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

 

Edited February 16, 20169 yr by Mr Dee

I'm tired of Muamba.  CFL tour part 2 coming up. 

35 minutes ago, Mr Dee said:

 

Zurkowsky's post kind of makes sense, if there are still NFL opportunities for Muamba, I can understand why he would want to pursue them immediately rather than wait another year.  Bye-bye Henoc, we'll see you on the next go-round.

On February 13, 2016 at 3:50 PM, Floyd said:

Whats happening with Figueroa?  Would be a huge signing...  Bryant-Daniels-Goossens-Chungh-Figueroa would keep Willy upright

 

There are a couple of good OL still there for the taking. Not sure if how many are Canucks though. Despite the NI pick-ups we made we could still use some more National OL

Muamba at $250k is worth it... hope Walters is in on this - still don't understand this whole thing about Esks having inside track because Cauchy is there... ridiculous.

Adams-New-Waggoner-Johnson-Randle ($550k)

Bass(Wild)-Muamba-Leggett ($600k)

New-Sholo-Cumkings-Westerman ($650k)

$1.8m on defense starters...

9 hours ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

This thread has gotten terribly silly.  Stop it right now.

 

Top rated remaining free agents according to TSN.

http://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/14/best-rest-whats-next-free-agency/

1    Cleyon Laing    DT    Free Agent    TOR    
2    Aaron Grymes    DB    Free Agent    EDM    
3     Bryan Hall    DT    Free Agent    HAM    
4     Emanuel Davis    DB    Free Agent    HAM    
5     Chris Getzlaf    REC    Free Agent    SSK    
6     Tristan Okpalaugo    DE    Free Agent    TOR    
7     Alex Hall    DE    Free Agent    SSK    
8     Brandyn Thompson    DB    Free Agent    OTT    
9     Matthew Norman    OL    Free Agent    BC    
10     *Tyron Brackenridge    DB    Free Agent    SSK    
11     Justin Hickman    DE    Free Agent    HAM    
12     *Juwan Simpson    LB    Free Agent    CGY    
13     Fred Stamps    REC    Free Agent    MTL    
14     Joel Figueroa    OL    Free Agent    HAM    
15     Jake Olson    OT    Free Agent    HAM    
16    Cord Parks    DB    Free Agent    BC    
17    Jonathan Hefney    CB    Free Agent    MTL    
18    Xavier Fulton    OL    Free Agent    SSK    
19    Ryan Hinds    DB    Free Agent    EDM    
20    Jerald Brown    DB    Free Agent    MTL

The top three names on this list are interesting... they must all be entertaining NFL opportunities, especially Laing.... Cdn DT with his skill set doesn't sit unsigned for long... what's the deal with Matt Norman?... I thought he was good enough to, at least, be a depth O-lineman... but Cdn OL don't just sit unsigned for a week....

Laing and Grymes are Def exploring nfl opportunities. Norman I believe has injury concerns. Wouldn't surprise me if we give him a shot here but... at the same time I think his injury issues are the reason he hasn't been signed. I believe players 1 2 4 and 6 are exploring nfl opportunities. Not sure about B Hall but I'll bet he is also 

Lots of quality dlinemen still around....

I'd be interested to see where Getzlaf ends up...  I wonder if the Rider fans will turn on him if he goes elsewhere...

4 hours ago, Brandon said:

Lots of quality dlinemen still around....

I'd be interested to see where Getzlaf ends up...  I wonder if the Rider fans will turn on him if he goes elsewhere...

Of course they will... this is Rider fans we're talking about 

It's not good that these O-linemen are sitting on the FA list without being picked up by someone. Are they no good? Are they too expensive? Does no one but us need OL help? 

12 minutes ago, J5V said:

It's not good that these O-linemen are sitting on the FA list without being picked up by someone. Are they no good? Are they too expensive? Does no one but us need OL help? 

Probably a combination of factors.  There aren't many spots available for American OL... Generally only 1 or 2 per team.  Then consider that most of those spots are already filled.  Only the best of the best among American OL can command a large salary, the rest will learn that being a middle of the pack American OL barely gets you above league minimum.  Even a guy like Xavier Fulton who had one great year, will have trouble finding someone willing to pay.

As for the Canadians, there is really not much left.  I think Wojt will retire, Scott Mitchell has been on his last legs for a couple years now.  Norman will find a spot eventually but it will be as a backup, and he probably believes he deserves a starter salary, hence the delay in signing.

10 hours ago, bearpants said:

The top three names on this list are interesting... they must all be entertaining NFL opportunities, especially Laing.... Cdn DT with his skill set doesn't sit unsigned for long... what's the deal with Matt Norman?... I thought he was good enough to, at least, be a depth O-lineman... but Cdn OL don't just sit unsigned for a week....

Laing plays on the edge but he would be great player on our DL. I hope that Walters has enough money to sign him if his NFL options are finished. That would be one FA I'd love to see here.

We just scored Shologan007 and Cummings. These guys will give our DL, with Westerman, a tremendous boost. We don't need Laing. I'm just worried, at this point, that they may figure these guys will be such an improvement that they would consider keeping Peach, well, because 'he's a hard worker'. The argument against that, of course, is that Peach may be too costly to keep, and we'll go with a newer, cheaper, peach-faced rookie.

Edited February 17, 20169 yr by Mr Dee

If we have a scintillating DL we can do many things. If we can pressure with just our front 4 imagine how much better we'll be? If we have a chance to sign Laing Walters needs to go for it.

44 minutes ago, Mr Dee said:

We just scored Schologan007 and Cummings. These guys will give our DL, with Westerman, a tremendous boost. We don't need Laing. I'm just worried, at this point, that they may figure these guys will be such an improvement that they would consider keeping Peach, well, because 'he's a hard worker'. The argument against that, of course, is that Peach may be too costly to keep, and we'll go with a newer, cheaper, peach-faced rookie.

If you have a chance to sign a starting National like Laing, you do it.

5 minutes ago, Blueballz said:

If you have a chance to sign a starting National like Laing, you do it.

Really? What would you do with Shologan, our other NI DT?

I like Laing, but Shologan is here, and he can do the job. Cummings is also here, and although not an NI, he will be really good for us. So, where's the chance to sign another expensive NI DT when we are set at that position?

7 minutes ago, Mr Dee said:

Really? What would you do with Shologan, our other NI DT?

I like Laing, but Shologan is here, and he can do the job. Cummings is also here, and although not an NI, he will be really good for us. So, where's the chance to sign another expensive NI DT when we are set at that position?

Laing > Shologan

Ok, follow this. We may or may not have asked about Laing. He may or may not be staying up in Canada. He may or may not have fit in our SMS. It doesn't matter. We pursued and got a very good NI DT to go along with another very good DT. We don't need Laing. So, answer the questions I posed.

 

It's simple, Laing is a younger and better player. IF the opportunity arises to upgrade a position even more we'd be crazy not to. 'Settling' does not breed winning.

48 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

 

Via Darren Bauming:

"The #Bombers are set to announce the signings of 6'0" 184lb DB Jonte Green and 5'6" 185lb tailback/returner Martese Jackson."

not familiar with Hardrick, gonna gauge some opinion on him over at riderfans as they would have followed him closer. hope its a good signing

Also from Bauming:

"Another name to watch for is 6'3" 315lb OL Lawrence Martin out of the University of South Florida, who has played some Arena ball. #Bombers"

10 minutes ago, Taynted_Fayth said:

not familiar with Hardrick, gonna gauge some opinion on him over at riderfans as they would have followed him closer. hope its a good signing

3 games with BC in 2014, 1 with the Riders last year. The fact that two clubs have gotten rid of him is a concern.

1 hour ago, rebusrankin said:

3 games with BC in 2014, 1 with thid Riders last year. The fact that two clubs have gotten rid of him is a concern.

Training camp fodder.

I think we will be seeing a few less than IDeal OLmen signed IN the next little While to fill I

Edited February 17, 20169 yr by wanna-b-fanboy