Mr Dee

It's amazing that a team playing in the NHL could be so disorganized in their defensive structure. I'm not completely sure who is the mastermind behind their system, but it is an utter failure. Scramble defence is not a defence. Now, in the Jet's defence, well actually, there is no defence of the Jets defence, so....big changes have to be made, or it will be more of the same. And this team has too many good pieces to stay the course.

Why do fans seem to take it personally when a draft pick doesn't live up to their expectations? Having now read how thoroughly the staff goes through evaluating the combines and film of each and every player in the CIS and then some, you have to expect they have way more knowledge and more 'real' expectations than we fans. Richards cannot be deemed a failure until he fails. So far, due to injuries, he hasn't really had the opportunity. So dump him? I think not. Let somebody beat him out of a position. Then, you can pick on the new guy if he doesn't all-star in his 1st try.

One of the nuances of the Canadian game, ie. the CFL, is one of the very things that set this game apart, and that is the Canadian ratio. It's taken years to get to the number of NI players each team must carry. It works. It's up to each team to maintain a proper ratio of rookie NIs and proven NIs all under the SMS in place. When teams don't pay attention, you get the recently bad Bomber teams and Rider teams - no depth. Never has the Canadian player been so in demand as in recent years. And people want to change that? Because that's what will happen. Sure, the best players get scooped up, at least for a time, and that will never change, but limiting the number of roster spots doesn't seem to be a good idea in keeping the attraction for playing in the CFL. Football at the college level is thriving right now and producing better players. And you want to limit the opportunities? Doesn't make sense. Our game is fine. More than fine. Leave it alone.

IT IS EASY TO BLAME @CFL BUT THE TRUTH IS IF YOU WANT A "HOME GROWN" CANADIAN QB THE PROCESS MUST BEGIN WELL BEFORE HIS U SPORT CAREER.... U of M Bisons head coach Brian Dobie was convinced Jordan Yantz had a future as a pro quarterback when Blue Bomber GM Kyle Walters gave him a tryout in 2015. “Kyle won't like this, but Jordan Yantz was a great fit somewhere in the CFL,” Dobie said. “(Calgary's) Andrew Buckley is. “His gun was better than most of their guns. He had a stronger arm than Matt Nichols. It's not even close.” Yet Yantz was released without even making an appearance in a pre-season game. Dobie wasn't saying Yantz is better than Nichols, who's since taken over as the Bomber starter. "Does he love football?" - What MOS asks whenever He and Kyle Walters check out candidates to become a Winnipeg Blue Bomber. Marshall Ferguson charts - Who went where... Then there are team by team charts on signings. Interesting, especially if you love pie charts. https://twitter.com/cfl_headlines/status/836201392540954624 CFL News - If I had to bet right now, I'd bet it's Drew Willy (who is starting at beginning of season) & on a short leash - @TSNDaveNaylor #CFL #Argos ?‍?Cummings and goings: Welcome free agent defensive tackle Euclid Cummings to the Green and Gold. bit.ly/2mwtd6c ?‍?Grain of salt words....after all he signed he left Calgary and signed with Saskatchewan: Derek Denis - Trestman is great addition to Toronto I enjoyed my time with him in Chicago! CFL News - #Argos DC may not be Rich Stubler. May be Corey Chamblin. #CFL ?‍?Apparently the Argos will be using the "delayed draw" a lot this season as evidenced by the delayed announcing of a GM and HC. MOCK DRAFT - Bomber Buzz Winnipeg Blue Bombers: NT Eli Ankou, UCLA Saskatchewan Roughriders: OL Mason Woods, Idaho BC Lions: DE Kwaku Boateng, Wilfred Laurier Hamilton Tiger-Cats: WR Rashaun Simonise, Calgary Edmonton Eskimos: LB Christophe Mulumba Tshimanga, Maine Winnipeg Blue Bombers: WR Danny Vandervoort, McMaster BC Lions: OL Geoff Gray, Manitoba Calgary Stampeders: TE Antony Auclair, Laval Ottawa REDBLACKS: WR Nathaniel Behar, Carleton https://bomberbuzz.com/2017/02/28/cfl-draft-2017-mock-draft-version-1-0/ Lawless - Copeland says with Popp and Trestman he believes @TorontoArgos now have strongest front office in @cfl #cfl. Wally and Huff would disagree -?‍? so would I. CFL News "I love the #CFL" - Marc Trestman, New @TorontoArgos Head Coach Welcome back Marc! Herb Zurkowsky - Marc Trestman identifies Ricky Ray as Toronto's starting QB. "No competition starting out." CFL News - OL David Foucault wants a better deal from #AlsMTL rds.ca/videos/footbal… #CFL #LCF via @DidierRDS (in French) -.@BrendonLaBatte's doctor said he's more likely 2 B killed in car accident than his injury 2 B recurring deal - @IanHamilton45 #CFL #Riders

Ryan Smith and Drew Willy win the Oscar for best special effects when they combined for an instant classic for their 'no-look' TD. http://www.cfl.ca/2016/07/07/must-watch-ryan-smith-no-look-td/ Congratulations boys. ?‍?Jest the facts....

And looks like he just missed out on the Heisman...

Fabulous job. If we don't hear about problems...he must be doing his job. If the financials keep coming in as positive...he must be doing his job. He doesn't interfere...because that's not his job. All the rest, we don't really know about, and that's probably good. I wouldn't compare him to anybody else's position in the league...because you can't. Each situation is unique. There, mystery solved.

Well, as of Wednesday, the Roughriders had signed nine free agents from other CFL teams — the highest such number in the league. The Toronto Argonauts were next at eight, followed by the Ottawa Redblacks (six), Edmonton Eskimos (five), B.C. Lions (four), Calgary Stampeders (four), Montreal Alouettes (four), Winnipeg Blue Bombers (three) and Hamilton Tiger-Cats (one). B.C. and Calgary each had re-signed or extended the contracts of 15 of its free agents, with Montreal (14), Ottawa (14), Winnipeg (10), Edmonton (seven), Hamilton (six), Toronto (six) and Saskatchewan (three) rounding out the list. Scott Mitchell - It’s absolutely amazing that in 8 years with the Stamps Drew Tate threw 572 passes........Bo Levi Mitchell threw 606 last year alone. Matt Baker - Tony Burnett could be the biggest piece of the puzzle for the Lions. He attended Lions camp in 2014 but there was no way he was cracking the roster. Not with Bighill and Solomon Elimimian entering the most dominant portion of the “Team 100” era. The #Riders have wasted no time assigning Darian Durant's old no. 4. It will be worn by new safety Marc-Olivier Broulliette. #CFL Ed Willes: Canucks owners kick the tires on the B.C. Lions bit.ly/2lfpn02. The Aquilini's believe they can turn the #BCLions into a profitable venture. - @willesonsports #CFL CFL History - Bud Grant was a #CFL player and #NFL Head Coach. He along with Moon are the only people in both the @CFHOF & @ProFootballHOF. -In 1978 as a result of being undrafted by the #NFL, Warren Moon joined the #Eskimos & help lead the team to 5 consecutive Grey Cups. #CFL. In 1984, Moon joined the #NFL & had a stellar 17 year career. He is one of only 2 people in both the @CFHOF & @ProFootballHOF #CFL Bob Irving - I Don't like a "Reginan" skipping "Manitobas" team at the Scotties--but I do like how they're kicking butt?. Drew Edwards - Defensive back Rico Murray the latest former #Ticats player to join #Argos #CFL #CFLFreeAgency CFL News - "It makes too much sense not to happen (Popp/Trestman/Johnny Manziel to #Argos)" - @TSNDaveNaylor #CFL #Argos via @hustlerlawless ?.@VinceYoung10 seeks 'Make Vince Great Again' trademark fw.to/K5aSIij #CFL #Riders #NFL via @nfl ? #Argos close to wrapping deals to make Jim Popp GM and Marc Trestman head coach. #CFL via @ArashMadani

Tracker wasn't being serious. But you're right, they would never trade for him as a NI O-Lineman. That's exactly why he has been working out as a NI receiver. It would figure he'd be a shoe-in now.

Hardrick established himself as a fan favourite also, when he made those valiant attempts to leap into the end zone stands....

Quick STUFF - Lowell Ullrich Four DL signings by #BCLions today would suggest they will fill roster without dipping further into #CFLFA veteran market. CFL News - It looks like Danny O’Brien, who spent three years with the #Redblacks, will not be returning. - @TimCBaines #CFL #Redblacks Gary Lawless - doesn't mean it happens but Marc Trestman is gauging interest among coaches about putting together a staff to lead @TorontoArgos #cfl @cfl CFL News - #Argos have been making repeated runs at Marc Trestman this offseason. Can you blame them? Not many bigger #CFL names. City needs the buzz. If the #Argos land Marc Trestman, pretty much all will be forgiven. He's the big fish. No question. Will create a huge buzz. #CFL CFL News - Tate extension becomes all the more interesting when you take into account fact that Desjardins confessed....- @RedBlackGade #CFL 1/2...that he (Desjardins) has been unable to come to an agreement on an extension with Trevor Harris - @RedBlackGade #CFL #Redblacks 2/2....QB Trevor Harris is entering the last year of his current deal. - @RedBlackGade #CFL #Redblacks That was quick.... CFL Headlines - The Snap: A New #4 In Riderville? dlvr.it/NRqNgH.....#4 - Marc-Olivier Brouillette Still out there....Shakir Bell at RB. J’Michael Deane, Jeff Perret at OL. Alan Michael Cash at DT. Cory Greenwood at LB. #CFL #CFLFA - Other names like DB John Ojo (injury & NFL), DT Cleyon Laing, OL Greg Van Roten have other irons in the fire like the NFL. #CFL #CFLFA Herb Zurkowsky – If - when - Jim Popp's hired by the Argos, don't be surprised if he hires Justin Casey as one of his main scouts. Casey resigned from #Als.

Desjardins...doing it again. Tell me again how appointing Desjardins as GM was a bad move by Ottawa 4 years ago...

The Future of the Football Helmet - americanfootballinternational.com/future-footbal… #CFL #NFL. http://www.americanfootballinternational.com/future-football-helmet/ Who Won Free Agency in the East Division - Joey Abrams http://3downnation.com/2017/02/21/won-free-agency-east-division/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+3downnation%2FgLSo+(3DownNation+A) Hamilton Tiger-Cats Key signings: Abdul Kanneh, Emanuel Davis, Xavier Fulton Losses: Jeff Mathews, Drake Nevis, Chad Owens, Beau Landry, Anthony Woodson, Matt Coates Nevis is the big loss for Hamilton and does present a hole in the middle of the Ticats defence. The loss of three core Canadians amongst your depth can be crippling but Hamilton has done a very nice job over the years creating a lot of depth. Keep an eye on: Nic Shortill Toronto Argonauts Key signings: Winston Venable, Jeff Mathews, Johnny Sears Jr., Matt Webster, Jeff Finley, Jeff Fuller, Peter Dyakowski Losses: AJ Jefferson, Kenny Shaw, Dionte Spencer Ottawa Redblacks Key signings: Greg Ellingson, Jerrell Gavins, Nolan MacMillan, AJ Jefferson, Kenny Shaw, Dionte Spencer, Kahlil Bass Losses: Ernest Jackson, Abdul Kanneh, Chris Williams, Kienan Lafrance The Redblacks knocked it out of the park from a business and football perspective. Each player brought in will help alleviate the loss of players Ottawa let go to free agency. Jefferson for Kanneh, Shaw for Jackson, Spencer for Williams and Bass for Munoz. The talent may not be equal amongst those players but neither is the pay cheque and this is a business and that does matter. Montreal Alouettes Key signings: Boris Bede, Nic Boulay, Mike Klassen, Gabe Knapton, Kyries Hebert, Keith Shologan, Jabar Westerman, Don Oramasionwu, Ernest Jackson, Ryan Phillips Losses: Marc-Olivier Brouillette, Dequin Evans, Winston Venable, Alan-Michael Cash (yet to sign) With the new signings, the Alouettes look to make a change to the ratio. Looking to have an all-Canadian interior defensive line they have done a nice job finding quality players to fill those roles. The Alouettes were able to secure the rights of some quality offensive line prospects in December’s neg list draft. There is still likely concern at the lack of CFL experience they have at offensive tackle, so this will be something to key on. -General manager Kavis Reed and head coach Jacques Chapdelaine have already mentioned that the team will be playing with a pair of American offensive tackles next season.....As of right now, Mathu Gibson is the only American tackle on the roster. GM Kavis Reed doesn’t want any player on the #AlsMTL — other than the starting QB — earning more than $150,000. - @HerbZurkowsky1 #CFL Who was the luckiest QB in the CFL last season? Rakeem Cato, of course. QBs by % of interceptable passes that WERE picked off #Details - courtesy of Derek Taylor

Always the negative spin.... And just how well did Edmonton do by the way?

The question on our D-Line is not simply replacing Shologan with Thomas as they shared that one position. Whomever the Bombers acquire to rotate with Thomas has to, at least, equal the output that was achieved last year. I was never a Shologan fan, but to me, it shouldn't be difficult to do that. The rest of the line? Westerman equals Westerman, Nevis and Cummimngs? Should be pretty close. Okpalaugo? A huge signing. If he plays up to what he is capable of, he'll make the whole line better. That, to me, is the improvement that the Bombers need from the front four. Do we need another Free Agent DLineman? No. They'll do this through the draft. As to losing Bass, he is a good player, but we have two like players at that position, and so we'll move on. Finding that elusive MLB will be the key. Getting the right guy in there will change our defence dramatically in my estimation. I hope we already have that guy on the roster, but I really wouldn't object to a Free Agency acquisition. Maybe someone like Ellsworth. All I know is that we're close to having a much better defence. The secondary is pretty well set, so it's two more guys...

What's hilarious is the fact that you guys already had a bonafide QB to use until the next guy, but you've turned it into a hunt and seek issue with guys like Young. I mean, really? What I can see for POTENTIAL trades for Jones is a worse over-the-barrel Barker-type scenario that will put several smiles/grimaces on your faces as you seek to explain that one...

Yeah, I read that, but it really doesn't make sense. All the receivers that Jones has signed recently, have been on the open market already, and the Riders were the only ones with pen in hand. So, either they trade more valuable receivers, or wait for injuries for teams to knock on their door...either way, is that really a plan?

I think, for me, I used more 'errrs' per missed tackle on Bass, so I would have to agree with you. The second most errrs? Wild..

I think, in a way, Walter's efforts are being short changed. After a year of a 'close to the SMS' Walters still managed to go into Free Agency with the fewest number of potential players about to leave. In the new CFL, with the new contracts, Walters has managed to tip toe on the sideline the of who to keep and who to just let go. We did lose players, but except for maybe Burnett, they were accounted for. And we surely lost less than many teams, who lost far more in talent. See BC. Now, Buono has done a remarkable job in singing his own and other players to fill a need. Desjardins is proving to be more astute in handling the GM position than many thought, and even Reed is signing to improve. But the moves Walters has made cannot be simply be dismissed as minor. Replacing Shologan alone improves the team. As to re-signing Nichols, that's good. Extending Chungh was important. And the signing of Okpalaugo was an unforseen bonus equivalent to a long TD pass and run. A few look to maneuvering Medlock and Bryant's salaries as a weakness. Why? Re-signing Adams was important and maintaining our Canadian depth signings (Briggs, Hurl, Remple) continues the building of NI talent that we haven't seen in years. And yes, Glenn is the more experienced QB, but what does that matter as an insurance policy-type player? LeFervour will fill that role quite nicely and under LaPolice, may surprise. The team didn't go for the dynamite signings this year, but still, with the Nevis signing, the moves made so far, are sound, and look to be quite good. Each week has seen some new players added (Will Smith, LeFervour) that were unexpected, but may be quite valuable. Free agency can be a crapshoot and going into that week, we fans could be seen as 'anxious'. The nerves are a little more settled now, and maybe now we can realize we do have a CFL ready GM.

We've reached that accord with ??- Denmark. YES! Denmark had 8 TDs in 10 games and averaged over 70 yards per game. That has to be considered a plus!

Yes, I agree with you. I missed when he said who he was. I went back and checked, and believe me, I wasn't at all surprised to hear who it was. For LeFervour, it's good to now know who to avoid. For Friesen, congrats, you are already ahead in 2017 for the IOTY award. How many years in a row is that?

Oftentimes a goalie will stand out and 'rob' the other team. Last night it was Fleury and the 'other' team was the Jets. It was a strong comeback game for the Jets who played how they're capable, physically and speed wise. But Pittsburgh has Crosby and he's enough to win any close games..

“Rory is an all-around receiver with good pass-catching ability and he’s a reliable blocker in the run game,” said Stampeders head coach Dave Dickenson. ?‍?Rory Kohlert always gave his best for the Blue and deserves to be remembered as a diehard Bomber Booster. Let's not forget, Rory returned to the Bombers, after being selected by the RedBlacks in the expansion draft, when his contract expired in Feb. '14.

Who said - "We want guys that want to be here...Have high character, that work hard. Those are the guys we're going after." - no, you're wrong, it was Chris Jones. "This time last year they were raving about how well Sask was doing in free agency... what looks good on paper gotta look good on the field." - Jerome Messam "told terms for WR Ernest Jackson deal with @MTLAlouettes will see him paid around $220 K per year on a two-year deal #cfl @cfl" - Lawless ?‍?What's up Jackson? What a payday!! Best line of the day - Why does everyone assume we see Young as a QB? You can't rule out the possibility that Jones only wants to convert him to DE or safety. - RiderProphet Edmonton Journal - the Eskimos added a pair of international free agents in running back TraVon Van and defensive end Aston Whiteside. Gerry Moddejonge - When it comes to #Esks new DE Aston Whiteside, this is the third team he has joined with Maas on the coaching staff, including #Argos in '14 In line for best GMing this off season Wally Buono Lowell Ullrich reports - #BCLions off-season to date, not including pending deal for Chris Williams: 1 cut, 3 unsigned & to f/a, 6 newcomers, 5 to NFL, 21 retained Dan LeFevour - "Honoured to be a member of the @Wpg_BlueBombers!! Can't wait to get back at it" ?‍?Another smooth veteran QB acquisition (LeFevour) by GM Walters. ?‍?Too bad about Shawn Gore, who may have to retire. He was coming into his own. ?‍?Call a truce with Denmark. Sign an accord already

He's back... Welcome, on your return Will. Or MAC, or whatever you're called.