Bomber Free Agents

[Pete]

we haven't signed Haba or Garbutt and we've only signed one american other than Jefferson (brand Wright). So something has to happen.

[dd]

we haven't signed Haba or Garbutt and we've only signed one american other than Jefferson (brand Wright). So something has to happen.

I m happy we haven't signed them....they aren't the answer for us. I' m thinking there must be something coming down the pipeline

[Blueforlife]

I m happy we haven't signed them....they aren't the answer for us. I' m thinking there must be something coming down the pipeline

Disagree that they are not the answer
Always something in the pipe yes

Any DE's that are known to fans are going to be too expensive.  Talk all you like about which FA's out there are a good fit, its going to be tough to fit any in under the cap.

Agree

Not more than we were paying Lawler and Schoen.

If it's where we want to allocate the cap, it's more than possible.

Those receivers are critical to sign and worth every penny
DL good place to save a buck imo, has worked before but we need a stud, I hope we can develop or find one in camp

[VictorRomano]

Now that we know the outcome of the Bighill situation, I think we should consider putting some money on the table for Jake Ceresna.  We need more QB pressures.

[Blueforlife]

Now that we know the outcome of the Bighill situation, I think we should consider putting some money on the table for Jake Ceresna.  We need more QB pressures.

Pass too $ imo

[Pete]

Now that we know the outcome of the Bighill situation, I think we should consider putting some money on the table for Jake Ceresna.  We need more QB pressures.

aggree , at some point we need to invest more in defense, currently our roster is very heavily invested in the offence with questionable returns

[DM83]

Great idea
We have to have a very good defense if we want to win the cup.

[Blue In BC]

Great idea
We have to have a very good defense if we want to win the cup.

We gave up the least amount of points again in 2024. Defence was very good but had some systemic problems on the DL.  The 3 man rush was partly an issue of injuries to several players throughout the season. No continuity.

I'm not sure what to think of Haba, Garbutt or Fox. They may be the future. Regardless we need to beef up at DT in particular.

None of those 3 have been re-signed. I don't know if that is a message to them or the team they want big raises?

All of that could change become clearer in a few days.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

We gave up the least amount of points again in 2024. Defence was very good but had some systemic problems on the DL.  The 3 man rush was partly an issue of injuries to several players throughout the season. No continuity.

I'm not sure what to think of Haba, Garbutt or Fox. They may be the future. Regardless we need to beef up at DT in particular.

None of those 3 have been re-signed. I don't know if that is a message to them or the team they want big raises?

All of that could change become clearer in a few days.

To be honest none of them have shown enough to demand a significant raise.

[Blueforlife]

To be honest none of them have shown enough to demand a significant raise.

I think that creates a good spot for us, bring em back at team friendly deals, they will continue to improve imo, find a stud at camp.

[Blue In BC]

To be honest none of them have shown enough to demand a significant raise.

No but it's a lot to ask for them after only playing a few games. Haba has played the most with 18 games, mostly as a rotation player. Garbutt has only played in 12 games and Fox in 7 games. Not all of these games defined them as starters per se. Lots of rotation in 2023 with Jeffcoat and in 2024 with each other etc.


That's the odd thing. I don't expect them to draw interest elsewhere with any upfront money. OTOH we haven't signed them either.

OTOH, I'd rather not start with a bunch more rookies so having them back to compete is the base starting point in theory.

[theaardvark]

We gave up the least amount of points again in 2024. Defence was very good but had some systemic problems on the DL.  The 3 man rush was partly an issue of injuries to several players throughout the season. No continuity.

I'm not sure what to think of Haba, Garbutt or Fox. They may be the future. Regardless we need to beef up at DT in particular.

None of those 3 have been re-signed. I don't know if that is a message to them or the team they want big raises?

All of that could change become clearer in a few days.

We have Schmeckle, Thomas and Lawson under contract, all NAT's.  Fox is our only FA DT.  Haba and Garbutt are DE's.

We have Jefferson at DE signed.  So that's 4 DL under contract, 3 starters.

We need a DE or two, wither our own FA's or an available FA, as well as recruits being brought in.  We've had good luck in the past finding DT talent, and other teams have stolen them away.  I have no issues continuing that modus operandi.

[Blue In BC]

We have Schmeckle, Thomas and Lawson under contract, all NAT's.  Fox is our only FA DT.  Haba and Garbutt are DE's.

We have Jefferson at DE signed.  So that's 4 DL under contract, 3 starters.

We need a DE or two, wither our own FA's or an available FA, as well as recruits being brought in.  We've had good luck in the past finding DT talent, and other teams have stolen them away.  I have no issues continuing that modus operandi.

I'd say we have 2 starters in those mentioned. One DT and 1 DE. Then we have Canadian depth at DT. We do have Adams under contract and I'd say he's ahead of Fox on the DT depth chart. 

Also have Kornelson returning as a DT candidate. We'll only have 2 Canadian DT's on the AR, so it's more of a fight for the PR for a couple.

The fact that we used a 3 man DL so often suggests we did not have strength at DT, although we had injury issues.

I wonder if Haba and Garbutt are looking towards USFL due to dollar devaluation, shorter season and similar money?

[dd]

Now that we know the outcome of the Bighill situation, I think we should consider putting some money on the table for Jake Ceresna.  We need more QB pressures.

Totally agree. If we had a pass rush, we'd have been grey cup champs this year. Instead, our feeble 'contain' DL made a backup QB look like Tom Brady. We HAVE to upgrade our other DE position and those we had there need not apply, they've showed us their stuff and it was nothing.

[Blueforlife]

Totally agree. If we had a pass rush, we'd have been grey cup champs this year. Instead, our feeble 'contain' DL made a backup QB look like Tom Brady. We HAVE to upgrade our other DE position and those we had there need not apply, they've showed us their stuff and it was nothing.

We lost the cup this year because all three phases laid an egg imo
Can't put it all on the DL
Need to improve next year in many areas including DL to make it to the show again