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.

the key is that the Bombers have known about this for awhile and have been planning for it. We'll be just fine...

2 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

Couture has been around long enough. Might be some drop in talent, but shouldn't have an issue gelling 

Couture issues was lack of size & maybe a bit more of a passive player compared to Goosen. I hope he put on some size, strength & weight this off season along with a new attitude. 

It’s just like last year Neufeld comes in and they don’t skip a beat. Plus have two first round picks can use one and development cycle begins again.

Good luck to the Goose in his retirement....Class guy all the way and by the sounds of it is going to miss us  and the game....

This type of stuff is definitely related to the salary cap being too small. This CBA the CFL needs to substantially raise the cap so players may decide to pursue new careers later in their own playing careers. There was no point for Goosen to stay & play football.  having said that, he did what he thought was best so can't fault him for that. Wish him all the best. He'll be missed.

Edited January 29, 20197 yr by SpeedFlex27

If we were to have a circumstance where we were to lose Goossen, then this is the preferred scenario. A win for Goossen, and while a blow for the Bombers, certainly not a travesty. 

And to show the class to have informed the Bombers beforehand speaks volumes. (are you paying attention mr Durant?)

Just now, Mr Dee said:

If we were to have a circumstance where we were to lose Goossen, then this is the preferred scenario. A win for Goossen, and while a blow for the Bombers, certainly not a travesty. 

And to show the class to have informed the Bombers beforehand speaks volumes. (are you paying attention mr Durant?)

**** Durant.

7 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

This type of stuff is definitely related to the salary cap being too small. This CBA the CFL needs to substantially raise the cap so players may decide to pursue new careers later in their own playing careers. There was no point for Goosen to stay & play football.  having said that, he did what he thought was best so can't fault him for that. Wish him all the best. He'll be missed.

I mean ... really? You think this is salary cap related? He's most certainly taking a pay cut to do this. He's just planning for a career that has a longer term outlook than football and props to him for it.

He can be a cop for another 20 years make good money and retire with a great pension, his football career maybe had another 5 years aches pain maybe even a serious injury, he made the best choice in life for himself and his future.

Sucks to loss Goossen but best of luck to him in his future endeavours. 

Man the Bombers have more money to throw around than most people think. Bighill cost a lot but they have sneaky savings all through their roster especially at QB. 

no reason to lose chungh now that we have a budget freed up coming from Goossen’s retirement

first reaction was shock and disappointment... but not surprisingly, Mr Goossen leaves with class and plans to move on to a very respectable career... I can't help but feel good for him to move on while still healthy and able to pursue life after football... Good luck to Mattais in his future...

Dang I really liked Goosen's feistyness, hopefuly his replacement has an edge too. 

 

15 minutes ago, Mike said:

I mean ... really? You think this is salary cap related? He's most certainly taking a pay cut to do this. He's just planning for a career that has a longer term outlook than football and props to him for it.

*Usually* police agencies do have an age limit for when recruits can join and I don't know the specifics for Goossen but with Surrey getting their own police force in the next year or so this may be his only chance at getting on.    In the short term he'll make less money,  but he'll be pulling in 6 figures within a year or two and then can make that for the next 30 years.   

I seriously doubt it has anything to do with salary cap because if he were to hit the open market I think many teams including BC would of thrown good money at him.

7 minutes ago, M.O.A.B. said:

no reason to lose chungh now that we have a budget freed up coming from Goossen’s retirement

What if the guy doesn't want to play in Winnipeg anymore? 

This is why you keep drafting Canadian offensive lineman.  We really need Chung back now.  Winnipeg will have plenty of options in terms of finding a replacement on roster already.  I would imagine Couture would be a candidate as well as somebody else moving over to center like Nuefeld for example.  As well Cody Speller might factor into the conversation as well.  I imagine we draft a lineman again with one of our first round picks.

It's times like these that I'm glad Walters had the foresight to make rebuilding the teams O-line his #1 priority.

Edited January 29, 20197 yr by Dr Zaius

5 minutes ago, Brandon said:

What if the guy doesn't want to play in Winnipeg anymore? 

Then we are looking at Gray and Couture/Speller starting and we have boat loads of money to target receivers and other areas of need.  Of coarse, we draft an offensive lineman in the first round.  Maybe trade up to get a guy who can factor in immediately. 

There will inevitably some discombooberation in the O-line, but I think we have the bodies to compensate. He is not a direct replacement, but Gray will be starting the season and that will give us flexibility. Thank you Matthias for all you brought to the team and us fans, and we know that there comes a time to put our toys away.

Edited January 29, 20197 yr by Tracker

34 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

This type of stuff is definitely related to the salary cap being too small. This CBA the CFL needs to substantially raise the cap so players may decide to pursue new careers later in their own playing careers. There was no point for Goosen to stay & play football.  having said that, he did what he thought was best so can't fault him for that. Wish him all the best. He'll be missed.

Yes, and I need to get a substantial raise. Unfortunately for my business much like the CFL, we need to make more money. You can't just give people raises when the money isn't there.

2 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

Yes, and I need to get a substantial raise. Unfortunately for my business much like the CFL, we need to make more money. You can't just give people raises when the money isn't there.

Im kind of surprised this if this was a financial decision.  The guy played 3 years for peanuts compared to what he could get in the open market this season in the CFL.  Just seems strange unless its health related. 

Hoping we see a Chungh signing soon.

16 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

Im kind of surprised this if this was a financial decision.  The guy played 3 years for peanuts compared to what he could get in the open market this season in the CFL.  Just seems strange unless its health related. 

I suspect that this was what would be called a prophylactic or preventative measure on Goossen's part. If he really wants to be a police officer and buggers up a knee, elbow back or shoulder, that career is no longer an option. Sound logic, in my eyes. Better to jump before you are pushed. That way you can choose your landing spot.

It's too bad that Goossen is going back to BC. He's a wonderful ambassador for the Stop The Violence and it would have been great to keep him in the community.

But, he's going home, so it makes sense.