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Getting a used Forde is usually not a god idea.

Woodson ain't lyin'.

Even if we were to concede that the CO2 effect on global warming does take on a logarithmic effect, you're admitting we'll eventually get to the point where temperatures significantly impact life on Earth. Why not curb bad habits now, whilst they're still manageable?

And put him on waivers?

😉

I guess kissing ass and being a company man on his podcast paid off. Maybe they can bring back the red rooster gimmick!

They still aren't getting by Tampa. 😆

Even that he has lost touch with

Another fox guarding hen house Trump appointment. Wait till he's gone and people are no longer afraid to speak. Environmental concerns are non existent at the present time in the US federal government

One man’s take: This is a tricky one to sort out. The numbers show that most had one or two big years but flamed out quickly, but those big seasons were stronger than the work of those who played longer and had larger career numbers. Let’s try to sort them out one by one. Washington - strong punt return average, but really better as a kick returner. One monster season, and being on a weaker team that afforded him the chance to return a larger number of kicks (the most in any one season ever, in fact) inflates those numbers. Not at the top of either category for me. Stoudermire - one stellar season where he was the best in the league, but too small a body of work to top my list. Jefferson - reliable guy but not the best all time in either punt or kick returns. That gets me down to six who each have merit for one of the two spots. Roberts - as with his work as a running back, he made tons of people miss when they tried to tackle him, and could turn nothing into a 10-15 yard gain on any punt return, and always seemed dangerous when he caught the ball. However, he did not possess the breakaway speed that others had (the anti-Milt, he could actually be run down from behind - Stegall once said Charlie would get tired if he broke one for 50 yards, and needed a 20 yard head start to not get chased down). That lack of pure speed is reflected in a lower kick return average than others. His special teams award in '01 seemed like a consolation prize for not winning rookie of the year. Then the club stopped using him to return kicks and focussed on his amazing halfback skills. He will challenge in another category, so I will decline to vote him in here. Blount - the single greatest year any returner has had in club history, maybe league history. Was the club MVP in that abysmal 1998 season almost solely as a returner, and is #3 all time in CFL history in single season total yardage. Again, the lousy team gave him more chances to return kicks and pile up yards, but that 26.5 yard average is an obscene number (22 is a pretty solid number, 24 is usually league leading). I remember him better as a kick returner than punt returner, but again his 13.5 yard average that year is a staggering number when 9-10 yards is the norm for returns, and 11 often tops the league. Where most of the dual threats did both well but excelled more in one area, he was brilliant at both. Only the lack of longevity keeps him out of the top spot, but I would rank him as #2 or #3 in each area behind someone else in this group of 9. James - I feel like he is being woefully overlooked in this poll due to recency bias, and remember the lack of blocking on punt returns in his era and how gaudy that 9.1 return average now looks in comparison. Longer career leads to larger career numbers, but fewer touches in any one season gives him smaller one year totals. I guess his legacy is more running back than returner, so like Roberts I will ponder him in that category. AJ3 - When the media bestows upon you a nickname, they feel the need to label your greatness, like a brand name. So “Flight 87” was born. Still holds the record for all purpose yards in one game with a mind-blowing 474 in a wild night in Edmonton (we still lost that game), and of the two skills his work as a kick returner was superior. Hit the holes fast, and one miss and he was gone. He gets my vote as the best kick returner in this group (just edging out Blount) and one of my two selections for the final run-off. Stokes - For me, the mark of a great returner isn’t just the ability to get positive yards and have a decent average, it is the threat to take one to the house and put fear in the other team when they kick to you. Stokes was the master of that in his time here. I think it is accurate what was said by wbbfan about his boom or bust potential, but hard to overlook those 4 TDs in one season, and 5 in his career. And despite his prowess being more notable in punt returns, he is the only Bomber in history with 2 consecutive 1000+ yard kick return seasons. Bonus points for being brought back in 2007 when the club had no return threat and, despite all the weight he put on, taking one to the house in the East Final to upset the Argos and get the team into the Grey Cup. A couple more seasons and he would be a lock as the punt returner half of my duo in this poll. Jovon Johnson - the all time Bomber leader in career punt return yardage, and not only was he a threat to break one, he had a knack for doing it at the most crucial time. The only player to get 3 straight nods as the special team player of the year for the club. So down to him and Stokes for my second vote. 5 career TDs vs most career yards? 3 straight special team player nods vs overall skills as a kick returner too? Such a coin flip, but in the end, Johnson was a defensive back who also returned kicks, while Stokes was a return specialist first who moonlighted as a receiver. Stokes’ return abilities was the reason he had a roster spot, and at his best he outshoneJohnson’s best. Splitting the thinnest of hairs, I cast my second vote to Stokes, but there are maybe 5 here who would not be the wrong choice.

Looking at all those stats with Laine, it blows my mind that a few people on here wanted to trade him away because of his slump... look at the names of the players on those lists... the guy is among elite company when it comes to scoring goals.

"#randycommish.....heading to Mexico to pick up the cheque. Weird how they want to meet in the middle of a desert and told me to come alone, oh well, I guess that's how they do things down there. ..."

Not enuf love for this.

I hope you are correct, but I just don't think Regina has enough hotel rooms to host the Grey Cup. I've been to 20 cups, and the last 16 in a row. I've been to 2 in Regina, but I couldn't get hotel rooms either time. So had to drive in from Yorkton or Brandon. Just went to the game, not my normal extended visit to parties/pubs etc due to lack of rooms. The last one in Regina was the worst Grey Cup I've been to by far, dis-organized, chaotic, and it wasn't the usual National Event, it had the feel of being strictly a provincial event. I'm aware that there are many Grey Cup regulars from across the country that feel the same way about Regina hosting. I'm hoping the new stadium rectifies some of the problems, but if I can't get a hotel room, it's likely that my streak will be broken. I booked my Calgary room months ago, as I usually book 1 year in advance. Caveat to this rant: if the Bombers are in, I'm going.

I'd never count out a Calgary team led by Hufnagel, Dickinson, and BLM. Until someone knocks them down a notch, they're still #1 in my books.

Bored, old, a burning desire to go mainstream + flush with more money than he knows what to do with.

Orlando can’t practice in the state of Florida since they can’t get insurance and problems with state laws . Have to practice in Georgia. With no company has agreeed to insure any of the eight teams.

October 22, 2011.....critical East Division showdown with Als that would essentially decide 1st in the East. Late in the game and needing a score, Jovon returned one to just past midfield to set up Buck and the offense with great field position. I'll never forget it...

Jovon was clutch in his time. Always came up with the big returns when the team needed it.

I'm a fan of anyone who is desperate to play for the Bombers (he's talked ad nauseum about how it's a lifelong dream come true) and if he has actual value on top of that, I consider it a bonus...

Can't have enough depth guys to play specials. Good signing.

You cant trust Saskatchewan people when it comes to numbers, right ?

So who do we believe Willie Jefferson and reporters who said that Jefferson left $ on the table or a Rider fan posting on a message board?

Today I have brought shame upon my family.

Bighill and Big Will!

I think Jefferson looked at our roster...in particular our D and saw Bighill and Jeffcoat....thought he'd fit right in and went for it...Regina was bringing up the rear ,and looking at their roster as it stood when he signed with us, it became a no-brainer...I'm going to enjoy the hell out of the games we have with them this year, when Big Willie puts the screws to those green chumps...Can't wait

but remember, if you wear green glasses it's always someone offering obscene money otherwise everyone would obviously choose Regina.

Didn't Jefferson sign first? Alternate theory: Jefferson turned the Riders down for us, Riders then had to pay more for Johnson to ensure they didn't come away empty handed.

that is some serious mental gymnastics....

Why the one year deal then? I don't believe that for a second. Willie was pissy that Micah got more money than him here and that's why he turned down our offer and left. O'day valued Micah more and Willie didn't like it

and yet it was suggested by Jefferson that the Bombers weren't the biggest contract he was offered...

Free Agency doesnt end after 4 days 😅

Thompkins is a Slot rec who will get the tough yards. He won't be a regular deep threat. I'm more interested to see what Simonese will do. He burned two of the "top" CBs last year for big plays. I'm hoping his development has continued and he will become a game changer regardless of his passport.

I agree with you, but we offered Walker and Ellington good money but they chose to go elsewhere. There’s nothing we can do about that and paying an import reciever 300K is asinine. I think we’re keeping money available for one of those NFL guys to come back.

QFT let us see what shakes down this year.

Zylstra ain't young and the clock runs out in NFL. We'll see in time. He just needs a chance and he'll catch on, I think.

Enjoy playing in front of 17 people Derel and paying $31,482 per month for a bachelor studio apartment. #lifechoices

And the Bombers retained the most talent prior to FA. The pretzels that people are twisting themselves into to try to prove that Walters is failing is incredible. The double speak is confounding.

Yes, ie "building" their own team. You're using a very broad definition of "arms race" if you're including keeping players they've scouted and developed.

As badly as I want us to get a big play reciever, at this point I’d be happy if we saved our cash for when Matthews is done waiting for the NFL or better yet if a Zylstra becomes available. I don’t want us to blow our load on a player like Manny, honestly I’d just sign Dressler cheap and go with three Canadian receivers to start the year if we can’t recruit an effective one. A guy like Simonise could end up being exactly what we need and he’s already on the team.

Toronto.. 18 wins In the past theee seasons, one playoff appearance. Winnipeg.. 33 wins in the past three seasons, three playoff appearances. Whatever you say Darrin!

Current list of Free Agents:

Bull. It’s through scouting, and drafting. You can add, heck a free agent signing may even put you over the top but you do not build through free agency.

The Stampeders put that theory in doubt.

WOW! I didn’t realize walkers were so expensive!

Calgary probably lost more players than us. But they are not in panic mode.

And you have to look at throwing your SMS out of whack with a 250..280k who is not a QB Prudent g.m work perhaps..and there are still options out there...and trust me..ones you aren't even aware of..think back to out of blue opo signing A Mathews..Sinkfield ..Tolliver..healthy Arveneaux would help us immensely.. not like our offence was chopped liver and all skill guys are basically back again

So... which cap science and which reality are you talking about? You didn't even make an argument. Please defend your stance with excerpts from the article. If you are just drive-by denying, then I'm just gonna have to put you on ignore. I suspect you didn't even read the article in it's entirety. I such an ass- why do I keep getting suckered by you?