Figured it would be nice to keep all the non-Bomber dealings of the offseason in one centralized thread ... I'm sure there are exceptions for the BIG stories having their own threads as they come up, but for all the daily tweets and information, we could keep it condensed to one thread.

 

One rumor I saw yesterday from Drew Edwards ... WR Greg Ellingson to Ottawa to reunite with Henry Burris - would be a good move for Ottawa

Ottawa will probably overpay a receiver or 2

@AdamSchefter: Montreal WR Duron Carter, son of HOF WR and ESPN analyst Cris Carter, is closing in on an agreement with the Indianapolis Colts.

Ottawa will probably overpay a receiver or 2

 

The price has already been predetermined but the cost is yet to be realized.

Ricky Foley finds it within himself to address the trade. After reading this I actually kind of respect the guy.

 

http://www.leaderpost.com/letter+from+Ricky+Foley+Riders+fans/10763797/story.html

 

thanks, great letter by Foley.

@PentonKirk: Looks like the #Stampeders have released Nik Lewis. #CFL

@nikel18: Hold on hold on. I'm not saying I'm done in Calgary, I'm just grateful for everything that has happened thus far.

Lewis's tweet was like 4 hours ago. I'm not sure if Penton is basing his tweet off that and he's late to Twitter, or something went down

@PentonKirk: Hmm. Wonder if the #Stamps have told Lewis they're not going to re-sign him. Here's his tweet ... #CFL

@nikel18: Thank you to the @calstampeders for the 2014 highlights, so many memories in 11 yrs. I don't know what will happen next, but I am Grateful

nik lewis the fullback

Lewis is done. No interest

I'm told #Als will announce the signing of Canadian-born WR Austin Collie. Drafted by Indy in 4th round (127th overall) in 2009.

— Herb Zurkowsky (@HerbZurkowsky1)

January 28, 2015

I thought the Stamps told Lewis last year that it would be his last in Calgary.

Ottawa will sign Nik lewis for big cash

I'm told #Als will announce the signing of Canadian-born WR Austin Collie. Drafted by Indy in 4th round (127th overall) in 2009.

— Herb Zurkowsky (@HerbZurkowsky1)

January 28, 2015

Talented player but had some serious concussion issues with Indy. Would he be a National or International player under the new CBA?

https://twitter.com/herbzurkowsky1/status/560276794612654080

Talented player but had some serious concussion issues with Indy. Would he be a National or International player under the new CBA?

According to Madani, he's a national.

Collie would be a pretty big risk, health wise.

That's a pretty interesting signing.

CFL News @CFL_News

Michael Sinclair will be unveiled as #Riders defensive line coach in early February

 

 

 

I'm not sure whats with all the Ellingson love. He had a great half of 2013 to start his CFL career, then he tailed off and got injured continuously. He'd be an upgrade over Romby or Kelly sure, but who wouldn't be?  

The idea is that with a couple years under his belt there's no adjustment period like you'd see with a raw rookie and he's shown he can produce and might have potential to do more. Worst case scenario you get a decent #3 option at receiver, best case he uses his experience to break out and become more than that. 

 

Bang on post, I would like to add that I imagine he won't be making big money either so that adds to the appeal for teams looking for a 3rd receiver 

 

CFL News @CFL_News

Michael Sinclair will be unveiled as #Riders defensive line coach in early February

 

 

 

It was a classy move by the Riders to let Sinclair out of his contract so he could join the Bears with Trestman.  He is a good coach and is another key piece of the puzzle for us switching to the pressure defence as Sinclair knows it well from his 5 years with the Allouettes

Zurkowsky just tweeted that the presser he thought was to announce signing Austin Collie is actually for the re-signing of SJ Green.

 

He also says that Collie is drawing interest from teams out West. My powers of deduction say that means he isn't signed by the Als yet.

Edmonton Eskimos        ✔ @EdmontonEsks

OFF THE MARKET The #Esks announce the contract extension of DT Donny Oramasionwu

 

Dang!

Zurkowsky just tweeted that the presser he thought was to announce signing Austin Collie is actually for the re-signing of SJ Green.

 

He also says that Collie is drawing interest from teams out West. My powers of deduction say that means he isn't signed by the Als yet.

 

Ooh, a surprise ending.

Now he says it might be for both Green and Collie

Surprised SJ didn't want to test FA to be honest.