Okay, so the off season officially begins now that the Grey Cup is over. Lots of topics for discussion in the months to come with the Bombers & the League. A new CBA needs to be negotiated sooner rather than later.  Will there be an eventual agreement or a lockout? How much will the salary cap go up? Randy Ambrosie is on record that wants the cap to significantly go up so that is a positive.  Will Bo Levi Mitchell sign with an NFL or perhaps another CFL team? What about Mike Reilly & Trevor Harris who are also free agents? There's a new start up league called the  AAFL & there are legit concerns that it'll draw star CFL players away or hamper free agent signings with CFL teams. Coaching changes in BC & Toronto. The continuing evolving story of the expansion Halifax Schooners & possible exhibition games in Mexico. 

Edited November 27, 20187 yr by SpeedFlex27

46 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

I think Chamblin wanted  his coaches back something like a month earlier & Dickenson said no. So, he was fired & went to Edmonton where Chris Jones had just been hired. That was Chamblin's final year as Riders HC. He became dictatorial & eventually lost the locker room. Hopefully, he learned a huge lesson out of all that & will treat his assistants & players in Toronto a lot better. 

Once a dictator, always a dictator.

Look at the admins at riderfans.com. Perfect example of the above.

3 minutes ago, jazzsax said:

Once a dictator, always a dictator.

Look at the admins at riderfans.com. Perfect example of the above.

They show how weak they are every time they ban somebody instead of having a conversation.

A direct quote from RF.com

"Given the "new" CFL timing standard for promoting other teams assistants it's quite obvious it's too late for a new OC this year especially as there's likely no one sufficiently qualified for that role on Rider staff now. IMHO, Mcadoo gets the year at least."

Funny how 2 days ago it's easy to just give up your OC to another team and find a new one. Happens all the time. Now it's too late to find one? And this isnt the only person saying this. 

3 minutes ago, Bomber_fanaddict said:

A direct quote from RF.com

"Given the "new" CFL timing standard for promoting other teams assistants it's quite obvious it's too late for a new OC this year especially as there's likely no one sufficiently qualified for that role on Rider staff now. IMHO, Mcadoo gets the year at least."

Funny how 2 days ago it's easy to just give up your OC to another team and find a new one. Happens all the time. Now it's too late to find one? And this isnt the only person saying this. 

Yeah, typical Riderfans.  Criticize the Bombers saying it's just an excuse then use the reverse logic on theirs. 

HAM re signs Banks.

7 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

I think Chamblin wanted  his coaches back something like a month earlier & Dickenson said no. So, he was fired & went to Edmonton where Chris Jones had just been hired. That was Chamblin's final year as Riders HC. He became dictatorial & eventually lost the locker room. Hopefully, he learned a huge lesson out of all that & will treat his assistants & players in Toronto a lot better. 

Dickenson became the Bombers special teams co-ordinator after he was fired in Saskatchewan. He went to Edmonton the next season.

Edited January 27, 20197 yr by Jacquie

Happy for the Riders......they got the guy they really wanted all along....

32 minutes ago, do or die said:

Happy for the Riders......they got the guy they really wanted all along....

There was an article on 3down basically saying this ha

3 hours ago, do or die said:

Happy for the Riders......they got the guy they really wanted all along....

after an exhaustive search it turns out the best candidate was there all along.

9 hours ago, 17to85 said:

after an exhaustive search it turns out the best candidate was there all along.

They had an election - there was only one candidate - he has their full support. 

At least...they got over that Lapo angst pretty fast....

17 hours ago, Zontar said:

HAM re signs Banks.

Big for the Tabbies. Great chemistry with Masoli. Is a motivated Brandon Banks the most dangerous player in the CFL?

I think banks late season injury is going to affect him this season, and his production will drop off

Probably not it was just his collar bone

So happy for Rod Black and Speedy B

Walters probably denied Lapo permission to protect him from being hurt when Sask realized Dickenson was so 'perfect'

54 minutes ago, NorthernSkunk said:

I think banks late season injury is going to affect him this season, and his production will drop off

A little slower but he should be fine. Jalen Saunders recovery from ACL tear is more of a concern.

18 hours ago, Zontar said:

HAM re signs Banks.

I'm interested to see what he got. Gotta think he'll be the highest paid receiver in the league. 

 

20 minutes ago, sweep the leg said:

I'm interested to see what he got. Gotta think he'll be the highest paid receiver in the league. 

 

Ellingson,  Dressler and Roosevelt will be interested in what figure HAM and Banks arrived at.

2 minutes ago, Zontar said:

Ellingson,  Dressler and Roosevelt will be interested in what figure HAM and Banks arrived at.

Dressler will not get big $$... he can't stay healthy and is not a 1000 yard receiver anymore

46 minutes ago, Zontar said:

A little slower but he should be fine. Jalen Saunders recovery from ACL tear is more of a concern.

Yes about Saunders,  I was just thinking when watching banks after he got hurt how much in his face you could see how much he did not like the pain.  A little bit of fear can totally throw some off later in their careers

Dressler can be replaced.  Age & injuries have caught up to him. Short term, he can put together a string of 4 or 5 games where he can be dominant but he can't play an entire season which hurts us more than helps us. There are some very good veteran receivers that could come here & be more productive. I think the Bombers should look at upgrading the slot position where he plays. 

Edited January 27, 20197 yr by SpeedFlex27

2 hours ago, Zontar said:

Ellingson,  Dressler and Roosevelt will be interested in what figure HAM and Banks arrived at.

I can't imagine Dressler or Roosevelt get anything close to what Banks is worth. Both are breaking down and less productive when they are healthy. 

It's possible Roosevelt has another big season in him if he plays in a better offense, but it's hard to see him staying healthy for more than half a season.

Roosevelt will get paid well. Dressler won't be breaking any banks.

2 hours ago, Brandon said:

Roosevelt will get paid well. Dressler won't be breaking any banks.

I think the only team that will be willing to pay roosevelt will be Ssk. Too many concussions for anyone to pay big $.

Bryan Burnham is the receiver we should be bringing in from free agency if we have the chance. Quietly one of the best receivers in the game.