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Woodmansey just completed his first full season at C, he played it off and on the two previous years so he isn't like a true blue centre. But he's damned good and still 28. He's played 82 games, but he's also been pretty healthy through his time in the league. He's got excellent size and build for C as well as athleticism. I dont know how much he will get, but a steal like that in free agency is worth being spend happy on. I do like Eli and am comfortable with Vibert as the backup. He was also solid in the work we gave him at C last camp/pre-season. But there are other options as it stands right now; Woodmansey, an excellent centre in his prime. He will command a premium price. With marty coaching him, I think he only goes up from last year. Mcewen, the riders prized free agent from last year but ended up getting hurt and missing the year. Turns 33, I wouldve loved him last year. This year, he'd be solid at a reasonable pay day. Further to the scrap pile, Sceviour is also a free agent. He is a natural C that has played as much G in the cfl as C. Again, solid pick up if he is on a reasonable deal. Then in the depths of the scrap heap, Starczala. He's a warm body who has started at C, and is likely a 6th ol at best on a good team, if hes healthy. At that point I'd rather take a developmental kid in the draft.

Idk who that is, but that didn't happen either. The eastern final had Woodmansey at C. Revenberg and Dobson played and started every game for the cats at G from week 1 through the eastern final. The depthchart for that game is at the bottom. https://www.ticats.ca/2025/11/07/tiger-cats-set-for-high-stakes-eastern-final-against-alouettes/

It’s backwards. He was drafted as and started out his career at G. He was in and out of the line up and bounced between g and c. But he played much better at c and was at C most of year and maybe the best C in the league. The previous year he was at g the whole year. the cats ol prior to last year was pretty bleh and they didn’t run balanced play call. he’s an excellent run blocker and good in pass pro. he’d fit us brilliantly. I don’t think we will be in the market to pay that though.

same. Especially sheed. idk if he’d be the best technical coach of the position, but his guys would run through a brick wall for him. He’s one of the best natural leaders we’ve ever had. sheed and yoshi showed more leadership than you’d think would even work in the pros. When ever a new guy would be inserted into the line up or especially start, you’d see them with him in the walk out and warm ups. Those two made me wanna run through a brick wall as a fan lol.

Always a chance, idk how good it is, but dare to dream for now. I wonder how much he will get? Deals are pretty nutty right now. If good NI Dbs pushing age are getting in the 200k range, I have to think a young prime ol like woodmansey is going to demand 275k+ Maybe north of 300. BC signs Sayles, thats a good get for them. RBs cut pickett early ahead of FA as well. Wonder how much the stamps are offering Hicks. Thats gotta be a big offer to try and get him to skip FA.

It should always be the case that you need to win your spot in camp. After a run like we've had the past few years, we have to bring in league free agents who will compete for spots. And be willing to cut them if they get trounced in performance, like Vaval/Logan. On that note, how has Vaval not gotten an NFL deal yet?

He's really good as a team/position coach. They loved his recruiting ability in Hawaii, too. He didn't work out, but he was also given way to much to do. He's a quality guy though. I don't have any hate for him, even though his era here was brutal. Prior to last year, he was a very reliable snapper. Heavy-set asset? Not really. An OL with the right passport can always get another shot up here though. I find that an interesting move with woodmansey a free agent for them, and one of the best guys available. Maybe they are preparing (poorly) for him to get an offer they can't compete with.

Yep, took a lateral job. Kind of wild we kept Hogan and let Jackson go. But from what I saw late in the season, when Jackson was clearly running our play call, the fit wasn't right here anyway. Shame, but wish him well. Did we ever find out what the personal business was that kept him away? I imagine it must've been something rough. WR coach would be the prominent spot left open. We also have 3 offensive coaches, including the CO. On D, we have 4, including the co and an ast co. I could see a WR coach who is also a special assistant to Condell. Either a stats guy, or a guy with a specific skill set like running game co. I could also see that spot doing double duties replacing a scout/agm from brocks departure. Maybe they call a guy like Darvin adams or Sheed to see if they want to come in for a developmental offensive coach as well.

Agree. I think Rando would've been a league all-star on most any other playoff team. Yeah, that is what im really hoping for. That more important than having an impactfull free agency, and that is pretty important. This camp needs to be the scrapiest in ages. Any one with the age/wear of bryant/neuf should be going into camp under heavy scrutiny. But they are much better positioned to excel than they have been for a couple years. If both are as healthy as they can be going into camp, I expect the OL battle to be a real war. We've seen so many guys elevate them self to elite status from intense camp battles. Lawler, schoen, stove, desjarlais etc. So many times we've broken through a new star player, it's been because while they were great in camp, they had a real dog fight in camp too. On the Ol we have some real sleepers and interesting depth built up. Returning guys (to us, or the league) Vanterpool, Stewart, Dooley, Elsbury, Wallace, Eli, Vibert, and Poncius are all well poised going into camp this year. They've all been on Prs and or in TCs up here previously. They should be well-adjusted and understand a good chunk of the league's nuance. The game should be slowed down for them in camp this year. They all have significant upside. The Canadians and Vanterpool have high floors as well. If 1 Canadian and 1 imp from that list take the next step, our OL will be in a great spot. Plus, we already have imp rookies like Lindsay and Williams with tremendous upside. We should hit free agency for a guy, draft another depth piece, and sign a couple more good prospects. But a lot of heavy lifting is done on the OL, including the most critical addition by subtraction.

yeah, even at C too. If you limit the speed he has to face vs on the edge you will certainly get the most out of him. If vanterpool is ready for T, that’s a solid move. If he isn’t, I think vanterpool is much more of a roadgrader inside.

If any thing id be less concerned about paddy. He could kick to C or be 6th ol but as a guard with a semi decent C he isn’t nearly as beatable in pass pro and can still move guys in the run game. If big stan loses another step hes basically unplayable at T. He could kick inside, but It would be hard for him to be better than vanterpool inside. It’s also much easier to replace an ni G than an imp T. You can always flip to 3 imp ol if paddy doesn’t pan out. Big stan has always done a great job of maintaining him self. Idk if he would benefit from working on flexibility or even re constituting his physique. The usual stuff ol do to extend the end of their career is less of an issue for big stan, but also less of an opportunity. I’m good with the gamble on both, if we are willing to make the hard move in camp. Paddy isn’t my favorite ol, but he’s pretty high floor as long as we aren’t going to stick him into the lineup when he’s toast physically or other wise.

yep. Dobson fell into the same gap where the usfl made more sense. He isn’t just looking at a one year thing here too. It’s likely 2-3 year minimum once he comes here before he could get another nfl look.

hodge also reporting that walters said both bryant and paddy want to continue to play and performed well last year. Which sounds like he’s hoping to lock both back up. I’m fine with running back with both of them and kola gone. I think we need to grab one free agent ol and let every one fight it out for spots.

https://3downnation.com/2026/01/12/canadian-qb-taylor-elgersma-selected-by-birmingham-stallions-in-2026-ufl-qb-draft/ Elgersma selected in usfl draft With his lingering interest from the NFL, I wouldn’t be surprised to see him in the usfl this year and another nfl camp after that.

100%. Same for both for me. I like both as guys and football minds. Don’t particularly want either here unless it was some crazy good value position.

dyce to ham for teams, and reinbold back to hamilton for the same too.

fr though. dollar stores are steaming past walmart in popularity. which is kinda of sad when it comes to the economic implications, but screw the waldons. Maybe the cfl should get a sponsorship deal or even mutual marketing deal with dollarama/dollar tree

nailed it. I wonder if this is going to be the new market for dbs, or if it’ll be a short term surge. It’s crazy to pay such money. DB is very close to rb in terms of replacement. It might even be easier, because rbs in the cfl really need to block and a lot of college backs struggle at first with it.

wonder how much campbell got from the riders

I think the only attraction for ott with the pest would be dinwiddie. but i don’t think he’d a gotten the ott job with out wanting to work with brown. I don’t see any chance that whole scenario goes down. Why would any team in a trade give up brown or the pest for zach? If you’re lucky zach has a good year left. Hasn’t had a good one in two years. The other two have a ton of football left in them. Browns deal is great value as well. Madani is garbage as a sports reporter. A less knowledgeable version of suitor.

https://3downnation.com/2026/01/09/cfl-to-discuss-replay-centre-awards-format-three-minute-clock-rules-and-more-at-winter-meetings/ Cfl tone deaf af, last thing we need is more changes. We have too many big changes coming already. It’ll be impossible to tune the change planned if they keep compiling changes on top of that.

nice, beast on teams. with the nfl poachings he’s easily one of the best dl that’ll be available. One of him and ceresna would be fantastic. Between the two I’d easily take Sayles though. Hes comparable as a pass rusher, but worlds better as a run stopper, easily the best 3t against the run in the league. And hes versatile enough to play 4i extremely well.

in the cfl and football in general, full on tear down rebuilds seldom work. You’ve got to identify in season some talent worth keeping and developing then add. I hope we get the add part right this off season. yep. But not with an army of fringe roster guys who don’t play, like we did last year at wr. You’re right on ksb, but i’d take that in a heartbeat as the 3rd ni wr on the roster. But upgrade over corcoran.

I mean, I am only surprised we didn't lock him in before the year-end and use up cap space from last year. It's a wild time. I think teams are going to over spend projections before free agency starts, making it more affordable and competitive. It's crazy how we went from a team that didn't pay DBs, to having one of the most expensive secondaries in the league. (We were pretty high on that list last year too) QFT

Previous camps were soft, this one was certainly more competitive. It’s also a general issue, that practices are glorified walk through. TC isn’t what it used to be, two a days with high levels of contact. But that is progress, tcs used to be horror shows. Maybe the only good thing to come from chris jones. We need more meaningful practices with pads etc. I see that complaint about having to be in camp and wearing pads every day as soft af. I hope we keep bringing the score up.