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.

Extremely disappointed re: Santos-Knox. Unless he's over-valuing himself.

Yeah, I don't get the the hard line on JSKs part to be honest.  He played well last year and really did start to come into his own .. was also exposed a fair bit as well .. he had a great Sophomore year playing alongside one of the leagues best (if not best) middle linebacker.  Would have loved to see him back in blue and gold, for the sake of continuity and to see this defensive unit continue to gel.  Nature of the business though. 

Don’t know why people are worried about Gray skill wise he is the player the team has drafted in Walters tenure.

Sucks to lose Chungh and JSK, but if we're going to lose star players, losing a guard and WIL LB isn't so bad. Two of the easier positions to replace. 

Just now, blue85gold said:

Sucks to lose Chungh and JSK, but if we're going to lose star players, losing a guard and WIL LB isn't so bad. Two of the easier positions to replace. 

Is it certain Chungh is gone?

1 minute ago, voodoochylde said:

Is it certain Chungh is gone?

sounds like it but until 11am CST, nothing is "certain". As for Gray, he's sure got the tools, but he needs to prove it yet...

1 minute ago, voodoochylde said:

Is it certain Chungh is gone?

Sounds like it is. Not 100% until he's signed elsewhere I suppose.

1 minute ago, Noeller said:

sounds like it but until 11am CST, nothing is "certain". As for Gray, he's sure got the tools, but he needs to prove it yet...

I going into this season would have loved to have rolled with Gray / Chungh (I like his style of nasty) because for as consistent as Neufeld was last year, he does have a bit of an injury history and our depth along the line is going to take a bit of a hit this year (in terms of guys ready to step in).

12 hours ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

You sure like to spend money Floyd, $225k for Ellingson is a losing proposition for all concerned,

Yeah, that's a lot. IMO Banks is the best receiver in the CFL, and he just signed for <$200k.

Know what's going to happen? Bombers will make some moves, get a key signing or two, then the Jets will pull off a trade and steal the headlines. 

I bet JSK lands in Montreal...I think he is gonna use the being closer to family thing as It's an easy trip for his kin to travel up for home games

52 minutes ago, Booch said:

I bet JSK lands in Montreal...I think he is gonna use the being closer to family thing as It's an easy trip for his kin to travel up for home games

If that means we're swapping for Ackie...  it will ease the pain.

Walters looking at.... Caleb Holley...

<crickets>

I'd be more than happy about that

Jeff Hamilton

 

 

Hearing LB Jovan Santos-Knox found a contract for around $145,000, plus bonuses. Not sure the team yet, but maybe Sask? Good for him, he's a heck of a player and deserves that deal. High character guy that any locker room would want.

 

Doesn't sound like a huge number to me.

1 minute ago, TBURGESS said:

Jeff Hamilton

 

 

Hearing LB Jovan Santos-Knox found a contract for around $145,000, plus bonuses. Not sure the team yet, but maybe Sask? Good for him, he's a heck of a player and deserves that deal. High character guy that any locker room would want.

 

Doesn't sound like a huge number to me.

Sounds like Winnipeg really needed to go in another direction there.  Either a league minimum type of player like Wilson or a Canadian and go with a cheaper import safety. 

 

1 minute ago, TBURGESS said:

Jeff Hamilton

 

 

Hearing LB Jovan Santos-Knox found a contract for around $145,000, plus bonuses. Not sure the team yet, but maybe Sask? Good for him, he's a heck of a player and deserves that deal. High character guy that any locker room would want.

 

Doesn't sound like a huge number to me.

the raise itself would be the big news there, no?  He couldn't have been making 6 figures before? 

5 minutes ago, Floyd said:

Walters looking at.... Caleb Holley...

<crickets>

Wouldn't bother me so long as he's not the most high profile receiver they add.

5 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

Sounds like Winnipeg really needed to go in another direction there.  Either a league minimum type of player like Wilson or a Canadian and go with a cheaper import safety. 

 

You might have a point, Walters categorizes money into position groups so this could explain why he spent on Bighill and cheaped out on JSK.

1 hour ago, sweep the leg said:

Yeah, that's a lot. IMO Banks is the best receiver in the CFL, and he just signed for <$200k.

Not wrong. I see Ellingson as a guy that will probably get 165k in free agency.  But not north of 200k.

Holley would be a good signing. Bring him in with Posey, and we’re looking at a very good offense next season. 

Just now, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

You might have a point, Walters categorizes money into position groups so this could explain why he spent on Bighill and cheaped out on JSK.

Worth it.  JSK would have been a key player for us if Bighill didn't come back.. Would have likely been our starting middle linebacker. 

5 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

Not wrong. I see Ellingson as a guy that will probably get 165k in free agency.  But not north of 200k.

I'll be very surprised if Ellingson doesn't get more than that.

7 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

Not wrong. I see Ellingson as a guy that will probably get 165k in free agency.  But not north of 200k.

Maybe in 2014 ... Ellingson will get over 200k today no doubt.

Ryan Rishad is reporting that Chung to BC is likely to get done.