Not a lot of holes to fill, only 4 (projected) starter spots remains vacant as of the moment
RG - still waiting for Neufeld or Speller; Gray and Eli (and a draft pick) may have the opportunity
SB - Lawler is a free-agent and maybe looking for other opportunities elsewhere. We also have lots of receivers on the roster. Rogers and Ellingson will be available in free-agency though
DT - still waiting for Richardson; there are new guys on the roster. how 'bout a free-agent DT?
Boundary HB - Sayles moved on so do we. Who we got from our new guys? or are we waiting for a veteran DB in free-agency?
I'll welcome anyone of them. Ellingson is a 1000-yard receiver for 5 straight yr. Rogers is also a 1000-yd receiver if he stays healthy. I would think they also understand the league situation salary-wise.
I don't like Jefferson before when he was wearing a different colors... heck even Harris when he still playing with BC. But I really love them both now..
So with the remaining Bombers FAs, I like these 3 signed and I'm good, the rest will be a bonus.
1) OL Neufeld (or Speller)
2) DT Richardson
3) and DB Exume
Not mentioned there that Harris & the Bombers are having trouble getting a new deal done.
This from the insiders... https://3downnation.com/2021/01/13/insider-talk-chris-jones-job-cam-judges-nfl-aspirations-arbuckles-future/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=insider-talk-chris-jones-job-cam-judges-nfl-aspirations-arbuckles-future
They can find a way, they start 6 Canadians (Harris, Demski, Wolitarsky, Desjarlais, Neufeld and Couture) on Offense and Thomas on Defense. They can play 5 American DBs if they want to.
We have 2 other kickers (Riley and Lieggio) on the roster so I don't know how it will play out re Medlock re-signing (or not res-signing). At some point you have to take/give chance to the younger guy.
Same with Rempel, 2 LS (can LS) in the roster - Latoure and Miles.
from CFL.ca transaction page...
looks like OL Drew Desjarlais and DT Connor Griffith restructured contract as well.
Also, we (re)signed the following:
DB Raekwon Williams
DB Demetrious Cox
DB Vontarius Dora
https://3downnation.com/2021/01/07/argos-redblacks-playing-game-of-chicken-with-their-quarterback-situation/
It's not impossible Nichols may end up as the odd man out when all is said and done.
Agree. Walker has a high price tag.
We need to add another high-caliber receiver though. I appreciate what Lawler, Bailey, Whitehead and Nelson has done. But they won't scare any opposing D.
Ellingson is up for trade or hit free agency per article.
https://3downnation.com/2021/01/07/edmonton-football-team-expected-to-sign-star-receiver-derel-walker/