Bomber Free Agents

[Pete]

Yes, we want Lofton back, he is serviceable.  You cannot have an all star at every position, unless 3/4's of them are new recruits on ELC's.  If he doesn't, we have Randolph, Vanterpool and about a thousand NCAA OT's that did not make the NFL, with three new sets of eyes having scouted them.

If Dobson gets a better offer, Randolph can step in if Wallace doesn't.

We are still decently deep at every Oline position, with players in the pipeline.  Eli is a great backup C and 6th man, Wallace and the other draft choices will fight to win spots. 

Oline is my least concern.

the thing is im not sure coaches feel the same way, we were afraid to run against the argos, and Collaros looked very nervous in the pocket. Personally I think we need to upgrade at least one position on oline

[Pigskin]

The Elks have signed Tyrell Ford to a 2 year deal.

Not surprised.

[Blue In BC]

Not surprised.

Unfortunate but yes it was expected. I wonder how much he got although I think money was only part of the issue.

[Waffler]

Unfortunate but yes it was expected. I wonder how much he got although I think money was only part of the issue.

Money better have been a huge part.

[theaardvark]

The Elks have signed Tyrell Ford to a 2 year deal.

https://3downnation.com/2025/02/02/sources-edmonton-elks-agree-to-terms-with-canadian-db-tyrell-ford/

They also signed Als receiver Kaion Julien-Grant.

Reports are 1 year, near $230k... yeah no.

Guessing it would have taken more than $230k to keep him here, but for the Elks, its worth it for marketing alone.  They will make that back easily in seats sold and jerseys.  And they aren't going to push the upper end of the $SMS with Tre not making near the normal QB salary...

[gordo]

Unfortunate but yes it was expected. I wonder how much he got although I think money was only part of the issue.

Bros before Bombers

[Waffler]

Reports are 1 year, near $230k... yeah no.

I believe it. They need to fill seats in Edm and this is nice story that might help them.

[Pete]

I believe it. They need to fill seats in Edm and this is nice story that might help them.

IF he is paid that \i bet 100k is in marketing money. cfl has to fix that

[theaardvark]

IF he is paid that \i bet 100k is in marketing money. cfl has to fix that

Marketing money is exactly meant for this purpose, so that a team can sign a player that will be used to promote the game in that city.

Sucks that he's a good player we "wasted" a high draft pick on that doesn't have as much value to marketing our team as he does the Elks. 

[Pete]

I wonder how much you have to pay to get free agents to sign on the first day? Be interesting to see what the elks spend today.

[Jesse]

Unfortunate but yes it was expected. I wonder how much he got although I think money was only part of the issue.

Money was 100% of the issue.

[Blueforlife]

Losing Ford hurts bad, could be a generational talent.  Price too high.

[J5V]

The Elks have signed Tyrell Ford to a 2 year deal.

https://3downnation.com/2025/02/02/sources-edmonton-elks-agree-to-terms-with-canadian-db-tyrell-ford/

They also signed Als receiver Kaion Julien-Grant.

Ahh ... man! How could we have not locked him up? Every season we seem to lose some of our best stars. Man that stings!

[dd]

Dang, I thought this was going to happen. I said in the summer time that the brothers would like to play on the same team, I just hoped we'd sign the Qb Ford so the DB Ford would stay here!!! Oh well, we'll have to replace him with an IMP DB at corner now so it does take away some of the ratio luxury we had.

[Jesse]

Dang, I thought this was going to happen. I said in the summer time that the brothers would like to play on the same team, I just hoped we'd sign the Qb Ford so the DB Ford would stay here!!! Oh well, we'll have to replace him with an IMP DB at corner now so it does take away some of the ratio luxury we had.

Dude, he went to the highest bidder.