Reports that Jerome Messam had signed with Miami surfaced over the weekend but that deal now appears to be in jeopardy. The issue is apparently a signing bonus, which is a key indicator of whether an NFL team sees a CFL player as a legitimate prospect or just a camp body. Justin Hickman got a signing bonus (though he wouldn tell me how much.) It also gives a player s muchneeded cash infusion between their last CFL game cheque in November and the start of the NFL season in September, as well as recognizing that the player is likely sacrificing some dollars given the discrepancy in the start date of the two leagues.Johnny Silvas, 7. James Boissier, 8. Chris Wilder.

The 28yearold Smith struggled for most of his career in San Francisco, plagued as much by coaching and constant coordinator changes as by his own indecisiveness. But when Harbaugh became coach in January 2011, Smith blossomed under the former QB's guidance. He was among the league leaders in passer rating (104.1)