Matthews may have to set his sights north again if he wishes to continue his football career (his PR eligibility could be done, IIRC). He's still relatively young (28) and could be a damn good upgrade at receiver.

As for Fitzgerald, he signed a contract extension on Friday: http://www.tsn.ca/cardinals-extend-fitzgerald-through-2018-1.918469

Just now, Floyd said:

I would pay sinopoli 200k... in a heartbeat

Good, that will free up some money for the Bombers to spend elsewhere..?

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

Okay well I want Larry Fitzgerald next year, then, if he doesn't re-up with the Cards... 

C'mon, Noeller. We aren't through talking about Mulamba yet. One name at a time. 

Just now, SpeedFlex27 said:

C'mon, Noeller. We aren't through talking about Mulamba yet. One name at a time. 

Jon Ryan would help our ratio - forget medlock

Just now, Floyd said:

Jon Ryan would help our ratio - forget medlock

Now, there's a thought. That should keep us going til April at the very least. 

 

1 hour ago, blue_gold_84 said:

Matthews may have to set his sights north again if he wishes to continue his football career (his PR eligibility could be done, IIRC). He's still relatively young (28) and could be a damn good upgrade at receiver.

As for Fitzgerald, he signed a contract extension on Friday: http://www.tsn.ca/cardinals-extend-fitzgerald-through-2018-1.918469

Trestman is a big fan of Matthews. 

2 hours ago, Floyd said:

I would pay sinopoli 200k... in a heartbeat

He wouldn't break our ratio, he'd smash it wide open

Just now, Mark H. said:

He wouldn't break our ratio, he'd smash it wide open

He has to want to come first. 

2 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

He has to want to come first. 

Hes from Ottawa. Hes not making it to free agency

1 hour ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

He has to want to come first. 

I feel like this type of thing was said about medlock before he signed...

12 minutes ago, Floyd said:

I feel like this type of thing was said about medlock before he signed...

Medlock goes to the highest bidder. If Sinopoli moved east for other reasons, it’s not the same thing.

I didn't like what Medlock had to say at the end of the season. He can leave any time. Buh bye.

2 minutes ago, Jesse said:

Medlock goes to the highest bidder. If Sinopoli moved east for other reasons, it’s not the same thing.

Medlock wasnt born and raised in Hamilton either. Sinopoli was in Ottawa. 

Medlock gun for hire, it's nothing personnel it's a business.

5 hours ago, blue_gold_84 said:

Matthews may have to set his sights north again if he wishes to continue his football career (his PR eligibility could be done, IIRC). He's still relatively young (28) and could be a damn good upgrade at receiver.

As for Fitzgerald, he signed a contract extension on Friday: http://www.tsn.ca/cardinals-extend-fitzgerald-through-2018-1.918469

FItzgerald is gonna strap em on and play till the wheels fall off. That guy is incredible. 

3 hours ago, Mark H. said:

He wouldn't break our ratio, he'd smash it wide open

No joke. He might be better then every NI wr weve had in the past 10 years rolled into one.  I think the only way we would be able to do that is if bryant or medlock was downgraded to a much cheaper alternative. 

7 hours ago, Noeller said:

Okay well I want Larry Fitzgerald next year, then, if he doesn't re-up with the Cards... 

Not that hard to figure out why we are talking about Matthews. First, this is a fan website where we talk about what we want, not necessarily about what will happen. Secondly, Matthews has played for us, was released early, AND is presently a free agent. Third, Larry Fitzgerald was a star receiver in the NFL, Matthews was not. I'm not saying Matthews will come back here but if I was our G.M. I would be at least calling his agent...if he doesn't get any offers by spring...you never know

All this talk about Matthews reminds me of one thing. Remember how everyone cried foul about releasing Thorpe this year? Imagine if we did the same thing to Matthews back when he asked for his release... there would be absolutely no way he'd come back. At least for now it's a foreseeable possibility, as opposed to just a pipe dream. 

Also hah at Fitzgerald ever wanting to play up here. Imagine this as a sales pitch for your current job: Want to pay more taxes, earn less money, and play in worse weather? Tired of golfing in Arizona year-round? Then have we got the league for you! I love the CFL... but you guys are kidding if you think Fitz would ever seriously come up here.

Wait....... People took my comment about Fitzgerald seriously. Folks... Its about as likely as Matthews at this point. That was the point. 

8 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Wait....... People took my comment about Fitzgerald seriously. Folks... Its about as likely as Matthews at this point. That was the point. 

I’m pretty sure *most* people knew you were being tongue-in-cheek. Matthews’s isn’t out of the realm of possibility though. He’s a free agent and might be out of chances down south.

42 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Wait....... People took my comment about Fitzgerald seriously. Folks... Its about as likely as Matthews at this point. That was the point. 

Why is Matthews, a mostly unproven receiver who had one good game in a Super Bowl nearly three years ago, even anywhere near the same discussion as Fitzgerald, a proven, elite, all-star receiver?

Matthews returning to the CFL is a possibility.

Edited November 20, 20178 yr by blue_gold_84

We are approaching TEP lunacy...

 

Heh it's fun to dream. When you're a Bomber fan it's sometimes all you have.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2017/11/20/bombers-re-sign-national-safety-derek-jones/

2 minutes ago, sweep the leg said:

https://www.bluebombers.com/2017/11/20/bombers-re-sign-national-safety-derek-jones/

Need a Canadian backup for Loffler I guess. More punt blocks to come, dude has 6 in his career!

3 minutes ago, shadybob said:

Need a Canadian backup for Loffler I guess. More punt blocks to come, dude has 6 in his career!

7!

I'm wrong. I thought he had 5 going into this season.

Edited November 20, 20178 yr by JCon
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