kind of surprising, but not really..... news just broke on TSN radio VIA Jeff Hamilton.

He hasn't really seemed engaged this year.  Maybe being under-utilized.  But if he was becoming a problem in the room, whining about not getting the ball, I'm fine with this move!

Get someone in there who actually wants to play!  I'm sure the salary saving isn't going to hurt us either!

Edited August 28, 20196 yr by trueBlue83

First time poster. Go easy.

Disappointed with how it worked out with Matthews to be honest and curious about the due diligence related to signing a player to a three year deal and a hefty signing bonus. Seems there should be some accountability for what appears to have been a huge error. It's only money and the Bombers have plenty so maybe no big deal. 

Would think Ted G. or Danny Mac would have been the guys involved although Kyle Walters must have signed off on it. Hopefully they did more than just watch last years Grey Cup before backing up the truck full of money.

Derel Walker wouldn't have done any better with the offence the Bombers run. 

 

 

 

 

Matthews was a miss 

No diggity no doubt 

Edited August 28, 20196 yr by Geebrr

9 minutes ago, Carlos Harper said:

First time poster. Go easy.

Disappointed with how it worked out with Matthews to be honest and curious about the due diligence related to signing a player to a three year deal and a hefty signing bonus. Seems there should be some accountability for what appears to have been a huge error. It's only money and the Bombers have plenty so maybe no big deal. 

Would think Ted G. or Danny Mac would have been the guys involved although Kyle Walters must have signed off on it. Hopefully they did more than just watch last years Grey Cup before backing up the truck full of money.

Derel Walker wouldn't have done any better with the offence the Bombers run. 

 

 

 

 

On the radio they had said that Kyle Walters and Chris Matthews had a good relationship and was a big reason on why he signed with the Blue.   I'm not sure where other people are getting that Chris had no other options.   

 

1 hour ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

The Blue Bomber offense. Where CFL receivers come to die.

 

Exactly, now if  some Bomber fans could just stop pining for the most expensive receivers money can buy, it's delusional to think they would be a good fit in this offence.  Doesn't matter which superstar receiver Walters signs,  they'll never get their monies worth of production out of him and he'll end up looking like a bum.  Better off keeping Darvin happy and picking the rest up from Eaton's downtown basement.  To quote my Grandma, "It's not perfect but it's good enough!"

Edited August 28, 20196 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne

2 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Exactly, now if  some Bomber fans could just stop pining for the most expensive receivers money can buy, it's delusional to think they would be a good fit in this offence.  Doesn't matter which superstar receiver Walters signs,  they'll never get their monies worth of production out of him and he'll end up looking like a bum.  Better off keeping Darvin happy and picking the rest up from Eaton's downtown basement.  To quote my Grandma, "It's not perfect but it's good enough!"

Meth heads are way to tweaky to block properly in our offense.

I tried going to the Downtown Eaton's basement and am now banned from Bell MTS Place 

20 minutes ago, Carlos Harper said:

First time poster. Go easy.

Disappointed with how it worked out with Matthews to be honest and curious about the due diligence related to signing a player to a three year deal and a hefty signing bonus. Seems there should be some accountability for what appears to have been a huge error. It's only money and the Bombers have plenty so maybe no big deal. 

Would think Ted G. or Danny Mac would have been the guys involved although Kyle Walters must have signed off on it. Hopefully they did more than just watch last years Grey Cup before backing up the truck full of money.

Derel Walker wouldn't have done any better with the offence the Bombers run. 

 

 

 

 

No significant signing bonus, 3 year contract means nothing as contracts aren't guaranteed.  No truck full of money for Matthews.

Team is 8-2.  What accountability do you want?

2 hours ago, Tracker said:

Or that he has a limited conversational range.

WJ was a player I hoped would play in green til he was done , 

But,  now he's a Bomber, so what a bastage

Always great with fans , pleasant guy

However would not want to be the fellow shaking his hand saying " you the one with the limited conversational range?" 😉

Edited August 28, 20196 yr by VoR

8 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

No significant signing bonus, 3 year contract means nothing as contracts aren't guaranteed.  No truck full of money for Matthews.

Team is 8-2.  What accountability do you want?

Ssssoooo many rider trolls...  they must be worried

Part of being a receiver is getting open. If you aren't you help out in other ways. My guess is Walker would have been an upgrade on Matthews just because he'd be more involved in other ways. Honestly was stoked about CM signing here. In Hindsight tho, it didnt work out. Some ppl called it when he signed that he wasnt a fit for the lapo dink and dunk O. They were right. Ill admit i was wrong.. Thought he'd be more of a factor but damn.. Dude was invisible. Honestly when you think what will CM be remembered for this time around? La Rocha. That's sad. So much talent there.. 6 5 235 ish.. Monster.. Should have put up bigger numbers... Didnt. Seemed disinterested at times. Sad. 

Edited August 28, 20196 yr by Goalie

7 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Part of being a receiver is getting open. If you aren't you help out in other ways. My guess is Walker would have been an upgrade on Matthews just because he'd be more involved in other ways. Honestly was stoked about CM signing here. In Hindsight tho, it didnt work out. Some ppl called it when he signed that he wasnt a fit for the lapo dink and dunk O. They were right. Ill admit i was wrong.. Thought he'd be more of a factor but damn.. Dude was invisible. Honestly when you think what will CM be remembered for this time around? La Rocha. That's sad. So much talent there.. 6 5 235 ish.. Monster.. Should have put up bigger numbers... Didnt. Seemed disinterested at times. Sad. 

Yeah, the fact he is the size of a big WLB and was subbed out for every heavy set was sad. Mathews isnt the guy who will blow past and be wide open alot, cfl defenses are designed to prevent that these days. Hes the type to make contested catches and push through db tackles. And in our system, its going to be extremely rare for a guy to run open. Dbs can cheat and watch the qb since we arent going to actually toss deep often. They can afford to give up a step we arent going to call them on a tight window deep shot. 

2 hours ago, Goalie said:

Its mind boggling to me that ppl are surprised By this. Production matters when u making big money

unless your dad owns the company.

Just now, kelownabomberfan said:

unless your dad owns the company.

Or you win. winning is the only stat that matters right? 😛 

55 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

No significant signing bonus, 3 year contract means nothing as contracts aren't guaranteed.  No truck full of money for Matthews.

Team is 8-2.  What accountability do you want?

It's all good. 

Probably had no options left and had to take whatever the Bombers offered given the last minute signing.  

 

 

 

 

Just now, Carlos Harper said:

It's all good. 

Probably had no options left and had to take whatever the Bombers offered given the last minute signing.  

 

 

 

 

Pretty much. Seemed like he over valued him self on the open market and after waiting we came together for a low risk high reward move. Didnt work out, and nows the best time to move on. 

From a bang-for-buck standpoint as far as the SMS goes, this release makes sense.

14 minutes ago, blue_gold_84 said:

From a bang-for-buck standpoint as far as the SMS goes, this release makes sense.

If he wasn't making big dollars and without a signing bonus it probably only saves $50,000 at the most. Suppose it all adds up though.

 

1 hour ago, Eternal optimist said:

Meth heads are way to tweaky to block properly in our offense.

That seems like something that wouldn't have taken too much digging to discover before signing him. Best to have nipped it in the bud though if that was the case.

 

44 minutes ago, Carlos Harper said:

If he wasn't making big dollars and without a signing bonus it probably only saves $50,000 at the most. Suppose it all adds up though.

 

When you combine that with a more than average amount of 6 game injury list savings and its a nice safety net if they need a player or two down the stretch after NFL cuts.

53 minutes ago, Carlos Harper said:

If he wasn't making big dollars and without a signing bonus it probably only saves $50,000 at the most. Suppose it all adds up though.

 

Was likely earning 100-150k imo. As speedflex pointed out between his time on the IR and release we probably save about half his contract, so yeah 50-75k. Which is about 1 first year contract for an imp. Put together a couple savings, like if nichols misses 6 games, nuefeld probably on the ir all year etc and we probably will save an easy 200k.

40 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

Was likely earning 100-150k imo. As speedflex pointed out between his time on the IR and release we probably save about half his contract, so yeah 50-75k. Which is about 1 first year contract for an imp. Put together a couple savings, like if nichols misses 6 games, nuefeld probably on the ir all year etc and we probably will save an easy 200k.

We’re giving ourselves enough flexibility to sign NFL guys if a fit is there.

This is the same receivers coach who cut Collins Jr. and Stafford, excuse me if I don't have full confidence in this decision. Looks more like a move by a desperate coach who has no answers for the passing game, again, not the first time either for this guy but we were stupid enough to hire him again. 

4 hours ago, Carlos Harper said:

 

Derel Walker wouldn't have done any better with the offence the Bombers run. 

Agreed. And we would have cut him too!

This all boils down to one thing.You gotta catch the damn ball ! Way to many catchable balls on the turf.

10 hours ago, Mike said:

We’re giving ourselves enough flexibility to sign NFL guys if a fit is there.

Yeah if Matthews isn't adding anything to the team we may as well use the money to sign a guy that will.  150k (or whatever) could get you that last piece of the puzzle for a cup run.