Booch

I don't see Bailey going anywhere...A teams interest in a player doesnt equate to the players interest in leaving somewhere that he is establishing himself, and loves for that matter...And in all honesty...what receiver in his right mind would head on down to Ottawa and that mess right now?...I can't think of any reason Bailey is probably one of the most extreme guys in regards to loyalty...brotherhood and love of his team...teammates and the chance he was given.....He's the last guy I would worry about as to leaving that locker room for a few extra bucks somewhere else...especially a team with next to no chance of any playoff appearance

wonder how is fragility is going to handle this cut in pay...will it bother him all year now...make him sad

yeah I not 100 percent sold he will bolt for it....but guess we will see...i think too that once the 48 hour window with Bombers is up, and he still trying to land NFL work then that offer is gone...no?

gotta love Woli....and I am sure the sentiment is the same with a lot of the guys...I didnt realize Couture been here 6 yrs now either...damn time flies, so his re-up increase wasnt that drastic...which helps

yeah....BA can get a nice deal....be plopped on the IR and not count against cap...be a good mentor as well as he rehabs....If and I think its likely we sign Darby...he slots right in there...Darby will be a huge re-up....so undervalued last year...just quietly went about his business and played lights out...and he is cut totally from the cloth this management looks for

So basically we have our starting QB, 2 Canadian receivers' and backup in O'leary Orange, 4 of 5 starters on the O-line, but the fill in will be Grey who has started, and a Backup who was on roster for Last part of season and playoffs...good start on offence for sure. Absolute worse case scenario will have one of the Canadian tailbacks back, and Borsa backing him up...we will be okay there with whatever American receivers we land, and truly think 2 of the 3 will be back in some combination. Defensive line is missing Stove and Kongbo at moment, as certain Thiadric will be back....If BA is shelved for a while it's a bonus...hide his salary and re-up Stove, and maybe if we dont over spend on WR's give Boateng a look in lieu of Kongbo....he'd be a sweet rotation with the Jeff's....If we can get Rose, Darby and Jones back we be looking really good....2 of the 3...still damn good...gonna be an interesting free agency for sure, but getting themeat and potatoes of our lines back was huge.....especially if we get a Stove to cook them on

yeah....they may have to cut him now though with what could be well over 600k in 3 receievers...I highly doubt they would want Ryhmes most likely 125k or so salary added to that...like .8 million bucks in 4 guys...all at the same position?...thats just idiotic

if Rhymes cut loose would be open for him here if we lose Lawler...I wanted him before when he hit market

yeah...but if u make that offer...its binding....u got the player....so if u hope a team matches or beats it, and they dont....u have to honor that deal...so its a dangerous ploy if that was their intention....bid the guy up

totally not the same thing...but whatevs....who are all the guys with these big paying off-season jobs?...that make up for their football pay?...If they working a job outside of football...putting in the time and effort there, and paid for it, its no different than u...me....the tree working multiple jobs.....Standard CFL contract with housing allowance in it is cut and dried....and if a "booster" is paying housing...and that housing money is basically pocket money...yup thats skirting the sms....

so they skirt SMS...as accomodation money is included in contracts...hmmmmmmmmm

well Cottoy isnt a given...nor is Lawler yet....thats an offer....he also left there on bad terms....but even if its so....too many other holes there, and also...riding with a basic rookie starter...weak oline...sketchy defence who may gave up 3rd most points last yr....bad allocation of SMS if u ask me

maybe they sign Nichols hahaha

if we were not set with a canadian as a RB....I would love to see Carey behind our oline, and in that lockeroom

don't base what it was assumed Lawler should get off that BC offer...He should be in line with what Begelton and Burnham got...proven guys who have done it more than one yr yup...no need to throw your SMS outta whack for a receiver of all players...u see what happens to teams like BC who way overpay for positions, and have bare bones for the important spots...Your lines...depth/role players...Ask Mike Reilly how that fat contract worked out for him the last few yrs...

well if Walters is smart...and history shows he is, then he will say to Lawler, well we cant match that...or maybe better "won't" match that, but what we can do is give you 185k hard money with possibility to earn say 20k more, and most likely cash 2 play-off cheques, and continue to be part of what we built...case closed...if he balks, wish him well Great receiver, is he busting out..or was that a one off...who knows, but he isn't/wasn't straw that stirred the drink, and game we played while suspended did just fine....we will survive. And like others say...Weineke is out there...Duke, but not sure if that is a good fit lockeroom wise, or SMS wise...I'd rather take a chance on Eric Rodgers....big play guy, and if he isnt the sole focus of the offence may last the whole season....i could see him doing well with ZC scrambling around making things happen...and could prob get him for under 180k

was his knoggin

same....he should be in the 165..185k range...BC wanting to pay 615k to 3 receiver's is comical...good luck with a 2nd yr qb behind that **** oline trying to find them...and thats hard money..Burnhams deal could pop that anount closer to 650k....dumb dumb....and I agree with others...if it came down to Lawler at that...but losing one or more of likely BA/Rose/Stove....I let him walk 10 days outta 9....but good on him if he can get that money...cant begrudge him for another teams idiocy

I mentioned a ways back....he got hurt jumping in celebration...this is good tho...kinda...his money can be off the books and we can re-up Darby to play safety...he just as good, just not the banger like Alexander....Or possibly get Stove money now which wont hamper us. Lawler doesn't have to take that offer, and we dont have to match....it's just if he chooses to go there then BC is on hook for that amount. Lawler has bad feelings about B.C...they screwed him over there, so I wouldn't bet the car he going there automatically...see if he sticks to his conviction, and now we see how this wanna be here/play for less/likely playoff cash/dynasty draw plays out and if it as strong as is mentioned Never doubted Woli or Couture...just matter of time with this deals

Darby in my opinion is a must sign....guy can play safety or halfback at an all-star level, as well as was a top notch sam...dude is flat out good and all about team and community....perfect Bomber material If we to lose him, then yeah I could see a stab at Moncreif, but if Maston is fully healed which I hear he is and will be 100 percent for camp them we have the same type of player, cheaper, and our defence, the presence of him, Darby or Moncreif would see same results. That extra money Moncreif would command be better spent going to Rose, or one of the receivers...or Stove for that matter Don't see us letting Couture walk, and he would stay here for less, unless someone throws a stupid Chungh deal at him...which I can't see.

Duke last year looked like he came to Canada out of shape and heavy If he returns this year..in shape...head on right he could be a good asset in right lockeroom.. He always been a bit of a ****..but last yr he came into a room with a group of me first assbags (hello purifiy..marshall..Edam and Gainey) and HC who had no control of his team...and almost seemed like they didn't respect him...and he fell right in line with acting like the rest.. Pretty sure in FIFO lockeroom he would be kept in check...now.does that lockeroom want him...that's the question...but if we were to lose Lawler...and say Adams comes back on a friendly deal...or we move on...i'd take a one yr flyer...if he doesn't fit in...or is heads and shoulders above whatever other competition is in camp...u send him packing..or flip him somewhere for draft pick..or neg list guy Darkhorse this yr may be that Jackson tho....heard good things...and also coukd be the emerg 3rd string QB

Yup...Whiteheads is head scratching..no way Lawler will command 30..40k more than Burnham or Beggleton....Eugene Lewis as well for that matter

and is prob tired of seeing cousins dating cousins

we can keep all 3 if we choose to...especially if we let Augustine walk, as Harris will be making significantly less, if he continues, and if he doesnt, then his 185k from last year easily re-ups Bailey and Lawler, and I assume Woli will be back on a similar deal as last year, with maybe slight bump...he as well is on his 3rd deal already. Lawler...he will be up there, Lucky was highly over payed, and Burnham and Beggleton deals prove it especially as they are pure legit receivers, Lucky is still kind of a returner/turning into a receiver, so the deal he got was a bit of a good for him...but hmmmmm.... I see...165ish for kenny...maybe incentive for more if leads league again...and if he does, well then 2023 $$'s will be top of the tier. That being said, he keeps delaying and looks to try and exhaust all options until summer, then I see us going in different direction, and if he comes available...see what the numbers are and if it works....Walter's knows he can't be waiting all winter/spring or we will be shittoutta luck for any top number1 type guy

said may be hard....Bailey will nedd a raise, thats a no brainer and expected as he came of an entry deal...it's not him demanding one, and yeah Adams being a vet...who actually restructured the previous yr, will likely need similar money, the hold up is Lawler, and what it will take to get him back, or if he is even available to come back if signed in NFL... Bailey wont break bank here, or anywhere for that matter, he played well, and is appearing to break out, but really hasn't yet...he is a nice complimentary blood and guts guy to who we had last year. And If Burnham only got 165k...hard money..Bailey would likely be at least 30k under that. Lawler then I think should slot around what Beggelton and Burnham got...160 would be a reasonable max...He has had one premiere season so far...lets see a trend now then look for top of league bucks....Walters also always plays media like that too....puts seeds in the heads of his own guys that money is getting tight...so if u squabble too much you may end up on outside looking in.