Not counting Sundays, there are 17 days left to sign our own FAs.

Do the Bombers have a say in all the FAs we have to sign or do circumstances exist where we have no chance?

 

For me, at least to get to TC:

 

Desirable signings - Some for obvious reasons, some for NI content, some for experience:

 

Henoc Muamba, Chris Matthews, Jade Etienne, Brandon Stewart, Will Ford, Jovon Johnson, Akeem Foster, Kenny Mainor, Justin Sorensen, Marc Parenteau.

 

Signings if it makes sense - Again, ratio-wise and depth, new signings:

 

JT Gilmore, , Ryan Lucas, Chris Cvetkovic, Chris Kowalczuk, Dan West.

 

Not a Priority - Injuries….

 

Chad Simpson, Andre Douglas.

 

For comparison: (not including retired, suspended or released)

 

BC - …………..0 - 5 signings

Edmonton…….4 - 11

Calgary……….10 - 17 

​Sask…………..3 - 17

​WBB…………..6 - 18

Hamilton………1 -6

​Toronto……….1 - 10

​Montreal………8 -17

 

The Bombers have 79 60 players listed on their roster page including all eligible FAs.

There are 34 imports and 32 26 NIs.

However, I can't imagine injured players like Sims-Walker will be back nor Bo Smith, nor Boltus (but that's just my wish)

                        

                        

                                          

                        

Everything Walters is initiating on culture change would be negated by releasing TEdwards right now. 

 

 

Mike, who of the remaining FA's out there do you think would make the biggest impact for the Bombers this season?

 

Butler, no doubt.

 

But if we're out on him (as I suspect we are) then I would have to say the guys I'd really like to see us take a shot at would be Ted Laurent (when/if he starts listening to CFL offers), Swayze Waters and Jock Sanders.

 

 

Would he really be the biggest impact remaining FA for the Bombers if Graig Newman is ready to start, as some are saying?  One would think Butler's impact would be lessened by the presence of Newman and Sofa already here and startable (although Sofa might not be the best safety on the Rifles).

 

 

I heard we're bringing an import safety in too, I think his name is Chester Field or something like that.

 

 

 

Let Edwards play part-time...  he's had the **** kicked out of him because he's been our only real go-to guy for the last four or five years... transition him to coach in a year or so...

 

The most overused statement on Bomber fan forums ever.

 

 

Correction:  Highlighting a portion of someone's post and then replying with an unfounded juvenile remark is actually the most over-used thing on this forum.

 

That and Drew Willy penis jokes.

 

But you're right, let's just cut Edwards after seven years of busting his ass and getting 1000 yard seasons out of crap QBs and OCs.  Good plan, buddy... we all know that good players can't transition into good coaches.

 

 

That's not what I said. But it seems like once a dude hits 5+ years tenure with a club, there are certain posters who just assume that player should transition to coaching.

 

 

'Certain posters' is actually the most overused term on this forum...

 

JoLo and Edwards seem like they would be good coaches...  don't remember suggesting anyone else.

 

So, you don't think Edwards should be transitioned to a coach/mentor type of position...?

 

 

 

 

Let Edwards play part-time...  he's had the **** kicked out of him because he's been our only real go-to guy for the last four or five years... transition him to coach in a year or so...

 

The most overused statement on Bomber fan forums ever.

 

 

Correction:  Highlighting a portion of someone's post and then replying with an unfounded juvenile remark is actually the most over-used thing on this forum.

 

That and Drew Willy penis jokes.

 

But you're right, let's just cut Edwards after seven years of busting his ass and getting 1000 yard seasons out of crap QBs and OCs.  Good plan, buddy... we all know that good players can't transition into good coaches.

 

 

That's not what I said. But it seems like once a dude hits 5+ years tenure with a club, there are certain posters who just assume that player should transition to coaching.

 

 

'Certain posters' is actually the most overused term on this forum...

 

JoLo and Edwards seem like they would be good coaches...  don't remember suggesting anyone else.

 

So, you don't think Edwards should be transitioned to a coach/mentor type of position...?

 

Buck Pierce, Doug Brown, Milt Stegall...I'm probably missing a few more too.

Boy Ottawa has really gone to town today with all that cash they have.

Like the signings so far. Nick Moore and Newman. Would love an OL though.

 

 

 

 

Let Edwards play part-time...  he's had the **** kicked out of him because he's been our only real go-to guy for the last four or five years... transition him to coach in a year or so...

 

The most overused statement on Bomber fan forums ever.

 

 

Correction:  Highlighting a portion of someone's post and then replying with an unfounded juvenile remark is actually the most over-used thing on this forum.

 

That and Drew Willy penis jokes.

 

But you're right, let's just cut Edwards after seven years of busting his ass and getting 1000 yard seasons out of crap QBs and OCs.  Good plan, buddy... we all know that good players can't transition into good coaches.

 

 

That's not what I said. But it seems like once a dude hits 5+ years tenure with a club, there are certain posters who just assume that player should transition to coaching.

 

 

'Certain posters' is actually the most overused term on this forum...

 

JoLo and Edwards seem like they would be good coaches...  don't remember suggesting anyone else.

 

So, you don't think Edwards should be transitioned to a coach/mentor type of position...?

 

 

I think someone should probably ask him to see if he even wants to.

 

 

Farhan Lalji ‏@FarhanLaljiTSN  41s

Kyle Walters wanted to change culture in Wpg. Moore, Willy, Newman, Banks all come from winning organization. Paid lots, but getting it done

 

Feel like Banks is probably the most noticeable when it comes to salary vs. age and production.  Willy's money isn't bad considering the situation (young QB, needy team, less than Collaros' deal) and unless I missed it I don't think Newman will be raking in the big bucks.  Moore probably got a lot, but again, young productive receiver.

 

Yeah I don't particularly agree with the "Paid lots" bit in the grand scheme of things when you consider what is coming off the books this year. That being said I agree with the culture change point. Walters has succeeded in that regard for sure.

Buck Pierce, Doug Brown, Milt Stegall...I'm probably missing a few more too.

 

Cvetkovic ... Labbe ...

Farhan Lalji ‏@FarhanLaljiTSN  4m

Nick Moore's contract will put him in 'Geroy territory'. Will make 175k+ on a 2 year deal. #Stamps, #REDBLACKS #BCLions in mix for Josh Bell

175k+ annually for Nick Moore.

 

People will probably go nuts over that amount, but that's the going rate for receivers these days. He turned down 160k from BC.

Let Edwards play part-time... he's had the **** kicked out of him because he's been our only real go-to guy for the last four or five years... transition him to coach in a year or so...

The most overused statement on Bomber fan forums ever.

Correction: Highlighting a portion of someone's post and then replying with an unfounded juvenile remark is actually the most over-used thing on this forum.

That and Drew Willy penis jokes.

But you're right, let's just cut Edwards after seven years of busting his ass and getting 1000 yard seasons out of crap QBs and OCs. Good plan, buddy... we all know that good players can't transition into good coaches.

That's not what I said. But it seems like once a dude hits 5+ years tenure with a club, there are certain posters who just assume that player should transition to coaching.

'Certain posters' is actually the most overused term on this forum...

JoLo and Edwards seem like they would be good coaches... don't remember suggesting anyone else.

So, you don't think Edwards should be transitioned to a coach/mentor type of position...?

Buck Pierce, Doug Brown, Milt Stegall...I'm probably missing a few more too.

Miller as ST, Walby as oline coach, simpson as lb coach.. Pretty much any player who put in x amount of seasons was automatically assumed to be awesome coaching material by certain posters on this forum...

and kels, unravel yer panties dood.. That bunch up you got going on is gonna end up hurting eventually lol

 

 

 

 

 

 

Let Edwards play part-time... he's had the **** kicked out of him because he's been our only real go-to guy for the last four or five years... transition him to coach in a year or so...

The most overused statement on Bomber fan forums ever.

Correction: Highlighting a portion of someone's post and then replying with an unfounded juvenile remark is actually the most over-used thing on this forum.

That and Drew Willy penis jokes.

But you're right, let's just cut Edwards after seven years of busting his ass and getting 1000 yard seasons out of crap QBs and OCs. Good plan, buddy... we all know that good players can't transition into good coaches.

That's not what I said. But it seems like once a dude hits 5+ years tenure with a club, there are certain posters who just assume that player should transition to coaching.

'Certain posters' is actually the most overused term on this forum...

JoLo and Edwards seem like they would be good coaches... don't remember suggesting anyone else.

So, you don't think Edwards should be transitioned to a coach/mentor type of position...?

Buck Pierce, Doug Brown, Milt Stegall...I'm probably missing a few more too.

Miller as ST, Walby as oline coach, simpson as lb coach.. Pretty much any player who put in x amount of seasons was automatically assumed to be awesome coaching material by certain posters on this forum...

and kels, unravel yer panties dood.. That bunch up you got gling on is gonna end up hurting eventually lol

 

What about Cameron as our Kicker coach lol

175k+ annually for Nick Moore.

 

People will probably go nuts over that amount, but that's the going rate for receivers these days. He turned down 160k from BC.

Most likely. But that's the marketplace for an elite receiver as you said. I think he's a very nice addition despite what skeptics say. He's progressed nicely up to this point, and he is an improvement over what was there previously.

Silly question but how good is Newman? Contender to start at S?

 

Buck Pierce, Doug Brown, Milt Stegall...I'm probably missing a few more too.

 

Cvetkovic ... Labbe ...

 

 

Long-snapping co-ordinator.

 

He could start a long-snapping camp though for young players.  Tough to get a permanent gig, since once the guy knows how to long snap he knows how to long snap.  Kind of one of those you get it or you don't type of skills, one repetitive technique and no tactics or reads.

Buck Pierce ‏@pierceQB11  1m

Congrats on the signing @Kohlert2 truly one of the best young non import receivers in the league#CFL #Winnipeg

175k+ annually for Nick Moore.

 

People will probably go nuts over that amount, but that's the going rate for receivers these days. He turned down 160k from BC.

 

That's not too bad.  Less than he started asking for.

It's an interesting thought on Moore. The Bombers obviously think he is a break out star and worth going forward with, be interesting to see if he is or not. 

Ironic you open the vault for an import WR. People on this forum have often stated you should be able to find IMPWR and RB. The priority in FA for this team should have been stocking NIPs an area sorely lacking for this team

Silly question but how good is Newman? Contender to start at S?

 

Considering who he's competing against....yes.

 

I think we might have a rotating NI spot on defense between the secondary and DL where Newman, Cauchy, Bucknor, Lucas, Thomas and any DL we might add in the draft would rotate through depending on the defensive package.

Ironic you open the vault for an import WR. People on this forum have often stated you should be able to find IMPWR and RB. The priority in FA for this team should have been stocking NIPs an area sorely lacking for this team

Should be but I guess guys like Butler want to go elsewhere.  Maybe Walters has one more last-minute offer to entice Butler.

Whoa. Big props from buck.. Thats pretty nice. Does it lend some credit to what people have been saying about dough alert..

Sorensen to the Eskimos

Sorensen to the Eskimos

and the Eskimos oline just got that much better.