Gary Lawless, through TSN, has come up with a Free Agent list through talks with GMs, players and agents, this is what has been provided and there are a few dandies on this list. Keep in mind, it's unofficial and quite a few of these names will sign with their respective clubs before Free Agency, if a deal hasn't already been agreed upon.

(24) BC - Bassie, Elimimian, Iannuzzi, Yell, Burnham

(29) Calgary - Derek Denis, Bakari Grant, Hughes, Cordero Law, Quinn Smith

(26) Edmonton - Devon Bailey, Lacey, Marcus Howard

(28 Hamilton - Emanual Davis, X Fulton, Terrance Toliver, Rico Murray

(30) Montreal - Cash, Jourdain, Klassen, Venable, Lewis

(32) Ottawa - Deane, Ellingson, Hightower, Jackson, LaFrance

(28) Saskatchewan - Foster, Fuller, Willie Jefferson, Jeff Knox Jr

(29) Toronto - Coombs, Ellsworth, Durie, Owusu-Ansah, Kenny Shaw

(21) Winnipeg - Adams, Bass, Hurl, Denmark, McDuffie

The full list is here: http://www.tsn.ca/list-of-pending-cfl-s-free-agents-1.620485

 

 

Edited December 1, 20169 yr by Mr Dee

5 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Is Jabar Westerman really that good? I know he's Canadian, but I don't know that he's any better than Jake Thomas... 

I think they about equal... but I also think Thomas is hugely under-rated.

 

2 hours ago, Noeller said:

Is Jabar Westerman really that good? I know he's Canadian, but I don't know that he's any better than Jake Thomas... 

used to be good not sure he is all that anymore. 

52 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

used to be good not sure he is all that anymore. 

Five sacks last year, highest of his career

I'm admittedly very ignorant on the guy, but I always thought he was the Cauchy of the Westerman bros...

16 hours ago, Floyd said:

Five sacks last year, highest of his career

Sacks for a DT don't really tell the entire story though

1 hour ago, 17to85 said:

Sacks for a DT don't really tell the entire story though

Well tell us the rest of the story then

1 hour ago, 17to85 said:

Sacks for a DT don't really tell the entire story though

we basically signed Euclid Cummings because he had 8 sacks...

I think a rotation of Thomas/Shologan/Westerman/Butcher would be a pretty good interior.

9 hours ago, Floyd said:

 

I think a rotation of Thomas/Shologan/Westerman/Butcher would be a pretty good interior.

Colour me...intrigued

9 hours ago, Floyd said:

we basically signed Euclid Cummings because he had 8 sacks...

I think a rotation of Thomas/Shologan/Westerman/Butcher would be a pretty good interior.

Yup... I' like... 

Shologan/Tomas/Westerman/Butcher - inside 

Westerman/Corney/Hunt - outside 

is this all under the assumption we sign Jabar?

Add in Mulumba down the road and we could start four Canadians on the DL!

 

Is that a pie in the sky, or a flying saucer? Either way, they are about as realistic as the scenario above.

http://www.cfl.ca/2017/01/19/cfl-cas-top-30-pending-free-agents/

The top 30 free agents according to cfl.ca, it would be nice to retain both Bass and McDuffie and steal away Marquay McDaniel and Shakir Bell.

Some decent talent out there this year...  I wonder if the blue *want* Bass or McDuffie back?

44 minutes ago, Brandon said:

Some decent talent out there this year...  I wonder if the blue *want* Bass or McDuffie back?

No idea about Bass, but regardless of what Winnipeg wants McDuffie might want to test FA - he's shown he is a legit bust-it return threat some team will sign for that skill alone. Would love to see him in Blue & Gold again. Because as much as Kevin Fogg was excellent as a rookie DB-return man, #14 was more dangerous on returns.

8 minutes ago, Doublezero said:

No idea about Bass, but regardless of what Winnipeg wants McDuffie might want to test FA - he's shown he is a legit bust-it return threat some team will sign for that skill alone. Would love to see him in Blue & Gold again. Because as much as Kevin Fogg was excellent as a rookie DB-return man, #14 was more dangerous on returns.

Kickoffs yes...on punts McDuffie was more of a danger to the Bombers and cost a ton of field position with struggles to come up and catch the ball in the air.

Think it's hard to find him a real role and spot on the field offensively too.  Would rather have an import back so Harris doesn't get exhausted over 18 games.

McDuffie is 'that guy' who can fill in at receiver or back that every team needs, just have to use him properly.

All 3 linebackers, Wild, Bass & Legget are WIL type backers. None can shed blocks to play the middle or are fast enough to pass cover. I'd keep Wild to play WIL and bring in heavy competition at the other 2 spots.

Leggett isn't fast enough???

5 hours ago, nate007 said:

Add in Mulumba down the road and we could start four Canadians on the DL!

 

Is that a pie in the sky, or a flying saucer? Either way, they are about as realistic as the scenario above.

Its a bird, its a plane, its a good NI WR in blue!!

21 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Leggett isn't fast enough???

never mind the bollocks. He was easily the best in his position last year. By a huge margin too. Not to mention tony burnett was a track star at USC and showed incredible wheels in his time, especially on teams. He lacks the natural LB instincts, and considerable polish but the last thing he lacks is any of the physical abilities to play any lber position. 

I question how much of our front 7 struggles are personnel and how much is the system. Id look long and hard for an upgrade for bass. But still love to have bass back in camp. Wild was a lot better pre injury. Im sure we will bring about 20 Lbers to camp any way.

All I know is that Leggett was flat out the fastest guy on the team last year. 

There's tons of good receivers available this year, but with Dress, Smith and Adams already under contract I don't see us being a major player for any of them.

2 hours ago, Noeller said:

All I know is that Leggett was flat out the fastest guy on the team last year. 

Leggett is the best dime back in the league but I think McDuffie is pretty much untouchable when it comes to flat out speed on the team.

On 1/19/2017 at 10:08 AM, Atomic said:

Well tell us the rest of the story then

Premier DT outside of QB sacks would include: gap excellent, doesn't cheat, disciplined in playing the system, runstop master, constantly double teamed opening up other lanes, great at stunts, great fitness, leader in pass knock downs, forces/recovers fumbles, can play any where on the line, has mastered many DT moves, difficult to block, coachable, team first attitude, great community member etc

16 hours ago, Blueandgold said:

There's tons of good receivers available this year, but with Dress, Smith and Adams already under contract I don't see us being a major player for any of them.

You forgot recently signed Stafford and Gurley may return...We have a good handle on the receiving dept.

I bet Gurley is a guy they have little interest in.  Honestly he did sweet eff all in his time here. 

51 minutes ago, Goalie said:

I bet Gurley is a guy they have little interest in.  Honestly he did sweet eff all in his time here. 

Isn't he trying out for NFL?  I thought that was the plan.

Really disappointed that Denmark seems to be the odd man out again, great workhorse receiver