Bomber Free Agents

[Pigskin]

Half expected him to go home to Sask. this off-season, 3rd year player, not sure why he wasn't a FA.

The Bombers picked up his 3rd. year option.

[Pigskin]

I think Hagerty is going to be a guy to watch in TC. 6'3", 200, and has very good speed. Will be good on Team, but he might be a guy that will step in at safety.

[Jesse]

Fixed it for you.

Accurate, but that's the safety net that Hammy isn't getting with Lawler.

[Blue In BC]

I can't see Schmekel taking a spot on the PR. I think he has worked far to hard and would just move on.

That's kind of the point or question. At what point does any team decide to go with the younger player to avoid this situation. Kornelson might accept a PR spot although he's attended the last 2 TC's. Samson was drafted 20th in 2024 and he's in the mix too.

However do we want 3 Canadian DT's on the AR out 5 competing? Even putting 2 on the PR is questionable use of the PR player limit.

We'll have 2 on the AR and possibly 3 in 2025. As I've mentioned 3 on the AR would be unusual and takes a roster spot from another position in theory.

So, is keeping Thomas really better than Schmekel, Korelson or Samson whether we keep 2 or 3 on the AR?

One alternative is to not have a 2nd global on the AR which might allow a 3rd DT. But that could just as easily be filled by a Canadian DB or receiver depth.

[Blue In BC]

I think Hagerty is going to be a guy to watch in TC. 6'3", 200, and has very good speed. Will be good on Team, but he might be a guy that will step in at safety.

He'll replace Noah Hallett IMO on ST's. Yes he could be a good depth player.

[Ridermania]

Miles Fox signs with the Tiger Cats.

https://3downnation.com/2025/02/05/hamilton-tiger-cats-agree-to-terms-with-dl-miles-fox-sources/

[Pigskin]

So, what I am hearing is that the Bombers will have a window between the communication window and start of FA to circle back and match or out bid Lawler's offer from Hamilton. I am wondering with this extra salary cap money if Walters takes another run at Lawler.

[Jesse]

If he wasn't worth x% of 5.6M, while is he worth x% of 6M?

[Sir Blue and Gold]

If he wasn't worth x% of 5.6M, while is he worth x% of 6M?

Except that because of how this was rolled out it's not a percentage increase shared evenly among the roster like you'd assume it would be. If every team has found 400,000, the only ones to really spend it on are free agents and those you can circle back on. Guys locked in are locked in.

You're right though, is it worth it? But if it's not, what else are we going to do with the money?

[blue_or_die]

Except that because of how this was rolled out it's not a percentage increase shared evenly among the roster like you'd assume it would be. If every team has found 400,000, the only ones to really spend it on are free agents and those you can circle back on. Guys locked in are locked in.

You're right though, is it worth it? But if it's not, what else are we going to do with the money?

Easy. Four free beers for all at the home opener.

[theaardvark]

I don't think I want anyone who has agreed to a deal elsewhere to be bought back with extra $SMS.

They decided to leave for money, if they come back for money, they are mercenaries, not teammates.  Not the message to send in the locker room.

If you exceed your offer for one player, what are you saying to every other player?  This is  a lunch bucket locker room. Every player has an identified fair value, and is paid that, and those contracts are generally honoured. 

Before someone mentions it, I have no idea why they let Woli go, especially in light of this additional $SMS money.  $12k in bonus and a chance at making the team in camp would have been an easy spend.  If he lost his spot to Clercius in camp and got cut, I'm sure he signs elsewhere.  So I can't see this decision.  Unless Goviea told Walters that he'd take care of Woli, knowing the writing was on the wall for Clercius starting.  Would be a genius move by Goveia...

[Jesse]

They decided to leave for money, if they come back for money, they are mercenaries, not teammates.  Not the message to send in the locker room.

They are employees. The only reason they are here is money.

Only fans think this way.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Except that because of how this was rolled out it's not a percentage increase shared evenly among the roster like you'd assume it would be. If every team has found 400,000, the only ones to really spend it on are free agents and those you can circle back on. Guys locked in are locked in.

You're right though, is it worth it? But if it's not, what else are we going to do with the money?

Don't know what Walters intends to do with it, but it probably won't change his perspective on what an individual FA is worth paying, especially since the cream of the crop has already been siphoned.  Could hang on to it for mid-late season adds and late NFL cuts, which the Bombers normally don't have any money left to pursue.  Conversely split it up evenly and give every player who makes the team after TC a little bump.  Excluding Zach of course.

[Waffler]

MOS loves Lawler. Colloras loves Lawler. I think there is a CHANCE, I would not be willing to guess the odds, but a chance that we match.

"I'd hope so," Collaros said. "That'd be a no-brainer to me."

[blue_gold_84]

MOS loves Lawler. Colloras loves Lawler. I think there is a CHANCE, I would not be willing to guess the odds, but a chance that we match.

"I'd hope so," Collaros said. "That'd be a no-brainer to me."

And Lawler loves money. More than his former HC and QB, apparently.