https://3downnation.com/2019/02/11/a-look-at-the-bombers-depth-chart-and-who-they-might-sign-ahead-of-free-agency/

Would be nice to see Alexander, JSK and Nevis signed at least before tomorrow...

Guess its only Walker and Posey left for big REC signings?

9 minutes ago, gcn11 said:

Toronto did everything short of putting a gun to his head to get him to sign before he left town. My guess is Toronto is off the board for Walker.

Dunk seems to think the opposite. Apparently he had other visits scheduled and postponed them according to Dunk.

https://3downnation.com/2019/02/14/derel-walker-leaves-toronto-without-signing-deal-with-the-argos/

Edited February 14, 20196 yr by Bubba Zanetti

but really...other than the uncertainty of facilities..actually lack thereof in terms of practice etc. in T.O...What does he really have to see in other cities?...he knows whats what...

3 minutes ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

Dunk seems to think the opposite. Apparently he had other visits scheduled and postponed them according to Dunk.

https://3downnation.com/2019/02/14/derel-walker-leaves-toronto-without-signing-deal-with-the-argos/

Could just be an assumption by Dunk. I have not heard of him having other visits, particularly to Winnipeg. We would have heard something about that.

2 minutes ago, Booch said:

but really...other than the uncertainty of facilities..actually lack thereof in terms of practice etc. in T.O...What does he really have to see in other cities?...he knows whats what...

Yeah, I'm not sure the Bombers love the dog-and-pony show but do it to appease the FA. Toronto probably pressed Walker to come to try the hard sell. 

I absolutely hope Toronto signs him for 275-300k/year.....give 'er.......

delete, covered by other posters

Edited February 14, 20196 yr by bigg jay

I don’t think we’ll sign anyone else

not sure why we don’t want Nevis 

4 minutes ago, Floyd said:

I don’t think we’ll sign anyone else

not sure why we don’t want Nevis 

I think we bring in a 2nd tier receiver and possibly Ackie.

I agree on Nevis. He had a solid year. No reason not to bring him back unless he's asking for the world.

Edited February 14, 20196 yr by Bubba Zanetti

Just now, Bubba Zanetti said:

I think we bring in a 2nd tier receiver and possibly get Ackie.

I agree on Nevis. He had a solid year. No reason not to bring him back unless he's asking for the world.

I think we will re-sign him. Probably a drawer contract with a offer on it, He probably wanted to see what he could get on the FM- will come back and sign when he sees Walters' offer is a fair one.

3 minutes ago, Floyd said:

I don’t think we’ll sign anyone else

not sure why we don’t want Nevis 

We'll sign a receiver. Don't think it will be Walker though.

3 minutes ago, sweep the leg said:

We'll sign a receiver. Don't think it will be Walker though.

If we don't sign someone as good or better than Dressler then I don't see how our passing game can improve.

there's lots left to happen...it's like Day 3 of FA......so many guys out there that haven't been signed. Both our own, and other teams...

Just now, BBlink said:

If we don't sign someone as good or better than Dressler then I don't see how our passing game can improve.

Matthews would be better. So would Arceneaux & Roosevelt, imo.

If I was running the show, I'd pass on Walker and sign Matthews for prob $100k less. Use the extra money to make a run at Ackie.

dark horse as well would be Rhymes...you have to remeber he payed behind Ellingson..Sinoploli and Spencer...so his looks were limited and put up a bit over 300 yards in 8 games..as a more featured guy...he could do quite well with nice size and speed

Dominique Rhymes is really good. Could be the next Adams as a guy who was very under the radar with less looks on their first contract but is now ready to break out. 

I think Ackie would have been signed by now... he must be taking an NFL shot

 

At this point, I'd hope to find a guy or 2 and maybe save $$$ for a Matthews type.. 

Wonder if starting 3 CDn reveivers is something they are looking at. 

Demski Woli Simonise with Petermann backup. 2 NI OL. Harris. And go 1 on D. 

Good. He’s bad. 

Dunk saying that Walker had previous rapport with Franklin???couldn't have been much and didn't Nichols also have familiarity with Derel....I think Dunk is wrong on this one and Walker has come to the conclusion that Wpg. is a far better landing spot and has thrown a monkey wrench into his decision ...His loss ...even if he signs in T.O. for more....No loss for us either as there's other fish in the sea and we'll land one of them...Hello Mathews or Roosevelt

8 minutes ago, Stickem said:

Dunk saying that Walker had previous rapport with Franklin???couldn't have been much and didn't Nichols also have familiarity with Derel....I think Dunk is wrong on this one and Walker has come to the conclusion that Wpg. is a far better landing spot and has thrown a monkey wrench into his decision ...His loss ...even if he signs in T.O. for more....No loss for us either as there's other fish in the sea and we'll land one of them...Hello Mathews or Roosevelt

I agree.  Obviously the fact that Toronto is a gong show and Franklin hasn’t performed as a starter would factor in. I imagine that Toronto is offering the most money and the only reason he’s considering it. 

I see Rider's signed A.C Leonard...I recall when he was dumped..they all dumped on him..bad guy...no good...bad penalties..yadda..yadda...yaddaa...I bet now the narrative is "Solid signing" "just s good as Willie at half the cost"...etc...etc

Leonard is bad, too. They can have him.

Hearing that WR Derel Walker has agreed to join the @TorontoArgos. #argos #CFL

— David William Naylor (@TSNDaveNaylor) February 14, 2019

 

 

Per sources, Derel Walker left Toronto with an offer of more than $280K. Plenty of interest still out there, but it's hard to think any other teams - WPG and SSK -- will be able to meet that price. Some believe it's only a matter of time before he accepts Argos deal.

— Jeff Hamilton (@jeffkhamilton) February 14, 2019

That's a whole lot of money. 

Edited February 14, 20196 yr by JCon

Walker to TO 😕