State of the roster

[Blue In BC]

Lions released their rookie sensation LB, Eley.  I know we have some good talent at the position but should we sign him to a contract and let things sort out in TC.  He was on an ELC so SMS is not an issue if he makes the roster.

The only question is who he might push off the roster. I say this is a no risk idea.

[Jesse]

Lions released their rookie sensation LB, Eley.  I know we have some good talent at the position but should we sign him to a contract and let things sort out in TC.  He was on an ELC so SMS is not an issue if he makes the roster.

The only question is who he might push off the roster. I say this is a no risk idea.

Agreed.

Especially with Younger who plays around with his schemes.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Lions released their rookie sensation LB, Eley.  I know we have some good talent at the position but should we sign him to a contract and let things sort out in TC.  He was on an ELC so SMS is not an issue if he makes the roster.

The only question is who he might push off the roster. I say this is a no risk idea.

Why would they release a "rookie sensation" on an ELC?

[Blue In BC]

Why would they release a "rookie sensation" on an ELC?

Good question but nothing has been mentioned on Lionbackers. The Lions did sign M.Awe during the tampering period and a few others at the position.

It could have been a numbers issue or a personality problem. I'm not suggesting that was the case but it is an odd decision on their part.  He may have even asked for his release to get more playing time / income in the USFL, with a promise to return before TC.

Bombers could ask Pierce for a reference. We'll see if he signs elsewhere.

[Jesse]

Good question but nothing has been mentioned on Lionbackers. The Lions did sign M.Awe during the tampering period and a few others at the position.

It could have been a numbers issue or a personality problem. I'm not suggesting that was the case but it is an odd decision on their part.  He may have even asked for his release to get more playing time / income in the USFL, with a promise to return before TC.

Bombers could ask Pierce for a reference. We'll see if he signs elsewhere.

Already signed with Ottawa, I believe.

[Blue In BC]

Already signed with Ottawa, I believe.

I see that was commented on Good Morning Big Blue as well. Oh well.

[dd]

Why would they release a "rookie sensation" on an ELC?

Especially in SMS strapped BC. There's more to this than meets the eye, as there was no downside for them to keep a good performing player at the minimum contract