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The fact that Gittings says they've gone back and forth multiple times with the Bombers tells me there's definitely interest from Burris. I expect Burris is just trying to squeeze every penny possible out of the Bombers.

@PaulWiecek: Gittings says Bombers have been "aggressive" in trying to get a deal done; says both parties have gone back and forth several times. #bn @PaulWiecek: Gittings says Burris would like a 3-year deal, but they are open to a 2-year deal "depending on the money." #bn @PaulWiecek: Gittings says nothing will be concluded this weekend, but hopeful to have a deal done by "early next week." #bn

we've been over this before though, it's debatable whether or not the guy is in fact a quality starting OL AND it wasn't just a 2nd round pick, we gave the riders an allstar player to help them on their grey cup run as well. The allstar player should have been enough, this is Brendan Taman we're talking about here. There is no way we were getting a starting NI OL under contract for 2 more seasons for Alex Hall, an import leaving after the season for the NFL.

Yeah, I really liked the first two trades he made but with this one and the Neufeld one it feels like he's been giving up too much. Re the Neufeld trade. Would you trade a 2nd round draft pick for a starting NI OL? I sure would, in a heartbeat based on the state of the Bombers OL. All of Walters trades seem to be win-win. That's why he's been able to make so many trades. It also sets up positive relationships with other GMs to help facilitate future trades. Bomber fans seem to want to get something for nothing. Those trades happen once in a while, but aren't the norm. Walters has a plan and I've liked every one of his trades to date.

Huh?

I'd assume 3. With the 3rd year more incentive based on starts.

LOL!

True but I just can't see that happening. Burris said in an interview a couple days ago that he'd love to play for the Bombers. I'm pretty sure it's now all about getting the most money as this is Henry's last contract.

@garylawless: final thought on burris, have to believe agent is testing walters. rookie gm. find out how he handles the sweat. how many HOFs on market?

@DarrinBauming: #Bombers defender @24Banks tells me via conference call that he is pretty sure his friend @HenryBurris will sign with Winnipeg.

Yes that is a smart move. Taman already said they don't want Willy back. I'm sure Taman would take a 6th rounder for essentially nothing.

I don't see Poblah as potential anymore, and trading him for a proven player is a step in the right direction. Joe Mack loved 'potential' and look where it got us. I just think though, that if Wally is looking at moving Banks it's because he's one step away from cutting him, think that Walters could have played a bit more hard ball rather than letting Wally dictate the move. Some people love to take chances on those potential guys I suspect that there could have been some better asset management gone on. I don't give 2 shits about losing Poblah but so far I am not convinced that Walters is a good trader. I know Wally likes riding on top of the wave and all, but do you think that Wally would be willing to just cut a respected leader and DB like Banks though, even at 34? Even if he's the team's 3rd best corner, that seems like a bad team move to me. Unless he's lost a couple of steps and is no longer good enough to stay on the field. True leaders are in short supply... as long as Banks can still ball on the opposition's 3rd/4th best receiver, I'm good with this trade. Yeah he trades them to someone else... the issue here to me is that more and more it seems like Walters pays sticker price for guys in trade, sticker price is sucker price. But sometimes that's what it takes to get a deal done. If Wally released Banks, which was a real option, do you really think Banks would have decided to come to Winnipeg on his own as a FA?

I didn't realize Boltus made that much!

How old was Barrin when he came to the Bombers?

@PaulWiecek: Henry Burris agent Chris Gittings just now: "No updates at this time." #bn

I sure hope so.

Did they re-sign Foster? I hope we don't. The Bombers didn't use Foster properly. Foster is a burner and best suited at WR. Yet he played the slot in all the Bomber games. He seemed uncomfortable in the slot.

@Darren_Cameron: 1/2: #Bombers have release the following players: QB Jason Boltus, DB Bo Smith, LB Daniel Sheffield, DE Mathieu Boulay.... @Darren_Cameron: 2/2 and RB Mario Fannin. #Bombers

Kito wasn't in our plans. I like the move lots.

Rumor is Bombers have offered BC a draft pick for Banks.

It's called having backup plans. Collaros was plan A. Burris plan B and Willy plan C.

Free Willy!!

Only Bryant Turner can produce water OVER a bridge. And Paul Simon.

Someone on the Sask forum says he has an inside source confirming Burris has signed with the Bombers. We shall see...

Whoops...now corrected! Sorry Mr. McManus!