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

If he isn't vaccinated he isn't worth talking about. 

Non starter (in several ways). 

25 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

If he isn't vaccinated he isn't worth talking about. 

Non starter (in several ways). 

If Booch is correct it sounds like he's had one shot. Let's hope whatever was a factor in him not getting the second shot is being mitigated. I would hope it purely wasn't him being "pig headed" or "dumb/ignorant" as so many have been quick to hang on him.

That being said, if it was pure ignorance on his part to avoid the second shot then shame on him. Big time.

With Eli as well...team knew well in advance his situation...so could have suspended him wayyy before that...or had him as the scratch...but they didn't...so obviously they didn't sour on him or not want him as part of the team...and the self policing locker room would have spoke well before that too....more is being made of it than needs to be...

4 minutes ago, Booch said:

With Eli as well...team knew well in advance his situation...so could have suspended him wayyy before that...or had him as the scratch...but they didn't...so obviously they didn't sour on him or not want him as part of the team...and the self policing locker room would have spoke well before that too....more is being made of it than needs to be...

Putting feelings towards it aside, the bottom line is he can't travel until he is fully vaccinated. And he better get moving on it as soon as he is eligible -  because I can't imagine three doses not becomming "fully vaccinated" in the near future.

3 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

Putting feelings towards it aside, the bottom line is he can't travel until he is fully vaccinated. And he better get moving on it as soon as he is eligible -  because I can't imagine three doses not becomming "fully vaccinated" in the near future.

Really want to see this sooner rather than later.... 

1 minute ago, Noeller said:

Really want to see this sooner rather than later.... 

Same. The sooner the better. 

17 minutes ago, Booch said:

With Eli as well...team knew well in advance his situation...so could have suspended him wayyy before that...or had him as the scratch...but they didn't...so obviously they didn't sour on him or not want him as part of the team...and the self policing locker room would have spoke well before that too....more is being made of it than needs to be...

Booch, just curious. What is your current role within the club?

I know there was... not a problem, but definitely a feeling of disappointment in the locker room around Eli and his decision.

No more than LawLers whoopsie daisy lack of judgement

35 minutes ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

Booch, just curious. What is your current role within the club?

Friend 🤔

2 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:

If Booch is correct it sounds like he's had one shot. Let's hope whatever was a factor in him not getting the second shot is being mitigated. I would hope it purely wasn't him being "pig headed" or "dumb/ignorant" as so many have been quick to hang on him.

That being said, if it was pure ignorance on his part to avoid the second shot then shame on him. Big time.

Lost his chance to play in the Grey Cup as well as having his name engraved on the trophy. Huge price to pay. 

2 hours ago, Bigblue204 said:

I know there was... not a problem, but definitely a feeling of disappointment in the locker room around Eli and his decision.

Yeah, he let them down. Luckily no injuries on the line during the GC. Happy that  Jeff Gray is coming back. That signing has kinda gone under the radar here. I think it's huge for us. I anticipate that he start if Desjarlais signs with ah NFL team.

 

Other teams FAs are waiting for the first opportunity to come here to play. 

Unlike a place like sask where they have to beg and overpay. 

1 minute ago, Geebrr said:

Other teams FAs are waiting for the first opportunity to come here to play. 

Unlike a place like sask where they have to beg and overpay. 

They're a contender at least. Imagine trying to get players to come to Ottawa with LaPo's putrid offense & no viable qb. Or the crap show in Edmonton. 

9 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Yeah, he let them down. Luckily no injuries on the line during the GC. Happy that  Jeff Gray is coming back. That signing has kinda gone under the radar here. I think it's huge for us. I anticipate that he start if Desjarlais signs with ah NFL team.

 

Yes like to see Geoff G. get a shot at starting.  He's definitely paid his dues.

6 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

They're a contender at least. Imagine trying to get players to come to Ottawa with LaPo's putrid offense & no viable qb. Or the crap show in Edmonton. 

Yes both of those teams are where we were in 2013.  Building a culture is so important, and for the life of me I can't figure out why its so hard for so many teams.  I get it in sports like the NHL, where you have a guy like Blake Wheeler making double in a season what the entire Bomber payroll is for a year, but in the CFL, you shouldn't have to tolerate fools and me first guys.  The money just isn't the same.  Anyway, maybe I just don't know what it's like as I've never run a CFL team so it's easy for me to judge.  I just think that would be the backbone of the organization for me - culture.  If you aren't here to play for the team, then get lost.  How Duron Carter hung around in this league for as long as he did is a mystery to me, as there's the very definition of anti-FIFO.

Apologies if this has already been discussed/disclosed but does anyone know if Fatboi Jake is coming back for another Grey Cup run?  I haven't seen or heard anything.

3 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said:

Apologies if this has already been discussed/disclosed but does anyone know if Fatboi Jake is coming back for another Grey Cup run?  I haven't seen or heard anything.

He was the first one to re-sign i believe

13 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said:

Apologies if this has already been discussed/disclosed but does anyone know if Fatboi Jake is coming back for another Grey Cup run?  I haven't seen or heard anything.

God dammit, KBF.  Pull yourself up by your bootstraps and get in the game. 
No room on the Bomber fan bus for passengers like you. 😉

I had no idea Stanley Bryant is 36. That’s pretty incredible for him to be as dominant as he is. 

Someone mentioned Desjarlais as the next Brett Jones, but it’s possible he’s better. He’s got a nasty streak that works in the NFL.

Stanley Bryant is 35. 

Walby played till he was 40 I think... Or 39 for sure. So Stan's got a year or two of good football left in him I'd bet... 

 

*edit*

Born Oct 23, 1956.... Last season was 96, so he played to 40.

Edited January 23, 20224 yr by Noeller

Maybe if Bryant wanted to become a punter he could extend his career for another decade lol...

Remember when the Bombers signed Andrew Greene at age 38? He was part of one of our better OLs. If guys are healthy and still have the fire, I say more power to them. 

18 hours ago, Geebrr said:

 I can't imagine three doses not becomming "fully vaccinated" in the near future.

That's unlikely. With the current recommendations, it takes 8 months to get triple vaxxed, from the day you get your first jab. 

14 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said:

Maybe if Bryant wanted to become a punter he could extend his career for another decade lol...

If he was to do that, we wouldn't have to worry about anyone roughing the punter.

53 minutes ago, Mark H. said:

That's unlikely. With the current recommendations, it takes 8 months to get triple vaxxed, from the day you get your first jab. 

If they edit the definition of fully vaxed it would be something like a shot within the last 6 months.