Free Agent Frenzy

[Eternal optimist]

6 hours ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

I think Walters still plans to bring Dressler back, if he had no intention of doing so I think he would have released him well before F.A. opened out of courtesy, as he he did for Leggett, Randle and Wild and issued a statement at the same time thanking him for his service to the team, creating closure.  Dressler deserves to be treated with class and I don't see this organization forgetting to do that. 

A possibility is that they may have already come to an agreement but are just holding back to announce his retirement and the launch of his entry into coaching.  I would happily take him back for another year as either player or coach.

Yeah, he's been fantastic for the organization both on and off the field, as for free agency... I wonder how the recent flashy QB signings will affect the available cash remaining for other players...

[M.O.A.B.]

4 minutes ago, Eternal optimist said:

Yeah, he's been fantastic for the organization both on and off the field, as for free agency... I wonder how the recent flashy QB signings will affect the available cash remaining for other players...

Only 3 teams should be affected by that, if ever. Teams in the east should have some cap space left, Bombers too. The Riders should have a lot of cap space, problem is no one wants to go there. 😂

Edited February 14, 2019 by M.O.A.B.

[GCn20]

1 hour ago, M.O.A.B. said:

Only 3 teams should be affected by that, if ever. Teams in the east should have some cap space left, Bombers too. The Riders should have a lot of cap space, problem is no one wants to go there. 😂

They are a tire fire right now. I don't think too many players view a Dickenson/McAdoo/Shivers/Collaros combination being a winning formula. The thing I love the most is that us preventing Lapo from going there may have cost them a marquee QB, many high profile free agents, and a shot at a playoff spot. Feels good.

Edited February 14, 2019 by gcn11

[JCon]

Derel Walker leaves Toronto without signing Argos deal

via J. Dunk, 3 Down Nation

Star free agent receiver Derel Walker has left Toronto without signing a contract with the Argonauts, choosing to fly home and discuss the decision with family in Texas.

 

I didn't expect him to sign last night but, if they wowed him, it could have happened. I guess Lin-sanity wasn't enough? 

[Tracker]

The ravaging of the Riders with the bailing of Chris Jones after taking a massive dump on the organization and the signing of nearly every good player by other clubs almost makes me feel sorry for the good fans out there. Almost. They are going to be wandering in the wilderness for a loong, loong time.

[JCon]

2 minutes ago, Tracker said:

The ravaging of the Riders with the bailing of Chris Jones after taking a massive dump on the organization and the signing of nearly every good player by other clubs almost makes me feel sorry for the good fans out there. Almost. They are going to be wandering in the wilderness for a loong, loong time.

So, everything is normal. 

[Bubba Zanetti]

3 minutes ago, JCon said:

Derel Walker leaves Toronto without signing Argos deal

via J. Dunk, 3 Down Nation

Star free agent receiver Derel Walker has left Toronto without signing a contract with the Argonauts, choosing to fly home and discuss the decision with family in Texas.

 

I didn't expect him to sign last night but, if they wowed him, it could have happened. I guess Lin-sanity wasn't enough? 

Flying home without visiting with any other teams? Seems odd.

[JCon]

Just now, Bubba Zanetti said:

Flying home without visiting with any other teams? Seems odd.

Must be heavily leaning towards TO. 

I'm not sure what he's considering at this point. Everyone has their offers on the table. He has all the info he needs. 

[Arnold_Palmer]

1 minute ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

Flying home without visiting with any other teams? Seems odd.

Well in all fairness what is he going to do in Saskatchewan? Visit cousin Leroy’s Hardware store..

[Booch]

He knows what most teams facilities are..probably wanted to check out if T.O has actually built some kind of facility as opposed to busing around the city..and I sure it was more of a Jim Popp thing wanting to bring him there and go for the hard sell on him.

The fact he didnt sign qhen the Argos said they basically planned to sign him yesterday is lending me to believe he is looking at the whole picture as opposed to maybe making 30-50 k more there, but playing in basic anonymity and no real fan frenzy

[Brandon]

Watch Walker turn down the higher offers from Toronto and Saskatchewan and signs a 2 year deal with the Blue for $250 a season.  

Then we go on Riderfans site and watch them flip out

[GCn20]

His decision has been made imo...and it ain't Toronto. I guarantee they gave him the hard core press to sign before leaving and "I'll think about it ...buh bye" was a polite way of saying thanks but no thanks.

[GCn20]

2 minutes ago, Brandon said:

Watch Walker turn down the higher offers from Toronto and Saskatchewan and signs a 2 year deal with the Blue for $250 a season.  

Then we go on Riderfans site and watch them flip out

No receiver in their right mind is going to a team that has crap QBing, unless their offer blows all others out of the water.

[bearpants]

34 minutes ago, JCon said:

Derel Walker leaves Toronto without signing Argos deal

via J. Dunk, 3 Down Nation

Star free agent receiver Derel Walker has left Toronto without signing a contract with the Argonauts, choosing to fly home and discuss the decision with family in Texas.

 

I didn't expect him to sign last night but, if they wowed him, it could have happened. I guess Lin-sanity wasn't enough? 

Realistically what are his options?

BC - no money left (at least not enough for a high end receiver)...
Edm - Been there, done that...
Cgy - they don't sign FAs...
Sask - if he wants to be a celebrity in that town and lose consistently for the foreseeable future... that's a nice option...
Wpg - Legit cup contender with interest and a QB he's familiar with...
Ham - They're pretty much set at WR... actually, their pretty stacked: Tasker, Tolliver, Banks, Addison, Saunders... but technically still an option...
Ott - they should have the money available and need receivers... They're should be in the running...
Tor - in the running.... he has history with Franklin too... but not a lot of success to look forward to...
Mtl - technically might be an option but again... how much does he want to win? 

[Mr Dee]

B.C. Lions
Added:                                            Lost:

QB Mike Reilly,                      QB Jon Jennings

REC Lemar Durant,              REC Ricky Collins,

REC Josh Stanford,             REC/KR Chris Rainey,

REC Duron Carter                REC DeVier Posey

DB Aaron Grymes,               DB Anthony Orange,

DB Josh Woodman              DB DyShawn Davis,

DB Chris Edwards                DB Winston Rose,

OL Sukh Chungh                  DE Shawn Lemon

K Anthony Alix,                     RB Tyrell Sutton

LB Terrell Davis,                    LB Bo Lokombo

RB Brandon Rutley,              LB Micah Awe

LB Maleku Harris                  REC Cory Watson 

DB Gary Peters

Edmonton   

Added:                                       Lost

QB Trevor Harris,                QB Mike Reilly

REC Greg Ellingson,            DB Aaron Grymes

REC DaVaris Daniels,           DB Chris Edwards

OL SirVincent Rogers,          DB Josh Woodman

REC Ricky Collins,                REC Derel Walker

OL Travis Bond*,

LB Larry Dean,

LB Jovon Santos-Knox,

LB Don Unamba,

DB Anthony Orange,

OL Qadr Spooner

REC Anthony Parker
 

Toronto Argonauts
Added:                                            Lost

REC/KR Chris Rainey,              REC Duron Carter

DB Kevin Fogg,

RB Mercer Timmis,

DE Shawn Lemon,

DE Tobi Antigha,

DT Poop Johnson,

RB Tyrell Sutton,

LB Micah Awe

REC Derel Walker

Montreal Alouettes
Added:                                           Lost

DB Patrick Levels,                  REC Josh Stanford

OL Spencer Wilson,                OL Phillipe Gagnon

LB Bo Lokombo,                     LB Nicolas Boulay

REC DeVier Posey,

FB Christophe Normand,

DB Taylor Loffler

RB Jeremiah Johnson

 

Edited February 16, 2019 by Mr Dee

[JCon]

1 minute ago, bearpants said:

Realistically what are his options?

BC - no money left (at least not enough for a high end receiver)...
Edm - Been there, done that...
Cgy - they don't sign FAs...
Sask - if he wants to be a celebrity in that town and lose consistently for the foreseeable future... that's a nice option...
Wpg - Legit cup contender with interest and a QB he's familiar with...
Ham - They're pretty much set at WR... actually, their pretty stacked: Tasker, Tolliver, Banks, Addison, Saunders... but technically still an option...
Ott - they should have the money available and need receivers... They're should be in the running...
Tor - in the running.... he has history with Franklin too... but not a lot of success to look forward to...
Mtl - technically might be an option but again... how much does he want to win? 

Let's say it's down to 2, Winnipeg and Toronto. (Ottawa and Sask could be options but Ottawa wouldn't even talk to Ellingson until the last minute so....)

Toronto - they're likely chasing one of two playoff spots out of the East. Hamilton, right now, has one of those locked. Can Toronto beat out Ottawa and Montreal (heehee) for the last? Very possible. 1 year deal, though and potentially risky if you don't get the QBing to get you the ball. 

Winnipeg - almost certainly the favourite in the West, depending on what Calgary unearths for replacements. If nothing else, they should be a lock for the playoffs. 2-year deal? How much is playoffs and that paycheque worth? 

[JCon]

When that list is complete, Edmonton will look a lot weaker. It doesn't include retirements and NFL departures.  

[Stickem]

Regarding Walker....Just one look at that poor excuse for  a CFL stadium should've been enough ...Perusing their starting qbs. and team in general should have spelled out 'also ran'.....I don't think that the riders have anything going on this year...except a shiny new stadium ....We have one of those...a lot more potential and most likely playoff money....So c'mon down Derel.....or is it up

[Bubba Zanetti]

I'd put my money on the Argo's signing him. At his age he's probably chasing the money ala Micah Johnson.

[JCon]

1 minute ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

I'd put my money on the Argo's signing him. At his age he's probably chasing the money ala Micah Johnson.

He's 27 years old.

[Bubba Zanetti]

Be 28 to start the season and receivers don't tend to have a long shelf life. Unless ofcourse youre Milt Stegall.

Edited February 14, 2019 by Bubba Zanetti

[Bubba Zanetti]

Just don't see Walters giving 200K+ to two FA's

[GCJenks]

In Sask to avoid talking about the Riders they are pumping media stories about vanity plates...

 

https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/vbw79x/no-one-can-stop-assman-from-turning-his-truck-into-a-giant-vanity-plate

 

[GCn20]

4 minutes ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

I'd put my money on the Argo's signing him. At his age he's probably chasing the money ala Micah Johnson.

Toronto did everything short of putting a gun to his head to get him to sign before he left town. My guess is Toronto is off the board for Walker.

[Mr Dee]

PART 2

Ottawa Redblacks
Added:                                          Lost

QB Jon Jennings,                QB Trevor Harris

RB Mossis Madu,                 REC Greg Ellingson,

DB Troy Stoudemire,             RB William Powell

REC Ryan Lankford,              OL SirVincent Rogers

OL Phillipe Gagnon,               FB Christophe Normand

LB Nicolas Boulay

REC Dominique Rhymes

REC Nate Behar 

Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Added:                                                 Lost

DB Tunde Adeleke,                    LB Larry Dean

DE Adrian Tracy,                        LB Don Unamba

REC Mike Jones*,                      LB Terrell Davis

REC Brian Jones,                       RB Mercer Timmis

REC Shamawd Chambers*,       RB John White

DE Ja’Gared Davis

DB RICO Murray

Calgary Stampeders
Added:                                                Lost

QB Bo Levi Mitchell,                 DB Tunde Adeleke

REC Eric Rogers*,                     REC DaVaris Daniels

DE Codarro Law*.                     REC Lemar Durant,

DB Courtney Stevens                DT Micah Johnson

                                                   DB Patrick Levels

                                                   OL Spencer Wilson

                                                   DE Ja’Gared Davis

                                                   DB Troy Stoudemire  

Saskatchewan Roughriders
Added:                                                 Lost:

QB Zach Collaros*,                     REC Brian Jones

RB William Powell,                      DE Willie Jefferson

DT Micah Johnson,                     DE Tobi Antigha

DB DyShawn Davis,                    DT Poop Johnson

REC Cory Watson

REC Naaman Roosevelt

QB Cody Fagardo 

DL A.C. Leonard

K  Brett Lauther
  

Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Added:                                                        Lost:

DE Willie Jefferson,                          OL Sukh Chung

REC Nic Demski*,                             LB Jovon Santos-Knox

DB Brandon Alexander*,                   DB Kevin Fogg

DB Winston Rose.                             DB Taylor Loffler,

                                                          OL Qadr Spooner

                                                          REC Ryan Lankford
                                                         

Edited February 15, 2019 by Mr Dee