Around the League - Training Camp Discussion

[blue_gold_84]

Pretty shocking move the Als. Woods won't sit for long, IMO. He's a damn good player.

[Taynted_Fayth]

boo-urns to that

[Dr. Blue]

And Jim Popp continues to benefit from the mismanagement of... Jim Popp???

[Nickthesizz]

30 minutes ago, Taynted_Fayth said:

boo-urns to that

Makes sense, I highly doubt we would have picked him up, sounds like a TO or Sask signing.

[Bigblue204]

4 minutes ago, Gotmilt said:

Makes sense, I highly doubt we would have picked him up, sounds like a TO or Sask signing.

SSK has muamba though. Doubt they'd pick up another high price MLB.

[Taynted_Fayth]

4 minutes ago, Gotmilt said:

Makes sense, I highly doubt we would have picked him up, sounds like a TO or Sask signing.

I know we'd be in tough to swoon Woods away from TO given their front office and history with him. I think Jim Bender tweeted it perfectly imo

Woods would be that guy to me

[IC Khari]

I mean the guy's name is "Bear" that's his name. Think about that ...

[Zontar]

2 hours ago, bigg jay said:

Almost thought he was talking about Chris Jones for a second...

When its Jones its just making the tough decisions. The man with a plan. Any other GM would be a dummy to cut Woods

[Jpan85]

10 minutes ago, Taynted_Fayth said:

I know we'd be in tough to swoon Woods away from TO given their front office and history with him. I think Jim Bender tweeted it perfectly imo

Woods would be that guy to me

It would be nice yeah. But you don't develop an experienced player until you give him experience.

[Atomic]

9 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

It would be nice yeah. But you don't develop an experienced player until you give him experience.

I'd be a lot more comfortable if Knox/Temple had some starting experience.  I like how the Stamps do it.... bring in a vet and cut him if the rookie is better, ala MLBs Reed and Singleton last year.

[Noeller]

I think it's just a situation where maybe it's too late for the Bombers to just switch gears. They've had a plan for awhile, and now a day into TC it's pretty tough to just switch it up and change everything. Whether right or wrong, I think they're going to stay the course they've been on all off-season...

[Nickthesizz]

Sounds like the Als probably have a young guy they like, likely a salary cut. At least they did it now to give him a chance to catch on with another team before the end of TC.

Edited May 29, 2017 by Gotmilt

[Jpan85]

 

[Bigblue204]

10 minutes ago, Noeller said:

I think it's just a situation where maybe it's too late for the Bombers to just switch gears. They've had a plan for awhile, and now a day into TC it's pretty tough to just switch it up and change everything. Whether right or wrong, I think they're going to stay the course they've been on all off-season...

This wouldn't surprise me, or disappoint me. I've been pretty excited to see Knox out there. Wouldn't mind seeing Woods, but Walters/Oshea seem to know what they're doing.

[Mr Dee]

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"I had a discussion with Kavis and we had a good, honest conversation. We both agreed that this decision should have been made before training camp. Unfortunately, things weren’t done that way. I accepted the decision because, in the end, business decisions are made by Kavis. Do I agree with the way it was done? I’d like for us to do it in a different way next time, just out of respect for the player.”

CFL News  - -"There was no attempt to trade him (@TheBEAR45)." - Kavis Reed. #CFL #AlsMTL via @MTLAlouettes

Edited May 29, 2017 by Mr Dee

[FrostyWinnipeg]

http://cjme.com/article/1259712/thieves-target-borrowed-bicycles-rider-training-camp

[mbrg]

16 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

http://cjme.com/article/1259712/thieves-target-borrowed-bicycles-rider-training-camp

Alternate headline: Rider thieves steal Packers' tradition of borrowing bicycles for training camp.

[WinnipegGordo]

2 hours ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Perhaps this is ratio related, I don't see any familiar names on the Als roster that would shout "Woods replacement".

This is their current LB crew.

Chris Ackie (N)

Nicolas Boulay (N)

Chip Cox (I)

Kyries Hebert (I)

Tabari McGaskey (I)

Frederic Plesius (N)

Anthony Sarao (I)

 

They are apparently high on Sarao.

[Jpan85]

1 minute ago, mbrg said:

Alternate headline: Rider thieves steal Packers' tradition of borrowing bicycles for training camp.

Surprise its not a inside job with some of the questionable personalities they have brought in.

[SPuDS]

3 hours ago, Jacquie said:

 

just confirms what ive always known about Reed..  psychopath who seems to make the dumbest football decisions ever.

[Ripper]

16 minutes ago, SPuDS said:

just confirms what ive always known about Reed..  psychopath who seems to make the dumbest football decisions ever.

I wish he was still coaching the Eskimoes

[kelownabomberfan]

31 minutes ago, SPuDS said:

just confirms what ive always known about Reed..  psychopath who seems to make the dumbest football decisions ever.

I have a strong feeling that there may be consequences from this move.

[TrueBlue]

I'll say this, not a good day for people with the last name "Woods" today in the media.  

[Ripper]

5 minutes ago, TrueBlue said:

I'll say this, not a good day for people with the last name "Woods" today in the media.  

Maybe Kavis thought Woods got a DUI and cut him.  LOL

[Taynted_Fayth]

I would have also like Venable back in FA as i thought Montreal had one of the best LB corps in the league. But the argos grabbed him. I'd hate for them to grab woods too despite how likely it will be for them. I'm still hoping we at least make an inquiry. Woods at MLB potentially gives us one of the best D's in the league.

Fredrick/Johnson/Loffler/Heath/Randle

Wild/Woods/Leggett

Westerman/Nevis/Thomas/Okpalaugo

dare to dream....