Mike

I don't know why you keep bringing up this false statement that the Redblacks have a blank chequebook because their roster is empty. They have 45 guys under contract right now and about as many big ticket players as guys like Edmonton or Winnipeg or hey, even BC. Glenn, Burris, Shologan, Fraser, Hage, Pottinger and Eppele don't play for free. Ottawa has a bunch of money tied up in contracts already.

Sears. For a week at least

I like it. A lot. I don't know where he fits in, but that can sort itself out. Always thought Randle was a baller in Calgary.

We must have a LOT of cash to spend tomorrow

Huclack ...

when you said tomorrow, do you mean before the free agency ? or when the free agency kicks in? I have no idea. Just casual conversation with one of my friends, I didn't really get into details. have heard Kohlert and Swayze Waters, fwiw... those were the other two I heard also ... but I'm sure you heard it from the same place I did.

I don't get where this idea is coming from. They've already tied up a bunch of cash. They killed any flexibility they may have in terms of cap space when they brought in guys like Shologan, Hage, Burris, Glenn and Fraser. They're probably paying more for their QBs than any team in the league. Ottawa doesn't have a ton to spend.

when you said tomorrow, do you mean before the free agency ? or when the free agency kicks in? I have no idea. Just casual conversation with one of my friends, I didn't really get into details.

FWIW, somebody told me this morning that they expected three definite signings by Winnipeg tomorrow. One of them was Diamond Ferri. I didn't get it at the time, because he wasn't scheduled to be an FA.

Seriously? I don't like him, nor do I think he's all that good. Neither do I.

expect him to end up in Winnipeg

That's a shame. The Bombers really would be able to make a compelling offer with their freed up money, I'm sure.

May as well ... As for the Bombers, I'm predicting three notable signings. Rory Kohlert, Swayze Waters and one of the big four non-imports (Laurent, Butler, Bourke and Emry) with my money being on Bourke.

I don't doubt they're interested, but I'd say this is one Saskatchewan guy where we actually have the advantage. Playing time + his girlfriend = him coming back here

#preseason

If there's a single position in the CFL that I don't think is worth using recycled goods, it's the running back position.

For preseason, they should have 6 3-way games on triangular fields.

At this point, I'm really expecting him to re-up with us. The comment by Desjardins in this article kind of sums it up. http://www.ottawacitizen.com/sports/Receiver+Rory+Kohlert+test+market/9487708/story.html I like it. Kohlert can be a very valuable receiver for us.

You sure have an interesting viewpoint on those who don't agree with you. It seems like you don't actually read what people are saying once you figure out they are disagreeing with you, you just assume they are being rude and "shouting you down" I've never said anything different about Etienne. I've always said people just need to be patient and that when he actually got a chance in 2013, he started to show why he was worth being drafted. Certain people just weren't willing to be patient because of their expectations due to his draft position. Anyways, that's all I'll try and say to you on the subject. I don't want to be accused of "shouting you down" just because I explain my opinion.

Nope. I hated on him because he couldn't play as a capable member of our roster, whether or not he was getting reps as a receiver. I knew he wouldn't be able to live up to his draft slot as a Blue Bomber, and I knew that by the time he was even an average player he'd be at the end of his lifespan as a Blue Bomber, so even if he ends up being a good player, he's not a good player for us. It's pretty easy to tell the guys that are receivers in CIS, and the guys like Parker and Etienne who just blow by inferior athletes but don't have enough game to be useful pros. To Etienne's credit, he has come a lot farther than Parker has in that respect, but he'll always lose when he has to battle to gain leverage on DB's. Regardless of what Etienne does in Saskatchewan, just a horrendous draft pick for the Bombers. At least it only cost us Jyles. Never would have included you in my statement, you've always had a reasonable and respectable opinion on the issue.

I've never seen such a level of ... hatred ... for a player.

I'd bring him back but with nothing guaranteed.

I gotta be honest, the only new imports (I don't mean Willy, Vega, etc) that I have interest in are Josh Francis and Kenny Tate

Too many people hated on Jade simply because they wanted him to play to their expectations of a fourth overall pick instead of simply playing like a capable member of our roster.

Some of you sure have some bizarre expectations. This was a press conference to introduce our new starting QB and you want them to provide an honest answer on whether or not he was their first choice or not? "We'd like to introduce our new STARTING quarterback, Drew Willy! He wasn't our first or second choice but hey, he was available!" And suggesting that because they're interested in upgrading the QB stable, they don't feel confident in Willy? Very interesting reaches by some of you.