Assuming we re-sign our key FAs (Bighill, O-line, Harris), what do you see as our biggest needs for improvement next year? Two of the biggest for me are:

- Big time slotback that can go up and get it. Adams is a good weapon at WR but we need someone that can play inside. Love Dressler, but he's getting up there in age and shouldn't be the go to guy anymore.

- Return game - blocking and returner. Nelson looks like a keeper but I don't know what's up with our blocking. No one has had a chance back there.

More gin storage.....

We will more than likely have to pick up another team’s free agent at receiver seeing as the last genuine find Walters has brought in at receiver has been... nobody. 

But Bryant Mitchell or Reggie Begelton are exactly what this team needs right now. 

the buzz from insiders about a month ago was that Manny Arceneaux was for sure going to be a Bomber next summer, but I'm not sure I want him anymore. 2011 Manny Show, maybe.....

Edited November 19, 20187 yr by Noeller

12 minutes ago, do or die said:

More gin storage.....

Has this gin thing been going on as long as the drought ?.......if so,  maybe switch to something else ( ?)

Randle can stay as far as I'm concerned. Got beat a few times, but otherwise was solid. His numbers show that as well. Fogg, he can not be a starter day 1 next year. Sure he makes the odd play, but I think that has more to do with just the amount of plays that are thrown his way. He gets picked on a lot, and occasionally makes a play.

Need a star import WR. Someone who has game breaking ability. Any one of the names mentioned above I'd be happy with...with the exception of Matthews. Solid WR don't get me wrong, but just a personal preference to have more speed.

Could we please get rid of that special teams bozo...A fence post with hair could do a better job...To say it was pathetic for the most part of the year is an under statement...O'Shea has got to be embarrassed watching that sh$t show

8 minutes ago, Noeller said:

the buzz from insiders about a month ago was that Manny Arceneaux was for sure going to be a Bomber next summer, but I'm not sure I want him anymore. 2011 Manny Show, maybe.....

Gotta admit, it would be funny if we replaced 34 year old frequently injured Dressler with 32 year old Arceneaux coming off a major injury. Yikes, would that ever be a horrible idea. 

Just now, Stickem said:

Could we please get rid of that special teams bozo...A fence post with hair could do a better job...To say it was pathetic for the most part of the year is an under statement...O'Shea has got to be embarrassed watching that sh$t show

Who and or what are you referring to exactly?

1 minute ago, AKAChip said:

Gotta admit, it would be funny if we replaced 34 year old frequently injured Dressler with 32 year old Arceneaux coming off a major injury. Yikes, would that ever be a horrible idea. 

Especially since they both spent the same amount of time in the tub this year....no to Manny

13 minutes ago, Noeller said:

the buzz from insiders about a month ago was that Manny Arceneaux was for sure going to be a Bomber next summer, but I'm not sure I want him anymore. 2011 Manny Show, maybe.....

He has lost a step for sure, but he has good hands

2 minutes ago, Stickem said:

Especially since they both spent the same amount of time in the tub this year....no to Manny

If they replace Dressler, which I don't think they will. I'd like it to be someone who has some upside. Not another aging vet the team can't rely on.

2 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

If they replace Dressler, which I don't think they will. I'd like it to be someone who has some upside. Not another aging vet the team can't rely on.

*cough* Bowman *cough*

1 minute ago, AKAChip said:

Who and or what are you referring to exactly?

Kicking was great....otherwise scrap it it...We broke down in contain on a lot of kicks...allowing the better returners in this league to eat us up ...Penalties on a ton of runbacks wiping out any gains leaving us starting on our 25 yd. line a lot...I don't think a single punt return or returner of any note stands out to me this year...

6 minutes ago, Stickem said:

Kicking was great....otherwise scrap it it...We broke down in contain on a lot of kicks...allowing the better returners in this league to eat us up ...Penalties on a ton of runbacks wiping out any gains leaving us starting on our 25 yd. line a lot...I don't think a single punt return or returner of any note stands out to me this year...

So are you saying scrap the coordinator? Bring in new returners? 

1 hour ago, Mike said:

An upgrade from Dressler to a dominant receiver that pushes Darvin to #2 on our depth chart.

A replacement for Chris Randle

A more steady, solid third import receiver (but this should ideally be a new recruit, to be honest)

A safety, since I’m going to assume Loffler leaves town 

I would imagine that if Loffler leaves town that we might change our ratio. We could look at starting a Canadian on the defensive line instead.  Depends I guess on what we pick up with our 3rd and 6th overall picks.

I wanted to post something this morning but wasn't sure where to put it.  I am choosing this post because it is about "next year"....

this morning at 6:00 a.m.  My phone went off which is a rarity.  I immediately starting cursing the first couple of rider fans I know as they would love to message me about the game, Plus the bonus of waking me up. ....but it wasn't one of them.  It was a cousin letting me know about another cousin who's husband had a heart attack and passed away during the night.  Right then all the bad thoughts about the game just washed away.......  ........ it was just a game yesterday.  And we get more next year if we are lucky enough to be around to watch.  So yeh, here's to next year.....Go Bombers

Westwood and Bauming were saying this a.m. that they expect Wolitarsky to play slotback next season. I could see him having a big year there (a la Gerald Wilcox). 

1 minute ago, blueingreenland said:

Westwood and Bauming were saying this a.m. that they expect Wolitarsky to play slotback next season. I could see him having a big year there (a la Gerald Wilcox). 

That's gonna help..  But we need an elite import slotback as well.. 

37 minutes ago, Noeller said:

the buzz from insiders about a month ago was that Manny Arceneaux was for sure going to be a Bomber next summer, but I'm not sure I want him anymore. 2011 Manny Show, maybe.....

That feels like Bowman 2.0

An legit #1 import receiver

A new CB

A legit import #3 receiver (new recruit)

A replacement for Rod Black and Glen Suitor

I would imagine there will be plenty of receivers on the market this offseason. Calgary has recently signed Chris Matthews and Markeeth Ambles has really come into his own. I haven't seen Calgary's free agent list but no doubt they are going to have to let a couple receivers go.  We just need one of them. 

18 minutes ago, blueingreenland said:

Westwood and Bauming were saying this a.m. that they expect Wolitarsky to play slotback next season. I could see him having a big year there (a la Gerald Wilcox). 

i would love it, if true, but I don't think either of those two has a hot clue what this team will do next year at SB. 

I think we need to see who we're able to re-sign this offseason before FA. Our wish list could grow dramatically depending on who signs before that time. GMs are going to really earn their pay this year (or not). 

 

All things being equal, I would like to see an upgrade at receiver and returner. Wouldn't mind a fresh pair of legs or two at DB. 

 

4 minutes ago, JCon said:

i would love it, if true, but I don't think either of those two has a hot clue what this team will do next year at SB. 

No chance Wolitarsky is still the Z rec next year. He is just too good. And to be fair, Bauming is actually fairly well connected to the team. I tend to believe him.