Clermont Note of Interest

[Rammer]

Jason was on the TEAM this AM and was asked about his contract status of course. His response was that he will touch base with Wally during the by-week and see where both parties are situated. He likes his role with the Lions, enjoys doing what he is being asked to do, much more receptive to moving things along with the Lions than what it seemed once the season started.

[Dan_Payne_fan!!]

i like the fact that he is getting the ball alot more than previous years

[Lion Guy]

I don't understand the thread title. Am I being thick?

[TheLionKing]

Good to hear that Clermont and the Lions are still talking.

[SammyGreene]

Not sure if anyone saw Christie Buono's interview with Jason on the Lions website (it should be archived). Nothing like getting questioned about your contact situation by the GM/HC's daughter but she did a good job. :lol:

Jason said that he married his high school sweetheart and his move out to B.C for the football season has been part of their relationship for six years now and it's something they are both used to. He also returns to Regina frequently during off days to juggle his real estate career during the season.

[Scottish Leos Fan]

Good to hear that Clermont and the Lions are still talking.

I hope he will still be with us next year

[PigSkin_53]

Not sure if anyone saw Christie Buono's interview with Jason on the Lions website (it should be archived). Nothing like getting questioned about your contact situation by the GM/HC's daughter but she did a good job. :lol:

That would be a bit of a sticky wickit, as Christie might be able get LION82 into saying
something Wally could use as leverage at the barganing table right, SammyGreene? :lol:

[prairielion]

Sure hope that JC and the Lions can get a deal done. Clermont is a monster and with the recent struggles and demotion of Andy Fantuz in Saskatchewan, you can bet that the Riders would like him that much more.
JC, please stay!!!

[nelson95]

Although I am off the feeling that we shouldn't lose him for nothing, he has been key this year and is such a treat to watch. Hope he stays however his worth is climbing!

[No Ordinary Joe]

My fingers have been firmly crossed since the end of last season in hopes that we can sign JC to an extension. He's been such a big part of our team for so long now that to think of him playing for anybody else just doesn't feel right at all. With the way he's started off the year, he's clearly displayed why he's such an important part of our team and I think that Wally understands that. Wally has been good about getting the key guys locked up and hopefully something will get done. Green just isn't his color.

[Shi Zi Mi]

In the "every cloud has a silver lining" theme........if the Lions finally come to their senses and put DD on the 9 game/week IR.......this would free up $150K-$200 in SMS room.........room that could go a long way to getting LION82 and JJ's name on new contract extensions.

Hello Wally........are you lurking?

[wildthing]

In the "every cloud has a silver lining" theme........if the Lions finally come to their senses and put DD on the 9 game/week IR.......this would free up $150K-$200 in SMS room.........room that could go a long way to getting LION82 and JJ's name on new contract extensions.

Hello Wally........are you lurking?

that clears up money this year, how does that benfit JC next year unless he gets a purely front loaded bonus and small contract, something Wally might not want to do because of the dangers.

The decision is JC's and his wife's. I suspect his wife wants to remain in Regina otherwise they would reside in Vancouver already. Best of luck getting him signed he is a huge weapon for the Leos and hopefully for the Green Guys next year

[Rammer]

In the "every cloud has a silver lining" theme........if the Lions finally come to their senses and put DD on the 9 game/week IR.......this would free up $150K-$200 in SMS room.........room that could go a long way to getting LION82 and JJ's name on new contract extensions.

Hello Wally........are you lurking?

that clears up money this year, how does that benfit JC next year unless he gets a purely front loaded bonus and small contract, something Wally might not want to do because of the dangers.

The decision is JC's and his wife's. I suspect his wife wants to remain in Regina otherwise they would reside in Vancouver already. Best of luck getting him signed he is a huge weapon for the Leos and hopefully for the Green Guys next year

A $100K in a signing bonus this season goes along way in a three year contract. He only need to re-up his current contract at $140K and he would be $33K ahead in bonuses each season, although it would all be paid out up front of course.

[chub]

he is saying all the right things to the BC media as all contract year players do. He will do what he feels is best for himself and his family come the offseason. Im quite sure there is a strong desire to live at home and try a new challenge with a new team. He doesnt have much more to prove in Vancouver...sometimes a different challenge is what a football player looks for, not just the cash. Clermont is that type of individual, and I believe we will see him come home to Regina, that said, its not out of the realm of possiblity for him to sign again with the Lions.

[wildthing]

In the "every cloud has a silver lining" theme........if the Lions finally come to their senses and put DD on the 9 game/week IR.......this would free up $150K-$200 in SMS room.........room that could go a long way to getting LION82 and JJ's name on new contract extensions.

Hello Wally........are you lurking?

that clears up money this year, how does that benfit JC next year unless he gets a purely front loaded bonus and small contract, something Wally might not want to do because of the dangers.

The decision is JC's and his wife's. I suspect his wife wants to remain in Regina otherwise they would reside in Vancouver already. Best of luck getting him signed he is a huge weapon for the Leos and hopefully for the Green Guys next year

A $100K in a signing bonus this season goes along way in a three year contract. He only need to re-up his current contract at $140K and he would be $33K ahead in bonuses each season, although it would all be paid out up front of course.

Do the Leos have the space even if DD hits the 9 game list? I suspect Wally signed some individuals to some lucrative deals with the assumption DD wouldn't play for a portion of the year due to injury (Bucky has a huge deal for a backup IIRC).