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

I'd LOVE to get Nik Lewis.

...because you need tips on how to gain weight so you can go on worker's comp?? #YourWindowToWeightGain #JustEmptyVitamins

Me too its the type of the guy you need in you locker room if you want to take the next step. He is one of the best leaders in the league. Be the underneath guy who can free up Denmark and Moore over the top.

 

I'd LOVE to get Nik Lewis.

...because you need tips on how to gain weight so you can go on worker's comp?? #YourWindowToWeightGain #JustEmptyVitamins

 

 

Because he's a locker room leader, an experienced veteran that could be a bridge solution while our scouts dig up a receiver and get him some experience, not to mention he's pretty much exactly the type of receiver we need?

*fart noise* ....no thanks. Maybe it's too much time living around Calgary and having to hear about this guy everywhere you go. This is not someone I want on the Bombers. Really hoping he'd just retire. Milt doesn't like the guy, I don't like the guy...

No thanks to Nik Lewis.

Purportedly, Korey Banks was the same type of player in February 2014.  Locker room leader, experienced veteran, bridge solution... 

 

The guy's made his living over the middle taking hits and breaking tackles... that takes a toll on a guy's body over time. 

 

I'm not sure WPG's rebuild is even the right place for him, but even if we were, I'd pass. A lot of injury risk that won't come at a cheap enough price.

Also a really good down field blocker

He has had only one injury over career

Lewis is only 32. I thought he was older.

He's a better, American version of Corey Watson. My life won't change based on whether we do or don't sign him, but he wouldn't be a terrible add. He has a more unique skill set than Ernest Jackson does. That's a type of receiver that we should be able to scout.

If we can only bring one of E.Jackson and Nik Lewis, I would rather have E.Jackson.

But if he will come in cheap and Walters can afford to get both I would gladly have Nik Lewis on my team.

I guess Lewis is quite the motivator and quite the team player, an experienced leader like that might be a good thing when you think about it. Maybe if he didn't demand a ton of upfront money, i'd seriously consider him. 

He's a better, American version of Corey Watson. My life won't change based on whether we do or don't sign him, but he wouldn't be a terrible add. He has a more unique skill set that Ernest Jackson does. That's a type of receiver that we should be able to scout.

...and preferably one that isn't built like Bryan Guebert....

 

Herb Zurkowsky ‏@HerbZurkowsky1 5s5 seconds ago

#Breaking. #Als' cornerback Geoff Tisdale just informed me he has faxed in his signature on a new one-year contract, avoiding free agency.

Geoff Tisdale off the market according to Herb in Montreal. Signed a 1 year deal with the ALS. 

No thanks to Nik Lewis.

 

No thanks to Nik Lewis.

Agreed. I don't have enough whiskey in my house to talk myself into believing that Nik Lewis makes us a better team.

 

I guess I assumed we'd be looking at him as a receiver.  If its as a linebacker or offensive lineman, I'd have to re-think that.

Yes to Nik Lewis purely as a veteran leader..I'd rather him then Romby Bryant coming back.

 

He's a better, American version of Corey Watson. My life won't change based on whether we do or don't sign him, but he wouldn't be a terrible add. He has a more unique skill set that Ernest Jackson does. That's a type of receiver that we should be able to scout.

...and preferably one that isn't built like Bryan Guebert....

 

 

ALL football players should be built like Brian Guebert.

Nik Lewis of 2 years ago and any time before that, you bet.  Nik Lewis of last year when he couldn't even keep his starting job... No thanks.  I'd much rather go with a young up and comer as our 3rd import receiver. 

@ArashMadani: BREAKING: Expect the #BCLions to announce a contract extension by noon Tuesday for Solomon Elimimian, the #CFL MVP.

@ArashMadani: Solomon Elimimian’s contract expires at noon ET Tuesday. He would have been a free agent, except the Lions and #CFL did not make that public

How is that even possible? And how would it be an extension if his contract is over tomorrow? Something isn't right.

@ArashMadani: BREAKING: Expect the #BCLions to announce a contract extension by noon Tuesday for Solomon Elimimian, the #CFL MVP.

@ArashMadani: Solomon Elimimian’s contract expires at noon ET Tuesday. He would have been a free agent, except the Lions and #CFL did not make that public

Hopefully talks fall apart last minute... 

How is that even possible? And how would it be an extension if his contract is over tomorrow? Something isn't right.

Maybe there was a clause in his contract where if he won MOP he became a free agent? Either way this likely drains a lot of BCs free agent money.

That seems suspicious that they wouldn't say he was a pending free agent. That's ridiculous. Maybe Arash is wrong