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There's really not a lot of griping going on here. We're discussing what we should do with this roster going forward. Nichols is a soon to be 34-year old with a significant throwing shoulder injury. Pretending like he's a must-sign and we are guaranteed success with him going forward is arguably a more ridiculous take than the alternative.

Thinking the Bombers are better off without Matt Nichols is hardly an insane take, and plenty of people far smarter than me have the same opinion. Though I will admit now that they have won the cup, I’ve softened my stance on being desperate to get rid of him since there’s less urgency now. I appreciate the argument that we would have gotten more or less the same production out of Nichols that Collaros gave us and from a yards perspective, that’s probably true. But the pocket movement and awareness that Collaros has is miles better. Still, the defence was beyond dominant in all three games so yes, we more than likely win even with below average QB play. Still, Nichols is and always will be a QB that requires the rest of the team to do more or less everything right to be successful. And it’s very good timing that he joined this team just as the rest of the roster was starting to take shape. With a recent championship taking the pressure off, I don’t see a ton of long term benefit of sticking with a guy that has basically no upside, will be handed the starting job and be given an insanely long leash.

You have to assume that Arbuckle wouldn't command Masoli money. He may not even command Nichols money. I like both Streveler and McGuire as long term prospects, but Arbuckle is clearly the best option when combining salary, age and potential. Especially if Streveler wants to come back with the understanding that he will fill a similar role to what he had in the playoffs.

I am. Trust me.

I doubted this team. I thought they couldn’t win with this offence. I think most of us had significant doubts going into the playoffs. I could not be happier to be wrong. Above all else, I am a Bomber fan. Nothing is sweeter than this.

I’m too happy to waste my time with someone who would rather spend the hours after the biggest victory in 29 years doing “I told you so’s”.

I’m not going to get into a big argument here. Everyone here is over the moon about this. This isn’t about “showing the haters” or any other garbage like that.

Just enjoy this, bud.

This is the greatest day of my life.

I don’t mind them leaving Harris off but it’s pretty ironic that the long snapper they voted for was also busted for PEDs this season.

I’m of the opinion that the only consistently horrible ref in the CFL is Bradbury. The rest are fairly hit or miss in a job that’s generally very difficult. Murray Clarke was worse than any of them but by some miracle he was demoted.

Proulx is a good ref. People assume he’s bad because he’s Québécois and his hat doesn’t fit his head but he’s probably the best ref in the league.

Ticats are the best team in the league. Going to be a real challenge.

I want Fajardo to cry himself to sleep every night for the rest of his life.

Bombers very clearly content to aim for FGs. Classic.

McCray is bar none the biggest dirtbag in the league. Looks good on him to shrivel in the big moments.

That could not have been later.

Bite your tongue.

I don’t normally notice or care about this but Rider players are literally whining after every play. I’ve never seen anything like it.

Keep that foot on the gas. Please.

Rider D ain’t that great. Like to see Marshall get victimized.

Very clear intent by Hughes there.

Lawler, you dunce.

These pretentious Questrade commercials are the worst thing on TV, by far.

That’s a great throw. Would have been a tough catch but have to make it.