Off-Season Other Teams News

[theaardvark]

$250k for BO20?  That is high, I don't think he will get that, unless someone really needs ratio help.  OUilette is a stronger back, and at $90k less... a deal.

Rhymes is looking for a $200k plus deal, I'd rather have Schoen if we're going $200k plus.

Brown vs. Streveler?  Either is going to cost a lot, we might not be able to afford either, and maybe the best QB corps $SMS money is Collaros, rookie, Prukop...

[VictorRomano]

Word is Ottawa is going hard for Rhymes as well.

[Pete]

$250k for BO20?  That is high, I don't think he will get that, unless someone really needs ratio help.  OUilette is a stronger back, and at $90k less... a deal.

Rhymes is looking for a $200k plus deal, I'd rather have Schoen if we're going $200k plus.

Brown vs. Streveler?  Either is going to cost a lot, we might not be able to afford either, and maybe the best QB corps $SMS money is Collaros, rookie, Prukop...

Rhymes has signed for 210k with Ottawa, which likely takes them out of running for Schoen. ANd with trading Brown that's all but done with Ottawa as well.
As far as Olivera goes, he's totally out of the ball park. The only team i could see going as high as even 200k is Sask. I would hope wed be able to resign him at 180k other wise let him walk.
There's a reason the rb position has been devalued, both in cfl and nfl. Wpg has been one of the few teams that's committed to the run even when were behind.  A team like the riders with Harris at qb won't do that. But maybe he needs to find out for himself

[drahgon]

Ottawa "winning" the off-season again. Will it translate into more wins on the field? Time will tell but history has not been kind to the Redblacks.

[Pigskin]

I would sign DS83 and worry about BO20 once he falls back to earth.

[3rdand1.5]

If those numbers are true, then BO is outta his mind. He is a very good back and possibly better than AJ and yes he is CDN....but he is NOT in any way shape or form $90,000 better than AJ

If we or anyone give him that much it would be insane

If this is true....Flip the 5th back East to T.O and trade it for AJ to show we appreciate him and gladly give him his $160 ask.

Save 90k loose something we didn't need in the extra 5th rounder and we wouldn't miss a beat with him pounding the rick, heck the way we use the run AJ might even be able to come close to matching Brady's numbers....do we have amateur wrestling here.....

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

$250k for BO20?  That is high, I don't think he will get that, unless someone really needs ratio help.  OUilette is a stronger back, and at $90k less... a deal.

Better yet, save even more by signing Dedrick Mills from Calgary.

[VictorRomano]

Riders released WR Jake Weineke late yesterday.

[blue_gold_84]

Lions extend WR Cottoy through 2026: https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/18/lions-extend-national-receiver-jevon-cottoy-through-2026/

No way the Lions are in on Schoen now, IMO.

[Jesse]

Lions extend WR Cottoy through 2026: https://www.cfl.ca/2024/01/18/lions-extend-national-receiver-jevon-cottoy-through-2026/

No way the Lions are in on Schoen now, IMO.

I don't think they ever were.

Montreal and Ottawa are our top competition, imo.

[Pete]

Sask might be looking to make a splash too, they released wenike and may make a play for him or Olivera

[Blue In BC]

I wonder if Wienike goes back to Montreal? He'll land somewhere and end up taking a lower salary.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Looks like the Ti-Cats will probably release Kongbo before his bonus is due, over paid for his contribution won't make him the best fit in Wpg. right now.  He has yet to establish himself as a qualified starter.

"After he notched just 15 defensive tackles and three special teams tackles in his first season in Steeltown, the Ticats could be forced to pay the 27-year-old like one of the 10 best-compensated defensive ends in the league if they don't move on.

Scheduled to receive a $15,000 offseason bonus on February 1, the first component in a deal worth $163,800 in hard money next season. There is an additional $15,000 in playtime and incentive money available as well, putting the underwhelming National on par financially with what players like Winnipeg's Jackson Jeffcoat made last year."


https://3downnation.com/2024/01/22/offseason-bonus-marks-soaring-price-tag-for-ticats-canadian-de-jonathan-kongbo/

[Blue In BC]

Looks like the Ti-Cats will probably release Kongbo before his bonus is due, over paid for his contribution won't make him the best fit in Wpg. right now.  He has yet to establish himself as a qualified starter.

"After he notched just 15 defensive tackles and three special teams tackles in his first season in Steeltown, the Ticats could be forced to pay the 27-year-old like one of the 10 best-compensated defensive ends in the league if they don't move on.

Scheduled to receive a $15,000 offseason bonus on February 1, the first component in a deal worth $163,800 in hard money next season. There is an additional $15,000 in playtime and incentive money available as well, putting the underwhelming National on par financially with what players like Winnipeg's Jackson Jeffcoat made last year."


https://3downnation.com/2024/01/22/offseason-bonus-marks-soaring-price-tag-for-ticats-canadian-de-jonathan-kongbo/

He was never a full time starter and would definitely be over paid under the existing agreement. That said for the right price I wouldn't mind him back in Winnipeg.

[Ridermania]

Calgary Stampeders sign LB Adam Konar following release from Elks