Mike

Agreed. Dominos is so good now. Give it a shot if you want, it's 50% off any pizza if you order online right now until March 23rd.

Boy, you sure read a lot into one sentence. Sure Mike, the comments weren't directed at you so why should YOU feel offended? I do get upset when someone says something like that to me. Jacquie doesn't know me. She has no idea about my beliefs or core values. So yeah, damned right I resent it. I think Johnson is a coward for doing what he did. I do think what he did was serious. Very serious. I honestly didn't know he did that. I'm not saying you shouldn't be offended IF that's what she said. I'm saying you need to stop reading so much into harmless comments. The way I read it, it was basically her saying "this is what he did in case you didn't know" and the way you read it led you on some unnecessary tirade about beliefs or core values. Sometimes you just need to remember this is the internet.

He freakin headbutted her. You think this is nothing?!?! Okaaay Jacquie, I didn't know. Don't get your guts all tied up in a knot. I hadn't heard anything about Johnson's domestic abuse case since the Hard Knocks series a few years ago when he was released. All you needed to say was that he was convicted of deomestic assault & went to jail. From your comment you seem to be assuming that somehow I don't think spousal abuse is serious which is so wrong if you do. So, I don't like that assumption. Next time, choose your words differently, okay. Boy, you sure read a lot into one sentence.

I'm guessing Toronto or Montreal.

Darren Bauming was saying that Gill said he has gone from 6'3" 280 at the end of the season up to 305-310, depending on the day. I don't doubt the weight figures. But it's not 100% muscle. Not even close.

Thought it was super cool that the quote in today's Sun from Evan Gill says he'd love to play here. Thought it was ridiculous that the Sun also tried to suggest he added 20 pounds of muscle in 2 months.

So he's a guy who had the chance to opt in but elected not to then, I'm assuming.

Guess I'll be "that guy"...... Umm welcome to the board. How is it you know of Rob and why do you feel he will have a great CFL career? Thanks for the welcome. I've known Robert since he was in middle school. Extended family...brother in law. He's a good kid and is so very focused and talented. I won't pretend to know much about the CFL rules and the game in general but from what I've seen, it's a pass oriented league and the QB should have a strong arm and good mobility which are both strengths for Robert. How's the Offensive line in Winnipeg? Receivers? RB's? Offensive line is weak, although some people around here will make it sound absolutely abysmal. It's below average with the ability to perform above average on an inconsistent basis. Receivers should be very solid. Lance Moore's brother plays up here and was 4th in the league in receiving last year, we signed him as a FA to play inside for us and we also have a couple other guys who are capable of 1000 yards. Plus, there are always imports who come up here and make an impact as rookies. Running backs is tough to say ... our main guy right now is Will Ford and he was a divisional all star last year but he only really had a full time role half the year. I personally don't see him as an every down back, some others might. We might have a rookie at the tailback spot.

Hey Rids ... quick question for you. What's the deal with Aaron Picton and Sam Sabourin? I thought they were draft eligible but they're not attending the combine. Any reason? Actually, while we're at it ... what's the deal with Karl Lavoie as well?

I love the smell of Subway.

Thanks gbill2004! I think Gill is another guy that'll weigh his NFL options.. I saw him as well down at the East West Shrine Game and had some scouts buzzing. I think Lavertu's technique is a little sloppy and he has problems sustaining blocks Thanks Atomic! Where do you think you guys have the biggest need? OL. Specifically starting at the center and moving out to the right tackle, in that order.

Didn't really pop out of nowhere, but I can tell you in all honesty that nobody requested this of us.

I feel like I'm somewhat compensating with Coombs because I swore up and down that Lumbala wouldn't go first round last year and he went 5th overall. Made me change my mind on how I view Canadian running backs a bit and I think Coombs has more potential than Lumbala. Maybe I'm just out thinking myself though.

Just posted my first entry in something I want to take right up until draft day, my blog on the 2014 Draft. It's a (very) early mock draft of the first round. http://www.morningbigblue.com/community/blog/7/entry-23-an-early-look-at-the-first-round/ Thoughts, comments, anything else is welcomed.

I feel like he's just trolling but hey, who knows.

What round do you think Urchel will fall, 2nd round? 3rd round? Are you talking about Penn State's John Urschel?? I would be very surprised if he was ever in the CFL... I'm assuming this has been covered but does he even qualify for NI status? He would qualify if he applied for it. But he hasn't and probably doesn't plan to. Same thing with TJ Jones from Notre Dame.

What round do you think Urchel will fall, 2nd round? 3rd round? In the CFL draft? I doubt he even wastes the time applying.

Impossible to say 100% but that'd be my guess

He does. But if the good one isn't available, he won't take Goossen just to fill a need.

Garwood?

I like Max Hall. I could totally see him being the Josh McCown of the CFL. One of those guys you'd never count on as a full-time starter, but a very capable backup in his own right.

I guess the point I'm trying to make is that I feel like there's nothing wrong with Barker doing this because it works as a two-way street that way. Players can be cut at the drop of a hat, but they also get the opportunity to leave whenever they want to explore a better opportunity. But players that are contributing don't get cut. The ones that aren't good enough do. It's the same with any job. if you perform at your job & I don't, I get fired. Like I said, I'm all for giving players their release as soon as they have completely fulfilled their contractual obligations. If that is the 1st week of November & the season's over I wouldn't make them wait until Feb 15th. I'll give them 3 additional months to find employment in the NFL. That is more than fair. But not an entire year. That simply is just not true.

I guess the point I'm trying to make is that I feel like there's nothing wrong with Barker doing this because it works as a two-way street that way. Players can be cut at the drop of a hat, but they also get the opportunity to leave whenever they want to explore a better opportunity.

Do you think teams should be allowed to cut players without paying them their remaining salary?

Didn't even like it when I was **** faced.