Sorry but I don't like the total silence coming out of Bomberville, but that's just me; I like action and news  like all of you.  Yes we've extended a contract or two and we are distributing the year-end money before the 2018 salary cap  comes in.

But what are the deep thinkers in our organization planning to do?

 I hope they are not thinking status quo; that never seems to work out well. Unless we are dedicated to making sharp improvements here and there, I believe we atrophy from last year.  

After the 2017 NFL cuts were made did we bring in any linebackers for a sniff? I saw other prospects up here but maybe I missed something.

We have got to fix what's broken and I think somehow management must know more than we do ... we are good prognosticators with our comments on this site but I would like management to show us up. 

We are not hearing a lot of news out of the Calgary and Edmonton football clubs so maybe our Blue Bombers are an elite club now (as we join those two in their silence). 

But man I hate twiddling my thumbs as I wait to see what our local gurus are going to do. No news is bad news, say the bored ...  Well at least were not coming off seasons like Ottawa Hamilton and Montréal had.

So maybe I should be grateful for our club and its management.

 

13 hours ago, Jesse said:

He’s not getting cut from these teams though. He chose the Jets PR over the Packers’ and now he’s been upgraded to the Browns’ roster.

I can’t see any way he doesn’t use up his PR eligibility at the very least.

 

Did the Packers offer him a pr spot? I thought they just outright cut ties with him.

4 minutes ago, sweep the leg said:

Did the Packers offer him a pr spot? I thought they just outright cut ties with him.

This is just based on what I remember being reported, but I was under the impression that he was cut with the intention of being added to the Packers' PR, but he chose to sign with the Jets (presumably he thought it was a better opportunity). 

28 minutes ago, Jesse said:

He has been continuing his education through the engineering department. He actually was in Winnipeg during the Jets bye week to catch up with things that his group was working on during his absence. The University is allowing him to carry on and work around his football career.

Good to hear....It sure would be easier and great for us though if he was at home and doing his thing

5 hours ago, Colin Unger said:

Not surprised he took the shot at making some money.  He is down there to try and make it immediealty. If that doesn’t work for him quickly he’ll likely come home and study while playing.  He’s not playing the waiting game and taking his shot.  

It remains to be seen whether Gray will show up but we can take some comfort in knowing that he's getting some darned good coaching while he's down there.

2 hours ago, tracker said:

It remains to be seen whether Gray will show up but we can take some comfort in knowing that he's getting some darned good coaching while he's down there.

LOL!

3 hours ago, tracker said:

It remains to be seen whether Gray will show up but we can take some comfort in knowing that he's getting some darned good coaching while he's down there.

Heck of a fit too. Gray is his kinda guy.  I wouldnt mind having em both back after a year with the browns. 

Edited December 13, 20178 yr by wbbfan

This the natural progression for prospects falling out of the NFL.

Step 1: Good team.
Step 2: New York Jets.
Step 3: Cleveland Browns.
Step 4: CFL.

So he is getting closer.

 

24 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

 

I always appreciated this in the FreeP and am glad to see it back. I couldn't care less about NCAA football, except where it directly pertains to the Bombers....and that Drew Lock kid is very interesting.

I'd like to know about receivers on their list. Excellent piece though. As Noeller said, I enjoyed it.

3 hours ago, rebusrankin said:

I'd like to know about receivers on their list. Excellent piece though. As Noeller said, I enjoyed it.

Receivers and linebackers.

On 2017-12-13 at 1:40 PM, tracker said:

It remains to be seen whether Gray will show up but we can take some comfort in knowing that he's getting some darned good coaching while he's down there.

Playing with him, he always reminded me of Doug Brown. He’s a beast on the O-line too. He could have a successful CFL career playing either side of the ball.

If he comes to the CFL and is committed to football, he’ll be a perennial all star in the CFL.

Edited December 16, 20178 yr by Blueandgold

21 hours ago, rebusrankin said:

I'd like to know about receivers on their list. Excellent piece though. As Noeller said, I enjoyed it.

Miss the days of the full NL being disclosed, but with the advent of social media I guess it had to change. 

Flowers is an incredible play maker. Shades of michael vick on the run. The amount of tragedy and loss he has overcome is really heart wrenching. Hes a great runner with a good few questions left in his arm.  

Excuse me for lack of knowledge but is gray an instant starter on the Bomber roster if he was an international? I'm guessing he's an instant starter if he does since he's a national. I'm basically wondering about his talent level.

On 15/12/2017 at 7:56 PM, tracker said:

Receivers and linebackers.

Nobody really GAF about them tho. They dont put asses in seats. 

1 hour ago, Nolby said:

Excuse me for lack of knowledge but is gray an instant starter on the Bomber roster if he was an international? I'm guessing he's an instant starter if he does since he's a national. I'm basically wondering about his talent level.

Ol are a bit more fickle then most positions. A lot of insta start guys are just that because of need. They have the potential to turn into a high level starter so teams take their lumps. Idk if rookie chung would start on this team right now. Imo his upside is exceptional. If he had a full camp he could start at guard as a rookie. It wouldnt be the smoothest option but he could do it. 

7 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Nobody really GAF about them tho. They dont put asses in seats. 

But yeah Qbs are the prestige position. 

No, no.....the prestige position..... is lolling in my easy chair, with a book and gin in hand.

4 hours ago, do or die said:

No, no.....the prestige position..... is lolling in my easy chair, with a book and gin in hand.

this winter, only true if you are an argos fan. 

I believe the Prestige position is frowned on these days anyway. #consent

1 hour ago, Floyd said:

I believe the Prestige position is frowned on these days anyway. #consent

hollywood really does ruin every thing. 

Are the Bombers actually going to scout for and bring in real choices to compete for MLB .... over the years they bring in 1 or 2 to try but I can't remember when we brought in 3 or 4 or 5  to tryout for the position .... we don't seem to have any trouble bringing in that many tailbacks, do we?

Is it some kind of brain cramp or undue optimism/pessimism ?

17 hours ago, BigBlue said:

Are the Bombers actually going to scout for and bring in real choices to compete for MLB .... over the years they bring in 1 or 2 to try but I can't remember when we brought in 3 or 4 or 5  to tryout for the position .... we don't seem to have any trouble bringing in that many tailbacks, do we?

Is it some kind of brain cramp or undue optimism/pessimism ?

could be difficult to have that many in TC, just due to the number of reps. MLB need to be the "qb of the D" as it's always put. So I'd imagine for a Coach to be comfortable with making a Rookie the starter, they'd have to have a good sample size.

There's a young guy in Calgary who is a free agent.... Maleki Harris.  He mostly played special teams 2015-16 but he got into some games on defence this past season and looked really good, IMO.  Some injury concerns but he's only 25... I'd like to bring him in for a look.  Reap the rewards of Calgary's development.

As per 3rddown,

 

TJ Heath isn't happy with how negotiations are proceeding on his new contract.  

 

hopefully this is a blip and they hash it out, I'd hate to lose Heath.  one of the brighter stars on that side of the ball.

Interesting tidbit in a recent Doug Brown article.....said that some teammates don't like Heath because he "freelances" out there and so others have to cover up for him all the time...