Booch

i was talking in regards to defensive help, and as well above and beyond that...we dumped those salaries we could have brought in a defensive thug for in the middle...

Thats why last yr already after the Grey Cup fail of 2022 that players like Thomas...Briggs...even Augustine to name a few should have been let go, and at least 1 free-agent of substance could have been brought in, along with some actual prospects, as opposed to waiting now until the 11th hour. Also leads to our draft strategy of special teamers only....guys with none to minimal upside to contribute on the actual offence/defence....A legit Full back/large running back type ...for one would have went a long way to allowing one of Fox/Hba/Garbutt to be on the roster all yr developing so that for 2024...they are legit first team candidates We allocated some salaries, and bodies to the roster that served minimal purpose, or the purpose they served wasn't worth the price they ate up.....now was that on the HC....or the GM?....

yeah that trade isnt binding in anyway...Just gives exclusive first dibs on negotiating.....He can walk away elsewhere and thats that......but also if he signs a deal, I can see something else going back to us, as a lot of times thats how these situations are negotiated and pan out

These new guaranteed contracts and guys leaning toward multi yr deals definitely plays in a teams favor...ours especially and can totally see a back loaded deal...especially with post 2025 a lot of big money coming off the books...likely a lot for 2025...I'm not too concerned about losing Schoen and to be honest, I think we can be a an over all stronger team letting BO walk if his ask is too much

we failed in last2 cups as we were weak up the gut...and it compounds other aspects of the defence to compensate, and forced us to wear out our ends. Regular season wins..stats...whatever are fine and dandy but when yu have an exposed under belly...the real predators will rip it open when it counts....as per last 2 cups BC had zero run game and it didn't cause issues...also The Vaj wasn't healthy to add any extra stress to that weakness....so just containing him and making him become a true QB was a sound game plan

yeah they were literally handed early success on a platter....now they have to actually work for it...and its a tough nut to crack Though I dont have the age and the knowledge of Bomber history as you do, and don't always agree with your takes, I still accept them and respect them without the bashing... and think about them in a different perceptive....I get the same critique as you here, by some...probably worse.... is what it is and much like aresholes, we all have an opinion...I wasn't gonna post much anymore...still am keeping a lot internally or shard with a few select posters, but will not change my way of how I post for anyone, so if it ruffles some posters feathers, u can always block me.... I don't act my age....lol I can see Kongbo back in the fold on a fair deal...See ya later Tony Bennett/Thomas to make room....he's tried to replicate success and having fun elsewhere...and it hasnt panned out...he knows where the bread is buttered, and has other condiments to go with it I think you can almost guarantee him back here...........

I also think it's one or the other ultimately, and smart money and who is more valuable and roster flex and replacement ease leans heavily into Schoen's camp.....if BO tho wants to accept fair compensation, and sign a 3 yr deal at 145/165/195 with a guarantee in yr 3 then that makes sense and doesn't upset the apple cart for this yr....He is really easily replaced on the cheap, and I think his bargaining power isn't as strong as he thinks it is

most times....a good majority here dont....is what it is....and you can take my comments/opinions/insight for whatit is and believe it...or dispute it....doesn't ruin my day, and it brings good amusement to myself and other posters which is not shared online I don't profess to know it all, or have all the answers with no room for discussion....But I have and had skin in the game...close contact and relations with many still in it...both sides of the border as well as work with recruitment and training and placing guys in Europe...into development camps and with tryouts with pro teams, and when I make these "blanket" statements you allude to, you and the other ditractors have no clue what you are even disputing, or the validity of it, and frankly to be blunt...yes have no clue what you are talking about....I guess that if in your eyes and eyes of some others that makes me "think" I'm better and the King Dong of **** Island than so be it....IYKYK

tell me about it lol

Schoen will be signed.....before FA starts

Or draft a fullback/RB type who has done that job all his life and can contribute in ST's I've already accepted the fact based on a few things Osh has said...and what I have heard via certain people/channels that more head shaking stupidity will continue...Unless Walters takes the options away...or actually plays Boss ...as that's what he is...tail has started to shake the dog a bit...maybe now he has a 2 yr deal he will assert himself more

We all know how any useful important American could have made the roster...any one that wasn't a wasted FB

He looked good in the game early in yr too...He's active and powerfull....Plus he was used on ST's too....guy should have been in lineup all yr

Bladek wouldn't be an upgrade over anyone we have now...Maybe Machino and Kolo if we resigned him but doubt we do...

Emilus needs to put solid seasons together first...but he doesn't do it all either...Mcinnis too...one yr really of good production...but also was in a pass first and pass heavy offense....Cottoy I would put in the teir with Woli....Smith...had to look him up ..let's see what yr 2 thru 4 holds...he seems like right now a 1 trick pony

KSB is a horrible route runner and technically awful...was so hyped by Suitor and TSN for a few good games and play...suspect hands too. Woli has great hands...great routes...knows where soft spots are to help out his QB...great in run game and pass protection...as solid as solid as u can get...and he's a leader

Or we had Poop....Brandon Bryant...Bryant turner...guys who were hard to handle one on one

Gray is the swing guy we need....plays all spots well ..not spectacular but he's still young in regards to oline I'd like to see Dobson overtake him and he be our sixth...but also be the guy to come in for what Jackson been doing...he did do it some games already...he's athletic enough and that's all he knows....moving bodies and he always one of first lineman down field blocking....frees up the DA spot and allows an actual impact player on the field as well

not bringing in at lest 2 legit NT or at least beastly DT's to compete in camp....legitimately compete against incumbents would be a recruitment failure, as that would be 3 yrs now running ignoring a glaring hole....much like the Rider woes on o-line

and could have Mason Bennett on defence To make that all work could be at expense of Bailey...Walker....Kolo...Thomas...The latter 2 which should be a given...Possibly Jeffcoat if we land Bennett.....as we have some talent at DE....If only they would be allowed to get a shot (see u later Jackson fixes that) I think Fox should be given the opportunity they gave Walker...Walker is solid...Fox can be impactful....

I could see a trade by us pre or during draft to add an established talent....or move up cup....Canadian draft is a crap shoot at best...prob 25% of all picks amount to some kind of legit/game changing play...rest you could all throw in a pail and toss one to each team randomly till they all gone

agree....If it came down to it..we a better team with Scoen/Strev than we are with a bloated BO salary...especially when we can get same out put there with an entry level, or second contract import (Hello Mills or Logan)

thats why if we landed a Payton Logan in FA....or a rookie clone in lieu of BO if he gonna hold us hostage where we would excell in the screen game...guys like that...get a small hole...or get edge outside with the explosive speed are eating up huge yards....we have lacked that aspect and at times it has hurt us when our deep to intermediate game was off...or taken away and we had no answer to it

yes

no...the post u referenced....not u