Quarterback

Jake Dolegala (A)
Chris Streveler (A)

Running back

Johnny Augustine (N)

Fullback

Bailey Feltmate (N)

Receiver

Kenny Lawler (A)
Dalton Schoen (A)
Lucky Whitehead (A)

Offensive linemen

Stanley Bryant (A)
Liam Dobson (N)
Eric Lofton (A)
Patrick Neufeld (N)

Defensive linemen

Miles Fox (A)
TyJuan Garbutt (A)
Celestin Haba (A)
Willie Jefferson (A)
Jake Thomas (N)

Linebacker

Adam Bighill (A)
Brian Cole (A)
Shayne Gauthier (N)
Tony Jones (A)
Kyrie Wilson (A)

Defensive back

Brandon Alexander (A)
Tyrell Ford (N)
Nick Hallett (N)
Noah Hallett (N)
Evan Holm (A)
Jamal Parker (A)

Specialists

LS Mike Benson (N)
K Sergio Castillo (A)

I underlined the guys I don't care if we bring back.

3 minutes ago, Pete said:

That we' ve not signed any key players other than Bryant may be an indicator that  Walters  is not going to overspend the cap to any significant amount

What's the point of overspending the cap if we're just using it to overpay for returning players. In order for it to make sense you want to get everyone to buy into actually accepting fair pay or in some cases taking paycuts and then using the extra money to bring in outside talent that can put the team into a better position to win a cup. They shouldn't overpay for anyone though. Doesn't sit well with the players who took fair value. 

Yearly reminder that the team staggers and purposely times the release of news to keep themselves relevant in the off-season.

also, I hope we sign LaJohntay. He’s a fun player to watch. 

 

29 minutes ago, Mike said:

Yearly reminder that the team staggers and purposely times the release of news to keep themselves relevant in the off-season.

also, I hope we sign LaJohntay. He’s a fun player to watch. 

 

Get out of here with your calm rational comments. Can't you see people are busy panicking?

28 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

Get out of here with your calm rational comments. Can't you see people are busy panicking?

The only correct response to the lack of news is

52 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

The only correct response to the lack of news is

Some players need to be shown the door come free agency. Like, "We've moved on. Thanks again but please close the door when you leave". Then get aggressive with the money we spend on CFL free agents. We know there's a handful of them as it's been discussed before. 

All of us constantly checking into MBB for news.

1 hour ago, rebusrankin said:

All of us constantly checking into MBB for news.

At this point I expect the announcement in the new year for oc. Small chance some thing happens this week, but we could be the last team to finalize the cos. 

3 hours ago, wbbfan said:

At this point I expect the announcement in the new year for oc. Small chance some thing happens this week, but we could be the last team to finalize the cos. 

Why do they keep the interview process so secret?  With the passage of time I kinda doubt it's going to be an inside hire.

4 minutes ago, Fatty Liver said:

Why do they keep the interview process so secret?  With the passage of time I kinda doubt it's going to be an inside hire.

I wish I could tell you all but I signed an NDA.

1 minute ago, Fatty Liver said:

Why do they keep the interview process so secret?  With the passage of time I kinda doubt it's going to be an inside hire.

That’s a good question. I wish I might know for a fact, but I suspect that it is just because. I mean that’s how we roll with every thing from injuries to roster changes. Top secret for the point of being top secret. 
 

I agree that it just wouldn’t make sense to have this process drag into the new year only to announce an in house hire. But we also often make befuddling decisions like that. 
 

Logically, the only thing I can see is if they want the in house hire but want and outside hire to be an assistant to support and guide them in the job. Like hall has done for Jy. Kevin and Marty would really benefit from that type of support. 
 I’d honestly be good with having Marty and Kevin work together then get a vet oc on the way down in their career to be qb coach and support both. That being bourgoin as the pass game co, Marty the run game co, where Bourgoin likely calls the plays from the booth and Marty is on the side line with said qb coach. Maybe Khari. 

4 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

That’s a good question. I wish I might know for a fact, but I suspect that it is just because. I mean that’s how we roll with every thing from injuries to roster changes. Top secret for the point of being top secret. 
 

I agree that it just wouldn’t make sense to have this process drag into the new year only to announce an in house hire. But we also often make befuddling decisions like that. 
 

Logically, the only thing I can see is if they want the in house hire but want and outside hire to be an assistant to support and guide them in the job. Like hall has done for Jy. Kevin and Marty would really benefit from that type of support. 
 I’d honestly be good with having Marty and Kevin work together then get a vet oc on the way down in their career to be qb coach and support both. That being bourgoin as the pass game co, Marty the run game co, where Bourgoin likely calls the plays from the booth and Marty is on the side line with said qb coach. Maybe Khari. 

It's quite possible they haven't started interviewing yet.

1 minute ago, GCn20 said:

It's quite possible they haven't started interviewing yet.

I believe it was rumoured that they had started, but you’re right it is possible. 
 They might be trying to fill Ted’s spot first. I hope they are working on both at the same time but any thing is possible. 

For what it's worth they announced JY as DC and Miller as STC in early January last season.

I think it would be insane to think they haven't started the interview process by now. 

41 minutes ago, blue85gold said:

For what it's worth they announced JY as DC and Miller as STC in early January last season.

In those cases the decisions were probably made earlier and the announcements were delayed to coincide with season ticket sales.  Maybe the same thing happens again.

48 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

I believe it was rumoured that they had started, but you’re right it is possible. 
 They might be trying to fill Ted’s spot first. I hope they are working on both at the same time but any thing is possible. 

They intended to interview Macsymic, whether that happened or not before he took the Elks job is unknown.

1 hour ago, blue85gold said:

For what it's worth they announced JY as DC and Miller as STC in early January last season.

Good point. Though as I recall neither was really filling a vacancy. January I think is the best bet though at this point. 
 

23 minutes ago, Fatty Liver said:

In those cases the decisions were probably made earlier and the announcements were delayed to coincide with season ticket sales.  Maybe the same thing happens again.

They intended to interview Macsymic, whether that happened or not before he took the Elks job is unknown.

Yeah is really hard to say. I can’t imagine they would’ve requested to interview him if buck left to delay it a month plus. 
 

I could see wishing he a double edged sword. Oh one hand a bunch of top guys will be gone. On the other hand, a bunch of guys who wanted a chance to move up didn’t get it and we will be their last shot. That could be the case for some one like beau Baldwin, Howell, or even jackson. 

Ford is working out for the Steelers today.

Edited December 16, 20241 yr by BomberBall.

49 minutes ago, BomberBall. said:

Ford is working out for the Steelers today.

he deserves the look. That said he’s gonna be 27 before camp next year and has 1 year starting as a pro, while his college time was at a low level. Hes gotta make a really calculated decision on his football career this off season. Dee Alford had a lower level college career,(still higher than ford) and is 27. But he’s played 44 nfl games over 3 years. 
 

Ford should be very particular with nfl interest. Guys like stiggers and Alford got good chances. Ford shouldn’t consider any thing that doesn’t come with guaranteed money up front. 
 Some one will likely give him a fat 3 year deal this off season if he wants it. Probably in the 180-200k range a year. And with his passport he can easily get a contract after he turns 30. 
 In order for him to make 700k+ in the nfl some ones gonna have to give him a real shot.

No doubt lots of teams will give camp invites. But taking a no cash camp invite, getting cut or even worse getting hurt then trying to come back mid season with out camp etc will leave him in a bad spot. 
 

Kongbo signed a couple good deals but only managed to cash like 300k plus pr money. The broncos coaching staff loved him too. He was lucky that he played a premium position and B.C. was handing out money like drunken sailors. Db isn’t paid like de/dl. If this off season goes poorly for him he stands to lose a life changing amount of money. 

 

 

Just now, WinnipegGordo said:

 

 

Boy they really worked every one eh? Ayers is a bit of a surprise, but his ability to make major impact plays on teams solo is huge. If he can bring that to D he’s gonna be special. 

I hope we don’t lose Ayers, he was really coming on strong at the end of the year 

9 minutes ago, JohnnyAbonny said:

I hope we don’t lose Ayers, he was really coming on strong at the end of the year 

It seems with the nfl  they look more at the stats like 40 time bench press, size etc than performance on a cfl team. There are lots of cfl lbs that are better than ayers and recievers better than ajou

Bronco's doing the Giants wide swath look at anyone who had a press clipping or highlight

Not sure what they see/saw in Ajou tho.....Guess he getting the KSB look based on visuals

And with Ford....he not in a good spot age/experience/pedigree wise....also position ......you know how many Ford's are kicking around there...younger....experienced in American ball....he needs to seriously look for the perfect situatuion...and even then....he has huge odds

57 minutes ago, JohnnyAbonny said:

I hope we don’t lose Ayers, he was really coming on strong at the end of the year 

I do agree. Ayers might benefit from a bit more muscle and some nfl coaching at the same time. A camp down south would be good for him, but hard to imagine that would be better for us than a sophomore camp. I’d really hate to see him jsk, find his stride and bail.  
 

47 minutes ago, Pete said:

It seems with the nfl  they look more at the stats like 40 time bench press, size etc than performance on a cfl team. There are lots of cfl lbs that are better than ayers and recievers better than ajou

they’ve really been trending smaller and smaller for wil/sam and de. As much as they look at measurables, the ability to dominate plays ish huge. 
 

35 minutes ago, Booch said:

Bronco's doing the Giants wide swath look at anyone who had a press clipping or highlight

Not sure what they see/saw in Ajou tho.....Guess he getting the KSB look based on visuals

And with Ford....he not in a good spot age/experience/pedigree wise....also position ......you know how many Ford's are kicking around there...younger....experienced in American ball....he needs to seriously look for the perfect situatuion...and even then....he has huge odds

Right though? Ajou isn’t 10% as good as big kev at any role. And Kevens excels blocking and is good on teams as well.