Too soon?  Too many truly painful Grey Cup losses have taken the sting out of yesterday's loss already.

Time to look forward while we cope with the recent disappointment.  

Who do we keep?  Who do we let go?  Who do we go after?

Someone was going to start this thread at some point.

that is encouraging news...I didn't realize there was a closing date. Thought he could keep waiting for camp invites right up until next summer. Here's hoping no news is good news!

 

2 hours ago, Noeller said:

that is encouraging news...I didn't realize there was a closing date. Thought he could keep waiting for camp invites right up until next summer. Here's hoping no news is good news!

 

he likely looking for the right opp...with a legit chance...and as mentioned here...he has a lot stacked against him.....a big thing being age.....if he doesnt get the ideal opportunity with a legit chance to be rostered on game day even as depth....I see him as a kind of guy more than happy to forge a solid career up here...making a nice 6 figure salary...

3 hours ago, bigg jay said:

If the dates are the same as last year, Feb 8th.

Tbh if he gets an offer after the bombers will cut him and let him go as long as it’s well before camp. 

The Demski "non signing" is starting to worry me......Jeez now i'm starting to sound like Noeller.......:)

Edited January 24, 20233 yr by Piggy 1

Schoen: did he sign a 2 year deal? If yes then there is a definite window, al least as I recall... I do not know what may have changed with the latest players association negotiations and of course that rules

3 hours ago, BigBlue said:

Schoen: did he sign a 2 year deal? If yes then there is a definite window, al least as I recall... I do not know what may have changed with the latest players association negotiations and of course that rules

According to Geroy Simon Dillon Mitchell signed a 2 year extension with the Elks paying him $150K per season at the end of his rookie season.  I don't know if Schoen is in the same situation but it gives an idea of what might need to happen if he comes back.

 

The timeline is from Wikipedia.

On July 29, 2022, Mitchell signed with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Mitchell had a strong rookie season in the CFL, finishing with 35 receptions for 637 yards and four touchdowns.  On October 25, 2022, the Elks announced agree to a two-year contract extension with Mitchell through the 2025 season.

all you need to do is a paper transaction...cut/release the guy and re-do a new FA deal

I'm sure Schoen knows which way the wind is blowing by now....He must be thinking hard about his future and most likely is entertaining some kind of security ....Considering his age and lack of workouts (at least from what we've heard) it would be a wise decision to look ahead and solidify his playing days with us, with a good contract, going forward.....hopefully

who knows if maybe a team signs him up after the Super Bowl is done....?? There's still time for something to happen, and regardless of contract, the Bombers would do the right thing by him and let him go. But......we'll see. I would imagine they'll want some kind of an idea before Feb 14, so they can know what kind of money they're working with in 2023. Whether or not Schoen is back will directly impact if they go in on Lawler. 

23 minutes ago, Noeller said:

who knows if maybe a team signs him up after the Super Bowl is done....?? There's still time for something to happen, and regardless of contract, the Bombers would do the right thing by him and let him go. But......we'll see. I would imagine they'll want some kind of an idea before Feb 14, so they can know what kind of money they're working with in 2023. Whether or not Schoen is back will directly impact if they go in on Lawler. 

no  doubt Kyle will let him go after the fact if something comes up....and they also know what they have to deal with for 2023 if nobody signs him down south....that being said...maybe they negotiate and extension...new deal up here if he gets no legit chances down south....and by that I mean an actual chance...not just a camp invite basically fighting to "maybe" get pr's...he's too old to develop now in NFL metrics...so he needs to go down and shoot the lights out and earn a roster spot where he gets reps in games....and thats a long shot for him...but a bonus for us and the CFL if he sticks here

3 hours ago, Booch said:

all you need to do is a paper transaction...cut/release the guy and re-do a new FA deal

what does the CBA say though?

23 hours ago, 17to85 said:

what does the CBA say though?

no more than 10%. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

oh come on @TBURGESS- just messing with you- it was meant in a fun way. I disagree with your stand on that point- but I respect your opinion on it. 

Anyways, no offence intended. 

Edited January 25, 20233 yr by Wanna-B-Fanboy

2 hours ago, 17to85 said:

what does the CBA say though?

prob not much seeing as Mitchell in Edm did essentially that

6 hours ago, Noeller said:

who knows if maybe a team signs him up after the Super Bowl is done....?? There's still time for something to happen, and regardless of contract, the Bombers would do the right thing by him and let him go. But......we'll see. I would imagine they'll want some kind of an idea before Feb 14, so they can know what kind of money they're working with in 2023. Whether or not Schoen is back will directly impact if they go in on Lawler. 

After the deadline NFL teams are not allowed and won't make offers anymore. Offer has to come in before the deadline.  This was the only way the NFLPA would allow the NFL to talk to/sign players currently under contract (option year window) with the CFL. They were initially dead set against it.

Edited January 24, 20233 yr by GCn20

3 hours ago, Booch said:

prob not much seeing as Mitchell in Edm did essentially that

They were messing with us. I thought holy crap here we go again around the mulberry bush...lmao.

According to the CFL transactions the Bombers have re-signed Shayne Gauthier.

Gauthier is a good foot soldier.

The tackle he made in the 2019  WF should be remembered forever. 

23 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

The tackle he made in the 2019  WF should be remembered forever. 

We don't win the GC of not for him.... 

1 hour ago, rebusrankin said:

Gauthier is a good foot soldier.

Very under rated teamer.

On 2023-01-24 at 1:30 PM, Booch said:

prob not much seeing as Mitchell in Edm did essentially that

Edmonton's running back Kevin Brown re-did his contract as well.

 

Bomber Roster – Player Status for 2023:

Quarterback

Zach Collaros (A) – Under Contract

Dru Brown (A) – Under Contract

Dakota Prukop (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Running Back

Brady Oliveira – (N) – Under Contract

Johnny Augustine (N) – Under Contract

Fullback

Konner Burtenshaw (N) – Under Contract

Mike Miller (N) – Re-signed

Receiver

Carlton Agudosi (A) – Under Contract

Tavaris Harrison (A) – Under Contract

Jaivon Heiligh (A) – Under Contract

Brendan O’Leary-Orange (N) – Under Contract

Drew Wolitarsky (N) – Under Contract

Dalton Shoen (A) – Under Contract but in NFL Window

Rasheed Bailey (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Nic Demski (N) – Unsigned Free Agent

Greg Ellingson (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Janarion Grant (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Timothy Knuettel (G) – Unsigned Free Agent

Greg McCrae (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Luke McMillan (N) – Unsigned Free Agent

Offensive line

Liam Dobson (N) – Under Contract

Geoff Gray (N) – Under Contract

Chris Kolankowski (N) - Under Contract

Tomoya Machino (G) - Under Contract

Drew Richmond (A) – Under Contract

Stanley Bryant (A) Re-signed

Jermarcus Hardrick (A) Re-signed

Patrick Neufeld (N) Re-signed

Tui Eli (N) - Signed 3 Years

Michael Couture (N) – Unsigned Free Agent

Eric Lofton (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Tyler Witt (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Defensive line

Thiadric Hansen (G) – Under Contract

Cole Adamson (N) – Under Contract

Cameron Lawson (N) – Under Contract

Ricky Walker (A) – Under Contract

Jackson Jeffcoat (A) Re-signed

Willie Jefferson (A) Re-signed

Jake Thomas (N) Re-Signed

Keion Adams (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Casey Sayles (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Linebacker

Tanner Cadwallader (N) – Under Contract

Malik Clements (A) - Under Contract

Brian Cole (A) - Under Contract

Adam Bighill (A) Re-signed

Kyrie Wilson (A) Re-signed

Shayne Gauthier (N) – Re-signed

Jesse Briggs (N) – Unsigned Free Agent

Les Maruo (G) – Unsigned Free Agent

DeJuan Cooper (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Defensive back

Brandon Alexander (A) – Under Contract

Karon Delince (A) – Under Contract

Nick Hallet (N) – Under Contract

Noah Hallet (N) – Under Contract

Evan Holm (A) – Under Contract

Demerio Houston (A) – Under Contract

Redha Kramdi (N) – Under Contract

Deatrick Nichols (A) – Under Contract

Jamal Parker (A) – Under Contract

Desmond Lawrence (A) Re-signed

Winston Rose (A) Re-signed

Alden Darby (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Mercy Maston (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Nick Taylor (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Souleymane Karamoko (G) – Unsigned Free Agent

Cedric Lavigne (N) – Unsigned Free Agent

Donald Rutledge Jr. (A)  Left for USFL

Tyrell Ford (N) – Signed in NFL

Kicker

Mark Liegghio – (N) Under Contract

Ali Mourtada (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Long snapper

Mike Benson (N) Re-Signed

58 minutes ago, Wideleft said:

 

Bomber Roster – Player Status for 2023:

Quarterback

Zach Collaros (A) – Under Contract

Dru Brown (A) – Under Contract

Dakota Prukop (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Running Back

Brady Oliveira – (N) – Under Contract

Johnny Augustine (N) – Under Contract

Fullback

Konner Burtenshaw (N) – Under Contract

Mike Miller (N) – Re-signed

Receiver

Carlton Agudosi (A) – Under Contract

Tavaris Harrison (A) – Under Contract

Jaivon Heiligh (A) – Under Contract

Brendan O’Leary-Orange (N) – Under Contract

Drew Wolitarsky (N) – Under Contract

Dalton Shoen (A) – Under Contract but in NFL Window

Rasheed Bailey (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Nic Demski (N) – Unsigned Free Agent

Greg Ellingson (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Janarion Grant (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Timothy Knuettel (G) – Unsigned Free Agent

Greg McCrae (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Luke McMillan (N) – Unsigned Free Agent

Offensive line

Liam Dobson (N) – Under Contract

Geoff Gray (N) – Under Contract

Chris Kolankowski (N) - Under Contract

Tomoya Machino (G) - Under Contract

Drew Richmond (A) – Under Contract

Stanley Bryant (A) Re-signed

Jermarcus Hardrick (A) Re-signed

Patrick Neufeld (N) Re-signed

Tui Eli (N) - Signed 3 Years

Michael Couture (N) – Unsigned Free Agent

Eric Lofton (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Tyler Witt (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Defensive line

Thiadric Hansen (G) – Under Contract

Cole Adamson (N) – Under Contract

Cameron Lawson (N) – Under Contract

Ricky Walker (A) – Under Contract

Jackson Jeffcoat (A) Re-signed

Willie Jefferson (A) Re-signed

Jake Thomas (N) Re-Signed

Keion Adams (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Casey Sayles (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Linebacker

Tanner Cadwallader (N) – Under Contract

Malik Clements (A) - Under Contract

Brian Cole (A) - Under Contract

Adam Bighill (A) Re-signed

Kyrie Wilson (A) Re-signed

Shayne Gauthier (N) – Re-signed

Jesse Briggs (N) – Unsigned Free Agent

Les Maruo (G) – Unsigned Free Agent

DeJuan Cooper (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Defensive back

Brandon Alexander (A) – Under Contract

Karon Delince (A) – Under Contract

Nick Hallet (N) – Under Contract

Noah Hallet (N) – Under Contract

Evan Holm (A) – Under Contract

Demerio Houston (A) – Under Contract

Redha Kramdi (N) – Under Contract

Deatrick Nichols (A) – Under Contract

Jamal Parker (A) – Under Contract

Desmond Lawrence (A) Re-signed

Winston Rose (A) Re-signed

Alden Darby (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Mercy Maston (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Nick Taylor (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Souleymane Karamoko (G) – Unsigned Free Agent

Cedric Lavigne (N) – Unsigned Free Agent

Donald Rutledge Jr. (A)  Left for USFL

Tyrell Ford (N) – Signed in NFL

Kicker

Mark Liegghio – (N) Under Contract

Ali Mourtada (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Long snapper

Mike Benson (N) Re-Signed

I was disappointed by Keion Adams' performance. He showed very little and IMO, he will not be a priority.

12 hours ago, WinnipegGordo said:

Edmonton's running back Kevin Brown re-did his contract as well.

but...but...but...

 

8 minutes ago, Tracker said:

I was disappointed by Keion Adams' performance. He showed very little and IMO, he will not be a priority.

i doubt he is back...I think he was more a need with experience with Hansen out ans Jeffcoat basically battling and playing with injury all yr

that O-line and DB depth is impressive....

Just shut your mouth, CFL. Mind your business.