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.

 

As much as Harris has meant to the team and fans, he deserves a two year deal. Good for all concerned- the team, fans and Harris.

21 hours ago, Brandon said:

Bighill is a massive signing and also another example of how the culture of the club has completely changed in which elite players have zero issues signing with our club. 

Clearly the belief isn't "Winnipeg is a hell hole"anymore if perennial BC lion centerpiece  willing parts ways with BC for under 200k and that's amazing.   we didnt overpay and I don't think we had to offer him the moon..

Edited May 20, 20187 yr by SPuDS

Harris I can see being a slot receiver into his mid 30's once rb becomes too much to expect from him

If a slob like Lewis can do it looking like he did for last 3 years.. Harris can...as Lewis was never ever in the shape and condition Harris is..plus his first 2-3 yes in league Harris had low miles as a feature back

1 hour ago, AKAChip said:

I would be shocked if Harris is still productive in two years. 

The first thing to go with age is quickness. Harris isnt reliant on his quicks, he is well rounded. Given his health through out his career I can easily see him being productive in 2 years. But its football and you never know. But as others point out, he could be a starting slot back for more then 2 years with great ease. 

1 hour ago, SPuDS said:

Clearly the belief isn't "Winnipeg is a hell hole"anymore if perennial BC lion centerpiece  willing parts ways with BC for under 200k and that's amazing.   we didnt overpay and I don't think we had to offer him the moon..

At this point in time I would have to wonder who else would have that size hole at MLBer and the cap space to make it work. But I have no doubt the reputation around the league for the team is very high. All the years and work spent by mos walters n co building around character has put the team into the best position its been in since the prime milt days. 

If the jets were not back, this team would have a mile long line up for every last ticket every game. 

1 hour ago, AKAChip said:

I would be shocked if Harris is still productive in two years. 

The nice thing is that he can transition into a 5th receiver/H-back/sometimes tailback kind of role and maybe take a pay cut.  Even if he’s not an every down player he’s got the right passport.

2 hours ago, wbbfan said:

At this point in time I would have to wonder who else would have that size hole at MLBer and the cap space to make it work. But I have no doubt the reputation around the league for the team is very high. All the years and work spent by mos walters n co building around character has put the team into the best position its been in since the prime milt days. 

If the jets were not back, this team would have a mile long line up for every last ticket every game. 

The Jets' season is on life support, sooooo....the Bombers just have to wait a day or two.

 

Edited May 20, 20187 yr by Atomic

5 minutes ago, tracker said:

The Jets' season is on life support, sooooo....the Bombers just have to wait a day or two.

That doesnt have the same affect. Many sports fans will be sports hung over from the jets run how ever it ends and the amount of dollars it eats up from the community is high. 

8 minutes ago, Atomic said:

 

 

 

thomas is interesting. set the nfl combine record for the fastest 3 cone drill. Did really well in agility and jumping drills. And ran a 4.64 40, the slowest at his position, also had the least reps on the bench press of any one who did it. That said he is 185 repping 225 4 times, 

3 hours ago, SPuDS said:

Clearly the belief isn't "Winnipeg is a hell hole"anymore if perennial BC lion centerpiece  willing parts ways with BC for under 200k and that's amazing.   we didnt overpay and I don't think we had to offer him the moon..

Hellhole? Not sure about that.  Has-been depository  is more like it. 

4 minutes ago, lyin' guy said:

Hellhole? Not sure about that.  Has-been depository  is more like it. 

dont be shallow and pedantic. Take a good look at the lions last year, the OL names and some of the coaches run out by bc. The most critical failure of bad teams is failure to recognize and retain good talent. We saw it with the bombers pre walters et al. And plenty of other teams. Its bc now. 

36 minutes ago, lyin' guy said:

Hellhole? Not sure about that.  Has-been depository  is more like it. 

 

Go back to Rider Fans with your stupid comments......Talk about being butthurt......

39 minutes ago, Westman Rob said:

 

Go back to Rider Fans with your stupid comments......Talk about being butthurt......

Umm 'Lyin Guy'... 'Lion Guy'...

3 hours ago, tracker said:

The Jets' season is on life support, sooooo....the Bombers just have to wait a day or two.

Edited May 20, 20187 yr by kelownabomberfan

3 hours ago, wbbfan said:

dont be shallow and pedantic. Take a good look at the lions last year, the OL names and some of the coaches run out by bc. The most critical failure of bad teams is failure to recognize and retain good talent. We saw it with the bombers pre walters et al. And plenty of other teams. Its bc now. 

Lol!  Being neither. You don't need confirmation from me to know you just signed an excellent player.  You will be amazed at how fast this guy is. When he's on your team you tend to notice him more. Lightning quick. Big hitter. Smart. And a quality community service guy. 

2 hours ago, Westman Rob said:

 

Go back to Rider Fans with your stupid comments......Talk about being butthurt......

 

2 hours ago, Westman Rob said:

 

Go back to Rider Fans with your stupid comments......Talk about being butthurt......

Now, now.  

52 minutes ago, lyin' guy said:

 

Now, now.  

Just kidding buddy......I wish your team luck....only against the Riders....

 

1 hour ago, Westman Rob said:

Just kidding buddy......I wish your team luck....only against the Riders....

 

Hmmmmmmmm

3 hours ago, lyin' guy said:

Lol!  Being neither. You don't need confirmation from me to know you just signed an excellent player.  You will be amazed at how fast this guy is. When he's on your team you tend to notice him more. Lightning quick. Big hitter. Smart. And a quality community service guy. 

no doubt, he is probably the best cfl FA pick up weve made since either medlock, or bryant.  cant wait to watch him ball. 

12 hours ago, lyin' guy said:

Hmmmmmmmm

Aha!

22 hours ago, lyin' guy said:

Hellhole? Not sure about that.  Has-been depository  is more like it. 

Yes....scrap heaping guys like Bighill, Dressler, Darvin Adams...what are we thinking? LOL. Good to see you in good humor about this LG...him not coming back to the Leos has gotta suck for you guys.

On ‎2018‎-‎05‎-‎20 at 1:46 PM, lyin' guy said:

Hellhole? Not sure about that.  Has-been depository  is more like it. 

Darren Bauming has reported that the bombers signed Bighill to a 1 year deal paying him 175k.  A very good price for such a talent and 4 CFL teams had been vying for his services.

shows the culture and environment here is a positive thing and a nice leverage piece for getting sought after guys..

Two receivers with some pretty good pedigree