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

59 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

I don't know if the team will go undefeated on the field but nobody can touch them on Twitter.

Don't know if it was mentioned or noticed in another thread, but I noticed that avatar change. What a great reminder. Very touching. 

2 minutes ago, itchy said:

Don't know if it was mentioned or noticed in another thread, but I noticed that avatar change. What a great reminder. Very touching. 

Thank you.  We were very different personality-wise but we shared a love for the Bombers.

I know he'd get a kick out of me using since I used to bug him about how terrible of a drawing I thought it was. 

1 hour ago, bigg jay said:

I don't know if the team will go undefeated on the field but nobody can touch them on Twitter.

@rileymarrais untouched around the league. Absolute beauty. 

 

Just now, Rich said:

 

But I though they all said he would command 700k?

550 is still a spicy meatball within the confines of our cap, but what can you do... Can't say he didn't earn it. 

Just now, Noeller said:

550 is still a spicy meatball within the confines of our cap, but what can you do... Can't say he didn't earn it. 

I was hoping it would be 500k but say le vie.

5 minutes ago, Noeller said:

550 is still a spicy meatball within the confines of our cap, but what can you do... Can't say he didn't earn it. 

More grey cup wins than losses for this team... yeah pay the man.

Just now, 17to85 said:

More grey cup wins than losses for this team... yeah pay the man.

And to think I was lamenting giving up a 1st round pick for Zach🤣.  Maybe the best trade Walters has made to date.

$550 is still very fair,deserves every nickle of that. I wish I was a fly on the wall in regards to talks around Harris. Don't want to lose em but turning 35 this year brings in those difficult conversations. He's shown he can still be an absolute force,can block extremely well but the age factor and our cap are tough.

On 2022-01-18 at 5:47 PM, TrueBlue4ever said:

Yeah, what a disappointment for us all how the Bombers decided “not to lose” so frequently with LaPo as their OC from 2016-2019, especially that “not lost” Grey Cup. 44-28, playoffs every year and 4-3 playoff record with a ring. Whole lotta not losing there. Bottom line, for all its “conservative” ball control and protection schemes, his Bomber teams put up 30 points on average, won rushing titles, won games and produced a championship. 

But I guess you’d prefer the high octane gunslinging big yardage of say a Trevor Harris offence, along with the 24.5 point average. That guy doesn’t throw check downs, he plays to win - except that he’s lost more than he’s won (39-41-2, 2-3 in the playoffs)  

Honestly, this whole “LaPo 

Actually the only game we lost due to kicking was the final game in Calgary with Castillo booting for us. Otherwise it was a non-factor in the loss column, and Liegghio and Mourtada each won us a game where kicking points made the difference. And of course Castillo in the Grey Cup. He should have been the MVP. 

more than what I wanted to pay, but kind of what the expectation was.

2 hours ago, Noeller said:

Surprised it was a 1 year for Collaros. I really thought, even if only for optics, it would be a minimum 2 year deal.... Just glad (tho not surprised) that he's back! 

I'm thinking some guys are only signing 1 year deals due to the CBA expiring this spring. 

Maybe there are some handshake deals with Walters to extend their contracts for 2023 if the SMS goes up.

-30C out

-@$!#ing trash weather

-Had to get up early and work late

- Collaros re-signed

Overall, pretty good day

3 hours ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

If they have the same agent, then maybe we got Collaros for an equally ridiculously low amount. That 160K for Bighill is honestly about 65K below what he could have commanded. Awaiting the cries of “money under the table to cheat the salary cap” from other teams. 

Screw them.

I thought Bighill wasn't going to take a low pay day and was going to the open market and didn't set his roots in Winnipeg?       

 

 

4 hours ago, Rod Black said:

ZC signs. I’ll drink to that…

Been doing that since about 5 minutes after I heard the news....boy the CR is tasting good tonight!  Can't wait for May!

Bob has become a real worry wart in retirement...lol...

2 hours ago, bigg jay said:

Thank you.  We were very different personality-wise but we shared a love for the Bombers.

I know he'd get a kick out of me using since I used to bug him about how terrible of a drawing I thought it was. 

Who are you referrring to? 

7 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said:

Been doing that since about 5 minutes after I heard the news....boy the CR is tasting good tonight!  Can't wait for May!

Bob has become a real worry wart in retirement...lol...

From what I read & heard, the Bombers spent close to the floor than the ceiling in 2021 so I'm sure Walters knows what he's doing. 

3 hours ago, GCJenks said:

Kyle was on CJOB, said Bighill and Collaros have the same agent. I’m not surprised both got signed same day. 

Every time I hear the words CFL and "agent" I can't stop thinking of this guy:

 

59 minutes ago, Eternal optimist said:

-30C out

-@$!#ing trash weather

-Had to get up early and work late

- Collaros re-signed

Overall, pretty good day

LOL - very similar day here in Kelowna (except for the -30C part).  This signing was what I needed!

Edited January 21, 20224 yr by kelownabomberfan

19 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Who are you referrring to? 

My brother.  He used to post here and on OB as Taynted Fayth.  He passed away a few days ago and I'm using his old profile picture.

Edited January 21, 20224 yr by bigg jay

11 hours ago, GCn20 said:

It is pretty safe to assume that neither Luc or Chris ever experienced anything like it in their time with the Riders. It's just a franchise that doesn't know how to succeed.

Love to see Mullinder pissed off. He's thrown a lot of shade on the Bombers  the past few years.

5 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

My brother.  He used to post here and on OB as Taynted Fayth.  He passed away a few days ago and I'm using his old profile picture.

Sad to hear, but nice to see that a piece of him lives on here.💕

9 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

My brother.  He used to post here and on OB as Taynted Fayth.  He passed away a few days ago and I'm using his old profile picture.

So sorry. My condolences to you & your family. 

31 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

My brother.  He used to post here and on OB as Taynted Fayth.  He passed away a few days ago and I'm using his old profile picture.

My condolences. Losing ways too many lately.

49 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

My brother.  He used to post here and on OB as Taynted Fayth.  He passed away a few days ago and I'm using his old profile picture.

Sorry for your loss. God bless his soul. 

We will be ok signing back who we want/need most ..you have to remember save for Stove abc Sheed the remaining guys are not getting bumps to entry deal contracts...that's huge.

And Willie didn't break the bank ..Biggie and Jeffcoat are utter steals and Zack being under 600k Is a big win.

We weren't at ceiling capwise last year and pieces all fit ..so spend closer to that ceiling this yr to accommodate the bumps...and it appears based on a few deals already that guys are wanting to stick around here for what they think is fair..good for them...good for the team...and helps enable others to stay here..true team mentality and brotherhood going on here...u can tell they wanna run at 3peat with this group