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Before we get to the real news — Mike Reilly will sign as the B.C. Lions’ quarterback shortly after CFL free agency opens Tuesday — let’s offer the usual caveats:

Circumstances can change and change suddenly in these situations. The player can have second thoughts. An offer he can’t refuse presents itself. An overwhelming sense of loyalty overrides the other factors in his decision.

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The history of professional sports, after all, is rife with players who experience a change of heart before committing to a new team, and that possibility exists with Reilly. It’s just not very likely.

The Lions, as you’d expect, are mum on this sensitive subject and GM Ed Hervey wasn’t in a mood to return a text message Saturday. But a few details have emerged in the last 48 hours that confirm Reilly has been targeted by the Lions and the club is poised to make a huge offer Tuesday.

That offered is believed to be in the $700,000 range. It has also been approved by Lions owner David Braley.