Off-Season Other Teams News

TecnoGenius · January 31, 2024, 01:02:34 AM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on January 30, 2024, 05:45:52 PMAls cut Stanback, wonder if this opens the door for them to go after Brady?

A reverse Burn The Witches? Not sure this is a smart move. Stanback was instrumental in them getting that important GC TD on that freight-train run of his. I had no idea he had that speed, as he's more of a bruiser back. I do believe based on that run he's faster than Brady, who is a lot younger. He had like 3-4 of our DBs/LBs chasing him and none could catch him in time.

More PTSD... argh!!

TecnoGenius · January 31, 2024, 01:06:15 AM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on January 30, 2024, 07:25:53 PMWhat a surprise! He's a wildly unpopular person even among Rider fans.

I don't know. He's kind of the guy they love to hate. He always got (and kept) the fans talking. I never listened to the in-game PBP, but I'd often listen to the immediate post-games and he seemed fine to me. Kind of a blowhard, but he seemed to fit in just fine in SSK.

But it's a good move re: the timing: new HC, "fresh slate" feel, out with the old, in with the new.

It was kind of cool having a major CFL figure named "Ballsy" though.

Blue In BC · January 31, 2024, 08:33:26 PM

Redblacks release Ruby due to $20K bonus due tomorrow. Reports are that they have signed Bladek to replace him.

Not sure if they makes their OL better or worse or what it saves on SMS.

Ruby available creates a musical chairs situation for Gray and a few other OL possibly reaching free agency.

Ridermania · February 01, 2024, 04:16:23 PM

Riders sign Shawn Bane Jr. to a new two year contract!

https://www.cfl.ca/2024/02/01/riders-sign-shawn-bane-jr-to-two-year-extension/

blue_gold_84 · February 01, 2024, 04:19:49 PM

Blue In BC · February 01, 2024, 04:32:20 PM

Roughly 160 players on the potential free agent list left. About 105 have been re-signed or released.

Usually we see about 60 players change teams, retire or never play in the CFL again.

Throw Long Bannatyne · February 02, 2024, 06:23:46 PM

Ticats hire former Bombers special team coordinator Paul Boudreau, six others to 2024 coaching, including former Bomber D-line coach Glen Young.

https://3downnation.com/2024/02/02/ticats-hire-former-bombers-special-team-coordinator-paul-boudreau-six-others-to-2024-coaching-staff/

TecnoGenius · February 04, 2024, 02:38:05 AM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on February 02, 2024, 06:23:46 PMTicats hire former Bombers special team coordinator Paul Boudreau, six others to 2024 coaching, including former Bomber D-line coach Glen Young.

I'm happy for them, especially Young. I think it's a good more for the Cats. So Boo will probably be the new STC, but what position is Young taking? DC?? No mention in the article so I'm guessing not DC? Back to being a unit coach?

Ironic that Young left to be DC instead of staying here to be groomed, and now Younger steals the spot by being more patient

Still waiting on us hiring a D coach named Youngest.

Ridermania · February 04, 2024, 04:16:21 PM

Boris Bede leaving the Argos.....where does he end up?

Maybe Winnipeg?

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/argos-kicker-boris-bede-bids-farewell-to-toronto-fans-on-social-media-1.2071517

Jesse · February 04, 2024, 04:22:43 PM

I definitely wouldn't hate the leg strength on kick offs.

dd · February 04, 2024, 04:30:15 PM

Quote from: TecnoGenius on January 31, 2024, 01:02:34 AMA reverse Burn The Witches? Not sure this is a smart move. Stanback was instrumental in them getting that important GC TD on that freight-train run of his. I had no idea he had that speed, as he's more of a bruiser back. I do believe based on that run he's faster than Brady, who is a lot younger. He had like 3-4 of our DBs/LBs chasing him and none could catch him in time.

More PTSD... argh!!

Why is montreal dumping stanback? I don't get this move, he is still a force out there as seen in the grey cup. He doesn't make those key big runs they didn't win. Talk about a brutal business. I d take him in our lineup is BO signs elsewhere and he will light it up behind our O line and our offensive scheme

Pigskin · February 04, 2024, 04:49:04 PM

Quote from: dd on February 04, 2024, 04:30:15 PMWhy is montreal dumping stanback? I don't get this move, he is still a force out there as seen in the grey cup. He doesn't make those key big runs they didn't win. Talk about a brutal business. I d take him in our lineup is BO signs elsewhere and he will light it up behind our O line and our offensive scheme

Apparently he asked to be released. Probably $$$.

Pete · February 04, 2024, 05:00:35 PM

Stanback said he was willing to take a pay cut, but it became obvious that he wasn't really a part of their ongoing plans, so he asked for release. I think they felt that Antwi could provide them much the same, and they've also signed some rookie rbs along with Fletcher. Supposedly hamilton and Saskatchewan have reached out

dd · February 04, 2024, 05:08:01 PM

Quote from: Jesse on February 04, 2024, 04:22:43 PMI definitely wouldn't hate the leg strength on kick offs.

I d take him in a heartbeat. Our kickoffs are dreadful

Throw Long Bannatyne · February 04, 2024, 07:20:14 PM

Quote from: Jesse on February 04, 2024, 04:22:43 PMI definitely wouldn't hate the leg strength on kick offs.

In the past he was a pretty inconsistent FG kicker, but it looks like he improved his accuracy to 94% last season. Even if he's classified as an Import, if Walters can cut two salaries to one, that wouldn't be the worst idea to save some cap.

Interesting observation the longest FG made last season was 54 yds, teams are choosing to punt more often on the long-shots instead of risking the missed FG return.