Bomber Free Agents

[dd]

I'd like to see us bring in either Patterson or Dukes, someone who's young and mobile. Dukes sorta fell out of favour in Toronto, and they just signed Arbuckle, so maybe....

[TBURGESS]

Kicking the tires on Masoli would probably put him on the IR. No interest at all from me. 

[blue_or_die]

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...

This is absolutely the year of all years where we need exactly this. Unless of course we can sign another starter for backup pay (which is why I was suggesting Masoli potentially being of interest).

[J5V]

So, what I am hearing is that the Bombers will have a window between the communication window and start of FA to circle back and match or out bid Lawler's offer from Hamilton. I am wondering with this extra salary cap money if Walters takes another run at Lawler.

That's very interesting. What a unique method of negotiation for both Walters and Lawler. If Kyle has the money and can lock up a blue chip receiver like Lawler I don't see why he wouldn't match the Ticats bid. Well, then again, I suppose if Kyle figures he has the next Lawler locked up for less already he might hold off but that's a wild thought.

[dd]

This is absolutely the year of all years where we need exactly this. Unless of course we can sign another starter for backup pay (which is why I was suggesting Masoli potentially being of interest).

Exactly. Didn't we learn our lesson in the Grey Cup?? We need a bonafide, can run the offense decent #2 Qb who can come in and win us game, just like Arbuckle did for the Argos. We need that.... especially this year at home....with an aging Collaros who may retire after this season...forget chasing Lawler, get a #2 Qb, get an OL to replace Dobson, or heck, match the offer Hammy gave to him and get him back, but going on with Wilson is going to get his shot at #2 is not a good plan. You could see the minute Alexander got in the game for Montreal he had what it takes to maybe be a #1, I didn't get that seeing Wilson stumble and fumble around, he looked lost, and Alexander had zero reps coming into the first game he played in and delivered.

[Pigskin]

Haba: 10 Games, 6 DTs, 1 Sack.  Gone.
Garbutt: 12 Games, 19 DTs, 3 Sacks. Gone.
Fox: 3 Games, 3 DTs. Gone.

Woods: 17 Games, 20 DTs, 2 Sacks.
Adams: 14 Games, 16 DTs, 4 Sacks.

Would have like to have kept Garbutt. But, he probably price himself out of Winnipeg.

[Jesse]

Haba: 10 Games, 6 DTs, 1 Sack.  Gone.
Garbutt: 12 Games, 19 DTs, 3 Sacks. Gone.
Fox: 3 Games, 3 DTs. Gone.

Woods: 17 Games, 20 DTs, 2 Sacks.
Adams: 14 Games, 16 DTs, 4 Sacks.

Would have like to have kept Garbutt. But, he probably price himself out of Winnipeg.

Don't think any of those three priced themselves out of Winnipeg.

[blue_gold_84]

I don't think Dukes is going to be the answer here.

He's not even 27 yet. He's shown flashes and certainly has the potential if he continues to develop.

Who better than Collaros to help him in that.

[Stats Junkie]

Why does this make you mad? Like them or not 3DN is the only media covering the CFL like a blanket.

You are correct in that 3DN has established itself as the outlet with the most comprehensive CFL coverage - cfl.ca is doing a pretty solid job this off season.

I guess, my biggest issue is that they get far too much credit for breaking news. The majority of what they post has already been posted by someone else, including local media, usually via other social media sites. They also get credit for news releases by the various CFL teams or the CFL itself.

I like to see the credit for news go to the person/team/outlet responsible for the story. I would also like to see 3DN do a better job of crediting the original source. If this site allowed us to embed posts from other social media we might see more credit go to the proper sources.

[KINGCHARLES]

I'd like to see us bring in either Patterson or Dukes, someone who's young and mobile. Dukes sorta fell out of favour in Toronto, and they just signed Arbuckle, so maybe....

Patterson is trash, I'm saying that as a Michigan fan... he's like a crappy discount dollar store version of Jake Maier. His specialty is 1-4 yard passes and struggles to throw the deep ball. He's suited more for a league that has 4-5 downs. Streveler and Wilson are better options than Patterson