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? 

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14 hours ago, blue_gold_84 said:

Showtime Sheed!!

Rasheed is the heart & soul of our receiving corps. He makes that whole group better. So, we have Woli, Demski & Bailey back. I hope Lawler is back but I'm not holding my breath.

10 minutes ago, camper_2 said:

Let's not forget about Borsa who is signed, had some impressive testing numbers last year prior to the draft and did well with the U of Regina last fall. Harris, Oliveria & Borsa as our Cdn rb's this year. Augustine given an opportunity to roster with another team, as he deserves that full time shot in my opinion. 

Augustine is better than Oliveira. He's more explosive & has that classic top gear that you see a lot of running backs that are successful have.

5 hours ago, Booch said:

Sayles had great stats .and was very effective.

I also assume they will make stove the best offer they can...and see where it stands...all we can do...hope he back...cause if he is we will be lights out again ..even without the way this shaking out we are gonna be anyway.

Maybe we can steal micah Johnson cheaper than stove...now wouldn't that piss off our green neighbors

What about that new DT they signed who has NFL experience & is physically similar to Stove? He could be the run stopper Stove was.

1 hour ago, Wideleft said:

Mercy Maston has been extended.

 

I hope he hasn't lost a step after his injury.

"We don't want Augustine,  the guy gets stuffed at the line and only has one big running play per game" -  MorningBigBlue.com member  in early 2021. 

 

7 hours ago, CodyT said:

Any chance Andrew could be even a slight bit butt hurt about not being valued by the club, and in some regards the fans the same as he was in years past?

"Not being valued the same"?

He missed a month and a half and started the West Final. 

He is one of the most popular Bombers of all time. The city/fan base loves Andrew Harris, his name will be on the Ring of Honour. 

He is probably being asked to leave some money on the table just like every other guy because of the B2B Cups. It isn't like he doesn't see that.

No. I don't think there is any chance. 

 

4 hours ago, Sard said:

 

Pleasantly surprised.

5 hours ago, Sard said:

 

This is awesome!! Glad he's coming back. Now get Brady!!

Getting JA back is awesome and definitely a pleasant surprise.

Pleasant surprise but I would assume this must mean a pending Harris retirement or Oliviera signing elsewhere.

1 minute ago, Mike said:

Pleasant surprise but I would assume this must mean a pending Harris retirement or Oliviera signing elsewhere.

My first thought.

I have a buddy who is insistent that Harris is gonna sign for under 100k and  we bring back all three (he assumes JA didn't receive any outside interest worth pulling him away).

I thought Augustine was the most likely to go. Glad to have him back. Walters is killing it. I mean I was content to wait until Friday afternoon for a running back signing.

5 minutes ago, Mike said:

Pleasant surprise but I would assume this must mean a pending Harris retirement or Oliviera signing elsewhere.

I can see why you would think so but I don't see it that way. 

JA plays teams very well he isn't just sitting on the sidelines waiting for reps. He got a reasonable pay bump to stay somewhere he loves playing. 

Brady O will get a pay bump, but he doesn't have the resume just yet to go demanding big starter money. Hometown, he loves it here, he has a lot going on here outside football. Can't see him leaving. I see him signing a 2 year deal

I think Harris is going to be one of the last signed but he is coming back. 

There is only one ball, but  they may be looking for ways to get all 3 more involved. They are all on the game day roster anyway. 

 

8 hours ago, camper_2 said:

Let's not forget about Borsa who is signed, had some impressive testing numbers last year prior to the draft and did well with the U of Regina last fall. Harris, Oliveria & Borsa as our Cdn rb's this year. Augustine given an opportunity to roster with another team, as he deserves that full time shot in my opinion. 

Borsa is going to have to earn his spot on teams. Coverage is mostly about "want to" so he can control that. Returns could be his "X" factor being the speed guy that he is. 

I think he can/will.

 

Has any team in CFL history been this flush with NI RB talent?

It is actually ridiculous. I think this will be one of the most defining things people remember about this historic squad.

I wonder if Harris is retiring or if he is planning one more year (JA did apparently sign a two year deal) and the plan is a platoon of Harris+Augustine+Oliveria with more rest of Harris, especially early?

47 minutes ago, Mike said:

Pleasant surprise but I would assume this must mean a pending Harris retirement or Oliviera signing elsewhere.

I don't think Brady is going any where. He's pretty deeply entrenched here. 

 Idk about Harris. But I hope he comes back in a demski role. He's a great pass catcher and blocker. 

29 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

Borsa is going to have to earn his spot on teams. Coverage is mostly about "want to" so he can control that. Returns could be his "X" factor being the speed guy that he is. 

I think he can/will.

 

Has any team in CFL history been this flush with NI RB talent?

It is actually ridiculous. I think this will be one of the most defining things people remember about this historic squad.

If we bring them all back no. No team has ever been this good at ni rb. 

 Maybe if Lawler leaves we could move woli to his wr spot. Move Harris between the vacant wr spot and demskis slot. Instead of replacing Imp we could roll 3 deep at ni wr. Not to mention with borsa possible able to rotate in at slot. 

 We've been talking about 200k for Kenny or not. But would you rather fill lawlers spot with him or another expensive imp or fill it with an Ni and bring back streveler or pay stove ba etc. 

56 minutes ago, Mike said:

Pleasant surprise but I would assume this must mean a pending Harris retirement or Oliviera signing elsewhere.

I all along said I expect all them back...I see Harris coming back on a freakishly friendly team deal...reduced role/hybrid role....and it not JA didnt get...or wouldnt have got good offers...He loves it here...team loves him...and he has become a dynamite ST guy and shown he can lug the rock, and Brady O is the eventual heir apparent...but he doesn't command big $$ yet....he will follow the JA trajectory contract wise, but eventually eclipse Johnny...awesome signing, and sign

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5 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

 

 

Man - he has great feet!

I could watch him break Gainey's ankles on a loop all day. 

Official!

I thinks it’s 50/50 Harris retires but let’s see if Olivera re-signs.

2 hours ago, Geebrr said:

I can see why you would think so but I don't see it that way. 

JA plays teams very well he isn't just sitting on the sidelines waiting for reps. He got a reasonable pay bump to stay somewhere he loves playing. 

Brady O will get a pay bump, but he doesn't have the resume just yet to go demanding big starter money. Hometown, he loves it here, he has a lot going on here outside football. Can't see him leaving. I see him signing a 2 year deal

I think Harris is going to be one of the last signed but he is coming back. 

There is only one ball, but  they may be looking for ways to get all 3 more involved. They are all on the game day roster anyway. 

 

It’s inefficient spending to bring back all three, if you ask me. Unless Harris takes a HUGE shave.

4 minutes ago, Mike said:

It’s inefficient spending to bring back all three, if you ask me. Unless Harris takes a HUGE shave.

I agree it depends on him taking a big shave. 

He is the heart and soul of that offence and would be again.