Kirk Penton @PentonKirk

Now Canadian OL Ben Heenan is off the market. #Riders have released him so he can pursue #NFL opportunities. #CFL

 

We are going to get a Import T wether it be Bryant or Rogers

We are going to get a Import T wether it be Bryant or Rogers

That would really solidify the offensive line.

While it really sucks the Bombers won't get Heenan, the point I think we're missing is that this is a positive, in that it weakens our biggest rival.

We are going to get a Import T wether it be Bryant or Rogers

Not necessarily. Toronto may still be in on Rogers and Calgary may still be in on Bryant. Not to mention that BC will be in the hunt along with Saskatchewan who will be trying to replace Heenan. Might even be some competition from Ottawa as well. Nothing is a given.

While it really sucks the Bombers won't get Heenan, the point I think we're missing is that this is a positive, in that it weakens our biggest rival.

2 NI receivers, 3 OL. Emery at LB and the 7th NI starter is....????

While it really sucks the Bombers won't get Heenan, the point I think we're missing is that this is a positive, in that it weakens our biggest rival.

2 NI receivers, 3 OL. Emery at LB and the 7th NI starter is....????

3 NI receivers. Watson, Bagg and Getz.

No big surprise that the barn is almost empty when free agencies opens, happens every year.

It's going on my "anti-climatic" list along with Ground-hog Day.

So is there anyone decent coming to FA that would actually benefit our team?

 

I like our drafting potential but we need some experience too

Is the dude in your avy pic available??

So is there anyone decent coming to FA that would actually benefit our team?

 

I like our drafting potential but we need some experience too

Is the dude in your avy pic available??

You mean for a date? Not that there is anything wrong with that...

Edwin Harrison is the other Stamps OL currently headed to free agency. Is he any good? Is he a guard or tackle?

He's good but he's always injured. He can't play an entire season.

I was surprised by the news today about Heenan. As far as I know, this is the first I've heard that he was interested in the NFL or there was any interest by the NFL. 

Plan B is try to scoop Stanley Bryant AND Sir Vincent Rogers for our OTs.

 

Imo, top Canadian remaining in FA pool (barring re-signing) are...

 

- Brad Sinopoli

- Keenan McDougall

You guys don't want McDougall, he was born in Saskatchewan. 

 

Plan B is try to scoop Stanley Bryant AND Sir Vincent Rogers for our OTs.

 

Imo, top Canadian remaining in FA pool (barring re-signing) are...

 

- Brad Sinopoli

- Keenan McDougall

You guys don't want McDougall, he was born in Saskatchewan. 

 

Constantly injured like Harrison.

Certainly I'd take a run at Stanley Bryant as he's a stud. 

I was surprised by the news today about Heenan. As far as I know, this is the first I've heard that he was interested in the NFL or there was any interest by the NFL. 

 

I'm surprised you haven't heard of it. Rider fans here, at TEP and every other CFL site where they post brought it up every time someone said anything about Heenan testing FA.

I was surprised by the news today about Heenan. As far as I know, this is the first I've heard that he was interested in the NFL or there was any interest by the NFL.

I'm surprised you haven't heard of it. Rider fans here, at TEP and every other CFL site where they post brought it up every time someone said anything about Heenan testing FA.

Yep it's been common knowledge for a while.

Does Walters look at trading a pick for someone on the o line with a little bit of experience?

Does Walters look at trading a pick for someone on the o line with a little bit of experience?

I'm sure he would consider any deal, but who is willing to give up starting OL right now, even for a high pick? Nobody has a surplus.

This is actually the best thing to happen to the Riders... they don't have the cap space to sign him to a big deal now... so they hope he'll be gone for a couple years to give them time to recover... when he's ready to return to the CFL they'll write a big fat cheque.... hope he makes it in the NFL... just so this back-fires on the riders

Bryant and Greg Wojt would still significantly improve the OL...

We could always see if Eppelle wants to rehab here and how cheap he'll com to

Bryant and Greg Wojt would still significantly improve the OL...

We could always see if Eppelle wants to rehab here and how cheap he'll com to

 

There could still be some good Canadian OL pickups available but they all have pretty big question marks.

 

Joe Eppele:  Speculation he might retire.  But a starting guard for sure when healthy.

Pascal Baillargeon:  He was a highly-touted OL prospect but got injured at E-Camp.  Bounced around between Hamilton and Montreal and possibly still dealing with injury issues.  But if he is healthy... I believe he would still be a good prospect.  Not sure if he has ever got any real playing time in the CFL yet.

Dan Clark:  He has started several games for the Riders at both center and guard, but has mostly been a backup.  I think last season was his best in terms of playing-time, but maybe a Rider fan would correct me on that.

Greg Wojt:  Former divisional all-star.  Missed 16 games last year with a shoulder injury.  May or may not be healed.

Alex Krausnick-Groh:  He was a third round pick a few years ago and has mostly been a backup since then.  I think he can long-snap as well.

Gord Hinse:  We already know this guy.  Doesn't look like he'll be back.

First thing a Rider fan will say about Clark was he was beat like a rented mule on the play where Durant was hurt.

First thing a Rider fan will say about Clark was he was beat like a rented mule on the play where Durant was hurt.

You mean on the play that was blown dead?

 

First thing a Rider fan will say about Clark was he was beat like a rented mule on the play where Durant was hurt.

You mean on the play that was blown dead?

 

by the whistle that nobody heard

@FarhanLaljiTSN: Ben Heenan has made a decision on where he will be signing. Either Indy or San Diego. Received 5 offers.