Remaining Blue Bomber Free Agents as of January 9, 2023

[the paw]

Bailey was the 2nd most targeted receiver in Winnipeg. caught 63 of 95 passes thrown his way for 729 yards. 9 TD's and is hardly forgettable.

That stat is a bit misleading, when you look at targets per game, both Demski and Ellingson were targeted more frequently.  Having said that 700 yds and 9 TDs is nothing to sneeze at, and his durability was a definite asset.  Definitely not forgettable...

[theaardvark]

Bailey has been solid, with occasional brilliant plays woven in.  He has been given the opportunity to be a top guy, just hasn't quite done it, yet.

Lawler, Schoen and Demski on the roster makes it even harder for Bailey to shine.

I can seem him seeking greener pastures, like Lucky did, in order to next level his game...

I like the dude, and we are stronger with him, but in the end, its what is best for the player that matters...

[Knocker42]

Agree that Bailey has been solid and we shouldn't forget that a great deal of his value was in clearing the way for others.  He did more than his share of the heavy lifting so that others could get free.

[RyGuy13]

John Hodge from 3downnation reporting there is a good chance QB Dakota Prukop will be back with the Bombers this season.

[theaardvark]

Agree that Bailey has been solid and we shouldn't forget that a great deal of his value was in clearing the way for others.  He did more than his share of the heavy lifting so that others could get free.

Yup, under the radar as far as accolades go, but integral in the scheming.  I'm sure Buck and Zach, and the rest of teh rec group would love to have him back.

But I really think someone is going to make him their "Lucky" guy...

[3rdand1.5]

Baily is a great piece but let's be honest in our core he is probably a 4th guy, how much is a 4th read guy really worth...sure he blocks among the best but we have other guys pretty good at that also. I think he is a contributor and on another team maybe he can be a 2a 2b type guy. He should probably be that and honestly we are probably not the best fit for him. If he comes back on a 4th read type contrcat that is great, but he should get more money elsewhere, that's just the reality in sports sometimes.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

John Hodge from 3downnation reporting there is a good chance QB Dakota Prukop will be back with the Bombers this season.

I wonder if Prukop has no interest trying out for one of the new leagues, or if they have no interest in QB's of his caliber.  Other than Rutledge and Marino, I haven't heard of any other CFL player losses to these competitors.

[Horseman]

I could see Sask making Bailey an offer, they have lost some receivers.

[RyGuy13]

Dakota Prukop heading to the USFL according to Kyle Walters. Bombers will look for a new 3rd down QB.

[Jesse]

Dakota Prukop heading to the USFL according to Kyle Walters. Bombers will look for a new 3rd down QB.

Good for him, I guess.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Good for him, I guess.

He's probably hoping for a better chance to play actual QB.

[blue_gold_84]

The USFL can have him.

[Blue In BC]

Dakota Prukop heading to the USFL according to Kyle Walters. Bombers will look for a new 3rd down QB.

He wasn't free to explore the USFL until today. He may get a contract and he may not. So we'll see what happens with hi, However, we could sign another QB in the meantime, like O'Connor and he'll lose any offer that Winnipeg put on the table.

[Blue In BC]

Still nothing recorded about Bailey or Adams.

Apparently no longer on Bomber radar: Maston, Taylor, Ellingson, Couture, Sayles and probably Prukop.

[Pigskin]

John Hodge from 3downnation reporting there is a good chance QB Dakota Prukop will be back with the Bombers this season.

I guess John Hodge had his wires crossed on this one.