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Will any be acting out of character in the upcoming free agency scramble?

 

Who will be most active and why?

 

Hopefully can get 3 or 4 of those.

 

Yes, 3 or 4 of the targeted players would be nice, but that doesn't mean he won't fill in with roster players if the 1st choices aren't available.

Still could end up with upwards of 5 or 6.

 

 

"Targeting" 5 or 6 guys may very well mean multiple players for the same position, not 5 or 6 signings.

 

ie - He's targeting Bryant and Rogers, and wants to get one, Curran and Peters, wants to get one, Sinopoli/Watt/Guigerre, wants to get one.  Because as a good GM, he will have a fallback plan.

 

 

Hopefully can get 3 or 4 of those.

 

Yes, 3 or 4 of the targeted players would be nice, but that doesn't mean he won't fill in with roster players if the 1st choices aren't available.

Still could end up with upwards of 5 or 6.

 

 

"Targeting" 5 or 6 guys may very well mean multiple players for the same position, not 5 or 6 signings.

 

ie - He's targeting Bryant and Rogers, and wants to get one, Curran and Peters, wants to get one, Sinopoli/Watt/Guigerre, wants to get one.  Because as a good GM, he will have a fallback plan.

 

 

Right.

And along those lines, if he doesn't get Bryant, but gets Rogers, he likely saves a nice chunk of money.

If that happens a couple of times, it may be enough to get you a Sam Hurl or another 2nd tier/fall back guy they have their eye on.

 

Target 5 guys, all 1st tier targets, and get 4 or 5 = success.

Target 5 guys, all 1st tier targets, and get 3 or 4 plus 1- 2nd tier target = a very good day

And so on and so on.

For those saying Desjardins will be the most active tomorrow, remember that he may have lots of money but players still have to want to sign. I'm pretty sure Desjardins has a bad reputation around the league, amongst players, because of how he dealt with Kevin Glenn last year, when Glenn's twitter was "hacked" and he called Desjardins a snake.

Walters was called a snake by Korey Banks so does this mean no one will sign here? I would put zero weight in guys being scared to sign in Ottawa.

For those saying Desjardins will be the most active tomorrow, remember that he may have lots of money but players still have to want to sign. I'm pretty sure Desjardins has a bad reputation around the league, amongst players, because of how he dealt with Kevin Glenn last year, when Glenn's twitter was "hacked" and he called Desjardins a snake.

Walters was called a snake by Korey Banks so does this mean no one will sign here? I would put zero weight in guys being scared to sign in Ottawa.

Okay. I'm just going by what players said last year. Clearly you know best.

For those saying Desjardins will be the most active tomorrow, remember that he may have lots of money but players still have to want to sign. I'm pretty sure Desjardins has a bad reputation around the league, amongst players, because of how he dealt with Kevin Glenn last year, when Glenn's twitter was "hacked" and he called Desjardins a snake.

Walters was called a snake by Korey Banks so does this mean no one will sign here? I would put zero weight in guys being scared to sign in Ottawa.

Sam Hurl would be a nice addition to our NIs.

Bryant Peters Hurl watt Jackson and Sir Vincent. 5 or 6 lol

Not sure geography plays that big of a role in the cfl. I mean really if you want to play pro football and not in the NFL. Your options are limited

For those saying Desjardins will be the most active tomorrow, remember that he may have lots of money but players still have to want to sign. I'm pretty sure Desjardins has a bad reputation around the league, amongst players, because of how he dealt with Kevin Glenn last year, when Glenn's twitter was "hacked" and he called Desjardins a snake.

Walters was called a snake by Korey Banks so does this mean no one will sign here? I would put zero weight in guys being scared to sign in Ottawa.

Okay. I'm just going by what players said last year. Clearly you know best.

We frequently hear stories of bitter players.. I have yet to see a cfl franchise blackballed by players and struggling to sign players.

Money talks and also certain places like Regina and Winnipeg will always be handicapped by geography compared to places like BC , Montreal and Toronto.

BC , Montreal and Toronto are expensive places to live if not making top $

For those saying Desjardins will be the most active tomorrow, remember that he may have lots of money but players still have to want to sign. I'm pretty sure Desjardins has a bad reputation around the league, amongst players, because of how he dealt with Kevin Glenn last year, when Glenn's twitter was "hacked" and he called Desjardins a snake.

Walters was called a snake by Korey Banks so does this mean no one will sign here? I would put zero weight in guys being scared to sign in Ottawa.

Okay. I'm just going by what players said last year. Clearly you know best.

We frequently hear stories of bitter players.. I have yet to see a cfl franchise blackballed by players and struggling to sign players.Money talks and also certain places like Regina and Winnipeg will always be handicapped by geography compared to places like BC , Montreal and Toronto.

BC , Montreal and Toronto are expensive places to live if not making top $

Most players don't live in the city they play for... the teams usually put them up in a hotel during the season don't they? Most of the Americans would prefer better night life, better weather, more entertainment etc.... the same issue the Jets have to deal with when competing for free agents...

 

 

 

 

 

For those saying Desjardins will be the most active tomorrow, remember that he may have lots of money but players still have to want to sign. I'm pretty sure Desjardins has a bad reputation around the league, amongst players, because of how he dealt with Kevin Glenn last year, when Glenn's twitter was "hacked" and he called Desjardins a snake.

Walters was called a snake by Korey Banks so does this mean no one will sign here? I would put zero weight in guys being scared to sign in Ottawa.

Okay. I'm just going by what players said last year. Clearly you know best.

We frequently hear stories of bitter players.. I have yet to see a cfl franchise blackballed by players and struggling to sign players.Money talks and also certain places like Regina and Winnipeg will always be handicapped by geography compared to places like BC , Montreal and Toronto.

BC , Montreal and Toronto are expensive places to live if not making top $

Most players don't live in the city they play for... the teams usually put them up in a hotel during the season don't they? Most of the Americans would prefer better night life, better weather, more entertainment etc.... the same issue the Jets have to deal with when competing for free agents...

 

Hotels ... not at all after training camp

Desjardins by far - giguere, Jackson, sinopoli, Rogers, tisdale

Bombers - Bryant, Hickman, peters

Most players don't live in the city they play for... the teams usually put them up in a hotel during the season don't they? Most of the Americans would prefer better night life, better weather, more entertainment etc.... the same issue the Jets have to deal with when competing for free agents...

The Bombers have a housing allowance for players. I don't know how much but it counts towards the cap.

Bombers also provide their players 6 hot buffet style meals per week during the season.  That does not count towards the cap (but per PA rules, probably should).  Players have to see that as a significant plus. 

Should start putting $20 in the buffet meals