blue_gold_84 Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 This line from Lawler yesterday: Quote “I was telling Zach once we’re done with this run, whenever it is, there’s going to be a 30 for 30 on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.” What a great presser with him yesterday. Is it just me or has he grown a ton in the last year or so? He seems so centered, so determined, and prepared to be a leader on this team. This 2023 offense is going to be ******* wild. rebusrankin, Noeller, Jesse and 13 others 2 10 4
Nolby Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 7 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said: Bailey is just 29 & has a team friendly contract. He's a mucker & a great blocker. He does his job & is effective doing it but doesn't get the credit he deserves. He's also the heart & soul of our receiving corps. He also never misses any games. Something that Greg Ellingson & other receivers couldn't say. He won't be making $200,000 as a receiver with a new contract. I'll miss the guy if he signs elsewhere. I'd be happy if he came back. Got a feeling he's been in Walters office talking numbers to try and stay. He'd be great depth, keep him for certain packages, knows the offense. SpeedFlex27 1
Wideleft Posted February 15, 2023 Author Report Posted February 15, 2023 Bailey is severely underappreciated around the league and that hurts his bargaining power. For example, he's not even mentioned in this morning's article on cfl.ca https://www.cfl.ca/2023/02/15/still-out-there-top-free-agents-still-available/ Stickem, Geebrr, Jesse and 2 others 2 3
Geebrr Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 I’d love to have him back but where does he play? Wolitarski is another under appreciated guy and I’m not sure how much he is going to get the ball either. Wideleft, Noeller, Stickem and 1 other 4
Bigblue204 Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 I just don't see how that would work. It's time for other players to get an opportunity. Bailey was a very solid piece to the last 3 year run. But he isn't irreplaceable. wbbfan 1
rebusrankin Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 If Bailey is back I am happy. If we go with a younger receiver for that 5th spot, I am happy. blue85gold, Bigblue204, wbbfan and 1 other 2 2
Noeller Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 I have no problem with Agudosi or another rookie taking the Sheed spot (though I really love Sheed) as long as they can stay healthy. As SF27 mentioned, Sheed never misses games and is the heart and soul of the receiving corps. JohnnyAbonny, rebusrankin, wbbfan and 1 other 4
Wideleft Posted February 15, 2023 Author Report Posted February 15, 2023 I like Sheed a lot, but at this point I'd rather we spend that money on the interior DL. Noeller, rebusrankin, Bigblue204 and 1 other 4
JCon Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 Fly, Bailey, fly! Jesse, rebusrankin, HardCoreBlue and 12 others 5 10
Adrenaline_x Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 27 minutes ago, rebusrankin said: If Bailey is back I am happy. If we go with a younger receiver for that 5th spot, I am happy. Just to be clear, You are happy? bearpants, rebusrankin, wbbfan and 1 other 1 3
blue85gold Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 Bailey fits his role well but there isn't a lot of cash left for the 3rd american receiver (who would be the 4th receiving option). Probably better off having one of the younger cheaper guys in that spot.
Stickem Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, blue85gold said: Bailey fits his role well but there isn't a lot of cash left for the 3rd american receiver (who would be the 4th receiving option). Probably better off having one of the younger cheaper guys in that spot. yes but can they fly????? Bigblue204 1
Tracker Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 Walters was quoted in the Freep today as saying that he's pretty much done spending, and that he tried to re-sign Sayles but was out-bid. Depending on how things go at training camp, I can see a receiver being traded.
Arnold_Palmer Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 If we’re going to make any more moves I would love to bring in Mike Moore. Solid DT, had six sacks last season with the Als. blue85gold and Wideleft 2
HardCoreBlue Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Wideleft said: Bailey is severely underappreciated around the league and that hurts his bargaining power. For example, he's not even mentioned in this morning's article on cfl.ca https://www.cfl.ca/2023/02/15/still-out-there-top-free-agents-still-available/ What I greatly appreciate with Bailey’s play is he doesn’t F around on the field. He’s all business and straddles that line (mostly successful) that separates being a fierce competitor to being a **** head (see Rider players for examples). He plays like he’s constantly trying to prove himself. GCJenks, Bigblue204, Wideleft and 3 others 3 3
bluto Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 26 minutes ago, Tracker said: Walters was quoted in the Freep today as saying that he's pretty much done spending, and that he tried to re-sign Sayles but was out-bid. Depending on how things go at training camp, I can see a receiver being traded. Which is exactly what a canny shopper says to the shopkeeper. Wideleft, wbbfan, Wanna-B-Fanboy and 1 other 4
Noeller Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 did this get posted yet? Everyone so busy fighting, not sure if it got lost in the shuffle: Bigblue204, Tracker, blue_gold_84 and 1 other 3 1
JCon Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 I thought we would miss Adams more than we did last year and I believe it's because Bailey took on his role. HardCoreBlue, blue_gold_84, wbbfan and 4 others 3 4
JohnnyAbonny Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 6 minutes ago, Noeller said: did this get posted yet? Everyone so busy fighting, not sure if it got lost in the shuffle: Sounds like a solid STer Noeller and wbbfan 2
Noeller Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, JCon said: I thought we would miss Adams more than we did last year and I believe it's because Bailey took on his role. that's another guy who hasn't signed anywhere yet, I think....?? Wonder if it's the end of the road for him... rebusrankin, JCon and JohnnyAbonny 3
bigg jay Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 5 minutes ago, Noeller said: that's another guy who hasn't signed anywhere yet, I think....?? Wonder if it's the end of the road for him... Doesn't look like he's ready to stop playing. JCon, Noeller and blue_gold_84 1 2
BBlink Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 I think Darvin would be a better fit at the boundary WR spot than Bailey. That said...I feel money is better spent elsewhere. We have Schoen and Lawler. Those 2 alone could carry our passing game. Wideleft and JCon 2
Jesse Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 23 minutes ago, BBlink said: I think Darvin would be a better fit at the boundary WR spot than Bailey. That said...I feel money is better spent elsewhere. We have Schoen and Lawler. Those 2 alone could carry our passing game. I would much rather have Bailey then Darvin (at this point in their careers). But I think everyone still needs to wrap their heads around the fact that positions need to be filled in training camp by guys on rookie contracts. We have retained our core, made a splash signing. Now it's the scouts' turn. Bigblue204 and Noeller 1 1
TrueBlue4ever Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 15 hours ago, Fatty Liver said: Sorry, read it somewhere but can't find anything confirming it either, it was a crazy day. There was a Twitter link to an article saying Calgary was interested, but he has not signed with them or any team yet.
Mike Posted February 15, 2023 Report Posted February 15, 2023 I’d love to have Bailey, I just don’t know where you play him if you’re putting Demski, Schoen and Lawler in the slot (which they should be) Noeller, BBlink and rebusrankin 1 2
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