Booch

Yup...experienced it first hand...and seen it happen too...The Arland Bruce and Troy Mills incident still is one that sticks in the ol memory bank quite vividly

Yup...if his nfl chance fizzled...and more than likely will within 2 yrs...its play here...or don't play

I think he may have been the choice but with that personal issues he had to deal with..they bumped OC Guy up in the interm...as just choosing him as unqualified as he was...seemed an odd choice...with maybe the gentlemen agreement that JJ would take over when he got here...and then we renaged on it kinda?? The whole thing seemed odd and we did interview experienced guys...and guys with solid coaching resumes...and then went with that maroon?? Like wtf

I think the fact we seeing so many bigger ticket deals before Jan is we putting some of it on 2025 books..so we should be looking good to.go shopping in FA

so Demski is getting 240k next...245k in 27" with some in that yr gauranteed....all things considered a good deal for us with

Pimpleton....but believe he signed thru next yr Crum could follow tho as a opp to be 2nd string/Short yardage guy...Adeboboye I'd make an offer to as well as Canadian depth that wont break the bank

If we could land him at a nice price.....with Pokey...Demski...and whomever after that it would be a great situation....I could see him being a WR that ZC has a real good chemistry with and allow room for others to come free

anyway you slice it...an upgrade and we can only benefit from his hire...Hopefully he realizes he has a feature back to ride, as he tends to neglect the run and force the passing game, and based on BO comments I'm sure he would not have signed here yet...if at all if he didnt get some input and or re-assurance that Condell is gonna use him as the focal point of his offence...He was likely agreed as OC before BO...and Demski signed

Yeah...use 2025 for 2026 and be able to be a bigger spender in FA when you have some money for your higher priced Canadians and players paid with 2025 spare sheckles

me thinks seeing as it is likely more of our more pricey guys to re-up...bulk of being Canadians from the last yrs roster that a lot of it could be 2025 monies left over to off-set the 2026 Cap...which is smart moves by Walyer's and I think there will be a few vet's we feel essential re-upped early Jan once we have a more known amount to work with after they get the bigger priced one's done

Yeah...Purge Kolo...Thomas..Gauthier...Hallett...Vaughters(he was decent but not a diff maker and older) Wilson...T.Jones should by no means be the default starter and if he is outplayed in camp...Shay and Smith take next step....we already have Woodbey, possible FA score we can easily cut him and save money there...so some vet salaries we will be gone from for sure next yr My belief is Stan will be back but will wait for team to sign some younger key guys and come in at a fair price and wont hold us ransom...and I am more than fine with that...WJ....I think we retain at a tam friendly but fair deal, and believe he still will be a difference maker if used correctly (heavy rotation) and surrounded by actual guys who can play and take focus off him

Lol..how bout middling? 😃 But for all his good attributes that's his weakest skill...gets ran through.. misses diving at ankles (him and Kramdi are phenomenal at that) and rarely can bring a guy down whsen engaged...but good at being carried for 5 to 7 yards He breaks well on ball tho and closes at an elite level...has top tier speed too..would be great as a cover safety over the top and breaking on balls..would prob become a picking machine..

we need to spend money there with a legit difference maker.....and would help with some of the possible returnees seeming better...scheme tweak too would help He is weak tackler...not overly strong on the run...I wouldn't say he is total package....good cover guy and closes well for sure....thats why I think we should have him at safety and he likely leads league in picks....tho he doesn't have greatest hands either in pickin' regards....I would have rather we signed Him and Nichols and let Kramdi walk...he aint worth what he is getting and as said before...His position doesnt need to be Canadian so paying premium price for his production....dumb

smart....and great move....Is Holm on outs now? A lot of scratch would be invested again in him..Kramdi and Nichols

Where he will probably flourish...cause he will get played and played with capable players...sad that we didn't reup him Cause...well we failed to develop while we played Thomas.. Korn...Schmeck

He's not...and yes he can..and has

Yeah...my take on Kramdi is that he's not a horrible player...but a good multi use rotation guy, and a situational down type guy....but not an every down player at SAM...Maybe safety and definitely not paid in the top tier in the league for DB's....Solid depth and emergency starter guy, and solid rotational depth piece...but not at the premium price he is getting

Hopefully we can do 2 on defence....2 quality who can play...those 5 there as is would allow us to do it and be better than we have been last several yrs Not sure what Canadian DT/DE may be available in FA coming off entry level deals yet, but good chance any we may have a chance at would upgrade JT's spot and further strengthen our defensive rotational depth I cant see Schmeck being ready before labour day...and then even if is, may take a while to regain his form...still would like to see us convert him to oline and use on defence in short yardage situations tho Lost in the Canadian depth is Kelly too....had some blips of mental miscues this past yr, but thats not indicative of what he posses's as pre-injury he was lights out and could become a very good safety and already is a ST ace...and young...allowing us nice options with Woodbey...Alllen...hopefully the resigning of Griffin for the extra DB/Hybrid guy role we like to use

especially a Canadian University trained QB....never gonna happen

Thing is...we dont really need a Canadian starter at SAM especially when we can getter production with an American...and for cheaper....I agree with your point tho about locking up top Canadians...and ones where they give you more value...at SAM...thats not one Lawson can technically fill the lone Canadian spot we could need on defense if we go RB...2 RECIEVER...3 Oline guys again, tho with Shay and Smith let them take the Will and go a DT with Bailey as a rotate or a new draft pick/Canadian FA and designate 2 on defence...actually use the Nationalized American for his allotted snaps and run 3 Import olineman or 4 import receivers

Bloodsport wasnt real?!?!??!?!?!....damn I feel so cheated now

RB....DE....db....LB....easiest positions to fill in the CFL and continually reload at....and shouldnt eat up big gobs of cap space.....we spend excessively in all 4 spots...and for most part for aged out guys...or Canadians cause they require a premium....theron lies a lot of our crunch for cash issues loading up on difference maker players, where...well they would make a huge difference It also effects the quality of your depth....just because you have guys behind others...doesnt mean it's "depth"....cause look how reluctant Osh has been to ise his depth...he would rather play injured and subpar guys who are his fav's

safety yeah...but after some other key guys signed first...and then see if he fits the SMS...If we lose a Nichols or Holm cause we overpay Kramdi again...is that a solid move? People here rave about him but that's cause of Osh comments on him. then by extension Tait and his fluff pieces and then fans take it as gospel...And doesnt make it so Is he needed for ratio...no....is he good in coverage...heck no....is he a solid open field tackler/tracker...again no, and as stated erlier needs to learn howto and not dive at ankles if he is making 140k+ per....is he good mucking in the box coming down on the run...that he is...hence why he could be useful in a safety role or situational play...but not at high end premium price tag Do/did we have better option at SAM...yes we did...was he ever an all-star, league award/writers....or by his peers in CFLPA....nope....would he supplant any other starting SAM in the league....I can't see it....was he a key priority signing based on all that for likely 150k...hell no Is 47 tackles....1 int ...2 special team tackles in 16 games....and 59 tackles...2 sacks...2 st tackles on 18 games Aas a SAM...where you see tons of action the last 2 yrs at already 29 next season worthy of top tier DB pay in the league??.....friggin hell no Griffin had 47 tackles...8 on teams...a sack in 13 games...is one our best tacklers....had more impact plays you noticed...great in coverage, and a better athlete....plus 2 yrs younger....just as one example and could be re-upped for less and should be a priority Heck already under contract Woodbey had 30 tackles in 8 games....and was very noticeable out there....

Would rather have seen one of Nichols or Holm re-upped first....and at best only 2 of the 3....so do we sign all 3 and screw our SMS where we dont need to?....as 3 guys in and over 140k in the defensive backfield is a huge over spend....and does this mean Kramdi is defacto starter according to Osh as per history even if he is not needed ratio wise or the best player?...as we currently have 3 guys on roster already who could do the job better and cheaper....paying premium for a guy who isnt top in his class is not good sms management....and playing him cause of what he is making even tho not best option...is poor rostering...who cares how smart he apparently is....doesn't make you good necessarily

KOLO pulled in 150k last yr