Well that loss stung last night. Not happy with the decision to kick the FG but that can be discussed elsewhere  All in all there was a lot of improvement this year over last year and looking like they are trending upwards. If Walters can pull off another great draft and some more key FAs this offseason I like our chances going into 2017. Who is on the FA watch list and what areas are we in desperate need of fixing?

20 minutes ago, M.O.A.B. said:

id like phillip hunt back 

How much tread does he have left on his tires?

40 minutes ago, tracker said:

How much tread does he have left on his tires?

I understand he just purchased a new set last year.  He should be fine.

4 minutes ago, WBBFanWest said:

I understand he just purchased a new set last year.  He should be fine.

Smartass.

What's his contract situation with Edmonton? 

According to cfl.ca he's still listed as an unsigned free agent

4 hours ago, M.O.A.B. said:

id like phillip hunt back 

I do to. I think he'll be similar to Chick; so-so in half a season when he came came back to the CFL after a longish stint in the NFL, but regain his old form in the following season.

We need to stop overpaying for FA that are at the end of their shelf life and go out and actually scout some D lineman.

I like Phil Hunt... but if our scouting can't find a rookie better than a 34 (33 maybe?) year old guy on his last legs... we have some problems...

6 minutes ago, bearpants said:

I like Phil Hunt... but if our scouting can't find a rookie better than a 34 (33 maybe?) year old guy on his last legs... we have some problems...

He just turned 31 . Westerman is a year older - turning 32 on Feb

I do think he has a lot left in the tank. He didnt play for two years because of his knee injury. And last year shows he's healthy and that injury doesnt bother him

Edited February 1, 20179 yr by M.O.A.B.

6 minutes ago, M.O.A.B. said:

He just turned 31 . Westerman is a year older - turning 32 on Feb

I do think he has a lot left in the tank. He didnt play for two years because of his knee injury. And last year shows he's healthy and that injury doesnt bother him

Thanks for the correction... I just assumed he was older than that... definitely more intrigued now...

3 hours ago, DR. CFL said:

We need to stop overpaying for FA that are at the end of their shelf life and go out and actually scout some D lineman.

Why?

4 hours ago, DR. CFL said:

We need to stop overpaying for FA that are at the end of their shelf life and go out and actually scout some D lineman.

 

13 minutes ago, Atomic said:

Why?

I don't see why we can't do both. Let the scouted players push the vets and replace them.

I'm not sure we're "overpaying" anyone. There's open market and we're negotiating against up to 8 other teams.

Fwiw, Madani says we let Lochard go because Kienan Lafrance is on his way here in 2 weeks...

Edited February 1, 20179 yr by Noeller

2 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Fwiw, Madani says we let Lochard go because Kienan Lafrance is on his way here in 2 weeks...

Paying attention Mr. Demski?

18 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Fwiw, Madani says we let Lochard go because Kienan Lafrance is on his way here in 2 weeks...

Love it!

so how good is the kid, really? I know nothing other than the one playoff game for Ott where he looked good...

This LaFrance deal (and literally everyone is reporting it, probably because it's more or less a done deal) is really going to depend entirely on the money for me.

If the Bombers get good value, I'm all for it. If they pay LaFrance what he wants, they're crazy.

He's had literally one good game and it was in a blizzard. I'm not interested in seeing us pay for that.

I'm sure we can get him cheaper than what he's asked from Ottawa.  No one is going to make him a starter this season but IMO he has potential to be a starter in the future.  Seems like the perfect guy to have here backing up Harris.

i'd basically offer him what Lochard was making and maybe throw in some incentives incase Harris gets hurt or needs breaks.

 

I see Montreal signed Shologan already to a 2 year contract. that was pretty quick

1 hour ago, Mike said:

This LaFrance deal (and literally everyone is reporting it, probably because it's more or less a done deal) is really going to depend entirely on the money for me.

If the Bombers get good value, I'm all for it. If they pay LaFrance what he wants, they're crazy.

He's had literally one good game and it was in a blizzard. I'm not interested in seeing us pay for that.

Has a number been put out for what he's asking? I read "starter money", but what does that mean? He can't possibly expect what Messam or Harris are making.

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

Fwiw, Madani says we let Lochard go because Kienan Lafrance is on his way here in 2 weeks...

If this is true... I'm gidddy right now... I want to wait and see before I get too excited...

Lafrance coming home is terrific ....former Bison and I'm sure he'll pick up a lot from Harris...I like the fact  he is talented and has decided to return to his hometown... Never hurt Harris and another example is Labatte .. I never did buy the baloney it was because he was asked to do something different on the o line....He wanted to go home and he did, and played well until just recently...I will expect the same from Lafrance...not only because he was homegrown...he showed a lot of talent in the playoffs and has a Cup ring to prove it...

Edited February 1, 20179 yr by Stickem

LaFrance had some exceptional seasons as a Bison but going off for big yards in the CIS doesn't really count for much in the pros.  That one playoff game really is his sample size, but talk about rising to the occasion.

I thought Lochard acquitted himself very well when Harris went down.  He certainly exceeded any expectations I had for him.  It's all bang for the buck.  How much more bang will LaFrance give us over Lochard and how many more bucks will that bang cost?  There is additional value in not having to mess with the ratio if Harris misses a game or two.

13 minutes ago, bearpants said:

If this is true... I'm gidddy right now... I want to wait and see before I get too excited...

Burke Dales to the Bombers is a done deal...

I would say LaFrance and baby Westerman is done deal.

I just hope CFL wont accuse me of tampering. ?