It does not appear as though non-import wide receiver Jason Clermont will be unemployed for very long as there are reportedly two CFL teams battling for his services.
Clermont told CKNW in Vancouver that he has two offers on the table at the moment. One from the Calgary Stampeders and another from the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
The Regina native, who was cut by the BC Lions last week said that he spoke to Stampeders' general manager and head coach John Hufnagel on Tuesday where an offer was made. He then received an additional offer from Riders GM Eric Tillman Tuesday night.
The 2002 CFL Most Oustanding rookie, who expects to make a decision in the next couple of days had nothing but good things to say about both organizations but was especially impressed with how the Stampeders handled their business.
"I was quite taken aback by the professionalism that Calgary displayed with their recruiting," Clermont told CKNW. "It's outstanding. They've basically had their entire coaching staff call and discuss what they would be doing."
Clermont also stated that a key to his decision would be his role within the team and how he would fit in.
"You don't want to upset the current roster, you want to be compensated fairly but you also want to earn your compensation so that was a concern," Clermont said.
The two-time Most Oustanding Canadian is looking to bounce back in 2009 after injuries caused him to miss the last three regular season games with a strained MCL.
In seven CFL seasons, all with the Lions, the 30-year old made 428 receptions for 5,917 yards.
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