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I wouldn't do that. Harrison might grab a sixth rounder at best and I mean really... what's a sixth rounder? The value is almost negligible. Having Harrison around for a playoff run would be worth far more to us.

He hasn't been waived this year but he was last year at the very beginning of the season. As far as getting a pick back for him... let's not go nuts here. He MIGHT not clear waivers but I'd be shocked if anyone gave anything up for him. And it's not like we can pull him back off waivers once we see that teams are interested.

What makes you think we even get a chance to match a better offer? Say Sask throws down 250 and we offer 260, Taman says "275 if you sign right now." Maybe we are willing to best 275 and maybe we never get a chance to do so. It's not just an open auction floor where the highest bid wins.

Devone Claybrooks would appear to be the heir apparent to Rich Stubler. Missick probably saw that and decided he would need to move if he wishes to advance.

I don't think he would clear.

Is anyone going to cry if we lose Pardy through waivers? I doubt it. Yeah it would be nice to get something for him but it doesn't always work that way.

I still think Eberle is a realistic option and would make a great third line RW. First round pick, Paul Postma, and Scott Kosmachuk for Eberle. Done deal!

Why? We already have the important detail: 11 of the 12 balls provided by the Patriots were under-inflated and all the balls provided by the Colts were inflated to specifications. You need the Goodell spin to tell you what to think and inform you how this isn't a black mark on the NFL? It's all there in black and white. The Patriots cheated.

No apology necessary

Lawless also said he's worried about the possibility that the game may just never happen now... as he said, "A bird in hand is worth two in the bush." Winnipeg and the Jets want the Classic here a lot more than the NHL does. If it is too much hassle, they will just play it somewhere else.

Look, I'm not saying they should be disqualified from the Super Bowl or anything. I understand that teams do what they can to gain an edge. But the Patriots have been caught twice now, so they should be punished accordingly. The rules are in place for a reason and if you don't enforce them then there is no point having them. Just because some teams get away with it doesn't mean that you don't punish the ones who get caught. They were cheating and they knew it so they deserve punishment.

I think Belichek was fined 500K for the "spygate" thing .. this time it's going to cost the organization draft picks .. They should lose draft picks and also salary cap space like what happened to the Redskins and Cowboys

So it is confirmed that the Patriots under inflated 11 of their 12 balls by 2 PSI. It's just non-stop cheating with those guys. Makes you wonder what other slimy schemes they've pulled off and not been caught for.

Normally you'd think that, then we went into last season with Aaron Kelly and Romby Bryant. More like being caught under a tipped over vending machine. Receiver is an area McManus really has to show something in. For the most part the guys he brought to camp and to the practice roster in season did not look like CFL quality players either when they got an opportunity. Donovan Kemp seemed to look okay in training camp and pre-season. Because of his injury, we'll never know if he would have gotten a chance and even succeeded. Actually it makes me wonder whether they might bring him back next year. Regardless, I'd agree that the receiver competition was pretty weak. But let's remember Joe Mack's first season... finding import receivers was one of his strengths over his time here and the receivers he brought in 2010 were awful. Jamayel Smith was starting for us. My point is that I think the scouting staff deserves a first season grace period to establish themselves.

Echoing the previous sentiments, any one of those guys would be a good addition, as would some home grown talent. Just need someone at that level to be the 3rd receiver behind Moore and Denmark. Hell it would be nice to have someone push Denmark into that #3 spot. And I like Denmark. I just feel like your boundary WR should be one of your top 2 receivers.

How much outrage would there have been if they just got the deal done like they were supposed to? The Bombers have a very negative public image in this city right now and they certainly don't need to make it any worse. I think this is a bit extreme. The image is all relative to what you're comparing it with and by whom. Major league vs. minor league here, there are supporters for both. It just so happens the woodwork is now filled with pro-Jets folk who would take a bullet for the team, and kick the slumping Bombers to the curb and call it a day. Correct. So the Bombers need to work harder now to keep fans than they did before. The Jets aren't leaving again anytime soon.

They wanted to get it out before everyone knew they ruined winter

How many years left on Vermette's contract? If he's a UFA I'd pass. The Jets have impressed me with their drafting skills so far, and Kosmachuk was getting solid reviews at the young guns tourney. I'm not sure. RIP Capgeek. I like Kosmachuk as a prospect too but we're not going to be able to get all these guys in the lineup. Kosmachuk, Ehlers, Copp, Petan... they all look good but you can't cram all the youth into the lineup at once. I believe it would be wise to use one as trade bait. There will be other good draft picks, I'm sure.

I already did that in NHL15 and he has been a disappointment.

Did they throw them on the ice while play was going on?

Hmmm, an either or mentality where the Bombers come in last. And to think Miller has concerns over putting these two events so close together. What a fool. The Grey Cup isn't selling out here either way.

How much outrage would there have been if they just got the deal done like they were supposed to? The Bombers have a very negative public image in this city right now and they certainly don't need to make it any worse.

2nd rounder, Adam Pardy, and Scott Kosmachuk for Vermette?

Yeah you guys are right. The Bombers totally aren't going to take any heat for this from the public. Totally reasonable decision. Colin Fast ‏@policyfrog 2h2 hours ago Dear Bombers: Do yourself a PR favour, and sort out this winter hockey game ASAP. http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/cfl/Outdoor-Heritage-Classic-game-could-be-postponed-289193531.html … Wilksy ‏@bdrw 33m33 minutes ago The Bombers are hot garbage and putting the Heritage Classic for next season on ice is more hot garbage. HOT GARBAGE. Ryan ‏@rnerb17 4m4 minutes ago Can't wait to extra not-watch the grey cup next year. Just give us the heritage classic @Wpg_BlueBombers Red River Rebel ‏@red_river_rebel 5m5 minutes ago Cancelling #NHLJets outdoor game = official boycott of #CFL #GreyCup2015 starting now. Bombers won't be in it anyway. Jon Cutler ‏@thejoncutler 13m13 minutes ago Love how the @Wpg_BlueBombers creating issue 4 @NHLJets heritage classic date. Why r u worried 4 grey cup..we wont even be in it! #GoJetsGo T Money ‏@T_Money204 15m15 minutes ago Bombers ****** the Heritage classic ******* another reason why they are so **** Jason Lawless ‏@jlawless007 24m24 minutes ago @garylawless lots of excitement around heritage classic, the grey cup - not so much, at least imo JetsGirl76 ‏@JetsGirl76 2m2 minutes ago “@garylawless: Outdoor Heritage Classic game postponed until 2016-17 season - ” NOT GOING TO ANY BOMBER GAMES THIS YEAR!!! #brutal Finchie ‏@Sk8terboi010 3m3 minutes ago Get your **** together @Wpg_BlueBombers and let the #NHLJets #HeritageClassic happen Mike McIntyre ‏@mikeoncrime 17m17 minutes ago Oh to be a fly-on-the-wall for those behind-the-scenes Bombers-Jets discussions about the fumbled outdoor hockey game next season. Mike McIntyre ‏@mikeoncrime 58m58 minutes ago So the Bombers are blocking the Jets from hosting outdoor game next winter? Why couldn't they play this kind of defence last season??? Birdman ‏@Birdman2403 1h1 hour ago #Bombers will take a hit again if they are reason for no outdoor game. Right or wrong, they need to work as team on this with Jets. JetsGirl76 ‏@JetsGirl76 27m27 minutes ago @wpgguy Bombers are not working with jets for outdoor game. Looks like it will be postponed a year! Brutal!

Let's see how well the Grey Cup sells when it is the main reason we are not getting a Heritage Classic that everyone has been expecting for at least 2 years. Why don't we ask the citizens of Winnipeg which one they would rather have?