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.

I suppose they may be confident enough in Couture and Gray and if that’s the case, it’s understandable. Plus, we have pick four and five in the draft that will likely go to restocking the OL cupboard.  

14 minutes ago, AKAChip said:

I suppose they may be confident enough in Couture and Gray and if that’s the case, it’s understandable. Plus, we have pick four and five in the draft that will likely go to restocking the OL cupboard.  

Raw rookie and a guy who has very little playing time backed up by a draft pick or two replacing young all star quality O linemen? Sounds like a serious downgrade to our O line to me.

Edited February 10, 20196 yr by TBURGESS

4 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:

Raw rookie and a guy who has very little playing time backed up by a draft pick or two replacing young all star quality O linemen? Sounds like a serious downgrade to our O line to me.

No doubt it’ll be a downgrade. But you got to have a limit on what you’re willing to pay guys. Especially when we’ve invested so much draft capital in the OL. We have to be able to replace guys when other teams sign them away in FA.

I tell you though, between Goosen, Corney, and potentially Chungh, this is a lot of high draft picks (who should be hitting their prime years) that are no longer helping our team.

On 2019-02-08 at 10:36 PM, TrueBlue4ever said:

In order - it is just you, no he hasn’t, and no he isn’t. 

Matt Nichols took a lot of crap on this board at times last year (I was not exempt from getting on him when he complained about the boos), but when it’s -30 outside and many Americans head south ftom the day the season ends to the start of trading camp, here’s our offensive leader giving back to the community and doing more than just a quick autograph session for a fee. I’m impressed to see him engage on a personal level with the Brandon fans. Kudos to him!

Nichols did a news conf Jan 17 and then went to Brandon Jan 25 - the first time he surfaced since a very pedestrian offensive performance in the W final where he converted just five of 22 second down conversion chances (22%).  It is perfectly fine for fans to look at Nichols with a critical eye - he has become a lightning rod after costing us multiple losses last season while refusing to admit it. Take another look at the athlete in at that Brandon Wheat Kings video and ask yourself if this looks like a QB who can take the Bombers to the cup and win it.

28 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:

Raw rookie and a guy who has very little playing time backed up by a draft pick or two replacing young all star quality O linemen? Sounds like a serious downgrade to our O line to me.

Can’t keep everyone. Especially people who don’t want to be here. At least there’s a contingency plan. 

I don’t think the ship has sailed with chungh - could be a last minute signing 

if the big three QBs sign for $600k+ then there will be some FAs scrambling

 

I don't think the bombers can be out bid for Chungh. It's just a matter of where HE wants to play, he basically has his pick of teams...its just who is willing to pay equal or more then the bombers.

Well if they want to sign him they will..depending on money value. I just think Chungh wants to see what he's worth on open market

Now with Burnham signing there for 200kish..Reilly possibly 700k..Soli already at 200+K there cant be a lot left..especially if they want to sign Awe and or Lokombo..as well as extend Lulay to back up..so be hard to be outbid for Chungh and if we are..I would gladly welcome Awe or Lokombo..or TJ Lee who also needs a deal..pieces are gonna shake free there..Posey as well 

2 minutes ago, Booch said:

Well if they want to sign him they will..depending on money value. I just think Chungh wants to see what he's worth on open market

Now with Burnham signing there for 200kish..Reilly possibly 700k..Soli already at 200+K there cant be a lot left..especially if they want to sign Awe and or Lokombo..as well as extend Lulay to back up..so be hard to be outbid for Chungh and if we are..I would gladly welcome Awe or Lokombo..or TJ Lee who also needs a deal..pieces are gonna shake free there..Posey as well 

Lee just got his new deal so there's now even less money in BC.

 

There you go..cap space will be getting tight there if Reilly gets what's reported

So Jennings ends up in Edmonchuk...?

Reilly (supposedly)...Lee...Burnham...there's a big chunk right there for the lions....Posey looks like he could be moving on and would be a nice pick-up  ..I just wonder what's going on in Walkers head in Edm. with the knowledge that Reilly won't be chuckin his way...I thought he would possibly follow Mike to the leos but with the re-upping of Burnham there that's not likely...Walker here would also be nice

More than half of BC's roster are free agents.  They have a lot to spend.

1 hour ago, Booch said:

Well if they want to sign him they will..depending on money value. I just think Chungh wants to see what he's worth on open market

Now with Burnham signing there for 200kish..Reilly possibly 700k..Soli already at 200+K there cant be a lot left..especially if they want to sign Awe and or Lokombo..as well as extend Lulay to back up..so be hard to be outbid for Chungh and if we are..I would gladly welcome Awe or Lokombo..or TJ Lee who also needs a deal..pieces are gonna shake free there..Posey as well 

Chungh is currently asking for more than Bighill received, so he's exceeded his worth to the club, with the large savings found from both his and Goosen's contract they should be able to sign Lokombo plus two more highly regarded Natl. F.A.'s. to play on the D side of the ball in rotation.  This begins to re-balance the ratio, covers over JSK if he goes elsewhere and gives them the potential to negotiate an agreeable price with Lofler if he is the best Natl. available, to maintain stability in the secondary.

Edited February 10, 20196 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne

I’d throw $180 at adeleke before Loffler and another $180 at Ackie then sign Bond to replace chungh

 

3 minutes ago, Floyd said:

I’d throw $180 at adeleke before Loffler and another $180 at Ackie then sign Bond to replace chungh

 

I think I'd go cheap and promote somebody from within, rather than spend $180k on anybody at safety.

34 minutes ago, sweep the leg said:

I think I'd go cheap and promote somebody from within, rather than spend $180k on anybody at safety.

I agree in terms of Loffler but Adeleke is an elite return threat

Pursue WIL Chris Ackie/Bo Lokombo and DT Junior Turner .... both can fill up our needs and give us ratio flexibility 

Edited February 11, 20196 yr by M.O.A.B.

Micha Johnson + Bighill would look outstanding. Think this might be a surprise move.

9 hours ago, Jesse said:

No doubt it’ll be a downgrade. But you got to have a limit on what you’re willing to pay guys. Especially when we’ve invested so much draft capital in the OL. We have to be able to replace guys when other teams sign them away in FA.

I tell you though, between Goosen, Corney, and potentially Chungh, this is a lot of high draft picks (who should be hitting their prime years) that are no longer helping our team.

This is why you stockpile them and sign free agent Canadians when you have the chance. 

16 hours ago, Bigblue204 said:

I don't think the bombers can be out bid for Chungh. It's just a matter of where HE wants to play, he basically has his pick of teams...its just who is willing to pay equal or more then the bombers.

I don't agree with this. Walters has said guys like Loffler are testing FA, while negotiations with Chungh's camp continued. We want him, he's willing to be here, but we haven't met the number he thinks he can get in the open market.

15 hours ago, Booch said:

There you go..cap space will be getting tight there if Reilly gets what's reported

People keep referencing BC like that's the only spot for our FA's to go. Chungh is looking for the best deal possible and I don't think he cares which team offers him 250+. 

 

55 minutes ago, Jesse said:

I don't agree with this. Walters has said guys like Loffler are testing FA, while negotiations with Chungh's camp continued. We want him, he's willing to be here, but we haven't met the number he thinks he can get in the open market.

That's basically what I said...if the bombers lose out, it won't be because they didn't try, it'll be because the other offers are just too good to refuse.

1 hour ago, Jesse said:

People keep referencing BC like that's the only spot for our FA's to go. Chungh is looking for the best deal possible and I don't think he cares which team offers him 250+. 

 

well of course...but reports were Hervey was interested...and he is a B.C boy....I still think he signs back here but not for 250k...I doubt he gets that anywhere as that would make him one of the highest paid guys in the leaue other than a Q.B and he ain't that good

The joker in the deck may be that Hervey is now out of Wally's shadow and has to prove himself. To make a splash, I wouldn't put it past him to thumb his nose at the salary cap.