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But why does Walters have to replace Watson now? Bombers played half the season last year without Watson and when he did play he didn't do much. JFG filled in admirably.

Here it is: http://blog.ridleyscouting.com/Kent_Ridley_Thoughts/My_Thoughts/Entries/2015/1/29_Lots_of_Movement.html What do you think his pro potential is? Is he a guy who could possibly be a competent starter in a few years? Yes, based on potential shown in the past. A year on the PR should move him closer to game ready. He should challenge for a 46 man roster spot. Kind of like Brett Carter last year? Would you agree with a Stoddard or Hargreaves comparison? Based on potential I think he could be a Shawn Gore type. Good hands, runs the routes properly. I think that Watson will have the better 2015 but come 2016 that will be the real comparison year. Cool! Very nice to hear the positive outlook on Bastien. If that outlook comes to fruition, the trade will be an absolute steal for Walters.

Durant has to go before Demski.

What's the word on Goodrich? His status with the Bombers could change my outlook on this trade.

@CFL_News: RT .@JasonGregor: #Esks have released soon-to-be free agent OL Matt O'Donnell. He will sign with the Cincinnati Bengals in the #NFL. #CFL

Hate to say it but 4 or 5 concussions and a huge injury to another part doesn't bode well for him lasting long. Good luck to him tho Broken QB throwing to a broken WR in BC. Glad I'm not a Lions fan. With the mess in BC and Riderville, the Bombers could make some noise in the West this year.

RSEQ Football Player Profile: Kris Bastien, Concordia Stingers These days it’s not easy to get a seat in the pressbox at Concordia Stadium because the CFL scouts are showing up in large numbers to check out Stinger receiver Kris Bastien. The fourth-year veteran from St. Lambert, Que. is highly rated by the professional scouts and will likely be a first or second round pick in the 2014 draft. “He’s pretty high on everyone’s list,” says Stinger head coach Gerry McGrath. “He’s a great receiver. He’s a good route runner, he has good speed, he’s strong, he catches the ball in traffic and he plays a physical game. “He’s got a great aptitude for the game and he understands coverage.” That’s pretty high praise from a veteran coach who has helped develop accomplished CFL receivers like Cory Watson, who is currently with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and André Bolduc, Denis Montana and Sylvain Girard – all of whom had outstanding careers with the Montreal Alouettes. McGrath feels Bastien is ready to take his place along side Concordia’s famous alumni. “I expect Kris to have an all-Canadian season,” says the coach. “He is our go-to guy. He makes our offence better.” Bastien, who checks in at six foot three, 205 pounds, started the year with an exceptional performance in the preseason. He hauled in seven passes for 173 yards and two touchdowns in an exhibition game versus the Varsity Blues at University of Toronto on Aug. 18. He plans to keep playing at that level. “Personally, I’d like to be first in Canada in yards per reception,” he says. “I’m prepared for it. I know I have to give 100 per cent on every snap and deliver on the field.” The inside receiver is gracious when it comes to acknowledging his teammates’ contributions to his success, especially the work of veteran quarterback Reid Quest. “The thing about Reid is he always comes through,” Bastien explains of his veteran pivot. “He’s a gamer. When he says ‘let’s go’ he’s going to give it everything. “I feel like we have a strong chemistry. I know he’s going to put the ball in the right place and he knows I’m going to come down with it.” Bastien also gives credit to the game of baseball for preparing him to play elite football. “I learned a lot of skills from my time playing baseball,” he explains. “In baseball you are not always in the best position to make a play but you can adjust and come down with the ball. As a receiver, I feel I do well at tracking down the deep ball. That’s what separates me from the others.” In 2012, Bastien struggled with injuries and although he appeared on four scoresheets he really only participated fully in two games. In his very limited playing time, he caught 13 passes for 301 yards and four touchdowns. His career totals over his first three seasons in CIS football are 23 games, 74 receptions for 1178 yards and nine touchdowns. It will be exciting to watch and see what he can add to those totals in 2013.

Here it is: http://blog.ridleyscouting.com/Kent_Ridley_Thoughts/My_Thoughts/Entries/2015/1/29_Lots_of_Movement.html What do you think his pro potential is? Is he a guy who could possibly be a competent starter in a few years? Yes, based on potential shown in the past. A year on the PR should move him closer to game ready. He should challenge for a 46 man roster spot. Kind of like Brett Carter last year? Would you agree with a Stoddard or Hargreaves comparison?

Plus he had the best tan I've ever seen on a commissioner.

Reports are Watson was making $150k per season. Bastien likely makes leave minimum do that frees up $100k in cap space. Rider fans are quite upset with this trade.

What's the scouting report on Bastien?

WOW! What was Taman thinking? @CFL_News: #Riders Chris Getzlaf had been #CFL's highest-paid WR, earning about $225K, prior to Green taking #1 spot...via @HerbZurkowsky1 #Alouettes

@CFL_News: It’s believed Green will receive in the vicinity of $250,000 annually...#CFL #Alouettes via @HerbZurkowsky1

Rod Black is likely parked outside Giguere's home with binoculars as usual.Sticky Stala is in the back seat of Rod's car.

I really like Neufeld, and individually, I think he's an average to slightly above average OL. But he could certainly form part of a dominant OL, because like I said earlier, a dominant OL doesn't mean each individual on the OL needs to be dominant.

Read the Lawless tweet a few posts up.

I wonder if Ocho Cinco will be back with the Als.

I wonder how much money he got. He turned down a 3 year $600,000 offer a few weeks ago, so my guess is somewhere between $200k and $250k per season.

When you're dealing with taxpayer dollars, politicians must ensure they are transparent and getting value for money. It really amazes me how some people just don't understand this concept. But that's fine, I'll continue to be the bad/unreasonable guy here. It really amazes me how you still don't get it. When you are wasting millions of dollars just to put on a show for the unreasonable observer, that's not getting value for money. That's bureaucratic waste. Bureaucratic process is the worst enemy of progress and innovation. Sometimes the right choice is obvious and you don't have to jump through ten hoops to know it. We will have to agree to disagree then. You are entitled to your opinion and so am I. I'm quite comfortable in my thoughts here. My guess is that most of you have never worked in government (not that there is anything wrong with that). There are huge checks and balances in place to ensure there are no abuses of taxpayer dollars; they don't always work, but they are there for a reason. Sam Katz ignored the rules in place and look where that got us...an RCMP investigation and millions of dollars in taxpayer dollars wasted. Both processes cost money (rules vs. no rules), but I'll take the transparent option. As a taxpayer, I care where my money is going and I'd like to know why decisions were made and what other options were available. Most people don't give a ****, but some people do care.

SJ Green signed a 3 year deal with the Als.

When you're dealing with taxpayer dollars, politicians must ensure they are transparent and getting value for money. It really amazes me how some people just don't understand this concept. But that's fine, I'll continue to be the bad/unreasonable guy here.

@PentonKirk: Hmm. Wonder if the #Stamps have told Lewis they're not going to re-sign him. Here's his tweet ... #CFL @nikel18: Thank you to the @calstampeders for the 2014 highlights, so many memories in 11 yrs. I don't know what will happen next, but I am Grateful

@nikel18: Hold on hold on. I'm not saying I'm done in Calgary, I'm just grateful for everything that has happened thus far.

@PentonKirk: Looks like the #Stampeders have released Nik Lewis. #CFL

Yep that's my dream. That line would be dominant. Dominant's a stretch for sure... Neufeld and Greaves are far from dominant Gaurds...Wojt would be a big upgrade if he's healthy. You don't need 5 dominant OLs to have a dominant OL.