Evan Holm /Tyrell Ford

[Pigskin]

Walters needs to sign these guys soon.

Holm may sign a extension before the season is over. Ford will listen to offers.

[bunker]

I think we are looking at 150-170,000 for Ford based on this:
https://3downnation.com/2024/05/13/the-cfls-15-highest-paid-defensive-backs-for-the-2024-season/

[Blueforlife]

Blank cheque for Ford.  Sign Holm for sure.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

I think we are looking at 150-170,000 for Ford based on this:
https://3downnation.com/2024/05/13/the-cfls-15-highest-paid-defensive-backs-for-the-2024-season/

He's worth that for sure.

[Jesse]

I think we are looking at 150-170,000 for Ford based on this:
https://3downnation.com/2024/05/13/the-cfls-15-highest-paid-defensive-backs-for-the-2024-season/

I'd do that no problem. I'm afraid he'll want to re-write the pay scale like Brady did though.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I'd do that no problem. I'm afraid he'll want to re-write the pay scale like Brady did though.

He's spending the bye week with his bro, what do you think they're talking about?

1. Tyrell trying to convince Tre to sign with Wpg.
2. Tre trying to convince Tyrell to sign with Edm.
3. Both agreeing to go to free agency but signing with the same team.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Paying multiple DB's above average of $100k requires cutting salary in other positions, rob Peter to pay Paul, which we witnessed first hand this season.  The most obvious places to reduce in the off-season are Stanley and Biggie and maybe dealing away one of the 3 expensive receivers.  Not a lot of above average earners in other positions to cut from, the budget is screaming.

[bryan35]

Paying multiple DB's above average of $100k requires cutting salary in other positions, rob Peter to pay Paul, which we witnessed first hand this season.  The most obvious places to reduce in the off-season are Stanley and Biggie and maybe dealing away one of the 3 expensive receivers.  Not a lot of above average earners in other positions to cut from, the budget is screaming.

Thats always a juggling game. Salaries of Bighill and Thomas should be freed up next year.

[blue_or_die]

When's the last time we've had a Canadian DB this good? Loffler I guess, but he was a safety.

[Blueforlife]

While Ford will break the bank, he will be worth every penny.

[blue_gold_84]

When's the last time we've had a Canadian DB this good? Loffler I guess, but he was a safety.

It's either him or Logan, IMO. I think both pale in comparison to what Ford brings to the table, though.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

When's the last time we've had a Canadian DB this good? Loffler I guess, but he was a safety.

Ford's nationality is hardly relevant as they're not desperate for DB's or nationals, it would be very nice to keep him if he wants to stay, but certainly not a signing that needs to be made at any cost. Smarter play is to lock in Holm for multiple years at a reasonable salary.

[theaardvark]

We have a dynamite defensive backfield right now.  Ford/Holm, Nichols/Bonds and Alexander.  Wow. 

Fingers crossed we can maintain the bulk of them, Nichols/Bonds might have the friends and family discount.

I don't think we've had a group like this since Swaggerville.

[blue_or_die]

Ford's nationality is hardly relevant as they're not desperate for DB's or nationals, it would be very nice to keep him if he wants to stay, but certainly not a signing that needs to be made at any cost. Smarter play is to lock in Holm for multiple years at a reasonable salary.

I guess but it would be hard to let a ratio breaker walk. He's a Canadian that plays like to top level shutdown corner.

That said, whether I like it or not, you're probably right that KW will make the most pragmatic choices and let this big payday go knowing we are good at finding cheap but skilled DBs in favour of other parts of the roster.

However, with the possibility of moving on from other pricey pieces loaded on offense, we may choose to spread the wealth a little more evenly going forward.

And next year is a home Grey Cup for whatever that means re the cap and roster management.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Ford's nationality is hardly relevant as they're not desperate for DB's or nationals, it would be very nice to keep him if he wants to stay, but certainly not a signing that needs to be made at any cost. Smarter play is to lock in Holm for multiple years at a reasonable salary.

Well you won't have solid national play if you don't retain your best ones. However, you're right, if he bolts to Edmonton in the off season his loss is very survivable for the Bombers. It's not like we've ever had trouble finding field corners. I hope he stays though. He's awesome.