BLM traded to the Ti-Cats

[blue_gold_84]

Naylor suggested it was a safe bet that BLM signs with Hammy.

It's a good spot for him.

Makes the most sense, IMO. The Ti-Cats have a pretty solid roster and Mitchell would provide a strong veteran presence.

[The Zipp]

#Stamps receive a 3rd round draft pick for BLM. If he signs with #TiCats the teams will also swap 1st round picks (Stamps currently pick 6th, TiCats 4th) & Stamps would also receive add?l future considerations.
My understanding is a deal with TiCats is not imminent. @cflontsn

From Twitter

[TecnoGenius]

It's a good spot for him.

Ya, I think everyone can see that HAM is a great fit for BLM.  They generally have good OLs there and a great organization overall.  However, I don't think this will make HAM or BLM much better.  Both will suffer next year.  But the appearance of doing something helps the club.

Now, where does this mean Evans will go?  Back to backup status?  He's useless as SY guy.  One would think he'd be eyeing a move, though he seems to like he "beta" role so he might stay, at a pauper's pay rate.

[BlueInCgy]

Ya, I think everyone can see that HAM is a great fit for BLM.  They generally have good OLs there and a great organization overall.  However, I don't think this will make HAM or BLM much better.  Both will suffer next year.  But the appearance of doing something helps the club.

Now, where does this mean Evans will go?  Back to backup status?  He's useless as SY guy.  One would think he'd be eyeing a move, though he seems to like he "beta" role so he might stay, at a pauper's pay rate.

A lot of what I've heard about Evans from various sources is he is lost on the field a lot of the time (why Ham kept him instead of Masoli who knows), and I think this season proved some of that out.  There are enough starting roles in the CFL that he'll land somewhere, or become an injury policy somewhere next year

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

A lot of what I've heard about Evans from various sources is he is lost on the field a lot of the time (why Ham kept him instead of Masoli who knows), and I think this season proved some of that out.  There are enough starting roles in the CFL that he'll land somewhere, or become an injury policy somewhere next year

Evans might look good in Mtl. backing up T. Harris, but he's going to have to accept a big pay cut wherever he goes, I don't think any team trusts him to be their #1 QB.

[TecnoGenius]

Evans might look good in Mtl. backing up T. Harris, but he's going to have to accept a big pay cut wherever he goes, I don't think any team trusts him to be their #1 QB.

There's not enough #1's to go around as it is!!  There's all these marginal maybe-they-are-maybe-not guys like Arbuckle, Cody, VAJ, Evans.  And besides Rourke I see no "new guy" having arrived this year.  Therefore many teams have to pick from the marginals.  Sucks for them.

The best we can hope for is the marginals find a home for a team with a better fit that mitigates their weaknesses.  Then everyone wins, in terms of better football.

[Horseman]

It would not surprise me if the current inept Rider management makes a play for Evans and have an open competition between CF and Evans for the #1.

[TecnoGenius]

It would not surprise me if the current inept Rider management makes a play for Evans and have an open competition between CF and Evans for the #1.

OMG can you imagine Evans behind that OL?  Holy smokes.  Talk about a mismatch.  You're right, only JOD & crew could possibly come up with such a scheme.  I'm pretty sure Riderfans would instantly go mental; in a "burn Mosaic down" kinda way.

The funny part, is out of all the teams, one where Evans might do well is WPG...

[DM83]

Evans could not play in the tenth division of the Pit league.  Get rid of the guy!

[Jesse]

Projected* starters in 2023:

Collaros
Harris
BLM
Maier
VAJ
MBT
Cornelius

Might have a shot:

Arbuckle
Masoli
D. Evans
Ford
Kelly

Probably a back-up:

Fajardo
Shiltz
C. Evans

[Pigskin]

Arbuckle or Masoli start in Ottawa. The other probably moves on to Sask.

Can't see Ford starting anywhere yet. He will spend another year behind Cornelius.

Can't see Bo last the whole season, so Hamilton keeps Shiltz to back him up.

[3rdand1.5]

My early thoughts

Projected* starters in 2023:

Collaros Wpg
Harris Mtrl
BLM Hammy
Maier Cal
VAJ/Fajardo BC
MBT T.O
Cornelius Edm

Might have a shot:

Arbuckle Sask
Masoli Ott
D. Evans B/U Ott
Ford B/U Edm
Kelly B/U T.O

Probably a back-up:

Fajardo
Shiltz B/U Hammy
C. Evans B/U somewhere

[GOLDMEMBER]

Brown?
I am almost certain he is locked up here next year?

[theaardvark]

Mitchell is two years younger than MBT or Collaros...

Mitchell is the same age Ricky Ray was when he was traded by the Elks.

Mitchell has had almost half a season not playing to heal up, plus an off season, to get riled up.

WBB / HTC  GC in 2023 IN HAMILTON sounds like a distinct possibility...

Another big reason to trade for him... they host the 2023 GC

[ichabod_crane]

Well maybe Bo WILL NOT  end up with the cats. Huffy scoops up two draft picks for nothing potentially.