So, looking ahead....what's our off season going to look like? Coaches and GM all still under contract, right? Players? Who's going to the NFL? Who do we think might bolt in FA? Pieces that we'd like to see the WBB pick up in FA? 

Edited January 10, 20224 yr by Noeller

So basically everyone is a FA?

3 minutes ago, Brandon said:

So basically everyone is a FA?

Edited December 15, 20214 yr by Bubba Zanetti

15 minutes ago, Bomber_fanaddict said:

Was probably Duke….

he would have spit on it...or poked out a button...sissy move...real men slug it out

46 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

I highlighted my must-haves. Yikes. 

As the cream rises to the top, it gets skimmed off. Inevitable.

23 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

Too many Riders 

4 Stripes and no stars... if Saskatchewan ever needs a new provincial flag, all they need to do is modify an American flag and they're all set.

not sure why they would gripe for the league all-stars...who there is better than was nominated....Derek Taylor too questioning some on is twitter...moron..Used to like him kinda

Here are some players I think we could lose and why I believe that is so... and I'm not saying we will lose any or all of these guys... just some thoughts for discussion:

Alford: NFL shot
Taylor: retirement or team moves on 
Briggs: retirement
Kongbo: NFL shot or big CFL contract
Jeffcoat: big CFL contract (I'm talking like 50k more than we're offering)
Thomas: retirement
Desjarlais: NFL shot
Bryant: retirement (though my thoughts on that have since changed and I expect him back in 2022)
Neufeld: retirement
Collaros: retirement (I don't think this will happen but others have made a compelling case)
Harris: retirement (I'm expecting him back for one more go in 2022)
Adams: retirement
Bailey: possible another team opens up the vault to make him their #1 guy

best case scenario... I'm wrong about all of these 

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3 minutes ago, bearpants said:

Here are some players I thinks we could lose and why I believe that is so... and I'm not saying we will lose any or all of these guys... just some thoughts for discussion:

Alford: NFL shot possible, tho being slight and from small school tends to be a negative..they may want more file..ie another yr
Taylor: retirement or team moves on i have same sentiment, tho I think it depends on if we lose Alford...if he is gone..I think Nik gets camp invite..dude is still good,possible paycut
Briggs: retirement For him yet retirement or here...I lean toward here...
Kongbo: NFL shot or big CFL contract He will be here, or B.C...Not sure NFL is an option, but if is and he a late season cut. He's comes back here
Jeffcoat: big CFL contract (I'm talking like 50k more than we're offering) He's already going into contract #3..so is making decent coin, so bump will be manageable..plus he dont wanna leave
Thomas: retirement I can see that
Desjarlais: NFL shot Thats the one olineman I can see with the NFL opp....if none comes...he's back..CDN lineman are gold
Bryant: retirement (though my thoughts on that have since changed and I expect him back in 2022) He will be back...bank on it
Neufeld: retirement He will be back...Bank on that
Collaros: retirement (I don't think this will happen but others have made a compelling case) I'd be utterly shocked if that happened
Harris: retirement (I'm expecting him back for one more go in 2022) Not happening....he's even said he thinks 3 yrs is doable, and no way in hell this close to 10k yards and chance to 3peat
Adams: retirement I thought this last half of season...after playoffs tho...maybe not...I can see him as a 3/4 guy, and paid accordingly, and he cool with it
Bailey: possible another team opens up the vault to make him their #1 guy Never in a million years would he leave...he would take less to stay...That dude is hardcore..true blue...all about brotherhood....team and loyalty

best case scenario... I'm wrong about all of these 

I will add my opinion...and not in a negative way...just the vibe I get

Another thing about Bailey, that should/could keep him here, is he has bounced around for so long, he's finally found a "home" and that's been really important for him.  I don't see him leaving any time soon.

28 minutes ago, Booch said:

not sure why they would gripe for the league all-stars...who there is better than was nominated....Derek Taylor too questioning some on is twitter...moron..Used to like him kinda

He definitely reads this site by the way.

 

8 minutes ago, bearpants said:

Here are some players I thinks we could lose and why I believe that is so... and I'm not saying we will lose any or all of these guys... just some thoughts for discussion:

Alford: NFL shot
Taylor: retirement or team moves on 
Briggs: retirement
Kongbo: NFL shot or big CFL contract
Jeffcoat: big CFL contract (I'm talking like 50k more than we're offering)
Thomas: retirement
Desjarlais: NFL shot
Bryant: retirement (though my thoughts on that have since changed and I expect him back in 2022)
Neufeld: retirement
Collaros: retirement (I don't think this will happen but others have made a compelling case)
Harris: retirement (I'm expecting him back for one more go in 2022)
Adams: retirement
Bailey: possible another team opens up the vault to make him their #1 guy

best case scenario... I'm wrong about all of these 

8 possible retirements?? Yowzers that's some prediction!

They could start their own team, play 4 down and still beat the Riders.

8 minutes ago, HardCoreBlue said:

8 possible retirements?? Yowzers that's some prediction!

They could start their own team, play 4 down and still beat the Riders.

Again... it's not a prediction... it's a list of some of the guys that could move on and the reason I believe they could move one... in others words, I think we lose 2 or 3 of these guys... and I've added the reason why I think we would.

19 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

He definitely reads this site by the way.

 

What makes you say that?

Just now, Dr Zaius said:

What makes you say that?

If people knew who all read this site, the things they say would probably change in a hurry. Virtually all of the Winnipeg based CFL writers are lurkers, and I suspect some players and their families. There are a LOT of lurkers that people don't realize are here.

1 minute ago, Noeller said:

If people knew who all read this site, the things they say would probably change in a hurry. Virtually all of the Winnipeg based CFL writers are lurkers, and I suspect some players and their families. There are a LOT of lurkers that people don't realize are here.

I remember when Kamau Peterson posted publicly here. The mid 2000’s internet was a wild time. 

2 minutes ago, Noeller said:

If people knew who all read this site, the things they say would probably change in a hurry. Virtually all of the Winnipeg based CFL writers are lurkers, and I suspect some players and their families. There are a LOT of lurkers that people don't realize are here.

according to a certain former Winnipeg sports writer I've come to know here in Kelowna, they get some of their best stuff from this site...lol...I still remember when Jabari Arthur was labeled "the Factor" on Our Bombers, (can't even remember why he got that name) and suddenly I'm hearing Mitch on CJOB referring to him as "The Factor".  They definitely read this site.  

1 minute ago, Noeller said:

If people knew who all read this site, the things they say would probably change in a hurry. Virtually all of the Winnipeg based CFL writers are lurkers, and I suspect some players and their families. There are a LOT of lurkers that people don't realize are here.

reaaaaaaally eh? good to know.

hey jamie nye, brendan mcguire, and luc mullinder: you're all absolutely brutal homers.

1 minute ago, Arnold_Palmer said:

I remember when Kamau Peterson posted publicly here. The mid 2000’s internet was a wild time. 

What was his handle, Nasty Nate?  LOL

Just now, Noeller said:

If people knew who all read this site, the things they say would probably change in a hurry. Virtually all of the Winnipeg based CFL writers are lurkers, and I suspect some players and their families. There are a LOT of lurkers that people don't realize are here.

Some even comment on rare occasion (Ed Tait comes to mind).

5 minutes ago, Noeller said:

If people knew who all read this site, the things they say would probably change in a hurry. Virtually all of the Winnipeg based CFL writers are lurkers, and I suspect some players and their families. There are a LOT of lurkers that people don't realize are here.

Hopefully Derel Walker took a peek at the 7 page thread we devoted, asking (not quite begging) for him to come on down.

Derel, if you're still out there: Good luck with that next contract hahahaha.

I've been DMed as a somewhat "representative" of this site (I guess because I'm also media) to get a bit of insight as to why people feel a certain way about a certain topic...... as much of a mouthpiece as I can be at times, I definitely have toned it down somewhat because I know at least some of who all is lurking on here.

I might need to modify my posting.

I remember Khari's Dad on ourbombers. Classy man and great poster.

Sanford Samuels posted on OB, did he not? Feel like I posted something that pissed him off.

Team personnel read these sites for updates on players, things that happen in practice, whatever they can find to prepare for games.

 

Just now, Geebrr said:

Team personnel read these sites for updates on players, things that happen in practice, whatever they can find to prepare for games.

 

I really liked the way CF developed during the season. Riders are lucky to have him. True leader. 

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27 minutes ago, Noeller said:

If people knew who all read this site, the things they say would probably change in a hurry. Virtually all of the Winnipeg based CFL writers are lurkers, and I suspect some players and their families. There are a LOT of lurkers that people don't realize are here.

If you need more proof, Derek Taylor used "mollywhopped" during his show this week.

Hi, DT. I actually think you are a good guy, but you have been told that your opinion needs to fit the mandate. 

2 minutes ago, JCon said:

I really liked the way CF developed during the season. Riders are lucky to have him. True leader. 

I guarantee you that he reads this site.