about time to start this thread, and we'll give the first word to Our Man Tait: 
 

 

wonder what Schoen turned down....and where.

 

Just now, Booch said:

wonder what Schoen turned down....and where.

 

I’d imagine somebody would have offered him A LOT more! 

3 minutes ago, greenrider55 said:

Hahaha. I have a friend who works at 3DN, he told me this morning, I just thought it would be announced sooner.

Wow. An actual insider who names his sources. Put him on the payroll!

1 minute ago, Booch said:

wonder what Schoen turned down....and where.

 

Let’s just assume the usual culprits - Edmonton, Sask and add it Toronto, Hamilton, Montreal, and Calgary because it makes enough sense. 

2 minutes ago, Brandon said:

I was going to post about how on Riderfans they were saying how Winnipeg is no longer a place where players want to stay or take a hair cut to remain on the club. 

They also said Hardrick is amazing and how we are doomed and that the Riders o line is now repaired. 

They still have many crazies on that site.

 

If they sign Oulette then good for them, RB was one of the few positions that they had talent. Wake me up when they replace their o line and secondary and upgrade the depth at nearly every position.

The real crazy thing is the riders do this every other FA and it never works. Dennis? Bond? Cmon guys lol.

 

2 minutes ago, Booch said:

wonder what Schoen turned down....and where.

 

I for whatever reason had him destined for Hamilton if not Winnipeg, but I’m guessing they’re going to be able to keep Tim White. Or they’re just hooped.

1 minute ago, Geebrr said:

Let’s just assume the usual culprits - Edmonton, Sask and add it Toronto, Hamilton, Montreal, and Calgary because it makes enough sense. 

No evidence to support the Argos adding payroll.

This is the place Schoen wanted to be....plain and simple so was a no brainer they made it work

1 minute ago, wbbfan said:

The real crazy thing is the riders do this every other FA and it never works. Dennis? Bond? Cmon guys lol.

 

List is way longer than those two but your point stands. 
 

They have to use free agency and to overpay. 

Just now, greenrider55 said:

I for whatever reason had him destined for Hamilton if not Winnipeg, but I’m guessing they’re going to be able to keep Tim White. Or they’re just hooped.

i was hearing Mtl

Maybe I'm the crazy one who believes that the top paid player at a position should be the best or at least top three in the league.

Hardrick I would assume is in the 10-15 range.

4 minutes ago, JohnnyAbonny said:

I’m risking hyperbole but I think Kyle Walters is a top 5 GM in the history of the league, arguably the greatest. 

I'd say one of the top GM's in Bomber history for sure...I'm sure glad we re-signed him!!

Just now, bluto said:

No evidence to support the Argos adding payroll.

They’re clearing out salary for something though, no? 

2 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

Let’s just assume the usual culprits - Edmonton, Sask and add it Toronto, Hamilton, Montreal, and Calgary because it makes enough sense. 

I'm no insider but I have it on pretty good authority the following teams showed interesting in Schoen... BC, Calg, Edm, Sask, Ott, Tor, Mtl, and Ham... prove me wrong

With ZC, Strev, BO, Lawler, Schoen, Demski - who needs defence?

Fill the rest of the D with rookies and let's go!!

1 minute ago, Brandon said:

Maybe I'm the crazy one who believes that the top paid player at a position should be the best or at least top three in the league.

Hardrick I would assume is in the 10-15 range.

There are not that many good tackles in the whole league, lol.

2 hours ago, blue85gold said:

If ZC is slowing down like many of us think he is

For what it’s worth from my limited knowledge…I don’t think his physical condition is his issue. 

Given the circumstances under which he seems to struggle the most (playoffs/highest pressure)I think what he needs is a sports psychologist. 

@Noeller 👀

2 minutes ago, blue85gold said:

With ZC, Strev, BO, Lawler, Schoen, Demski - who needs defence?

Fill the rest of the D with rookies and let's go!!

We said this last year - then our OC went off script too much at points. 
 

He needs a bounce back year as well. 

 

Both Brady and Schoen back. Didn't think it was possible but dammit it feels so right.

14 minutes ago, Booch said:

works for me...another hometowner...and Davis and WJ would be a hard combo to contain

Hoping theres enough scratch left for those needs......Unreal relief to have Roadhouse back. Now Ford comes home, that be icing on the cake.....

1 minute ago, Deiter Fan said:

For what it’s worth from my limited knowledge…I don’t think his physical condition is his issue. 

Given the circumstances under which he seems to struggle the most (playoffs/highest pressure)I think what he needs is a sports psychologist. 

Just a reminder that the Grey Cup is in B.C. in a dome this year. Cold weather won’t be a reason for reduced QB performance in the final this year. 

Walters office this afternoon

2 minutes ago, Piggy 1 said:

Hoping theres enough scratch left for those needs......Unreal relief to have Roadhouse back. Now Ford comes home, that be icing on the cake.....

Do we think Haba plays this year? He seemed to look awfully good when he filled in for Jeffcoat last year if I remember correctly.