We've had some fine discussions over several threads about free agency.  I have enjoyed flipping back and forth between the various discussions. But in the next few days the news and rumours are going to be coming fast and furious, particularly on Monday night and Tuesday. 

What I don't want to have to do is to keep searching several threads to make sure I don't miss any of this juicy stuff. So I thought it would be cool if we could have a central place to keep up to the latest.  I'm not saying this thread would be the only place to post and I'm not saying that some news might deserve a whole thread for itself. 

I'm just saying it would be nice to post the latest tidbits, speculations and announcements over the next 3   days to a week in this one spot - - so none of us miss anything because we are not looking in the right thread. 

So do you want to try this spot as the central posting place for this week?

Meanwhile as we are waiting for announcements tomorrow and beyond, I have a question. With sports salaries being so widely published everywhere else, why is it that we keep CFL salaries so closely guarded?

2 hours ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

3DownNation sucks.  Almost their entire "top 20" remain unsigned.  Clearly their perception and that of CFL GM's are not in sync.

I believe they’re updating it as guys get signed. Fenner was number 1 at one point.

Messam to the Riders. 

 

Im happy to see them spend their money on players like him.

i'm surprised that Messam would want to go back to the Green?     

Good pick up for them

Greaves off to BC

1 minute ago, Brandon said:

Greaves off to BC

Honestly didn't even realize he still wanted to play football.

Coulda swore Priders told the world not so long ago "you cant build a team thru free agency". 

4 hours ago, Zontar said:

Coulda swore Priders told the world not so long ago "you cant build a team thru free agency". 

That only applies to other teams, when Jones does it...it's genius.

and we act like drunken sailors on free agency day...and thats not the way to do it....hahaha

Almost knew that would happen.    Next will be some bragging about "winning" FA

27 minutes ago, blue_gold_84 said:

I know if someone told me I had to overnight in Regina, there'd be fear in my eyes.

Edited February 14, 20188 yr by WBBFanWest

with so much tied up into only a few starters I have the feeling the riders will be thin depth wise.  few injuries and the parade is cancelled by sept.

Day 1 of CFL Free Agency 2018:

 

The "fear" Mr. Evans is because players tend to fall into the local habit of not brushing their teeth once they get to Regina. It's like a wave that hits you when you are across the line from them.

In fairness, you do have to hit about 30 or 40 stores before you can find one selling toothbrushes and that's if you know to look under the cobwebs.

Edited February 14, 20188 yr by gcn11

Jeff Hamilton‏ @jeffkhamilton 2m2 minutes ago

 

 

After taking a slow approach in free agency and wanting to weigh all his options, it looks like Jamaal Westerman has chosen the Montreal Alouettes. Interest came from many teams, including WPG, TOR and OTT. No word yet on years and money but expecting deal to be done today. #wfp

1 minute ago, sweep the leg said:

Jeff Hamilton‏ @jeffkhamilton 2m2 minutes ago

 

 

After taking a slow approach in free agency and wanting to weigh all his options, it looks like Jamaal Westerman has chosen the Montreal Alouettes. Interest came from many teams, including WPG, TOR and OTT. No word yet on years and money but expecting deal to be done today. #wfp

Good luck to him in that **** show

No hard feelings toward the Busterman....he played hard for the Bombers. Best of luck to him out east...

Makes sense for the Als. I never thought that Westerman was a merc but I guess I was wrong.

Prob got QB money since they dont have 1. But good luck

Not shocked at all by this. I still can't believe Walters had $200K on the table to retain him... Makes me wonder what Nutjob Reed offered.

220 i bet

if it were me you'd have to offer a hell of a lot more. playoff bonuses still a thing in the CFL? can easily make a lower offer on a good team worth more than a higher offer on a tire fire team. 

38 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Prob got QB money since they dont have 1. But good luck

He should get plenty of playing time since the D will be on the field most of the game.

$120k for Messam for one year...  seems fair tbh

3 hours ago, Floyd said:

$120k for Messam for one year...  seems fair tbh

Good price for Messam. He's clearly lost a step in the past year but used accordingly he'll be a good pick up.