Bomber Free Agents

Pigskin · January 30, 2025, 06:31:37 PM

Quote from: Jesse on January 30, 2025, 06:23:02 PMIn terms of the big names, I think Dobson and Ford will price themselves out of our budget.

I still think we're trying to keep both Lawler and Schoen, but may have to pick one.

I agree, and not much in the draft this year as far as top rated OL. Erik Andersen 6'6" 307, looks like a guy that could be around at #7. But, we could have Vlahogiannis and Kalra coming back to there second TC.

Jesse · January 30, 2025, 06:43:40 PM

Quote from: Pigskin on January 30, 2025, 06:31:37 PMI agree, and not much in the draft this year as far as top rated OL. Erik Andersen 6'6" 307, looks like a guy that could be around at #7. But, we could have Vlahogiannis and Kalra coming back to there second TC.

And I doubt a draft pick would slide right into the starting role anyway. We'd plug in Wallace or Randolph.

But definitely need an eye on the future, too.

markf · January 30, 2025, 06:49:33 PM

Lawler games played

19. 15
21. 13
22. 12
23. 12
24. 10

Five seasons, 62 games.

I wonder about Dalton. He takes such a pounding. How many games will he be able to play?

VictorRomano · January 30, 2025, 07:04:25 PM

Quote from: Jesse on January 30, 2025, 06:43:40 PMAnd I doubt a draft pick would slide right into the starting role anyway. We'd plug in Wallace or Randolph.

I am a fan of both of these guys. Our offence really started to roll around week 6 or 7 last year when these guys made it onto the AR IIRC.

Throw Long Bannatyne · January 30, 2025, 07:05:37 PM

Quote from: Pigskin on January 30, 2025, 05:53:55 PMWell Bighill is gone. I don't see Benson, Whitehead, Taylor, back. Fox, Haba, and Garbutt can all be replaced. Noah Hallett injured far to much.

I'd be nervous if they had to replace all 3 of these guys from scratch, Bombers have not been great finding first year D-line players that can contribute right away in recent times. Expecting them to lose 1 of the 3.

Jesse · January 30, 2025, 07:06:03 PM

Quote from: VictorRomano on January 30, 2025, 07:04:25 PMI am a fan of both of these guys. Our offence really started to roll around week 6 or 7 last year when these guys made it onto the AR IIRC.

And, to be fair, Dobson cleaned up his act, and we starting seeing some consistency in our receiver group.

Hopefully we don't start off the season next year by falling flat on our faces again.

Jesse · January 30, 2025, 07:06:55 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on January 30, 2025, 07:05:37 PMI'd be nervous if they had to replace all 3 of these guys from scratch, Bombers have not been great finding first year D-line players that can contribute in recent times. Expecting them to lose 1 of the 3.

Garbutt's the only one I would hope to get back, but I hope we're adding external pieces along the DL too.

VictorRomano · January 30, 2025, 07:11:43 PM

Quote from: markf on January 30, 2025, 06:49:33 PMLawler games played

23. 12
24. 10

Five seasons, 62 games.

I wonder about Dalton. He takes such a pounding. How many games will he be able to play?

Keep in mind that 5 or 6 (I think) of the games Lawler missed at the beginning of 2023 were due to his suspension and work visa issues, and had nothing to do with injury. He didn't even see the field until Game 7 vs Edmonton.

Jesse · January 30, 2025, 07:22:27 PM

Quote from: VictorRomano on January 30, 2025, 07:11:43 PMKeep in mind that 5 or 6 (I think) of the games Lawler missed at the beginning of 2023 were due to his suspension and work visa issues, and had nothing to do with injury. He didn't even see the field until Game 7 vs Edmonton.

The point is that it's always something. Every year.

blue_gold_84 · January 30, 2025, 07:31:55 PM

Quote from: Jesse on January 30, 2025, 07:22:27 PMThe point is that it's always something. Every year.

But then he plays and balls out like a madman more often than not.

Pete · January 30, 2025, 09:28:59 PM

Quote from: VictorRomano on January 30, 2025, 07:11:43 PMKeep in mind that 5 or 6 (I think) of the games Lawler missed at the beginning of 2023 were due to his suspension and work visa issues, and had nothing to do with injury. He didn't even see the field until Game 7 vs Edmonton.

Another factor is how Collaros uses him. It seemed like he was being thrown too whenever Zac felt he didn't have another legitimate target (or even when he did). As a result the high number of contested catches puts him into more positions where he is very vulnerable

Blueforlife · January 30, 2025, 09:55:36 PM

Quote from: Jesse on January 30, 2025, 07:22:27 PMThe point is that it's always something. Every year.

Worth every penny, every year.

Blueforlife · January 30, 2025, 10:21:41 PM

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/30/blue-bombers-agree-to-terms-with-linebacker-jonathan-jones/

I don't know the names but sounds good to me!

Jesse · January 30, 2025, 10:53:37 PM

Quote from: Blueforlife on January 30, 2025, 09:55:36 PMWorth every penny, every year.

I'm a huge Bomber fan and I love Kenny.

It's not possible to be give full value for your contract as the highest paid receiver in the league when you miss huge chunks of the season.

We would all love him to play 18 and be a league leading receiver. He has not done that yet.

Blueforlife · January 30, 2025, 11:11:13 PM

Quote from: Jesse on January 30, 2025, 10:53:37 PMI'm a huge Bomber fan and I love Kenny.

It's not possible to be give full value for your contract as the highest paid receiver in the league when you miss huge chunks of the season.

We would all love him to play 18 and be a league leading receiver. He has not done that yet.

We can sign him at a price that will make it well worth it as long as he plays 3/4 games and playoffs.