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.

Just under 200k 

https://3downnation.com/2018/03/20/gm-kyle-walters-says-henoc-muamba-wont-be-coming-to-bombers/

5 hours ago, Jpan85 said:

Just under 200k 

https://3downnation.com/2018/03/20/gm-kyle-walters-says-henoc-muamba-wont-be-coming-to-bombers/

What?

On 2019-02-01 at 4:59 PM, Jpan85 said:

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

If we sign him will he changed his name to Anthony Blue or Anthony Gold?

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

If we sign him will he changed his name to Anthony Blue or Anthony Gold?

Anthony Doorhinge

11 hours ago, Jesse said:

What?

That article references Andrew Harris making just under 200k

It appears that based on Loffler's salary expectations and our cap limitations, he's more than likely going to sign elsewhere.    And quite frankly the return the last couple of seasons has been disappointing.  I'd rather go cheap at the safety position if that means we could sign a game changing receiver. 

Maybe we could find a stud safety in the draft this year but I honestly believe that Hecht could fill the safety position.  IIRC he played the position in Calgary and no one can question his drive.  

Loffler struggled mightily for 2/3 of last season......won't be resigned at anything remotely near the "salary expectations"  Besides, a bit more speed back there, wouldn't hurt.

Walters pre-draft media session coming up on Friday. He usually has some nuggets in there ("...this guy is not coming back..." "...we're close with that guy and will likely get something done...") 

On 2019-02-01 at 11:42 PM, Floyd said:

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

I think another factor is that in those days we had to basically beg (overpay) players to come here... things have changed now...

 

0The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announce today the club has signed international defensive lineman Noble Nwachukwu @Wpg_BlueBombers https://www.bluebombers.com/2019/02/04/bombers-add-defensive-lineman/?utm_source=dlvr.it … #CFL #Bombers

https://t.co/BDX6pUfyV6

exactly...and guys walked for less money elsewhere.....now come for less money

If we can add just one of Posey/Walker/Burnham to go with Adams, Woli and Harris then we'd be looking really good even with just incumbents manning the other 2 spots (Thompkins and Simonese) and Peterman as the first sub/rotation guy

What exactly is the market for Loffler if he leaves...?

Ottawa, Hamilton, Sask are all locked up

Adeleke, Colquhoun and Gabriel are as good or better than Loffler...

So BC and Montreal? 

Edmonton

I really do think Thompkins was under utilized last season... the guy seemed to catch everything and was good at turning it up field for those extra yards.  

24 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

Edmonton

Would they not lock their DB $$ up in Colquhoun?  

And overpay to hold on to Walker and Reilly...

They released there starting safety from last year.

1 hour ago, Brandon said:

I really do think Thompkins was under utilized last season... the guy seemed to catch everything and was good at turning it up field for those extra yards.  

Agreed, I think he has a lot more to give than he was allowed to show. It took forever for Wolitarsky to get the proper utilisation last season as well. 

Big Chris never wasted no time using Woli..... in fact if it wasn't for Chris we may have never learned what Woli was capable of....

2 hours ago, NorthernSkunk said:

Big Chris never wasted no time using Woli..... in fact if it wasn't for Chris we may have never learned what Woli was capable of....

Yeah, ah seen ‘um look & chuck it that way all the time. 

Looks like Bombers signed Kyrie Wilson to a extension. Also signed WR Dom Williams and Rasheed Bailey 

https://www.cfl.ca/transactions/

Bailey might be interesting:

https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article215427955.html

Wondering if we might not see Jovan Santos-Knox back. Bighill plus gaitor plus Wilson would be pretty good. 

Enjoying that we have enough core guys that there is less pressure on overpaying players who aren't exactly game changers

Edited February 5, 20197 yr by BBlink

Interesting to hear from D.TAylor that people have been saying that WPG is going to throw money at Burnham..as well to look out for them landing Willie Jefferson..that signing alone would would be entertaining to watch rider fans heads explode and turn on him as a traitor and that no loss as he one dimensional..disappears for games..etc..etc...not sure that where we should place a lot of money but if his salary basically replaced OPO's then him and Jeffcoat with Roh rotating would be pretty intruiging

Fenner restructuring to save team 20k prior to free agency is a sign of a true pro and guys wanting to be here..and doing whatever to help the team..kudos to him

Edited February 5, 20197 yr by Booch

4 minutes ago, BBlink said:

Wondering if we might not see Jovan Santos-Knox back. Bighill plus gaitor plus Wilson would be pretty good. 

Enjoying that we have enough core guys that there is less pressure on overpaying players who aren't exactly game changers

Well Bombers want him back..and he wants to be here if no NFL deals happen..so I'm expecting him back this year.

9 hours ago, do or die said:

Loffler struggled mightily for 2/3 of last season......won't be resigned at anything remotely near the "salary expectations"  Besides, a bit more speed back there, wouldn't hurt.

Tells me he wants out.  Ask for the moon so he won't sign. No intention to do so.