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.

26 minutes ago, Floyd said:

225k for burnham

do it

 

16 minutes ago, bustamente said:

The guy is a game changer and added to our O weapons would cause fits for D's.

 

Why Burnam over Walker? Not disagreeing with you guys- just wondering why. I think Burnham would be a better locker room/team fit. 

Burnham has proven to be very durable....he also makes the dirty catches..Walker not so much

I'd rather overspend on Chungh then Burnham/Walker....  

 

6 minutes ago, wanna-b-fanboy said:

 

 

Why Burnam over Walker? Not disagreeing with you guys- just wondering why. I think Burnham would be a better locker room/team fit. 

If there is one guy that I watch in the CFL and say I wished he played for the Bombers Burnham is the guy, he is everything a receiver should be

21 minutes ago, Brandon said:

I'd rather overspend on Chungh then Burnham/Walker....  

 

Every day of the week and twice on game day. That said, I really hope we got both. I feel like we should have plenty of flexibility with a bunch of old vets getting replaced by younger cheaper guys. So long as we dont over pay to keep someone like loffler. 

 

 

1 hour ago, Goalie said:

So teams who spend the most money win? So.. In what sport is that true? 

Should we bother having a season and just give the cup to the team who spends the most money? 

Just an odd post here. 

 

Lol.... Yankees have spent a lot ...and won a lot.  But really all I was talking about was not worrying so much about being a little over the cap this season....especially if it resulted in a cup.

a little dramatic there goalie lol

1 hour ago, Floyd said:

225k for burnham

do it

No way, that's Bighill sized money.  Max. I'd pay for an import receiver that maybe gets 5 touches per game is $175,000, it's not financially a high priority when there are 4 other receivers on the field to help spread the load.  Might make sense for the Esks. with Reilly chucking bombs but not so much for Nichols running a LaPo offence.  I bet no other CFL team has a RB earning in the vicinity of $225,000.

Edited February 1, 20197 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne

1 minute ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

No way, that's Bighill sized money.  Max. I'd pay for an import receiver that maybe gets 5 touches per game is $175,000, it's not financially a high priority when there are 4 other receivers on the field to help spread the load.  Might make sense for the Esks. with Reilly chucking bombs but not so much for Nichols running a LaPo offence.

When you put it like that it feels like Nichols is holding the team back...

48 minutes ago, NorthernSkunk said:

When you put it like that it feels like Nichols is holding the team back...

Last time I checked both Reilly and Derel Walker missed the playoffs.  Obviously the Esks. need to pay them more money!

Edited February 1, 20197 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne

Anthony Orange would be a good DB to look at too.

Looks like Fenner got an extension
2019-02-01   WPG   FENNER, Chandler   LB   N   Holy Cross   Add To   Active Roster
2019-02-01   WPG   FENNER, Chandler   LB   N   Holy Cross   Delete From Active   Free Agent
2019-02-01   WPG   FENNER, Chandler   LB   N   Holy Cross   Add To   Active Roster

..and we signed a new DE
2019-02-01   WPG   NWACHUKWU, Noble   DE   I   West Virginia   Add To   Active Roster

he will be a DT in CFL

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/noble-nwachukwu?id=2557990

Edited February 2, 20197 yr by M.O.A.B.

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

Looks like Fenner got an extension
2019-02-01   WPG   FENNER, Chandler   LB   N   Holy Cross   Add To   Active Roster
2019-02-01   WPG   FENNER, Chandler   LB   N   Holy Cross   Delete From Active   Free Agent
2019-02-01   WPG   FENNER, Chandler   LB   N   Holy Cross   Add To   Active Roster

..and we signed a new DE
2019-02-01   WPG   NWACHUKWU, Noble   DE   I   West Virginia   Add To   Active Roster

he will be a DT in CFL

Noble Nunchucks!

 

 

Some Noble highlights. #97 he can be the brown Doug Brown!

Edited February 2, 20197 yr by Bomber_fanaddict

1 hour ago, M.O.A.B. said:

Looks like Fenner got an extension
2019-02-01   WPG   FENNER, Chandler   LB   N   Holy Cross   Add To   Active Roster
2019-02-01   WPG   FENNER, Chandler   LB   N   Holy Cross   Delete From Active   Free Agent
2019-02-01   WPG   FENNER, Chandler   LB   N   Holy Cross   Add To   Active Roster

..and we signed a new DE
2019-02-01   WPG   NWACHUKWU, Noble   DE   I   West Virginia   Add To   Active Roster

he will be a DT in CFL

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/noble-nwachukwu?id=2557990

Sounds a lot like James "Quick" Parker.

Been away for a while. Why has Mike Reilly not been signed yet by us?

5 hours ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

No way, that's Bighill sized money.  Max. I'd pay for an import receiver that maybe gets 5 touches per game is $175,000, it's not financially a high priority when there are 4 other receivers on the field to help spread the load.  Might make sense for the Esks. with Reilly chucking bombs but not so much for Nichols running a LaPo offence.  I bet no other CFL team has a RB earning in the vicinity of $225,000.

That's all well & good but the market will determine what Burnham gets paid.

55 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Been away for a while. Why has Mike Reilly not been signed yet by us?

Some players likely still holding out for NFL and the new CBA.

5 hours ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

No way, that's Bighill sized money.  Max. I'd pay for an import receiver that maybe gets 5 touches per game is $175,000, it's not financially a high priority when there are 4 other receivers on the field to help spread the load.  Might make sense for the Esks. with Reilly chucking bombs but not so much for Nichols running a LaPo offence.  I bet no other CFL team has a RB earning in the vicinity of $225,000.

Didn't we pay Nick Moore $190k a few years back?

1 hour ago, Floyd said:

Didn't we pay Nick Moore $190k a few years back?

I think it was more like $170,000 and that sure did work out well.

1 hour ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

I think it was more like $170,000 and that sure did work out well.

Almost every free agent receiver we signed worked out so well.

21 hours ago, bustamente said:

If there is one guy that I watch in the CFL and say I wished he played for the Bombers Burnham is the guy, he is everything a receiver should be

I would argue Bo Levi or Reilly, if only because QB is by far the most important position in the league... as for receivers currently active, I always thought that Banks would've been a good fit in our offense.

Was this already announced?? 

https://globalnews.ca/news/4920264/winnipeg-blue-bombers-re-sign-canadian-defensive-back-jeff-hecht-to-one-year-deal/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

On 2019-02-01 at 3:45 PM, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

No way, that's Bighill sized money.  Max. I'd pay for an import receiver that maybe gets 5 touches per game is $175,000, it's not financially a high priority when there are 4 other receivers on the field to help spread the load.  Might make sense for the Esks. with Reilly chucking bombs but not so much for Nichols running a LaPo offence.  I bet no other CFL team has a RB earning in the vicinity of $225,000.

I though Harris took 175k?? 

On ‎2019‎-‎02‎-‎02 at 11:59 AM, Eternal optimist said:

I would argue Bo Levi or Reilly, if only because QB is by far the most important position in the league... as for receivers currently active, I always thought that Banks would've been a good fit in our offense.

He'd fit in everybody's offense.