Not counting Sundays, there are 17 days left to sign our own FAs.

Do the Bombers have a say in all the FAs we have to sign or do circumstances exist where we have no chance?

 

For me, at least to get to TC:

 

Desirable signings - Some for obvious reasons, some for NI content, some for experience:

 

Henoc Muamba, Chris Matthews, Jade Etienne, Brandon Stewart, Will Ford, Jovon Johnson, Akeem Foster, Kenny Mainor, Justin Sorensen, Marc Parenteau.

 

Signings if it makes sense - Again, ratio-wise and depth, new signings:

 

JT Gilmore, , Ryan Lucas, Chris Cvetkovic, Chris Kowalczuk, Dan West.

 

Not a Priority - Injuries….

 

Chad Simpson, Andre Douglas.

 

For comparison: (not including retired, suspended or released)

 

BC - …………..0 - 5 signings

Edmonton…….4 - 11

Calgary……….10 - 17 

​Sask…………..3 - 17

​WBB…………..6 - 18

Hamilton………1 -6

​Toronto……….1 - 10

​Montreal………8 -17

 

The Bombers have 79 60 players listed on their roster page including all eligible FAs.

There are 34 imports and 32 26 NIs.

However, I can't imagine injured players like Sims-Walker will be back nor Bo Smith, nor Boltus (but that's just my wish)

                        

                        

                                          

                        

I love how we say finding an inmport rec is no prob then freak out because the redblacks ONLY have miles and johnson

Lavoie is one of the best NI rec in the league

Top 10 FA Signings according to CFL.ca:

1. Henry Burris - REDBLACKS:  "The arrival of Collaros in Hamilton made the 38-year-old expendable, thus placing him in the free agency pool a little earlier than expected. He'll start in Ottawa, giving them some sure-fire experience under centre right away."

 

2. Josh Bourke - Alouettes:  "There was some chatter that Bourke would opt to leave Montreal after seven seasons, but the Alouettes showed how important the right guard was to their franchise, re-signing him to a new two-year deal."

 

3. Zach Collaros - Ticats:  "He entered the market a little early, but he didn't last long, as he was almost immediately scooped up by Austin's Tiger-Cats. He'll be the focal point of a young and rising Hamilton offence."

 

4. Shea Emry - Argonauts:  "Emry automatically improves the calibre of Toronto's front seven. Look for him to shine brightly in new defensive coordinator Tim Burke's defence."

 

5. Nick Moore - Bombers:  "Even before the retirement of Terrence Edwards, Moore's arrival in Winnipeg was a big one. Does he become their new number one target effective immediately?"

 

6. Craig Butler - Ticats:  "Kent Austin has already said he plans on using Butler at safety, meaning he'll return to the position he started his career at. A solid Canadian signing by the Ticats."

 

7. Pat Watkins - Eskimos:  "New Eskimos head coach Chris Jones made it a priority to grab one of his most dangerous assets from his time as the Argos' defensive coordinator. Watkins will certainly boost an Edmonton defence that ranked last in the West with 15 interceptions. "

 

8. Cary Koch - Ticats:  "You can never have enough depth at any position, so it comes as no surprise to see the Ticats add to an already deep group of receivers by signing Koch." 

 

9. Jovon Johnson - REDBLACKS:  "Having a proven, veteran presence on the defensive side of the ball will help the young REDBLACKS move through any growing pains that can arise during an expansion year."

 

10. Chris Milo - Saskatchewan: "There's no downside to having a consistent kicker on your side, making Brendan Taman's decision to re-sign his nearly-automatic Canadian a smart and easy one." 

I love how we say finding an inmport rec is no prob then freak out because the redblacks ONLY have miles and johnson

Lavoie is one of the best NI rec in the league

Too bad Lavoie is a fullback

I'm just going to assume you haven't watched any alouettes games in a while

Yup, on paper he's definitely a fullback

I'm just going to assume you haven't watched any alouettes games in a while

Yup, on paper he's definitely a fullback

And plays mostly out of the backfield, catches balls in the flats, like a fullback does. To call a guy with 353 CAREER receiving yards one of the best NI receivers in the league, sorry to say is beyond stupid. Is Lavoie good at what he does? Sure, absolutely. One of the best NI receivers in the league though? Not a chance in hell.

I'm just going to assume you haven't watched any alouettes games in a while

Yup, on paper he's definitely a fullback

 

lol

 

"On paper" he's a fullback, but he's definitely a receiver and in your estimation, one of the best in the league. Everyone would know that as long as they'd watched some Alouette games recently, right.

 

I'm assuming you're referring to the 6 games he played last year where he recorded a grand total of 6 catches, all of them stemming from routes he ran out of the backfield as a fullback.

Forget last year - with trestman, he was a fullback playing like a slotback - he will be used the same way again...

Laugh all you want, lavoie is not a traditional cfl fullback... I'd love to have him on the bombers - I see nick lewis-type potential imo

I see nick lewis-type potential imo

I...I just can't....  Feel free to pass on whatever you're drinking/smoking.

Nik lewis-'type' ha

I'm calling 700 yards for lavoie!

Don't get me wrong, I think Lavoie is one hell of a player and I'm aware of how Trestman used him in 2012 but even then, he was a tight end. He showed potential, but he's nowhere close to a top NI receiver in this league. Even if he wasn't coming off an ankle injury and back surgery that held him out almost an entire year, he'd be a wait-and-see type guy. Even more so now.

Forget last year - with trestman, he was a fullback playing like a slotback - he will be used the same way again...

Laugh all you want, lavoie is not a traditional cfl fullback... I'd love to have him on the bombers - I see nick lewis-type potential imo

 

Not sure how you can compare Lavoie to Nik Lewis at all.  Their skill set is entirely different. 

 

Forget last year - with trestman, he was a fullback playing like a slotback - he will be used the same way again...

Laugh all you want, lavoie is not a traditional cfl fullback... I'd love to have him on the bombers - I see nick lewis-type potential imo

 

Not sure how you can compare Lavoie to Nik Lewis at all.  Their skill set is entirely different. 

 

I don't know if you can compare anyone to Nik Lewis. He is one of my favorite guys to watch when they catch him on the sidelines after a big play or a contoversial ruling. He's friggen hilarious love him or hate him. 

 

 

Forget last year - with trestman, he was a fullback playing like a slotback - he will be used the same way again...

Laugh all you want, lavoie is not a traditional cfl fullback... I'd love to have him on the bombers - I see nick lewis-type potential imo

 

Not sure how you can compare Lavoie to Nik Lewis at all.  Their skill set is entirely different. 

 

I don't know if you can compare anyone to Nik Lewis. He is one of my favorite guys to watch when they catch him on the sidelines after a big play or a contoversial ruling. He's friggen hilarious love him or hate him. 

 

 

With his size Nik Lewis' atheticism is just insane....

Fine, I should have said will be one of the best. And clarified that I look at him as a fb-sb so that mr perfect didn't freakout.

As for lewis, I see lavoie as the same lumbering type rec with deceptive speed and great hands

I love how we say finding an inmport rec is no prob then freak out because the redblacks ONLY have miles and johnson

Lavoie is one of the best NI rec in the league

 

 

I love how we say finding an inmport rec is no prob then freak out because the redblacks ONLY have miles and johnson

Lavoie is one of the best NI rec in the league

 

First of all, he is a fullback/H-back. Second of all, since when does one decent rookie season and one season completely ravaged by injury leading him to go unprotected in an expansion draft make him one of the best NI "receivers" in the league? This just seems to me like a situation where you've heard of his name and he's not on the bombers so he must be great. Even at positions that he doesn't play.

Fine, I should have said will be one of the best. And clarified that I look at him as a fb-sb so that mr perfect didn't freakout.

As for lewis, I see lavoie as the same lumbering type rec with deceptive speed and great hands

I didn't freak out at all actually. I simply called you out for making a stupid post, which you are unable to admit to. I'm far from the only one calling you out for what you said. Don't be getting your knickers in a knot at me because you made a foolish comment.

Fine, I should have said will be one of the best. And clarified that I look at him as a fb-sb so that mr perfect didn't freakout.

As for lewis, I see lavoie as the same lumbering type rec with deceptive speed and great hands

 

Lumbering is an interesting way to describe a guy that has become famous for jumping over defenders to avoid tackles.

 

Fine, I should have said will be one of the best. And clarified that I look at him as a fb-sb so that mr perfect didn't freakout.

As for lewis, I see lavoie as the same lumbering type rec with deceptive speed and great hands

 

Lumbering is an interesting way to describe a guy that has become famous for jumping over defenders to avoid tackles.

 

Maybe he works at Rona in the off-season?

Jumping over Brady Brown was like driving over a low speed bump.

True.

 

But jumping over Ike Charlton wasn't. Neither was jumping over Shea Emry. Or Rey Williams.

The best think Nik Lewis did was get Ike cut after that game. One of Marshall's boys who should have been cut before camp that year.

True.

 

But jumping over Ike Charlton wasn't. Neither was jumping over Shea Emry. Or Rey Williams.

 

Still remember that jump over Ike. Eventually, he was replaced by Kent.

Nik lewis-'type' ha

I'm calling 700 yards for lavoie!

 

Career?

I'm just going to assume you haven't watched any alouettes games in a while

Yup, on paper he's definitely a fullback

lol

"On paper" he's a fullback, but he's definitely a receiver and in your estimation, one of the best in the league. Everyone would know that as long as they'd watched some Alouette games recently, right.

I'm assuming you're referring to the 6 games he played last year where he recorded a grand total of 6 catches, all of them stemming from routes he ran out of the backfield as a fullback.

I knew kels was gonna get lit up for that off-base comment and you guys havent disappointed. He is an exceptional pass catching FB, no arguement but hes definitely not an elite receiver or some key cog in an offensive scheme.. Hes an awesome add on tho, we can only hope fitzgerald comes along like lavoie does..

 

Fine, I should have said will be one of the best. And clarified that I look at him as a fb-sb so that mr perfect didn't freakout.

As for lewis, I see lavoie as the same lumbering type rec with deceptive speed and great hands

 

Lumbering is an interesting way to describe a guy that has become famous for jumping over defenders to avoid tackles.

 

 

Glad to entertain... 

 

So Nik Lewis does NOT look 'lumbering' you?   He's 5'10 and 240 lbs...

 

Lumbering as in runs over guys, deceptive speed as in jumps over Ike... but you know exactly what I meant and not unlike criticizing my TE/Coach post and then writing pretty much the same thing the next day... its cool, its your thing.  I overstate, you undermine.