Colin Unger

I have to say I agree with you. We are far better at drafting and developing Canadian offensive lineman than scouting and developing "beast mode" middle linebackers. Having said that I'd greatly prefer to trade Neufeld in the offseason and re-sign Chung to a long term deal. But if we did lose him we'd be fine. We would just draft another offensive lineman with our pick or BC's. We are already in a position where there aren't really jobs open for Canadians on the offensive line or receiving core and it's hard to see us using either of our first round picks at those positions unless Chung moves on. The Canadian talent on this team is as good as i've seen it since i started following this team in 1989. Having said all this Chung is still high priority. But if he comes back we are probably in a situation where we are drafting heavily on defense or we draft another guy who's going to the NFL for a year or two. It's an embarrassment of riches.

It’s hard to say without knowing his personal situation. Coaching is also a factor. Players like to play for coach O’Shea. Harris has his daughter in Winnipeg. In the case of Demski I think it had as much to do with the role he would have in Winnipeg’s offence than anything.

The key is not letting it get to that point.

We can find ways to shed salary if we need to ante up for Chung. He’s going to be right up there with Adam Bighill. Teams generally don’t let good young Canadian lineman make it to free agency. Even if we need to move on from Bryant and Neufeld it would be worth it.

I only see is losing Chung if he tries the NFL.

One thing I will say in defence of the bombers is that they did add Adam Bighill after the free agent spending period was over. That add wasn’t cheap and was more impactful then the kind of moves the other teams are making.

While i agree we should have added a veteran receiver I don't think that CFL draft picks are nothing more than magic beans. But for a 3rd or 4th round pick i think it would have been worth it to get a guy like SJ Green. However, if the asking price was a 1st or 2nd i wouldn't have agreed with it.

He would need to be on a two year deal. Doesn’t seem to be working for him in the cfl.

Legget is done. Time to move on.

Yet the team wins far more often when he plays than when he doesn’t...

I would rather send poolman down and wait for injuries. We need to hold onto the depth we have. Poolman doesn’t impress me all that much. He seems like more of a depth guy than a potential difference maker.

I would think that an deal for Durant would have to involve cash coming to Winnipeg. Out of principle alone.

Seems like more of a depth move as Johnson has battled injuries and they don't have a proper runningback when he goes down.

I just read an article in the Winnipeg Sun and he is waiver except still. https://winnipegsun.com/sports/hockey/nhl/winnipeg-jets/niku-shines-with-pair-of-goalsjets-defence-battle-heating-upbrossoit-gets-2nd-look "That could work against Tucker Poolman, who is the only member of the competition (of the eight) who is exempt from waivers this season."

http://3downnation.com/2018/09/24/darian-durant-hints-at-possible-comeback-this-season/ Darian Durant continues to talk about a potential comeback. He seems to suggest there are some way around the fact that he's Winnipeg Blue Bombers property and that he plans on pursuing that. The only way around it other than Winnipeg trading his rights that i can think of is reporting. This would force Winnipeg to either welcome him into the dressing room, cut him, or trade him.

I’m assuming a loss next week. It’s the hardest game remaining on the schedule.

Would love to see the team use that spot to take a look at a speedy receiver/ returner. I believe we picked up one guy yesterday fitting that mould.

It’s gonna be a real test for Hamilton especially now with Banks reportedly not playing.

The quality of NFL cuts available to the cfl is not gonna be what it was. And our scouting staff sucks so I’m not sure that this is going to be the solution to what currently ailes this team. I can’t believe that this team hasn’t brought in some veteran receivers when they were actually available. I guess Bakari Grant is still out there.

It just seems like that’s not the winning formula in the cfl. You need to be kind of cut throat. I wonder if Mike Riley can come in and be our June Jones??

They find a lot more talent than we do.

But he does have a cool sideways ball cap

New GM - John Murphy Head coach - Devon Claybrooks Starting QB - Chris Streveler

True. But most of the best CFL offensive co-ordinaters are also their team’s head coach.

Our biggest problem is our American scouting. How many years and can't find a receiver or a middle linebacker. Probably two of the easiest positions to find. I would look at overhauling our American scouting and hire Cory Mace to run the defense next year. Gotta continue developing the qb's we've got. Get rid of Nichols and brining in a mobile style qb with some experience to compete with Streveler and Bennet next season.