Blue Bombers sign Sergio Castillo, Jamieson Sheahan to contract extensions

[Blue In BC]

Nothing I have posted is about blind faith.  There is no reason to bring that up imo.  Might want to read what I posted again.  Nobody knows what this season will look like, we come on here to voice our opinions and make educated guesses.  I am cautiously optimistic and that is allowed.

I liked the part about the weighted scale.Improve the OL and DL yes, overpaying, hard no imo.

You said we'll have a better than average team and better than last year. When we have 18 potential free agents remaining that is blind faith.  You think our D will be great when we don't know who will on the roster. There is nothing yet to base that on.

That's more than an opinion. It's sunshine, lollipops and roses. An opinion has to be based on data. If and when we sign Lawler ( he's not a free agent but an example ) ( or a similar talent ), it could be said our receiving group has improved and our offence will be improved overall.

That's the difference between blind faith and substantive data.

Those changes might happen in free agency. However I can't suggest our defence will be better when still have 5 potential free agents.

[Pete]

Nothing I have posted is about blind faith.  There is no reason to bring that up imo.  Might want to read what I posted again.  Nobody knows what this season will look like, we come on here to voice our opinions and make educated guesses.  I am cautiously optimistic and that is allowed.

I liked the part about the weighted scale.Improve the OL and DL yes, overpaying, hard no imo.

If we try to improve these areas thru free agency, it will be an overpay in relation to the rest of the team. Its just the nature of the beast
A quality starter will have several teams bidding for them
  We tried the bargain route/ hidden gems ly

[Blueforlife]

You said we'll have a better than average team and better than last year. When we have 18 potential free agents remaining that is blind faith.  You think our D will be great when we don't know who will on the roster. There is nothing yet to base that on.

That's more than an opinion. It's sunshine, lollipops and roses. An opinion has to be based on data. If and when we sign Lawler ( he's not a free agent but an example ) ( or a similar talent ), it could be said our receiving group has improved and our offence will be improved overall.

That's the difference between blind faith and substantive data.

Those changes might happen in free agency. However I can't suggest our defence will be better when still have 5 potential free agents.

Nothing I have posted is blind faith.  Our D has been good for about a decade, I expect that trend to continue.  We have a good core and a great coach.  Signings will come, patience grasshopper.  I have clearly stated my opinion based on my knowledge, facts and data.  Just because you don't agree doesn't mean that its it's sunshine, lollipops and roses.   Nobody knows how the season will turn out and nobody is right or wrong here, just fans making predictions.  Let's talk ball. I am not expecting a great team, never said that.  I think we improve on last year and our strength will be teams and our D.  Like I said, free agency and finding a few gems in camp will be key.  We are allowed to have early opinions and predictions on here (I am well aware that it's early season and we have a lot of work to do).  Let's leave this alone, no value in continuing the back and forth.  The Lawler example is really obvious, we all understand that point and was a very simple concept.

 I trust our core vets, management and coaches.  I see us bringing in more talent that will improve the ball club.  Hopefully the scouts do a good job as there was turnover in this group last year.

If we try to improve these areas thru free agency, it will be an overpay in relation to the rest of the team. Its just the nature of the beast
A quality starter will have several teams bidding for them
  We tried the bargain route/ hidden gems ly

That could be true but might not be.  We could sign players at value or find some deals and hidden gems.  Camp could bring surprises.  Overpaying isn't the only way to he successful and we have shown that over the years by being patient and financially responsible.  We will likely do a combo or Overpaying, fair deals and get a few pleasant surprises.

I like the way this club approaches free agency and resigning key players.  Been making progress and it will all come together.  We will lose a few good players and miss out on a few of the best available.  That's good business and can sometimes help you longer term.