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

There's no question Walters et al have a plan........the question is whether it's a good one. TBD...

14 minutes ago, Taynted_Fayth said:

its too bad we didnt pick up Watman, but i think Normand is still out there,  wouldnt hurt to bring him in for a looksee

was also surprised that Walters wasn't in for Watman (or if he was, and i'll try to find that out, that he wasn't in harder). obvious why we wanted him as keeping Ricky clean has become priorities 1 thru 5 of our season.

you guys seem like you're maybe two O-Line upgrades away from a very solid roster.

Re: OL...When healthy, we've got 5 guys that can play....6 even, incl Keeping. But there needs to be more depth along the line, because Neufeld can't stay healthy, and Daniels had a tough go last year from that standpoint. But if, magically, Bryant, Chung, Goossen, Neufeld and Daniels all stayed healthy.....that's a line that can ball.

well Penton apparently said were over the cap as it sits right now (without cutting anyone) i'm going to assume there wasn't much thought put in beyond who we targeted in FA, and it's now a matter of fiscal management. Walters probably didn't/doesn't know who he was going to cut and how much we would have to offer after the fact.

 

I guess that's one positive to Jones, he hasn't hesitated in making room immediately and know exactly how much he has to work with

It's only prudent to 'get' the players you targeted before you make the necessary cuts, IMO. The Sask. situation is extremely different, and mostly a one-timer. We may be over the limit at the moment, but there are still a lot of roster movements to be made.

11 minutes ago, Taynted_Fayth said:

well Penton apparently said were over the cap as it sits right now (without cutting anyone) i'm going to assume there wasn't much thought put in beyond who we targeted in FA, and it's now a matter of fiscal management. Walters probably didn't/doesn't know who he was going to cut and how much we would have to offer after the fact.

 

I guess that's one positive to Jones, he hasn't hesitated in making room immediately and know exactly how much he has to work with

Why do you assume this?

9 minutes ago, Taynted_Fayth said:

Walters probably didn't/doesn't know who he was going to cut and how much we would have to offer after the fact.

 

I'm going to guess some thought has gone into the salary cap.

because we've gone over the cap without releasing anyone.  I would imagine it kind of handcuffs you from continuing on if your going deeper and deeper without making the room, as it would be a lot harder to manage the further red you go.

 

 Just my thinking given the lack of releases at this point

 

**side note,  i wonder if we make a pitch at Brian Bulcke

Edited February 11, 20169 yr by Taynted_Fayth

Herb Zurkowsky ‏@HerbZurkowsky1  4m4 minutes ago

Hearing the #Als are shopping non-import MLB @HenocMuamba. Edm would seem to be most-likely destination.

 

Wowy.....this is interesting.

They couldn't really address it beforehand because they didn't know who they'd sign in FA.  Now that they have some guys signed, they can start looking at cuts.  You don't want to cut a player on the hopes they would replace them with a targeted free agent only to have that guy sign with another team.

During his presser yesterday, Walters said they knew some tough decisions have to be made but he wouldn't speculate with the media on exactly who would get cut.  

 

2 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Herb Zurkowsky ‏@HerbZurkowsky1  4m4 minutes ago

Hearing the #Als are shopping non-import MLB @HenocMuamba. Edm would seem to be most-likely destination.

 

Wowy.....this is interesting.

Come "home" Henoc .. come home .. heh my jersey might be relevant again.

1 minute ago, Noeller said:

Herb Zurkowsky ‏@HerbZurkowsky1  4m4 minutes ago

Hearing the #Als are shopping non-import MLB @HenocMuamba. Edm would seem to be most-likely destination.

 

Wowy.....this is interesting.

 

Id think Calgary would go harder for Henoc over Edm who resigned Sherritt, but i hope Huff gets outbid on everyone tbh

So, Henoc's CFL tour last year was all for naught? 

Henoc, come home..

2 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

They couldn't really address it beforehand because they didn't know who they'd sign in FA.  Now that they have some guys signed, they can start looking at cuts.  You don't want to cut a player on the hopes they would replace them with a targeted free agent only to have that guy sign with another team.

During his presser yesterday, Walters said they knew some tough decisions have to be made but he wouldn't speculate with the media on exactly who would get cut.  

 

and thats why I think they might not have made a pitch for Watman, knowing your over as it is and needing to make cuts, it just makes it harder to juggle the more you pile on until you make some room

2 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Herb Zurkowsky ‏@HerbZurkowsky1  4m4 minutes ago

Hearing the #Als are shopping non-import MLB @HenocMuamba. Edm would seem to be most-likely destination.

 

Wowy.....this is interesting.

They've spent a lot of money with all of their big name signings. They've got very good mlb'ers behind him, so it kind of makes sense.

2 minutes ago, Mr Dee said:

So, Henoc's CFL tour last year was all for naught? 

Henoc, come home..

and how much is THAT gonna piss off Iso.....lol

3 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Herb Zurkowsky ‏@HerbZurkowsky1  4m4 minutes ago

Hearing the #Als are shopping non-import MLB @HenocMuamba. Edm would seem to be most-likely destination.

 

Wowy.....this is interesting.

Offer the 2 2nd round picks this year? Run 3 -4 D with Sholo - Cummings - Westerman and Wild - Bass - Muamba - Legget ?

 

Id offer Hurl and Macho Harris for Muamba straight up

I'm 99% sure he won't be coming here. We probably can't afford him, & he only has 1 year left on his contract. Hate to give up a 1st rounder for him just to watch him walk again.

1 minute ago, sweep the leg said:

I'm 99% sure he won't be coming here. We probably can't afford him, & he only has 1 year left on his contract. Hate to give up a 1st rounder for him just to watch him walk again.

Spoil the party before we even get the plates out...but...you're right.

We don't need him and I don't want him. We're more than good with two studs like Bass & Wild as our two backers. He already spurned us to go to Montreal. Pass.

hurl @ $120K, macho @  50k,  that would cover a lot Henocs salary... maybe offer them peach too then weère probably under the cap again

but your Muamba in for Hurl is damn good thinking

2 minutes ago, Taynted_Fayth said:

hurl @ $120K, macho @  50k,  that would cover a lot Henocs salary... maybe offer them peach too then weère probably under the cap again

A guy like Macho making the min doesn't help us in that regard. We have to sign someone to fill that roster spot.

1 minute ago, Taynted_Fayth said:

and thats why I think they might not have made a pitch for Watman, knowing your over as it is and needing to make cuts, it just makes it harder to juggle the more you pile on until you make some room

Having too many quality players under contract is a problem every GM would love to have.  Cutting a guy is only one option, they can try to restructure an existing contract or attempt to trade someone (like Montreal is trying to do with Henoc).