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I agree with you for the most part but we've definitely seen some meh talent here (see Damien Jackson).

Hiring from within would be on-brand and would not be my first choice. We need new blood and the fact that they got permission from BC ahead of time for Macsymic gives me hope that they feel the same way.

Yep, that LB group (Battle, Jones, West) we had in the late 80's - early 90's was incredible. I'm kind of surprised Battle isn't already in there tbh. When they picked the all-time Bomber team for the club's 75th anniversary, Battle was the only LB selected.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/12/02/blue-bombers-agree-to-terms-with-all-cfl-left-tackle-stanley-bryant/

Looks like McManus is out of the running for GM in Hamilton. Does not even being a finalist reduce the chances of him being offered/accepting a similar role to what he's already doing here? https://3downnation.com/2024/11/30/hamilton-tiger-cats-narrow-gm-decision-to-three-finalists-sources/

100%. 3DN has an article up about Charleston Hughes defending the Stamps organization after guys like Ka'Deem roasted them but even he says that those coaches were just fall guys. Don't really buy his "bad blood from ex-players" excuse though because Parades also said the organization has gone downhill in the last 5 years and he's still with the club. https://3downnation.com/2024/11/28/charleston-hughes-defends-calgary-stampeders-blames-ex-player-criticism-on-bad-blood/

Maybe check RiderFans? Might be full of manure though.

Based on the Stamps statement, it doesn't sound like it was his decision. "As an organization, we felt some changes were needed as part of the process of rebuilding a winning team,” said head coach and general manager Dave Dickenson in a statement. “We thank these coaches for their contributions to the organization and wish them the best.”

But some random podcast guys said Campbell was a done deal?

Dru Brown type money. A base of $258k in 2025 (can go up to $336k). Max of $406k in 2026 and $456k in 2027.

Only to pull a Durant and walk away without ever sullying a Bomber jersey. It's the only acceptable scenario.

If I'm his agent, I'm telling him to test FA after the season.

3 year extension for Alexander. Fajardo has a bonus due in January so he either accepts a demotion or he's gone in the next month or so. https://3downnation.com/2024/11/26/montreal-alouettes-sign-qb-davis-alexander-to-contract-extension-through-2027/

Thanks. The list 3DN has up shows him as a pending FA - not the first time they would be wrong but usually those lists are provided by the club so I wonder if that was an error or a recent update? So much security they put went with a rookie over him in the biggest game of the year. Really don't get why he was here or why he's being brought back.

Dolegala is not under contract (neither is Strevy) - only Wilson & Collaros are under contract.

Crowded front office and they still need to bring in Wally to help advise who they should hire as GM.

Hasn't seemed to affect the Argos so far.

Neither did Mario. The team owed him a bunch of money and was bankrupt. He used the money he was owed to buy them out. Different time though - teams are worth more now so it would take much more money to do something like that.

At least he was allowed to throw the ball back then. Carey went off on the Stamps after GC but he's not alone. https://3downnation.com/2024/11/23/literally-a-d-minus-former-calgary-stampeders-offer-scathing-assessment-of-franchise-in-decline/

Lots of Dave Ritchie vibes for me.

Looks like Powell is under contract for next year. He's not listed as a pending FA. https://3downnation.com/2024/11/11/the-hamilton-tiger-cats-potential-2025-free-agent-list/

The fact he's not even willing to give a bullshit answer, like we'll review all aspects is sad. Not unexpected but still sad.

Alexander is also up there but he's still less proven. It's still a better group than last year though. If Dolegala and Cornelius were 2 of the top 3 available, I don't know if it can get much worse? https://3downnation.com/2024/01/28/2024-cfl-free-agent-rankings-quarterbacks/

VAJ has been traded twice for a 1st rounder so I'm guessing that may be the asking price - I don't think BC wants to take on much (if any) salary. Edmonton has no 1st rounder to offer this year (used it to grab Zach Mathis in the last supplemental draft) so they may be behind the 8 ball there.