Bomber Free Agents

Started by TBURGESS, November 19, 2024, 05:40:30 PM

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Throw Long Bannatyne

Quote from: dd on February 06, 2025, 05:34:54 PMI would use the increase in cap money to upgrade the interior of our DL,as well as get us a competent #2 Qb, as well, Couture would look good again in Blue and Gold and be an instant upgrade to our OL

Money could be well spent to upgrade the QB position (Dolegala) although there's not much left to choose from now, Shiltz, Cameron Dukes, Masoli, Shea Patterson.  If they would have signed MBT and been willing to use him strategically when needed, I have no doubt they'd get back to the GC this season.

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Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on February 06, 2025, 06:56:20 PMMoney could be well spent to upgrade the QB position (Dolegala) although there's not much left to choose from now, Shiltz, Cameron Dukes, Masoli, Shea Patterson.  If they would have signed MBT and been willing to use him strategically when needed, I have no doubt they'd get back to the GC this season.

I think Shiltz accepted an offer from Ottawa.
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Quote from: Pigskin on February 06, 2025, 07:08:45 PMI think Shiltz accepted an offer from Ottawa.

Don't think so, they re-signed Crum and still have Tyrie Adams in reserve.

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Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on February 06, 2025, 06:56:20 PMMoney could be well spent to upgrade the QB position (Dolegala) although there's not much left to choose from now, Shiltz, Cameron Dukes, Masoli, Shea Patterson.  If they would have signed MBT and been willing to use him strategically when needed, I have no doubt they'd get back to the GC this season.
I'd take Dukes out of that list. 
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blue_or_die

Quote from: TBURGESS on February 06, 2025, 07:51:04 PMI'd take Dukes out of that list.

Ditto.

I wouldn't mind Masoli either for all that experience for a backup role. Get a ring before he retires.
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Quote from: TBURGESS on February 06, 2025, 07:51:04 PMI'd take Dukes out of that list.

Hands down the best option on that list.

Quote from: blue_or_die on February 06, 2025, 08:41:02 PMDitto.

I wouldn't mind Masoli either for all that experience for a backup role. Get a ring before he retires.

Is he healthy enough, though? I have to think his mobility is shot.
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Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on February 06, 2025, 07:21:05 PMDon't think so, they re-signed Crum and still have Tyrie Adams in reserve.

Dan Ralph from the Canadian Press reporting that Shiltz has a agreed to join Ottawa as there fourth QB going into camp.
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blue_or_die

Quote from: blue_gold_84 on February 06, 2025, 08:44:38 PMHands down the best option on that list.

Is he healthy enough, though? I have to think his mobility is shot.

I thought I heard he was good to go but if that's not correct then no, I wouldn't want anyone still recovering from an injury as our insurance policy. Maybe tie a physical to any sort of offer.
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I would also like to see Dukes here.
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Quote from: blue_or_die on February 06, 2025, 08:50:28 PMI thought I heard he was good to go but if that's not correct then no, I wouldn't want anyone still recovering from an injury as our insurance policy. Maybe tie a physical to any sort of offer.

Masoli played some last season and from what I recall he didn't really do anything well, thought he would demonstrate an ability to move the ball but he looked very mediocre. From Ottawa's perspective they gave him all the time he needed to recover but they don't have a use for him moving forward.

I'd also bring in Dukes and let him battle Wilson for the future QB job, I think either could be the short yardage QB and would rather keep both over Dolegala. 

theaardvark

I don't think Dukes, or Patterson, or Masoli is going to be the answer here.

Wilson gets his shot to show he's got what the management team sees in him, and there will be new arms in camp.

There are going to be some unsigned CFL experienced QB's available through the season if injuries happen.  Might even be able to trade for one if need be.  I don't think we need to roster a "just in case" almost good enough QB for the year.  Unless he's OK with a PR spot because he just wants to play ball.

I haven't seen word on how Streveler is recovering yet... I think most people will say that ship has sailed, but it would be interesting to see him under Jackson...
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Throw Long Bannatyne

Quote from: theaardvark on February 06, 2025, 09:06:59 PMI don't think Dukes, or Patterson, or Masoli is going to be the answer here.

Wilson gets his shot to show he's got what the management team sees in him, and there will be new arms in camp.

There are going to be some unsigned CFL experienced QB's available through the season if injuries happen.  Might even be able to trade for one if need be.  I don't think we need to roster a "just in case" almost good enough QB for the year.  Unless he's OK with a PR spot because he just wants to play ball.

I haven't seen word on how Streveler is recovering yet... I think most people will say that ship has sailed, but it would be interesting to see him under Jackson...

It wouldn't surprise me if they gave Strev. another shot just based on loyalty, he can be the unofficial party captain heading into the home Grey Cup.

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I still like Dolegala from a developmental standpoint. He put up fairly good numbers on a shaky Riders offense in year one. Now he's had time some time to learn in a few different places.

That's kind of the ideal developmental path if you ask me. I'm glad we have him and I think he's going in this year if Collaros misses time.

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Problem with Delegala is he a pocket passer and you need a really good Oline for him to be functional.

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I would love to see Dukes here. Masoli not so much.
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