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[what do you tell Demski]

#21

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Brady Olivera re-signs

Last post by Tecno - Today at 01:38:10 AM

So if BO is 'worth' $300k, what do you tell Demski The extra $50k we gave him should have went to an OL upgrade.

You tell Demski he gets the ball 3-6 times a game and Brady 15-25 (run + pass combined for both).  Brady takes a massive beating almost every touch.  Demski gets a bad bump maybe 1-2 times a game.  You tell Demski we're still a run-first team.

You also give Demski a bump, as I'm pretty sure he'll get.  $25k more easily.  If young Kenny-esque Philpot The Greater is $275, then Demski is easily closer to $240 than $200.  The only reason Demski can't get $275 is he's way older and thus is a bigger injury or talent-cliff threat.

[imagine this will be Walter's last year]

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Brady Olivera re-signs

Last post by Tecno - Today at 01:33:22 AM

We'll see how the rest of FA pans out, but if we end up with Neufeld, Wallace & Thomas, I'd imagine this will be Walter's last year.

Uh, didn't KW just get a new 3-year contract?  No way he's getting canned before that expires, or we'd have to hire Hogan as our GM as that's the only guy we could afford!!

[wouldn't have been shocked if the number came in at over 300k]

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Brady Olivera re-signs

Last post by Tecno - Today at 01:32:35 AM

When Tyson Philpot signed for 275k, that became the absolute floor. I wouldn't have been shocked if the number came in at over 300k, so I'm fine with the number.

Indeed.  Believe it or not, I bet we still got a "hometown discount" out of Brady.  He could have held out for $325.  I actually think higher of him that he only reamed us for $300, no joke.

[either use Shay this year or lose him next year]

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Free Agent Acquisition

Last post by Tecno - Today at 01:28:30 AM

What's a rookie contract duration, 2 years plus an option?  They either use Shay this year or lose him next year, first year he should have gotten some looks.

From my vantage point Ballsy was favored over Shay.  Which is a bit odd.  I don't know what round Ballsy was drafted in, but it was well below Shay.

Shay may have non-talent issues that has him more in the dog house.  We all know that low-effort practicers or guys with beefs will go down the pecking order mighty fast when Mafia is in charge.

Let's hope that's not the case, or we'll have another spectacular 1RDP bust on our hands.

As for "lose him", he hasn't shown anything at all so who is going to offer him "steal him away" money?  He needs to show something in order to be a juicy FA target.  So if anything we should keep him hidden on the dev track so we can lock him in a cheap 2-year deal in FA27!!

[he may not even be available for 1/2 the season]

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 1st & 10 | The Blue Bomber...

Last post by Tecno - Today at 01:23:53 AM

While I'm not expecting Schoen back I could be mistaken. If he is healthy he'd be a solid addition. That said he may not even be available for 1/2 the season and is a potential free agent.

I would be fine with a Schoen re-sign, but ONLY with (near) $0 bonus / up-front.  It has to be a deal that can be protected via the 6GIR.  Greater than 50/50 he pulls a Masoli and has a knee blow up for a 3rd time.

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Brady Olivera re-signs

Last post by M.O.A.B. - Today at 12:42:59 AM

Nice to have Oliveira back! And agree, 3 years is a bonus.

Next. Sign Demski please.

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Brady Olivera re-signs

Last post by Jesse - Today at 12:04:52 AM

When Tyson Philpot signed for 275k, that became the absolute floor. I wouldn't have been shocked if the number came in at over 300k, so I'm fine with the number.

Getting him under contract now, and for 3 years, is an absolute bonus. Walters is really lightening up his load for next year's FA period.

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Brady Olivera re-signs

Last post by RebusRankin - Today at 12:03:13 AM

Counter point, Philpott is getting $275,000 from Montreal, not that far off the $290,000 that Brady will get next year and he has yet to have a 1000 yard season. Elite Canadians are going to cost you.

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Brady Olivera re-signs

Last post by Jesse - Today at 12:01:37 AM

He wasn't the best back last year...

He was 2nd in yards from scrimmage in only 14 games.

People are way exaggerating how "underused" he was.

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Brady Olivera re-signs

Last post by Blueforlife - December 15, 2025, 11:43:43 PM

He wasn't the best back last year...

Imo he is the best back in the league and has been for many years.

Get him improved oline and better consistency passing and he will shine.  I will put money on that.