Mark H.

Buy me a Grey Cup or go to hell!

this 400k move at this time was planned all along...new ownership, new attitude and new players...this was all orchestrated in favor of getting the Elks back healthy again, and bringing those fans they lost back to the park. the Edmonton regime new it was gonna go down this way, that's why they bought up the talent on day one. the main 3 have always propped up this league...us,Sask and Edm....we need Edmonton back healthy again...i just wish it didn't cost us so much to do it.   

I like the logic behind this statement.
With that extra $400,000, I'd love to see us throw a nice offer to Couture or McEwen so we can upgrade the C spot and move on from Kolo.

truth be told, I think if we do suddenly have a bit more cash to play with for a receiver, we’d be better off saving it for Pokey when he comes back
 
edit: let me clarify, I know he’s under contract if he comes back. I’d give him a raise for this year with an extension attached so we can actually lock a guy up long term and not do this song and dance every year
I’d also be pushing for Brady (especially) and Schoen extensions 

Hamilton was in their home grey cup a few years ago. Don’t recall them blowing their wads to get there. Just cuz you overpay people don’t guarantee anything. Actually history has shown that the teams who overpay during free agency usually don’t end up in the game otherwise Hamilton and BC would be grey cup champs every year. Hamilton has the longest cup draught in the league. Over spending doesn’t guarantee ****. 

Agreed. To be determined to an extent. But some scouts and the GM are still here.

2 takes:
Some of the QB talk brings to mind Ricky Ray having one of his best years, but Edmonton missing the playoffs, 5000 yards, IIRC
Also, when you know what an OL is capable of - shouldn't adjustments be made appropriately.

2 takes:
Some of the QB talk brings to mind Ricky Ray having one of his best years, but Edmonton missing the playoffs, 5000 yards, IIRC
Also, when you know what an OL is capable of - shouldn't adjustments be made appropriately.

2 takes:
Some of the QB talk brings to mind Ricky Ray having one of his best years, but Edmonton missing the playoffs, 5000 yards, IIRC
Also, when you know what an OL is capable of - shouldn't adjustments be made appropriately.

Every position other than QB gets labelled as that...if you read message boards long enough.  I think it comes down to what the scouting dept. is good at finding. In Winnipeg, that's DBs at the moment.

Playing for Pizza

Playing for Pizza

One of my favourite Grisham books... Read that once a year. 

Building through free agency rarely seems to work, however.
Like many have said here, you’re really holding out hope that Tre Ford is legit if you’re an Elks fan.

Sucks to see lawler go, leaving a second time for cash after the dui injuries etc, don’t really want him back again. 
 
I kind of hope we go with a low risk high reward vet on a real good deal, and bring in a bunch of blue chip prospects at wr. Spend more money on the lines. 

I'm not sure. I just think it's a bit early to write off the 2025 roster lol

As some have already said, it doesn't matter unless the Elks get a legit QB.  The way I look at, they probably don't make the GC with Ford at QB.  Then, whoever makes the GC from the West, no longer has that vaunted Argos' DL to contend with.

The thread just got...exciting...

Is there a betting site where I can lay down a bet on Tyrell Ford being cut by Feb 1 next year?
Bombers effectively hid him at field corner.  Made some nice plays on the ball, one of the best athletes out there for sure.  Still a lot of struggles with stopping and locking to read what's happening.  He's a major vulnerability if he's playing any position other than field corner IMO.

As some have already said, it doesn't matter unless the Elks get a legit QB.  The way I look at, they probably don't make the GC with Ford at QB.  Then, whoever makes the GC from the West, no longer has that vaunted Argos' DL to contend with.

The thread just got...exciting...

and they still have Fajardo, hes still a starting caliber qb

Appreciate the updates guys.

Appreciate the updates guys.

Appreciate the updates guys.