Bomber Free Agents

[VictorRomano]

Lawler is arguably the league's best receiver, while Ford and Dobson are high-level Canadian starters.

WHAT ** DID I JUST READ? 

Dude has broken 1000yards exactly once in 5 seasons in the league, and his 662 yards and 4TDs last year are easily replaceable.  I mean, come on, he wasn't even the best reciver on the Bombers (he was 4th, behind Wilson, Clercius, and Demski) in 2024; there's NO WAY he's the best reciever in the CFL, and that's not even arguable.

[Pete]

Has anyone signed DTs:

Brinkman (TO) signed ...with who else -the elks
Oakman (ED)
Brown (SSK) = not a chance
Lanier (SSK)
Wynn (MTL) 


Cox is available too and micah johnson


or DE

Howsare (CGY)

Any word on Dionte Spencer's landing spot (3DN says he's coming back from NFL) -past expiry date

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Brinkman went to the Elks along with fellow Argos Ceresna and Natl. Robbie Smith. The last two combined salary half a million bucks.

[dd]

Brinkman went to the Elks along with fellow Argos Ceresna and Natl. Robbie Smith. The last two combined salary half a million bucks.

Dang, Edmonton dipped heavy into FA waters!! A lot of pressure on their newly anointed Qb to deliver.

[Jesse]

Gotta laugh at Lawler getting paid as the league #1 every single year and not once being able to earn his pay check. I don't mind us moving on at all.

Ford would have been great to keep. I don't think he's worth the price tag, but right now there seems to be a bit of salary walking out the door with no one (as of yet) filling the void.

I haven't seen any numbers, but based on Walters' comments, I expected Dobson to get priced out of our comfort zone and we do have internal replacements. I'm happy enough with only making one change from last year and hopefully it still represents improvement simply based on improved continuity.

But as much as I agree with the individual moves, and can articulate some roster improvements over last year, I am still waiting to see our chips get pushed into the centre of the table a little more.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Gotta laugh at Lawler getting paid as the league #1 every single year and not once being able to earn his pay check. I don't mind us moving on at all.

Ford would have been great to keep. I don't think he's worth the price tag, but right now there seems to be a bit of salary walking out the door with no one (as of yet) filling the void.

I haven't seen any numbers, but based on Walters' comments, I expected Dobson to get priced out of our comfort zone and we do have internal replacements. I'm happy enough with only making one change from last year and hopefully it still represents improvement simply based on improved continuity.

But as much as I agree with the individual moves, and can articulate some roster improvements over last year, I am still waiting to see our chips get pushed into the centre of the table a little more.

Couldn't agree more regarding Lawler. I think he will start to get more and more injury prone going forward as well.

Ford was a luxury but to pricey at DB. plus he did get burned here and there last year. Good pick artist though.

I prefer think t Walters is making g the wise decision. Back up QB is scary though. Donagalla and Wilson, hmmm so sure.

[dd]

I am assuming the $$ saved on Dobson and Lawler will be used to secure a decent backup Qb and a DT--there's still some available that would be an upgrade from Dolegala and the present cast we have at DT.

[Blue In BC]

Understating his accomplishments as a decent Canadian DL imo.  In his prime he would have made other clubs.  Now not likely.

You're living in the past.

[markf]

Perhaps Kelly will be decent and we compensate

Didn't Kelly start in one game.... gave up two quick touchdowns and got benched? Looked lost on the field?

Or am I misremembering.

[dd]

WHAT ** DID I JUST READ? 

Dude has broken 1000yards exactly once in 5 seasons in the league, and his 662 yards and 4TDs last year are easily replaceable.  I mean, come on, he wasn't even the best reciver on the Bombers (he was 4th, behind Wilson, Clercius, and Demski) in 2024; there's NO WAY he's the best reciever in the CFL, and that's not even arguable.

Lawler is the highest PAID receiver in the league, not the best receiver, in the league, and not the best bang for your buck at reciever, hence, we moved on and righfully so. He does make circus like catches which catches everbody's attention but we made the right move replacing him with 2 recievers who will give us better ball distribution and a less predictable offense.

[VictorRomano]

Just saw on the CFL Transactions page that the Bombers signed former Atlanta Falcons DB and KR/PR Trey Vaval, out of Minnesota State.  Was signed as undrafted last spring but was waived August 25th.

https://msumavericks.com/sports/football/roster/trey-vaval/11926

[Blueforlife]

You're living in the past.

I have commented on my opinion about Thomas and his play over his career and what I think about his game now.  Maybe contribute your opinion on the subject. 

How is going over a players career and posting ones opinion on it living in the past?, wow.

I have and always will evaluate everything CFL on here, past, present and future.

I am allowed to support Thomas and his career without getting roasted for doing so.  A good depth player, who will continue to contribute on rotation this season.  I am happy we brought him back and if you don't like the player or the signing that's fine and let's please agree to disagree.

[Pete]

lets jus

Didn't Kelly start in one game.... gave up two quick touchdowns and got benched? Looked lost on the field?

Or am I misremembering.

lets just say im a little nervous if Kelly is the only good option at safety

[Blueforlife]

lets jus lets just say im a little nervous if Kelly is the only good option at safety

That makes two of us
BA >>> Kelly imo

BA isn't ideal and I would like to see a few face or two in camp to look at alternates and lets develop Kelly another year and give him reps

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Experience wise maybe but Alexander was not the same player last year and the foot speed was a big issue.