Bombers Off-Season Transactions

[coach17]

Okpalaugo signing is probably better than anything we're going to get in free agency next week. With him and Stafford signing management is filling some key weakness. Boy I like these moves.

[rebusrankin]

That could be two studs at DE.

[bustamente]

Looks like we might have found our bookend.

[Noeller]

I remember the guy's name from last year but don't remember what he did in terms of production. To the Google's.... 

[Mike]

Well, there's the answer to one of our questions on D. He's a machine. Can't wait.

[M.O.A.B.]

Nice signings. 

[Taynted_Fayth]

40 minutes ago, Noeller said:

I remember the guy's name from last year but don't remember what he did in terms of production. To the Google's.... 

2014 east division rookie of the year nom (Tor)  with 29 tackles and 11.5 sacks,  been bouncing around nfl pr's last few years

6'6" 250lbs

Edited February 9, 2017 by Taynted_Fayth

[Atomic]

Big signing out of nowhere!  Nice

[Fatty Liver]

Great signing!  I'm going to get a Okpalaugo jersey for sure, it'll look swell beside my Unapalomablanca jersey.

[Super Duper Negatron]

[WBBFanWest]

1 hour ago, TBURGESS said:

I really like this signing. 

[Taynted_Fayth]

not a big fan of the music on this video,  but this guy looks like he's got an awesome nose for the ball

 

 

[M.O.A.B.]

So one hole down. 

What's left are:  NT, 3T, Nat WR, KR and probably a WIL

Would love to see Brooks (BC) he thought he was mis-used on Lions DL. He wants to play the 3T. 

Edited February 9, 2017 by M.O.A.B.

[Goalie]

Probably a couple defensive tackles... 1 from the draft likely to rotate with Thomas and u know what... padric Scott looked legit when he got a shot so wouldn't be surprised if he gets a shot? LB?  Doubt it... Leggett Knox Wild is what it will be. 

Kr? Fogg is good. 

Looks like backup nat RB(LaFrance ) and maybe nat receiver but again that's probably in the draft 

[Mr Dee]

  - Okanagan monster myth

Okpalaugo - Real Bomber monster DE

So, Mr. Walters has been busy behind the scenes coming up with this nice surprise development. It's a nice before-Free Agency signing to lead us into next week's frenzy. Suddenly, the need to rush to the table seems less  urgent. 

Nice move..

[Mike]

With so many defensive tackles out there, I'll be surprised if we don't grab one. Probably american at this point.

 

Cash, Nevis, Johnson, Cummings, Brooks ... who am I forgetting? I wouldn't mind ANY of those guys

[M.O.A.B.]

4 hours ago, Mike said:

With so many defensive tackles out there, I'll be surprised if we don't grab one. Probably american at this point.

 

Cash, Nevis, Johnson, Cummings, Brooks ... who am I forgetting? I wouldn't mind ANY of those guys

Hall, Irvin and Laing

I wouldnt discount Cummings yet with Okpalaugo's signing.

Edited February 9, 2017 by M.O.A.B.

[rebusrankin]

My concern right now is NI starters-Chungh/Gossen/Loffler/Harris/Westerman/JFG makes 6, curious where #7 comes from.

[M.O.A.B.]

21 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

My concern right now is NI starters-Chungh/Gossen/Loffler/Harris/Westerman/JFG makes 6, curious where #7 comes from.

I would think the Bombers will stick with one NAT at the other DT position - whether it's with Thomas, Butcher or if they pickup the other Westerman. 

Edited February 9, 2017 by M.O.A.B.

[Atomic]

It's Jake Thomas time

[Booch]

no knock on Jake but that would be a serious step backwards. He works well in rotation but even then we can do better.

As a fulltime starter he would wear down fast, also if yiu watch game film he is the slowest guy to react and get out of his stance at the snap...very slow as guys are already up and moving while he still in 3 or 4 point...go watch some pvr'd game if you have it.

Also as a game goes on he gets washed out on plays a lot..great motor..i sure great guy but not starter material

[Tracker]

7 minutes ago, Booch said:

no knock on Jake but that would be a serious step backwards. He works well in rotation but even then we can do better.

As a fulltime starter he would wear down fast, also if yiu watch game film he is the slowest guy to react and get out of his stance at the snap...very slow as guys are already up and moving while he still in 3 or 4 point...go watch some pvr'd game if you have it.

Also as a game goes on he gets washed out on plays a lot..great motor..i sure great guy but not starter material

Yup. Getting a sack every now and again is great, but the D-lineman has to be involved in every play, at least gumming things up rather than being a speed bump 9 of 10 plays.

[Stickem]

This is an awesome signing....and right out of the blue...No hint from any of the scribes...Walters you are one smooth dude.....He brings the pressure we need and can put people on their arse in short order....Luv it ...luv...luv it.

[17to85]

That is a really good signing. Not get some tackles and I'll feel pretty good about the DL

[Noeller]

ChrisD.ca ‏@ChrisDca  14m14 minutes ago

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.@Wpg_BlueBombers GM Kyle Walters speaking w/ media this afternoon on next week's free agency. #CFL