Goalie Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 To the Esks for import oline capers and 2016 2nd. Source is bombers twitter
gbill2004 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 WINNIPEG, MB., September 9, 2015 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announce today the club has acquired Edmonton’s best second round selection in 2016, and International offensive lineman Selvish Capers in exchange for National offensive lineman Chris Greaves. Edmonton holds two selections in the second round of the 2016 CFL Draft – their own and Saskatchewan’s – and the club has acquired the higher of those two picks. Capers (6-5, 308, West Virginia, November 15, 1986, in New Orleans, LA) has spent the past two seasons with Edmonton. He started nine games in 2014,, playing seven at tackle and two at guard. “With the depth we feel we have accumulated at this spot, we felt strongly about acquiring a pick in the second round of next year’s draft, as well as a lineman with some experience in this league,” said Blue Bombers General Manager Kyle Walters. “Chris has been a very valuable member of our organization for six seasons now, both on and off the field, and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers sincerely thank him for everything he has done for this team, and our community.”
Noeller Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 http://www.bluebombers.com/article/bombers-acquire-2016-2nd-round-pick-and-ol-in-trade WINNIPEG, MB., September 9, 2015 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announce today the club has acquired Edmonton’s best second round selection in 2016, and International offensive lineman Selvish Capers in exchange for National offensive lineman Chris Greaves. Edmonton holds two selections in the second round of the 2016 CFL Draft – their own and Saskatchewan’s – and the club has acquired the higher of those two picks. Capers (6-5, 308, West Virginia, November 15, 1986, in New Orleans, LA) has spent the past two seasons with Edmonton. He started nine games in 2014,, playing seven at tackle and two at guard. “With the depth we feel we have accumulated at this spot, we felt strongly about acquiring a pick in the second round of next year’s draft, as well as a lineman with some experience in this league,” said Blue Bombers General Manager Kyle Walters. “Chris has been a very valuable member of our organization for six seasons now, both on and off the field, and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers sincerely thank him for everything he has done for this team, and our community.”
gbill2004 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 Wow...The Riders second rounder will likely be the 10th overall pick...almost like a first round pick. wpgallday1960 1
Noeller Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 This was a long time coming....interesting to see what Capers can do.
Goalie Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Posted September 9, 2015 Wow...The Riders second rounder will likely be the 10th overall pick...almost like a first round pick. Pretty much is with us not having one
M.O.A.B. Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 im very much ok with this. greaves is pretty much losing his welcome here. why not get a return value for hin instead of just cutting him.
Mike Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 That is one hell of a deal. SPuDS, sweep the leg, IC Khari and 1 other 4
MOBomberFan Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) No complaints here. Seems like a solid flip of a no longer useful player to me. No longer useful to us, that is. Good luck in EDM Chris. Edited September 9, 2015 by MOBomberFan SPuDS and Mark F 2
IC Khari Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 I like this trade, Capers will start (we can afford to use one less national) and a 2nd rounder is always great.
gbill2004 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 Anyone know if Capers is any good and what his contract term is?
Jaxon Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 Very rare to trade a starting Canadian O-lineman. They must feel that the Goose is ready.
IC Khari Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 Wonder if Walters is reading this board, starting to notice and recognizing the gravity of the fans anger
BBlink Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 I'm looking at this like we lost a completely useless player in exchange for something. Goosen at the very least can fill in for Greaves
bustamente Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 Looks like its possible that the bombers are going to go with 3 import OL in the future
MOBomberFan Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 He was part of the O-Line that helped Pat White and Steve Slaton set their crazy college records. Neato. Also can line up as a tight end. Tracker 1
Noeller Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 If this kid is in any way related to Byron Capers, I like it that much more.......
IC Khari Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 Looks like its possible that the bombers are going to go with 3 import OL in the future I'm OK with that
Blueandgold Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 Great trade. Greaves was probably going to be asked to take a pay cut or be handed his walking papers in the off season. Who's our starting left guard now?
gbill2004 Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 Great trade. Greaves was probably going to be asked to take a pay cut or be handed his walking papers in the off season. Who's our starting left guard now? My guess is Neufeld with Capers at RT.
IC Khari Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 Capers started at tackle and at guard for Edmonton so probably him?
Goalie Posted September 9, 2015 Author Report Posted September 9, 2015 Bryant Longo Picard Chungh Neufeld makes the most sense
TBURGESS Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 Good trade for us. Wonder what Edmonton was thinking? I guess Greaves is better than a DT through. Atomic 1
Mike Posted September 9, 2015 Report Posted September 9, 2015 Bryant Neufeld Picard Chungh Capers? Bryant Longo Picard Chungh Capers? Either way. Seems like a help.
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