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Yeah, honestly, I have no clue what we do if Buck leaves....no idea who's next in line. Costello??

Buck only signed a one year extension, which is very interesting to me. He'd ultimately like to stay in or around Winnipeg, because of his family. I'm curious if (when) Dickenson gets tossed in The Gap, if Buck is the next head guy there. Close to home for his family, but gets to take the next step. He made abundantly clear in Our Man Tait's piece that he wants to be a HC, whether that's in the CFL or elsewhere.

The latest from Jeff Hamilton

And apparently (latest polls came out today) nearly half the province approves of what she's doing! Man this place is ******...

which he does mention in a few of the write ups........ but absolutely, at this time of year, they're just trying to come up with content, which can't be easy. It's just to give us something to argue about...

Marshall Ferguson did an interesting write up on the top FA REC's.... https://www.cfl.ca/2022/12/07/ferguson-ranking-the-pending-free-agent-receivers/ 20. Juwan Brescacin Hampered by injuries, Brescacin played a limited role in 2022 but in back-to-back seasons has maximized his touches in Toronto while never breaking through to carry the load in a significant way. The market is all above tapping unused potential. Brescacin will never be a 100-catch guy, but could be a stellar third option in say, Hamilton? 19. Tevaun Smith The former first round pick stumbled out of Edmonton and quietly landed in Ottawa where I didn’t think much of the move until he started making play, after play, after play. I have to believe his stock this winter is as high as it’s been in a couple years. T-18. Darvin Adams / Manny Arceaneaux Shoutout to the old heads! Both Adams and Arceneaux held it down for the veterans in 2022 with Manny nearly having the same effect in Edmonton as Greg Ellingson did in Winnipeg – albeit due to injury. Regardless, I could have never predicted that and if your room needs a leadership boost, these are the first two names you’re calling. 17. Nate Behar In 2022 Behar got his first career touchdown, patented a first down celebration, and earned a multitude of fans for speaking honestly about Jeremiah Masoli’s injury. He’s one of the truly smart and well-liked players in the CFL, regardless of position or nationality. 16. Jake Wieneke Wieneke had a slow 2023 season, his touchdown in the Eastern Semi-Final brought back memories of score zone dominance from the previous season, and I expect Ottawa to search out his services as they did last winter in hopes of improving Jeremiah Masoli’s early season struggles inside the 30-yard-line. 15. Duke Williams Williams has elite size and jump ball ability. The question after his ultra disappointing 2022 is whether the Riders can spend big at receiver before knowing who their quarterback, or offensive coordinator, is. 14. Kaion Julien-Grant Julien-Grant is quick, elusive, and ready-made for any scheme. While profiting off the Montreal quick screen game in 2022, I don’t believe he’s limited to that, and could find an expanded role elsewhere to great profit in 2023 and beyond. 13. Reggie White Jr. Despite finishing the season injured, White assumed Jake Wieneke’s 2022 role of Robin to Geno Lewis’ Batman and was setting himself up for a possible leap to top dog somewhere else this winter. I believe he remains one of the best secondary options on the market this year and should have no fewer than a handful of offers if Montreal lets him see what is possible. 12. Markeith Ambles Ambles is a catcher of quick screens, physical beyond his size, and has plenty of CFL experience. He’s is a reigning Grey Cup champion and a top tier support receiver capable of adapting quickly to perhaps a Pete Costanza-led Riders offence, joining what could be his former Argos position coach if Costanza takes the green and white gig. 11. Derel Walker From Edmonton, to Tampa, to Edmonton, to Toronto, to Edmonton. Every year Derel Walker gets a ton of targets and following a down 2021 season, his production grade jumped considerably in Edmonton this year despite the losses stacking up. 10. Rasheed Bailey Bailey had an almost identical 2022 to his 2021 and I doubt he’s headed anywhere outside Manitoba fast. He deserves to be a top-10 receiver in this class of free agents even if Greg Ellingson and Dalton Schoen leaped over him for top dog status in the Collaros-led Bombers’ attack. 9. Steven Dunbar Jr. He of the masterful one handed catch, Dunbar is a long ball threat who could benefit from a more efficient offensive attack, but has shown the ability to take quick throws the distance when the smallest of windows presents itself. 8. Reggie Begelton His average depth of target dropped from previous seasons, perhaps to fit the style change from Bo Levi Mitchell to Jake Maier as delivery man, but Begelton still puts fear in defenders charged to cover him as well as any big frame in the CFL. 7. DaVaris Daniels Often overlooked in Toronto while we talked about other receivers, the running game, or the Argos secondary creating numerous turnovers, Daniels found his rhythm with McLeod Bethel-Thompson down the stretch in 2022 and finished the Grey Cup with seven catches on a team-leading twelve attempts. 6. Greg Ellingson Last year Winnipeg lost Kenny Lawler and replaced him with Greg Ellingson. You just knew the match with Collaros was destined to be great and it was before he fought to get back on the field through Winnipeg’s playoff push. He’s not going anywhere, but he’s easily a top-10 CFL free agent receiver. 5. Tim White Second only to Geno Lewis in usage rate, the Ticats leaned on White more than could have been expected entering this season and he smiled while hauling in a CFL-high 94 regular season catches. 4. Nic Demski Demski is as dynamic and flexible a player that exists in the CFL, let alone this class of pending free agents. Demski will be back in Buck Pierce’s offence before Christmas unless something unpredictable happens. 3. Kenny Lawler Lawler could be anywhere from third to sixth for me on this list. At his best, he’s a cold blooded assassin of a pass-catcher capable of giving you big chunk plays in a moments notice. The question now becomes can Lawler recreate his 2021 success from Winnipeg and stay on the field long enough to have a Geno Lewis-like season in 2023? 2. Kurleigh Gittens Jr. You can claim Canadian bias, you can suggest whatever excuses you want, but Kurleigh will just keep making catches, getting up and screaming in your face to remind you he can do anything you doubt him capable of. Despite a rough Grey Cup with a couple of drops and no catches, I have no doubt it was just part of this elite receiver’s journey to stardom and a lesson he’ll carry into the next Grey Cup appearance he helps his team make. 1. Eugene Lewis The man was a monster this year. Lewis set himself apart from the league for much of 2022 and will be a discussion in every single coaches office around the CFL this off-season until he signs on the dotted line somewhere for 2023. With one decision he could change the power balance at receiver in the East division, or the CFL as a whole.

I think I get where you're coming from, but I'm going to disagree because Strev was far more punishing. He was a LB playing QB when he got out into open field. Prukop is relatively fast with the long legs when he gets going, but I don't think he's going to smash people like Strev did, which makes Strev more "dangerous" as a rusher.

mediocre is being generous, at that....

Prukop passed fine at times this year, Brown was solid and growing in that second last game vs BC, and you know what Faj has proven? That he ******* sucks.

Bullshit he is....

I agree with this only because I want every other team to lose....

he wishes........ I don't really care for Prukop, but I'd take him all day and twice on Sunday over Faj. At least Prukop didn't whine and pout this year (to my knowledge...)

CoFaj will never be FIFO.... zero chance he plays on a MOS team.

it was suggested in my group-of-friends group chat that maybe Schoen has a terrible agent......??

that ******* province....his approval rating, after how he handled the pandemic, says so much about the population there. Morons from East to West, North to South...

how on earth does batshit Danielle Smith have a 42% approval rating....? Jesus, this province is ******.

List: 1) Literally anyone who will pay me /list.

I read the Hodge piece... all he really does is suggest that, by virtue of being the oldest guy on the roster, the Bombers COULD move on from Bryant and that Bryant himself might hang them up because things are "year to year" for him, depending on how his body feels and his family situation. I don't think the Hodge piece is as malicious as being represented here, more just a semi-desperate attempt to create content out of almost nothing...

Was it Burnham or Arceneaux? Thought it was Arceneaux.....either way, it was a totally bullshit penalty that cost us the game.

Growing up in Eastman, KP was our place to shop growing up, and that was the theatre I saw most movies in until I graduated high school. So many great memories there.

`100% this. Listen, there was a (hopefully) once in a lifetime pandemic, where they had to make quick decisions..mistakes were bound to be made. But I honestly believe they had the right idea and attempted to do the right thing. I'd rather see too much money go out by accident rather than not enough and people who need it NOT get the money.

Love seeing the Lions get weaker, but definitely had a lot of respect for BB16 throughout his career. Would have loved him as a Bomber.

Bryant will retire a Bomber, I'd bet. He hasn't even really shown injury issues (knock on wood) to this point. Can't imagine him not re-signing. Re: Kicking...... Chris O'Leary (I think it was...) had a piece on CFL.ca about potential FA pairings that make sense, and he matched up the Bombers with Sean Whyte. I'm not sure that's something the Bombers would pursue, but it's interesting anyhow. Thing is, if Liegghio is your guy and you ever want him to grow into the role of The Guy, the only way he gets there is by playing. You can't keep bringing in other guys and expect Liegghio to get better just by watching.

I agree with this part, anyhow. There's just not a lot of placekickers around. You could bring in a rando Euro/Aussie punter for sure. I still have faith though, and think Liegghio can take the next step in '23...

Always...that's the point. He was a really good placement punter this year.