow out of the gate, I can see them at 3-3, 2-4 - 6 games in.

Don't get too high on dickenson as your saviour - He looked very old and slow last year and when he came back form his head injuries he went down way too early in the pocket.


I like the Hamilton play and East play looks like a winner for sure it will be either Tor/ or Winn.


GL with your picks - nice to have another CFL mind around

 

[-Chase-]

I get what you're saying AFL, but both Printers and Lumsden are probably the single most talented player at their position when they are on their game. Printers struggled last year, but if he plays like he did when he was with BC and these two both stay healthy this offense can be very exciting. I personally think both Printers and Lumsden are top 2 at their position (Printers on his game is number one, and Lumsden is number two after Roberts).

Remember, Lumsden dominated last season when healthy.

 

[-Chase-]

powerz- Yeah, I'm not that high on Dickinson, but there's no arguing he's a very solid backup if Burris gets hurt. I am actually pretty high on Burris and think he's a bit underrated. I think given the chance he can lead a championship team. And starting out 3-3 is fine. It's all about how they finish.

 

[PassTheBuck]

The difference between Printers now and Printers in BC is that he has a huge ego (helped by his idiot of an agent). He has already rubbed some people in Hamilton the wrong way, and is quick to blame others for mistakes. I really don't know how much longer he will be able to stomach being on a losing team.

If he ever just shut up and played football... yes, he would be a top 3 at his position in the CFL. However, at this moment, due to his lack of composure, I would probably rank the starting QBs like this...

1) Glenn
2) Pierce/Jackson
t3) Joseph
t3) Ray
5) Printers
6) Burris (Burris and clutch INTs are like PB&J)
7) Calvillo
8) Crandell

BOL.. like your angle on the East race... those bets should give you a guaranteed profit.

 

[-Chase-]

PassTheBuck- Yeah, Printers has grown a huge ego over the years, but he still has the most talent in the league, and hopefully a below average season last year will get him to lose the "I'm better than this league" attitude. It's actually ironic that arguably the two most purely talented players in the league play for a team that won 3 games last season. Printers and Lumsden both have a chance to make the NFL again sometime in their career, and if they can stay healthy all year they can tear up the CFL.

 

[baadman27]

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[thirdperson]

Easy to agree with Toronto or Winnipeg to win the east division. However Calgary and Hamilton might be overrated. Teams with many personnel changes have much uncertainty. Looking good on paper but how would they perform in reality? Calgary weakness is still defense, and Buono almost always beat his former team. Also Hamilton weakness is defense too, and finished last in 2007 despite being the most healthy team in league. In contrast, Montreal might be underrated after being one of the most injured teams in 2007.