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)

                        

                        

                                          

                        

Do you see the Bombers having any interest in Morley or Koch? Maybe pickup Koch and drop Palliwoda.

Morley sort of fills the role that Banks would have, so I don't really think they would have interest in him. Koch I would take a look at. Worst case scenario, you cut him at the end of the pre-season.

Morley sort of fills the role that Banks would have, so I don't really think they would have interest in him. Koch I would take a look at. Worst case scenario, you cut him at the end of the pre-season.

Morley is 26 years old though. Might be nice to have him for when Banks is gone.

Do you see Koch as an upgrade over Kowalczuk?

I know it was another era and another time, but would koch want to come back here? did he not get unceremoniously released or not signed? even though it was his dream to play for the bombers? is he not local or somewhat local?

 

perhaps kenora/thunder bay if not manitoba born.

 

I guess, if no other team has interest he might be but... you think he holds a grudge a bit? People were wondering if glenn wanted to come back here too, gotta wonder if koch wants to be here or if he still feels a bit betrayed by what transpired, sure those past regimes are gone but... 

 

As for if he's an upgrade over CK, i'd imagine he is, CK, honestly i dont even know why he's still here.

 

Of all the signings this off season by the bombers, the 2 that surprised me most, cuz i was certain both would be gone were CK and west. 

I believe Kyle Koch can play C too so hopefully Walters can grab him.

I would definitely bring in Koch for a situation where Goossen isn't ready day one

I know it was another era and another time, but would koch want to come back here? did he not get unceremoniously released or not signed? even though it was his dream to play for the bombers? is he not local or somewhat local?

 

perhaps kenora/thunder bay if not manitoba born.

 

I guess, if no other team has interest he might be but... you think he holds a grudge a bit? People were wondering if glenn wanted to come back here too, gotta wonder if koch wants to be here or if he still feels a bit betrayed by what transpired, sure those past regimes are gone but... 

 

As for if he's an upgrade over CK, i'd imagine he is, CK, honestly i dont even know why he's still here.

 

Of all the signings this off season by the bombers, the 2 that surprised me most, cuz i was certain both would be gone were CK and west. 

He was 25% of another one of Mike Kelly's blown promises - we'll re-sign all four free agent Olinemen!  I think he's from Kenora.

 

My memory is a bit hazy on it all, but I think he primarily played guard while here but got moved to center when Khan had some health issues.  He spent more time as a center in Edmonton than he ever did while here.

 

By my estimation he's better than Kowalchuk and probably better than Morley, but we can't really say how good Morley is if we've never seen him play the position before (and I'm totally willing to give Morley a fair shot at winning that job).  So if Goossen isn't ready for week 1, Koch would be a decent safety net.  BC brought in Glenn because they were uncertain of the timeline at that position.  In this way, bringing in Koch would be no different.

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#Argos also announce that OL Kyle Koch has retired & DB/LB Demetrice Morley has been released. #CFL

Any Bengals fans here? Ca you share some thoughts if Bilukidi has a good chance to crack the Bengal's lineup or not. Thanks.

I know Mike is a Bengals fan. Remember the Bengals last year is that they had a ton of injuries on the DL and Bilukidi was brought in when they started to pile up. So not sure what that means for him. Also new DC with Zimmer going to the Vikings.

I'd like to see both signed here actually. When Morley was cut last season I really wanted the Bombers to pick him up, he made an impact his first game as an Argo IIRC then slowed down considerably, but IMO Morley is still a good player and has very few miles on him. Koch at the very least could be insurance at the centre position if Goosen isn't ready and to be honest would much rather see either Goosen or Koch at Centre over Kowalczuk and Steve Morley. Still bottles the mind as to how those 2 are still wearing Bomber unis.

I actually willing to wait and see how Morley & Kowalczuk play under the CFL-style Offense AND under the tutelage of Wylie.

I saw a pic of Steve Morley working out a while ago and he looked ripped.

Well, after finishing my routine with the gin curls... I tend to look pretty good and ripped.... 

Bombay all the way!!!!!!

Actually, I would prefer a RG who just looked like he ate fifteen t-bone steaks as opposed to ripped.

Well, after finishing my routine with the gin curls... I tend to look pretty good and ripped.... 

 

Now that's a workout regime that I can buy into!

@ochocinco: Work permit north of the border granted...

@ochocinco: Work permit north of the border granted...

 

Excellent. Can't wait to see him in pads and competing to see what's left.

I'm surprised no one has signed Laurent yet

Still trying to get in to the NFL. Teams have offers in, but he's waiting it out. Also with the current labour negotiations, he may have more time.

If Laurent couldn't get a deal pre-draft, what are the chances of him getting one when teams are fully stocked with draft picks and UDFAs?

 

He's also probably costing himself money in the CFL by holding out, teams are going to have to fit him in with their rosters almost complete along with their projections of where the money will be spent.

I'm almost to the point about not caring about guys like Laurent anymore. He can do whatever he wants for all I care.

I imagine Laurent will be back in Edmonton if he doesn't get an NFL deal.

I hope we offer Laurent more than Edmonton does.  We NEED another starting calibre Canuck and Laurent fits the bill better than anyone else who's still available.