Target Date for Free Agency Feb. 9th 12 noon ET - 11 am Winnipeg - 9 am Kelowna 

The Bombers will lead into the pre-draft weekend with a press conference tomorrow, February 5th, at 10:00am to discuss Free Agency as it pertains to the Blue Bombers.

Below is a list of the Bomber's free agents:

Capers, Selvish    OL    International    

Gibson, Thaddeus    DL    International    

Hajrullahu, Lirim    K    National    

Marshall, Cameron    RB    International    

Newman, Graig    DB     National  

Pontbriand, Michel-Pierre    FB     National    

Washington, Demond    DB    International

Moore, Nick    WR    International 

Shell, Lin-J    DB    International    

Walker, Chevon    RB    International    
 

Extended :

Daniels, Jace    OL     International    Extended (12/14/15)

Nichols, Matt    QB    International    Extended (01/05/16)

Richardson, Louie    DL    National    Extended (01/25/16)

 

We already know N. Moore won't be extended, and I've assumed Walker and Shell are gonzo, so that leaves 7 players, including 3 Non-imports. How many of these 7 guys will be announced as re-signed by Walters tomorrow?

Any guesses or half wishes, preferences?

Marshall? Hajrullahu? Pontbriand? Newman? What about Washington?

Edited February 9, 20169 yr by Mr Dee

Team moving on means they aren't going to sign. Who knows if it's the Bombers or players decisions on that?

that really REALLY surprises me that Walters would outright say "we're moving on from..." Arugala and Washington. Christ...

so they let a db that quite a few people think is good, go, and sign one that 100% of posters think isn't good.

 

#???

 

if they keep Shell, then what say you people?

 

 

Edited February 5, 20169 yr by Mark F

To be fair, the only guy he said they're straight up "moving on from" is Pontbriand. He just said Lirim and Demond are going to free agency.

Other news outta the presser is that Bob Wylie is coming back for sure. I *think* that's good news...see what he can do with our OL as the young guys grow, and maybe Lapo's systems will be better.

I figured Hajrullahu's days were numbered after his performance against Edmonton & Sergio Garcia took over the placekicking duties. Pro football is a harsh reality. The coaches clearly lost confidence in his ability to perform. When that happened his days were numbered. We don't know if the Bombers offered Lirim a contract or not. Or if he turned down an offer & wanted to try free agency. I'm certain another team CFL will sign him & bring him to camp but he won't get the big numbers I'm sure that he wanted in a second contract.

Not surprised about any of them really.  To get better you need better players.  I don't think Harris takes Washington's spot tho. I think he's the vet dB like Shell was. Not convinced Harris makes the team. So who so we go after... obviously medlock or waters.  I think A Harris is a lock. Be nice to get Messam too. Gotta get another receiver... maybe smith from sask. And gotta go after some DL. Capicotti or Laurent would be huge. 

1 hour ago, 17to85 said:

What? He plays the tougher half back spot and does it quite well. He's all over the field and he does his job well. The trouble here is people will focus only on the plays where he got beat, but guess what, the top receivers (who Washington was always covering because that's how the coaches viewed him) will get open and make plays on everyone. If we lose Washington mark my words we will miss him. 

I know where he plays. And I understand that in that spot, you're going to get beat. I just don't think he's lived up to his potential. I don't think he's a shut down DB. I'd take him back, but I wouldn't mind moving on either.

Quality of that Periscope feed is terrible.  Bombers have a new featured on their site called BomberTV  but it's tag line must be "We're not live!"

14 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Other news outta the presser is that Bob Wylie is coming back for sure. I *think* that's good news...see what he can do with our OL as the young guys grow, and maybe Lapo's systems will be better.

I think it's good news. Wylie is a good coach. Interesting to see how the OL grows & improves as a unit, Hopefully they can stay free of long term serious injuries this coming season.

Missed the presser. Any mention of Moore?

Just now, gcn11 said:

Missed the presser. Any mention of Moore?

it's was mentioned a while ago that the bombers aren't going to be offering him a contract.

It was mentioned in Walters last presser that b4 even signing Dressler they decided to move on from Moore. What I gather is the only FA they talking to right now is Newman 

4 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Quality of that Periscope feed is terrible.  Bombers have a new featured on their site called BomberTV  but it's tag line must be "We're not live!"

I agree. All I can say is down periscope.

Maybe, since they can't seem to figure a good live broadcast out, they should tape the bloody thing, spend an hour figuring how to post it, then have it shown...

How hard is it to film a live broadcast?

If Washington does not come back I can see Adams moving inside and Randle moving back to the corner with Waggoner starting at Safety.  Macho is here for his versatility as a backup but will likely end up playing a lot when injuries strike. 

I see 3 internationals on the oline. So let's just..

National Starters 

Goossen Chungh 

Kohlert 

Westerman 

A Harris

Hurl but maybe not

Bucknor but maybe not 

Waggoner but maybe not

Get Laurent or Capicotti or even Shologan 

Could start 9 Canadians but I think 8 is more likely 

 

And here comes the why would you start 8 Canadians thing... simple. Because if a Canadian gets hurt it doesn't really mess with your ratio as much. 

Edited February 5, 20169 yr by Goalie

I am almost certain if we don't sign Lirim, we will regret it for the next 20 years. How quickly we forget the dark years of kickers and the value of having a good Canadian one. Give him a chance to bounce back. 

Yeah true, unless that 8th Canadian constantly costs us by not being good enough. 

3 minutes ago, AKAChip said:

I am almost certain if we don't sign Lirim, we will regret it for the next 20 years. How quickly we forget the dark years of kickers and the value of having a good Canadian one. Give him a chance to bounce back. 

The coaches must not feel that way. It's a trust issue, I think. They see him everyday at practice as well as games so they're the better judge.

Cant figure out how you let LH and Marshall walk...  its not like they're asking for big $$

A kicker with zero confidence that buckles under pressure is useless to us.

9 minutes ago, Floyd said:

Cant figure out how you let LH and Marshall walk...  its not like they're asking for big $$

How about the coaches don't want Lirim back & the running back position is going Canadian.

Edited February 5, 20169 yr by iso_55

3 minutes ago, Floyd said:

Cant figure out how you let LH and Marshall walk...  its not like they're asking for big $$

Walters was going to announce some positive developments but he really had nothing much to say.  This is not looking like a masterful performance on his part as more holes are opening up on the roster.

8 minutes ago, Floyd said:

Cant figure out how you let LH and Marshall walk...  its not like they're asking for big $$

How do you know that?

I didn't mind Marshall, but he should be easily replaceable.

2 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Walters was going to announce some positive developments but he really had nothing much to say.  This is not looking like a masterful performance on his part as more holes are opening up on the roster.

Holes they are hoping to fill in free agency. Medlock as kicker & either Messam or Harris as our running back. Roll the bones.