For minor off-season Bomber news.  Any significant stories or news that are likely to generate significant discussion may have their own thread created.

Going to try going with the two threads again for the off season.    One for Bomber news, one for CFL news.   These threads should be used for general / minor day to day news, tweets, etc.  A catch all for tidbits that people want to share to keep everyone up to date on the goings and comings of the league.

Any news, tweets, and signings that is likely to generate significant discussion may have their own threads created.

21 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

maybe his job is to get coffee for the office. 

Then he is bad at his new job as the office is at Portage and Main.

Walters hinted in presser he was going to try and get a couple more pieces on O to put them over the top.

3 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

Walters hinted in presser he was going to try and get a couple more pieces on O to put them over the top.

We need more receivers, no question.

We've been relying on Dressler and Adams (which wasn't enough) and Dressler is likely out. Thank god for the young Canadians. 

3 minutes ago, Jesse said:

We need more receivers, no question.

We've been relying on Dressler and Adams (which wasn't enough) and Dressler is likely out. Thank god for the young Canadians. 

Agreed, we need a game breaking receiver. I think this would open up our other receivers. 

Walters tried to upgrade our receivers by adding Bowman last year. Who knew the tires had fallen off him that badly. Considering the turmoil going on all over the West and the number of 1-year contracts being signed from here on out you'd think Winnipeg is considered the best bet for a sure playoff cheque or two this season.

 

35 minutes ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

Agreed, we need a game breaking receiver. I think this would open up our other receivers. 

We might have such a game-breaker already on our roster- big, good hands, very fast and a Canuck to boot. All we need is for the receivers coach to tune him up and give him the playing time to establish a rapport with our QB(s).

42 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

Walters hinted in presser he was going to try and get a couple more pieces on O to put them over the top.

Hopefully after last season's Bowman and Durant debacles, Walters reevaluates his pursuit of older F.A.'s and concentrates on retaining his own players first.  At this point I'd much rather see them bring in new talent at places of need rather than rely on paying hefty salaries for established league veterans.  Such is the case that the economics of re-signing Bighill, Chungh, Goosen, Bryant, etc. must be balanced out with a flow of new cheaper talent.  Time to make the scouts earn their pay-cheques and not rely on F.A. to fix all inadequacies.

24 minutes ago, Tracker said:

We might have such a game-breaker already on our roster- big, good hands, very fast and a Canuck to boot. All we need is for the receivers coach to tune him up and give him the playing time to establish a rapport with our QB(s).

As much as I love Wolitarski's game- he's no Darrell walker or JWL.

Edited January 17, 20197 yr by wanna-b-fanboy

and really he doesn't need to be...especially if we land a stud....but even so if we don't he is still primed for a big year now...He will be a better version of Fantuz in my opinion...which will be a very nice piece to the puzzle

interesting to find out that medlock has signed in around the 130-135k range...very affordable for what he gives you, and when you consider he does all 3 jobs, where some teams have to employ 2 to do that..even better value as you have most likely have 1 guy making the equivalent, and in many cases less than 2 guys combined on another roster as separate specialists 

1 hour ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

As much as I love Wolitarski's game- he's no Darrell walker or JWL.

I was referring to Simonise. Wolitarsky appears to be more of a possession receiver who can catch in traffic, punish d-backs and power ahead for more yards. I don't think we have seen anywhere near Simonise's potential yet, and maybe we never will. All the physical tools and talent do no good if the fire in the belly is not there. We just do not know yet.

Edited January 17, 20197 yr by Tracker

9 minutes ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

As much as I love Wolitarski's game- he's no Darrell walker or JWL.

I think he was referring to Simonise, hints are "very fast" and "give him the playing time".

Re: Walters learning lessons.....there was a rumour about mid-season that Manny Arceneaux was likely to be a Bombers player in 2019....here's hoping that does NOT happen without a time machine in tow.

I wonder if Zylstra will shake loose from the Vikings? He would be a great fit here (and not far from home). 

I imagine he has loyalty to the Esks but, without Reilly there, he may be persuaded to look elsewhere. 

of all our National talent..Simonese is the guy I am most excited/intrigued about..I watched a lot of camp..and practice and just watching him you know he is going to be good...if you didn't know who was who you would peg him as an import. The fire is there obviously as he played the teams and worked hard at it, and when thrown two (albeit only 5 or 6 times) he made most of his opportunity...

Last year was is getting back to football mindset/shape and his re-introduction to a system and structure as he was basically on the shelf for 2 years...and from what I have heard from some people I have spoken with if not for his PED incident the Bengals would have kept him around as they loved his skillset and the untapped potential...also to consider how many Canadian University/Jumior football kids who play wideout actually get into game action in an NFL training camp...very very few...and invites to those camps pre mini camp don't count as they are basically meaningless.

 

2 minutes ago, Booch said:

of all our National talent..Simonese is the guy I am most excited/intrigued about..I watched a lot of camp..and practice and just watching him you know he is going to be good...if you didn't know who was who you would peg him as an import. The fire is there obviously as he played the teams and worked hard at it, and when thrown two (albeit only 5 or 6 times) he made most of his opportunity...

Last year was is getting back to football mindset/shape and his re-introduction to a system and structure as he was basically on the shelf for 2 years...and from what I have heard from some people I have spoken with if not for his PED incident the Bengals would have kept him around as they loved his skillset and the untapped potential...also to consider how many Canadian University/Jumior football kids who play wideout actually get into game action in an NFL training camp...very very few...and invites to those camps pre mini camp don't count as they are basically meaningless.

 

And his attitude was great. On the field and off, he said all the right things. 

6 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Re: Walters learning lessons.....there was a rumour about mid-season that Manny Arceneaux was likely to be a Bombers player in 2019....here's hoping that does NOT happen without a time machine in tow.

Same goes for Ernest Jackson, SJ Green or any other receiver that peaked 3 years ago.

12 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Same goes for Ernest Jackson, SJ Green or any other receiver that peaked 3 years ago.

Ernest Jackson been misused in Montreal. I'm shocked he re-upped there. 

Edited January 17, 20197 yr by JCon

21 minutes ago, Tracker said:

I was referring to Simonise. Wolitarsky appears to be more of a possession receiver who can catch in traffic, punish d-backs and power ahead for more yards. I don't think we have seen anywhere near Simonise's potential yet, and maybe we never will. All the physical tools and talent do not good if the fire in the belly is not there. We just do not know yet.

Oh... I have seen very little Simonise- but yeah, he could be a gooder.

I don't mind Arceneaux,  wasn't his issues more so about staying healthy then his ability to play?  

9 minutes ago, Brandon said:

I don't mind Arceneaux,  wasn't his issues more so about staying healthy then his ability to play?  

Hey, we all love Manny........in 2011.

Hopefully we keep both Chungh and Goossen.

33 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Hey, we all love Manny........in 2011.

The guy had 1100 yards receiving in 2017 and 1566 in 2016....  last season if he was healthy he would of had about 1100 yards which is more then Darvin had.

16 minutes ago, Brandon said:

The guy had 1100 yards receiving in 2017 and 1566 in 2016....  last season if he was healthy he would of had about 1100 yards which is more then Darvin had.

Ya, 2011 was too far back.....but he's not the same guy. He's really really beat up....I'd take a hard pass on that guy at this point.