I don't know if this is a complete list.

The list is from Penton's You Be The Boss: Bombers 2015 http://www.winnipegsun.com/2015/10/30/you-be-the-boss-bombers-2015-editition

 

 

P Lirim Hajrullahu

SB Nick Moore

LB Graig Newman

QB Matt Nichols

LB Chris Randle

DB Demond Washington

DB Lin-J Shell

DE Louie Richardson

OL Selvish Capers

OL Jace Daniels

DE Thaddeus Gibson

FB Michel-Pierre Pontbriand

RB Cameron Marshall

 

I marked those who I like to come back. Who's yours?

Nichols. Moore. Randle. Lirim. That's about it. Marshall too.

Wouldn't break the bank for any tho

 

P Lirim Hajrullahu

SB Nick Moore

QB Matt Nichols

LB Chris Randle

DB Lin-J Shell

OL Jace Daniels

FB Michel-Pierre Pontbriand

 

 

 

I wonder how many the Red Blacks would sign? lol.Randle would be the only one I'd be sorry to see go.

Why would the redblacks want any of our FAs? They bought all the good ones up in the last two seasons..

 

They wanted to pass, rather than pick from us in the expansion draft, or don't you recall that running joke?

Yea I remember the joke. Not shocking you would look for a chance to throw a cheap shot tho. Knew what ya were implying, just chose to not recognize its lameness.

 

Desjardin is a ****. He just had to say that publicly to embarrass us.

Before the expansion draft I figured Ottawa would not be hurting our roster too much. I kinda agree I woulda taken a pass on selecting from Winnipeg. Anyone half decent was pretty much protected. Gambling on Kohlert was about the only option that was worthwhile.

 

 

 

 

I wonder how many the Red Blacks would sign? lol.Randle would be the only one I'd be sorry to see go.

Why would the redblacks want any of our FAs? They bought all the good ones up in the last two seasons..

 

They wanted to pass, rather than pick from us in the expansion draft, or don't you recall that running joke?

Yea I remember the joke. Not shocking you would look for a chance to throw a cheap shot tho. Knew what ya were implying, just chose to not recognize its lameness.

 

Desjardin is a ****. He just had to say that publicly to embarrass us.

 

Well, if so, it would be redundant. We need no help in embarrassing ourselves, as witnessed by the last few years.

My List (Highlighted are the must signs):

 

P Lirim Hajrullahu - Gambled and lost. I'd sign him for as little as possible and wouldn't complain if he signs elsewhere.

SB Nick Moore - Not worth the money we're paying him. I doubt he'll sign for #3 receiver money, so I'll guess he's gone.

LB Graig Newman - Bye Bye

QB Matt Nichols - Wants a starting job or at the very least competition to be the starter. We shouldn't give him either so I doubt we sign him.

LB Chris Randle - One of our best IMO.

DB Demond Washington - At the right price sure, but not that big a deal if he doesn't sign.

DB Lin-J Shell - Thanks for filling in. No need to resign.

DE Louie Richardson - Sure for the right price, but that's not very high IMO.

OL Selvish Capers - Nope

OL Jace Daniels - One of our best tackles before he was hurt.

DE Thaddeus Gibson - I sure hope we can do better.

FB Michel-Pierre Pontbriand - OK soldier. Draft someone else. 

RB Cameron Marshall - Re-sign him, but he's not top of the list. RB's should be a dime a dozen.

Nicholls, where would he go to start? Nowhere. I expect he'd re-sign. Marshall was under utilized but did some good things when he did carry the ball so re-sign him. Hajrullahu, buh bye.Hit the road, Lirim. I told you guys about Crapigna on the Stamps PR. I was just scoffed at. We should have claimed him off the Stamps PR & started him. Missed opportunity on a good National kicker. Randle, yes. Washington, yes. Daniels, yes. I like the idea of moving Moore to wideout but the Bombers will keep him at slot so he'll keep getting hurt, no. The other guys, who cares?

Nichols and Randle as the two must haves.

 

Liram, Demond and Daniels are the ones I'd strongly push for.

 

Adios to Shell and Richardson

 

Moore on a reduced deal.

Couldn't agree more.....

Oh and bring back Marshall and Pontbriand, although I would look at drafting a Canadian full back to challenge him.

 

Nichols and Randle as the two must haves.

 

Liram, Demond and Daniels are the ones I'd strongly push for.

 

Adios to Shell and Richardson

 

Moore on a reduced deal.

Couldn't agree more.....

 

I'd strongly push Liram out the door. 

Am I missing something about Newman? Did he come in on a crazy expensive contract or ...?

Seemed to me he was a good STer, solid backup and canadian to boot..

Oh and bring back Marshall and Pontbriand, although I would look at drafting a Canadian full back to challenge him.

 

I wouldn't blame you if you've never heard of Chris Normand but he is on the Bombers roster.  Pontbriand will be 33 next year, time for him to hang it up and give the new guy a shot.

With all the free agent qbs hitting FA would you really pick Nichols?

 

List, please.  Probably six from Mtl. but who else will be available?

Ray. Harris. Off the top of my head but we won't go after them. Glenn isn't... he agreed to an extension with Montreal. Not really sure there are many out there. Maybe Demarco in Ottawa but he's done nothing. Nichols won't be starting anywhere next year so probably be good to keep as backup

Ray. Harris. Off the top of my head but we won't go after them. Glenn isn't... he agreed to an extension with Montreal. Not really sure there are many out there. Maybe Demarco in Ottawa but he's done nothing. Nichols won't be starting anywhere next year so probably be good to keep as backup

 

TO would be dumb to let both Ray and Harris make it to free-agency and it wouldn't be wise for them to choose Ray over Harris at this point.  I think Ray's big contract days are over, would like to see the Bombers ink Ray as a backup QB/OC assistant and work his way up the coaching ranks like Dickenson did in CGY.  Ray's experience and assistance with play-calling behind Willy's physical talent could be the ladder the Bombers need to reach the next level of competence.

 

Ray. Harris. Off the top of my head but we won't go after them. Glenn isn't... he agreed to an extension with Montreal. Not really sure there are many out there. Maybe Demarco in Ottawa but he's done nothing. Nichols won't be starting anywhere next year so probably be good to keep as backup

 

TO would be dumb to let both Ray and Harris make it to free-agency and it wouldn't be wise for them to choose Ray over Harris at this point.  I think Ray's big contract days are over, would like to see the Bombers ink Ray as a backup QB/OC assistant and work his way up the coaching ranks like Dickenson did in CGY.  Ray's experience and assistance with play-calling behind Willy's physical talent could be the ladder the Bombers need to reach the next level of competence.

 

 

I would be absolutely shocked if Ray is signed as a back up anywhere aside from Toronto...  I'm pretty sure Montreal would easily throw money at Ray to start for them.

 

 

Ray. Harris. Off the top of my head but we won't go after them. Glenn isn't... he agreed to an extension with Montreal. Not really sure there are many out there. Maybe Demarco in Ottawa but he's done nothing. Nichols won't be starting anywhere next year so probably be good to keep as backup

 

TO would be dumb to let both Ray and Harris make it to free-agency and it wouldn't be wise for them to choose Ray over Harris at this point.  I think Ray's big contract days are over, would like to see the Bombers ink Ray as a backup QB/OC assistant and work his way up the coaching ranks like Dickenson did in CGY.  Ray's experience and assistance with play-calling behind Willy's physical talent could be the ladder the Bombers need to reach the next level of competence.

 

 

I would be absolutely shocked if Ray is signed as a back up anywhere aside from Toronto...  I'm pretty sure Montreal would easily throw money at Ray to start for them.

 

 

I don't know....maybe Ray will strengthen over the off-season and be fully recovered for next year but I wouldn't be surprised if he never regained his form and the same goes for Lulay.

Ray as a QB coach/Assistant OC and then working his way up is interesting. That guy is going to be a good OC  imo.

Oh and bring back Marshall and Pontbriand, although I would look at drafting a Canadian full back to challenge him.

 

Normand is the FB we drafted last CFL draft. I'll give him more playing tim but resigning Ponbriand doesnt hurt.

Ray as a QB coach/Assistant OC and then working his way up is interesting. That guy is going to be a good OC  imo.

 

If I'm O'Shea, I'll kick Dahlquist out and offer that job to him if he is considering retirement and go coaching.

 

What about...

Jarius Jackson as OC

Buck Pierce as RB/Running Game Coordinator

Ricky Ray as QB/Passing Game Coordinator

 

My List (Highlighted are the must signs):

 

P Lirim Hajrullahu - Gambled and lost. I'd sign him for as little as possible and wouldn't complain if he signs elsewhere.

SB Nick Moore - Not worth the money we're paying him. I doubt he'll sign for #3 receiver money, so I'll guess he's gone.

LB Graig Newman - Bye Bye

QB Matt Nichols - Wants a starting job or at the very least competition to be the starter. We shouldn't give him either so I doubt we sign him.

LB Chris Randle - One of our best IMO.

DB Demond Washington - At the right price sure, but not that big a deal if he doesn't sign.

DB Lin-J Shell - Thanks for filling in. No need to resign.

DE Louie Richardson - Sure for the right price, but that's not very high IMO.

OL Selvish Capers - Nope

OL Jace Daniels - One of our best tackles before he was hurt.

DE Thaddeus Gibson - I sure hope we can do better.

FB Michel-Pierre Pontbriand - OK soldier. Draft someone else. 

RB Cameron Marshall - Re-sign him, but he's not top of the list. RB's should be a dime a dozen.

 

 

I doubt he will get any offer higher than #2 with Ricky Ray and Trevor Harris as pending FA.

 

I suspect Barker will do everything in his power to resign Harris and let Ray go.

Popp will then pickup Ray and let go of Glenn.

I'd take Jarious Jackson. He's currently QB Coach and Passing Game Coordinator in Edmonton. I like Marcus Brady too.

 

Notice how many OC's are former QBs and we have Marcel who played CIS.

I would just like to point out that Nick Moore, despite all of his injuries this season, is still the Bombers leading receiver in terms of catches and yards.  So I would assume that the odds of him taking #3 money are fairly slim. 

I would just like to point out that Nick Moore, despite all of his injuries this season, is still the Bombers leading receiver in terms of catches and yards.  So I would assume that the odds of him taking #3 money are fairly slim. 

That says more about the quality of our receiving corps behind Moore than a compliment to Moore.

 

I would just like to point out that Nick Moore, despite all of his injuries this season, is still the Bombers leading receiver in terms of catches and yards.  So I would assume that the odds of him taking #3 money are fairly slim. 

That says more about the quality of our receiving corps behind Moore than a compliment to Moore.

 

 

I would say that the lack of production overall this year by the receivers is more due to the lack of a quality OC and having to use back-up QB's for most of the season.

 

If you were to extrapolate Moore’s numbers for a full 18 games, he would have close to 1100 yards for the season. That would be good enough for 6^th overall in the CFL.

 

Moore is not worth the money he is currently getting, but to say that he is not a #1 receiver is just not accurate. 

 

Does he deserve #1 money in spite of the fact that he gets injured way too often?  That’s another question all together.

But I am sure that in his mind and his agents mind, the answer would be yes.