Nichols signs 1 year deal with Bombers

[Mike]

On the Twitter machine - Justin Dunk put it out there first.

Good move, I especially like the one year deal.

[bearpants]

good insurance...

[Harbaugh]

I wonder how much money.  1 year though, I'm happy.

Hey this site is pretty cool looking now!

[TrueBlue]

This is indeed a good move.  He's the best backup we've had around here for sometime now. 

 

[Fatty Liver]

Great, sensible decision made on both sides.

[do or die]

Sage move.

Say what you want about the guy....but he is far and away better than any of our  "recruits" lately.   Which, of course is a root problem round these parts.

 

[Jpan85]

Gives Davis another year learn and improve

[Mr Dee]

Best backup news I've heard since this site was back up. 

I think I have that right this time eh Rich?

[17to85]

good news nothing else really needs to be said. 

[Rich]

4 minutes ago, Mr Dee said:

Best backup news I've heard since this site was back up. 

I think I have that right this time eh Rich?

I believe you do 

[voodoochylde]

Happy to see Walters locking down a serviceable backup and a guy who has won a few games in the CFL.

[pigseye]

Good move, might actually push Willy too boot.

[TBURGESS]

Hopefully this contract was done last year so the bonus is in the 2015 SMS. 

[Goalie]

Solid. Gives us a nice 1 2 and basically is the end of Brohm.  

[Westy Sucks]

Good job Kyle.  Getting this done before FA starts is a nice bonus too.  Now on to the next hole to fill.

Edited January 5, 2016 by Westy Sucks

[GCn20]

I really hope our next announcement is that Chungh has been extended.

[Stickem]

A great insurance signing that we definitely need, considering our plight over the last two years..We know Nichols can get it done if called upon and although not spectacular he is more than competent...One year deal works for me.

[IC Khari]

Tom Clements and Huffer part 2?

[Atomic]

Good signing, glad to hear it.  Better QB depth than we've had since KJ/Glenn.

[Ripper]

Bringing back Nichols is a good move. I'm not his biggest fan but he is a viable option coming off the bench. Also has enough experience to start a few games if need be.  Rookies sometimes do ok off the bench but struggle when they have to become a emergency starter

[Floyd]

Wow, this forum is woefully over-estimating Matt Nichols...  

If this signing is under the 2015 cap and a very modest amount, I'm fine with it... if it means Walters is signalling that he's not shopping for another backup then we're in for another long season.

[bustamente]

Praying already that Willy doesn't get hurt next season.

[rebusrankin]

Good move. Gives us a quality backup QB.

 

Think of it this way, would you rather be the Riders with Brett Smith? Hamilton with Matthews? Montreal with no real starter?

[Adrenaline_x]

He almost did as much as willy with the same horrible offence and had us in games into the dying seconds.   I'm not sure what else you can ask from a backup?   Maybe if we could land a starting qb like Ray to be a backup here that would be awesome.  But I don't see any other starters that are better willing to become a backup.  

 

Recruiting the the next starting star qb should still be on the pressing to do list, but the combo of will and Nichols should show a lot better with lapo then it did with Brohm and marve.

[iso_55]

21 minutes ago, Floyd said:

Wow, this forum is woefully over-estimating Matt Nichols...  

If this signing is under the 2015 cap and a very modest amount, I'm fine with it... if it means Walters is signalling that he's not shopping for another backup then we're in for another long season.

No, this is a good signing. Name me another qb who can backup Willy & be effective? A free agent qb from another team not coming here to be the starter that would have been a better signing than this? Don't say Harris as he would never sign here to be the backup.