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#Argos announce they have released QB @ZCollaros7 #CFL

 

 

Not sure if it is to sign a NFL deal or get a head start on where he wants to go.

This is totally Barker's style.  He's a 'new age' GM as opposed to a Buono or Huf...  probably just realized that Collaros was not going to stay and helped him out.

Depending on how you look at it, this may make it easier to sign him or could make it harder, depending on Toronto’s interest still.  Toronto may have released him, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want him back.  Barker likely saw this as a way to find out what Collaros’ value is now, so he could potentiialy restructure an offer, and determine if they can still afford him.  Barker’s last words to Collaros could have been something like “Call me before you sign anything.” 

This move by Barker doesn't make much sense, unless of course Collaros either has a potential NFL deal lined up or Barker knew no one would trade for Collaros' rights. Now we play the waiting game here in Winnipeg.

 

 

If we sign Collaros can we still sign Muamba and Matthews?

Shouldn't be a problem, even without considering that the cap should be going up, the Bombers have some room to play with.

It boggles the mind in this digital age that we haven't heard a peep about Collaros having any NFL tyrouts.  You'd think somebody, somewhere would be able to track him down and find out what he's been up to this winter. 

 

I guess sprortwriters nowdays mostly poke around on the Internet reading fan forums and speculating wildly as we all do! 

maybe the Argos just think that he sucks?

 Barker’s last words to Collaros could have been something like “Call me before you sign anything.” 

What good will that do? They still have to pay Ray so there's no way they can match.

Barker explains...

http://argonauts.ca/video/index/id/94315?utm_source=social&utm_medium=hootsuite&utm_campaign=twitter

We haven't re-signed a lot of our pending FA's so we have money to go after Collaros, I'd think. Let the games begin.

Sounds like a move made simply to move forward with the direction they are going and really, just a parting of the ways.

 

Barker feels as strong about Harris as Collaros, and I have to wonder if we are all over-valuing Collaros a little bit?

Don't get me wrong, I'd still like to see him here, but I'm not convinced that O'Shea feels as strongly as some.

Barker explains...

http://argonauts.ca/video/index/id/94315?utm_source=social&utm_medium=hootsuite&utm_campaign=twitter

 

Odd rationale.  If you pretty much know he's not coming back, why not shop the negotiating rights to every other team?  Collaros is still an asset, even if you only get a 4th or 5th round pick, it's something.

These Collaros reactions are like the highly toughted college QB that during the season has every one is drooling over him.  Yet as you get lead up the draft everyone is nit picking and finding any all reasons why he should not be a first round pick.

Sounds like a move made simply to move forward with the direction they are going and really, just a parting of the ways.

 

Barker feels as strong about Harris as Collaros, and I have to wonder if we are all over-valuing Collaros a little bit?

Don't get me wrong, I'd still like to see him here, but I'm not convinced that O'Shea feels as strongly as some.

I don't think he does feel as strongly as some people do either, but that's only cause some people seem to think Collaros is a sure fire starter. It's still a risk because he's still unproven, but if you think he's the best unproven guy on the market then you go for him cause there's no good experienced options out there. 

 

Sounds like a move made simply to move forward with the direction they are going and really, just a parting of the ways.

 

Barker feels as strong about Harris as Collaros, and I have to wonder if we are all over-valuing Collaros a little bit?

Don't get me wrong, I'd still like to see him here, but I'm not convinced that O'Shea feels as strongly as some.

I don't think he does feel as strongly as some people do either, but that's only cause some people seem to think Collaros is a sure fire starter. It's still a risk because he's still unproven, but if you think he's the best unproven guy on the market then you go for him cause there's no good experienced options out there. 

 

 

They also have a pretty good backup in Trevor Harris, and a prospect they've been developing for a couple years in Gale.  They are well insulated.

Uh-Oh Spaghettios

 

http://www.ottawasun.com/2014/01/29/redblacks-might-be-a-player-in-zach-collaros-derby

Man that will probably piss off Glenn a little.  He wants that starting spot in Ottawa all to himself.

Ottawa is an incredibly unattractive destination for Collaros.

That Ottawa Sun piece is just horrible. It's a writer trying to come up with any type of news despite no facts. Collaros wants to start so there is no way he considers going to a team that took a starter AND a #2 in the expansion draft. 

Who's to say that Glenn would automatically be number 1 ?

Look I'm not opposed to Collaros coming here, but to think that Winnipeg is his only option is a bit ridiculous, none of us really know what other teams think of him.

Who's to say that Glenn would automatically be number 1 ?

Look I'm not opposed to Collaros coming here, but to think that Winnipeg is his only option is a bit ridiculous, none of us really know what other teams think of him.

No one said that Glenn was #1.  But Glenn thinks he will be since he was grabbed by Ottawa.  That's why he was so excited to be going there.

Does Collaros not need to clear waivers before he becomes a free agent? If so, the Bombers would have first waiver priority because we finished last place in 2013.

Who's to say that Glenn would automatically be number 1 ?

Look I'm not opposed to Collaros coming here, but to think that Winnipeg is his only option is a bit ridiculous, none of us really know what other teams think of him.

because Ottawa took Demarco as a backup.... pretty obvious that's what they're planning on going with for their qbs. Oh sure they'll likely put in a call to Collaros but let's be honest, when the guy looks around the league for places he might start Ottawa isn't going to be there. Hamilton if they move on from Burris, Winnipeg or maybe Montreal depending on what they think of the guys they have now are the only real options where it might be a possibility. 

Am I the only one who keeps going to this site with hope that a new Collaros signs with the Blue thread shows up?

Am I the only one who keeps going to this site with hope that a new Collaros signs with the Blue thread shows up?

I'm with you but I think we will have to wait if he has any NFL tryouts first.

Brandon, I keep hoping to see it. I'd take a report of Miller/Walters/OShea etc being on their way to Toronto to meet with him.

 

Barker explains...

http://argonauts.ca/video/index/id/94315?utm_source=social&utm_medium=hootsuite&utm_campaign=twitter

 

Odd rationale.  If you pretty much know he's not coming back, why not shop the negotiating rights to every other team?  Collaros is still an asset, even if you only get a 4th or 5th round pick, it's something.

 

Takes two to make a trade. Maybe he did try but no one bit.

 

 

Does Collaros not need to clear waivers before he becomes a free agent? If so, the Bombers would have first waiver priority because we finished last place in 2013.

 

 

I suspect Ottawa has waiver priority this season just like they got the first pick in the draft.

 

 

Brandon, I keep hoping to see it. I'd take a report of Miller/Walters/OShea etc being on their way to Toronto to meet with him.

 

 

Why would they go to Toronto? Wouldn't he mostly likely be at his home in the States?