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, 201610 yr by Mr Dee

Is it me or does it kinda feel like Chrismas eve?

Edited February 8, 201610 yr by Dirty30

I'm not sure who this blogger is... but I find it hard to call him/het credible with this kind of grammar:

"Ted Laurent is really the best player in this free agent class but their is no way, in my mind, that Hamilton lets him walk."

what did we figure out for time tomorrow? Is it Noon ET, 11am Wpg, and then 10am for us Oil folk......?

I wonder if the Blue will pick up a  lot of free agents who are just a step below the cream of the crop that's available?

Might get better value scooping up the Messams of the world rather then spending all the money on guys like Harris?

42 minutes ago, Noeller said:

what did we figure out for time tomorrow? Is it Noon ET, 11am Wpg, and then 10am for us Oil folk......?

Correct, Noon ET.

Messam will sign with Calgary 

1 minute ago, Goalie said:

Messam will sign with Calgary 

.....AND Harris will sign here....

10 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Messam will sign with Calgary 

I'm not sure he will. He's made it clear he wants to play there. But there has been no signed contract. If CGY was going to sign him, why wait so long?

27 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

I'm not sure he will. He's made it clear he wants to play there. But there has been no signed contract. If CGY was going to sign him, why wait so long?

Reports yesterday were that they were very close to a deal. We'll know today I guess.

4 minutes ago, gcn11 said:

Reports yesterday were that they were very close to a deal. We'll know today I guess.

Ah ok. Didn't see that.

For the first time in a long time (maybe ever), with so many players available for this time around, free agency has the potential to drastically change the landscape of the league. It's pretty exciting really. A team like Hamilton stands to lose the most IMO, they could quickly go from contender to a question mark literally overnight. Conversely, a team like the Bombers could improve dramatically. Plenty of teams with holes to plug and plenty of hole pluggers for the right coin. This to me is what should take place every four or five years to help with parity and fan interest. Can't wait! 

Edited February 8, 201610 yr by IC Khari

My main point about Messam was that the Blue won't sign the guys who will make top coin (Laurent, Harris) and instead would pick the 3rd or 4th best options since the free agent list is quite deep.

 

 

23 hours ago, Atomic said:

 

Apologies if there are any mistakes in there, mostly using the CFL FA tracker for info.  I just think it's a little more readable when listed grouped by position rather than team 

There are a lot of "no-names" and "old-names" on that list that are not going to receive any offers, thus it's going to be a bleak day for a few.  Hopefully Walters can find numerous pieces at market price with a positive upside between the upper and lower price groups.

4 hours ago, gcn11 said:

Reports yesterday were that they were very close to a deal. We'll know today I guess.

What becomes of Cornish? Is he done?

Just now, J5V said:

What becomes of Cornish? Is he done?

He retired after last season

1 minute ago, Engelwood said:

He retired after last season

I see. Concussions?

36 minutes ago, J5V said:

I see. Concussions?

Do you have a sixth sense for head trauma? Are you a concussion whisperer?

Here's my guess.... think they make a big splash or 2. 

Harris. Ryan Smith. Capicotti. Medlock or Waters. Just think they are gonna go out and sign a few big names. I think they will offer Laurent money but someone will pay him way more. Laurent is good but if he wants 300 K.... Capicotti is the better value signing. 

 

Edited February 8, 201610 yr by Goalie

Lawless said today expect them to go hard after Messam if he reaches FA. Could save 50 k over Harris.

I just really hope they don't blow their load over-paying for Laurent. I would not be a fan of that. Pretty much anything else goes, tho...

11 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

Lawless said today expect them to go hard after Messam if he reaches FA. Could save 50 k over Harris.

I can see this happening.

1.calgary would be have to be stupid to let messam go. 2. calgary is  not stupid. 3. messam will stay in calg.

 

*messam probably should not have said he wants to stay in calg.

*not sure why, but I'll be surprised if Andrew Harris ends up here.

Edited February 8, 201610 yr by Mark F

I think the extra money would be better spent on the d-line...  I'd rather they over pay for Laurent then for Harris..

I don't think they will be in on Laurent.  They will Def talk to his agent but I don't see them signing him. 

dumb comment no. 482.

Edited February 8, 201610 yr by Mark F