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.

 

Yeah good value for sure considering we payed Nick Moore way more than that and he has never produced like Bowman has.

I can take the odd drop here and there if he opens up space for Adams and Harris and chips in with 80+ catches and 1100 to 1200 yards or so and 8 to 10 tds...all numbers I think he will eclipse btw in this offense and with his familiarity with Nichols ..plus you can bet he is gonna play possessed to prove doubters wrong and stick it to the Shmoes

I like this signing, especially for $140K. Bowman's a proven big, deep threat, receiver who is way better than Denmark who he is replacing. He'll drop a couple a game and we need to feed him the ball a lot, especially  right after a drop. Adams, Bowman, Dressler, Young Guy, NI are a pretty good receiving corps. If Nichols finds his deep ball accuracy, we should be able to score from anywhere on the field.

45 minutes ago, Stickem said:

I don't know about that....With the uncertainty regarding Carter, I think Jones was trying to fill the expected void for the short or long term....140,000 isn't exactly the moon ...  If that's the result regarding Riders driving the price , then they failed

I believe he was speaking facetiously.

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More #Bombers news: Winnipeg expected to part ways with all-star OL Travis Bond and veteran receiver Clarence Denmark #wfp 

Love this signing at that price! With Adams and Dressler, he doesn't need to be the guy, but should compliment them nicely. Needed a big receiver that can go up and get it.  In that 3rd American receiver spot Bowman > Denmark > Washington/Lankford/Givens/etc. 

3 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:

I like this signing, especially for $140K. Bowman's a proven big, deep threat, receiver who is way better than Denmark who he is replacing. He'll drop a couple a game and we need to feed him the ball a lot, especially  right after a drop. Adams, Bowman, Dressler, Young Guy, NI are a pretty good receiving corps. If Nichols finds his deep ball accuracy, we should be able to score from anywhere on the field.

To feed Bowman a lot of balls LaPo is going to have to readjust his O scheme and Nichols will have to relax his sphincter muscles and start chucking the ball, accepting that more interceptions will follow.

3 hours ago, Goalie said:

Bowman Adams Dressler. 

B.A.D. ass for sure. 

That's 2.

32 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

To feed Bowman a lot of balls LaPo is going to have to readjust his O scheme and Nichols will have to relax his sphincter muscles and start chucking the ball, accepting that more interceptions will follow.

PLAP loves to feed the ball to one guy for entire games. Sometimes it will be Bowman instead of Adams, Dressler or Harris.

I'll take a few more Int's if it results in a few more big plays, deep to Bowman.

56 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:

I like this signing, especially for $140K. Bowman's a proven big, deep threat, receiver who is way better than Denmark who he is replacing. He'll drop a couple a game and we need to feed him the ball a lot, especially  right after a drop. Adams, Bowman, Dressler, Young Guy, NI are a pretty good receiving corps. If Nichols finds his deep ball accuracy, we should be able to score from anywhere on the field.

If Givens can break out this season, I am stoked to see what this receiving corps can do.

1 hour ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

To feed Bowman a lot of balls LaPo is going to have to readjust his O scheme and Nichols will have to relax his sphincter muscles and start chucking the ball, accepting that more interceptions will follow.

Or just continue to feed the ball to Harris and Flanders, drawing coverage up to protect against screens, opening up space deep for Adams and Bowman, with no need to turn into huck-em-high Jennings or adding to the interception total.

I'll also continue to let Nichols use his own discretion as to the tightness of his sphincter, as I am not in a position to verify it's tightness or looseness.

3 hours ago, Rich said:

TSN1290 reporting that SK offered the most money, but he chose Winnipeg.

This post is just such a transparent attempt to get "likes".

So I gave it one.

Also will be getting it tattooed on my back later this afternoon.

Bowman will see plenty of high percentage passes.....with plenty of opportunity for YAC.    He will be a good fit in the Lapo offense.

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Also a nice consideration; Bowman was named receipient of the 2017 Tom Pate Memorial Award, for his work with children battling autism. After winning the award, Bowman told me he now feels character is more important that TDs or yards. This fits the O'Shea mould.

Maybe another reason he choose our team?

Bowman is good if he isnt' going deep while double covered.  The short underneath stuff he is deadly.     Massive improvement over Denmark.    Great signing IMO.   

Pretty much expected, Bond is probably asking for a pretty hefty raise this season. It sounds like we'll be starting another cdn on the o-line.

Edited February 9, 20187 yr by Gotmilt

1 minute ago, Gotmilt said:

Pretty much expected, only one I would have liked to keep is Bond but it sounds like we'll be starting another cdn on the o-line.

So what does that mean about Westerman and Heath???????? Come on Walters!

Wonder if Westermans injury is playing a role here. Were we ever told what it was... Cuz was pretty sudden. 

Anyone know if Bond has gotten any NFL tryouts?  I'd hate to see him suit up for a long career with another CFL team.

Edited February 9, 20187 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne

5 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Wonder if Westermans injury is playing a role here. Were we ever told what it was... Cuz was pretty sudden. 

Torn tricep.

5 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Wonder if Westermans injury is playing a role here. Were we ever told what it was... Cuz was pretty sudden. 

It was an elbow/triceps injury.  He got surgery.

He should be back to full health but you never know, especially with his age.  He will be seeking top dollar as well.

3 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Anyone know if Bond has gotten any NFL tryouts?

Nope. None advertised atleast

Bond will be back in the CFL and he may command the highest American OL salary in the league.  Any team with a bad OL will be willing to pay out the wazoo for him.  I believe he will be playing tackle next year as well... just a feeling.

1 minute ago, Goalie said:

Nope. None advertised atleast

I think he deserves a shot.

1 minute ago, Gotmilt said:

I think he deserves a shot.

Hmph!  Too old!  Too old to begin the training.

2 minutes ago, Gotmilt said:

I think he deserves a shot.

NFL disagrees. Hes a good player but... Not sure hes NFL material. Maybe he just doesn't have the drive needed to play NFL. Its not like hes a guaranteed starter down there. 

Edited February 9, 20187 yr by Goalie