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

Heenan going to the NFL, even if he doesn't stick, is bad news for us. It means that the competition for NI O-linemen is tighter than ever.

Competition? There's none left.

So pretty much means we're taking an OL at #2 and likely #11, right?

At number 2 for sure.

 

Heenan going to the NFL, even if he doesn't stick, is bad news for us. It means that the competition for NI O-linemen is tighter than ever.

Competition? There's none left.

 

There's still the draft and possible trades, all of which have gotten tighter.

Heenan going to the NFL, even if he doesn't stick, is bad news for us. It means that the competition for NI O-linemen is tighter than ever.

Competition? There's none left.

There's still the draft and possible trades, all of which have gotten tighter.

I meant free agents.

@AdamSchefter: Colts make it official, announce agreement with former CFL standout WR Duron Carter, son of Cris Carter.

Who's the new Migs? Ripper? Wide Right? or both?

 

Ripper actively posts on riderfans, so he is not migs.

Riders announce their full coaching staff. No Barron Miles.

 

Chamblin - head coach

 

Chapdelain - offensive coordinator

Dorazio - offensive line

Tucker - receivers

Cobourne - runningbacks

 

Quick - defensive coordinator

Sinclair - defensive line

Missick - defensive backs

Pettaway - linebackers

 

Dyce - special teams

McDiarmid - asst. special teams

Just writing Chamblin and Durant as the coaching staff  would have been enough, but thanks.

Heenan going to the NFL, even if he doesn't stick, is bad news for us. It means that the competition for NI O-linemen is tighter than ever.

We signed the only decent one available and hold the second overall pick in the draft. I'm not overly concerned at this stage.

Draft picks aren't automatically starters for two primary reasons 1) they may not be ready to start and 2) coaches are often afraid to start them. A great exceptin was LaBatte but he was ready to play and fortunately or unfortunately if you choose to think that it was only because Sheridan got hurt ( again).

@CFL: THIS JUST IN: @MTLAlouettes re-sign RB Brandon Rutley and add RB Jordan Hall. More to come. #CFL

@DougBrown97: My kicker spider sense is tingling and tells me Mike Renaud may officially retire tomorrow......

MLB Taylor Reed reups in HAM. Stud on the rise.

MLB Taylor Reed reups in HAM. Stud on the rise.

Like his size, he is definitely a keeper. He is only 23 yrs old also.

Speedy, where are you going man? #Ticats pic.twitter.com/oPWxS1GWzS

— Hamilton Tiger-Cats (@Ticats)

February 5, 2015

Looks like Banks maybe off the market

^{Jason Tucker leaves riders as receivers coach to join the Titans in NFL.}

Banks re-ups with Ticats............ 3 year deal.

http://www.tsn.ca/ticats-sign-banks-to-extension-1.200653

http://scratchingpost.thespec.com/2015/02/brandon-banks-makes-long-term-commitment-to-the-ticats.html

Naturally you think of the returns but the guy is a bonifide weapon on offense too. 

Naturally you think of the returns but the guy is a bonifide weapon on offense too. 

Bona fide Me First football player too. Pretty pathetic display during the GC & afterwards. #gottagrowup

 

Naturally you think of the returns but the guy is a bonifide weapon on offense too. 

Bona fide Me First football player too. Pretty pathetic display during the GC & afterwards. #gottagrowup

 

 

Any truth to the rumour he wants #9 put on his track suit next year?

 

Naturally you think of the returns but the guy is a bonifide weapon on offense too. 

Bona fide Me First football player too. Pretty pathetic display during the GC & afterwards. #gottagrowup

 

Get used to it. Its the 21st century athlete

 

 

Naturally you think of the returns but the guy is a bonifide weapon on offense too. 

Bona fide Me First football player too. Pretty pathetic display during the GC & afterwards. #gottagrowup

 

Get used to it. Its the 21st century athlete

 

...Our boy Toews says hi....

Zontar, the kid has talent no question. But that's what he is... a kid. Banks has a lot of growing up to do. Maybe he will or maybe he won't. The Jets are dealing with a spoiled kid of their own right now & have now sent him to his room with no supper. Kane's all out of  time outs.

Naturally you think of the returns but the guy is a bonifide weapon on offense too.

Bona fide Me First football player too. Pretty pathetic display during the GC & afterwards. #gottagrowup

Get used to it. Its the 21st century athlete

That's horse plop. He went above and beyond and cried, CRIED like a 16 yr old girl instead of getting back on the fld.. That is next level crybaby bullshizen..

The personal & individual glory was taken away from Banks. Stolen... by a stupid teammate who held when he shouldn't have & it cost him his historic touchdown. HIS touchdown. Not the team's but HIS. How dare that guy steal his limelight. How could that guy have been sooooo stupid? It was just too much to bear. And to go back on the field after that before he could pound his fists & have a good cry? Like right away???!! Man, that's not fair. The game is cruel sometimes. 

The personal & individual glory was taken away from Banks. Stolen... by a stupid teammate who held when he shouldn't have & it cost him his historic touchdown. HIS touchdown. Not the team's but HIS. How dare that guy steal his limelight. How could that guy have been sooooo stupid? It was just too much to bear. And to go back on the field after that before he could pound his fists & have a good cry? Like right away???!! Man, that's not fair. The game is cruel sometimes. 

Iso any word in Calgary about the rumoured joint arena/stadium proposal for the Stamps/Flames of late?  Or is that on the backburner with the drop in oil and probable huge deficit in Alberta?