Whas’ Goin on ??

Started by BombZ, January 30, 2025, 04:29:10 PM

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BombZ

So being in Bomber limbo here is torment other teams are signing players and finalizing their coaching staff and we are just releasing guys and no OC yet? I am dying here what are the Bombers doing ???

Jesse

Tampering period starts on Sunday.

So we may see some last minute signings as we get closer to that date, or teams and players are waiting to see what other teams' offers are before finalizing things.

No idea why we don't have an OC. C'mon guys, do your job.
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Blue In BC

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Yeah it's a puzzlement. Some of our players will get offers from other teams and we may lose them. Money will be part of the equation but some choices will be to be closer to home. Offensive players might want to see what B. Pierce offers in BC or if offers are made.

Lot's of TBD.

There are about 170 potential free agents on the list.

1. 50 probably change teams.
2. 50 probably never player another CFL game.

That leaves about another 70 that will re-sign with their current teams.  Obviously this is just a raw math opinion based on what we see during every free agency period.
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blue_gold_84

Quote from: Jesse on January 30, 2025, 04:34:33 PMNo idea why we don't have an OC. C'mon guys, do your job.

Yeah, the lack of an OC right now is concerning.
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VictorRomano

Quote from: blue_gold_84 on January 30, 2025, 06:31:21 PMYeah, the lack of an OC right now is concerning.

I hear Bill Belicheck is looking for work.....

Blueforlife

Patience will pay off, has for about a decade

TecnoGenius

Just no McAdoo.  Please!  Please!  No McAdoo.

(The longer this goes on, the more I'm thinking it'll be Lapo... he'd be an instant fan favorite and huge hit at our home opener.  He's the dude who first brought us the cup, remember!)
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Jesse

Quote from: TecnoGenius on January 30, 2025, 10:30:11 PMJust no McAdoo.  Please!  Please!  No McAdoo.

(The longer this goes on, the more I'm thinking it'll be Lapo... he'd be an instant fan favorite and huge hit at our home opener.  He's the dude who first brought us the cup, remember!)

There's no rhyme or reason at this point, so you may be right. But Lapo was the one person who's been available this whole time if that was an option.

I have no doubt that Mike would snatch him up in a second, the theory was that Lapo was finally comfortable with where he's at and wouldn't want to leave his current gig.
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theaardvark

Quote from: Jesse on January 30, 2025, 11:48:30 PMThere's no rhyme or reason at this point, so you may be right. But Lapo was the one person who's been available this whole time if that was an option.

I have no doubt that Mike would snatch him up in a second, the theory was that Lapo was finally comfortable with where he's at and wouldn't want to leave his current gig.

Where is Lapo living now?  Moving for an OC spot might be tougher, but if he likes it here, maybe its a positive, definitely can live for less here.
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Pete

We' ve actually done more than in the past,
Vaughters, Jones and Mitchell are significant adds.
We've moved on from Bighill and Woli as well.
At this point a new OC would just muddy the waters so waiting a few weeks won't make a difference
I would have liked to see a oc in place prior to this as well.

Throw Long Bannatyne

Quote from: theaardvark on January 31, 2025, 05:52:53 PMWhere is Lapo living now?  Moving for an OC spot might be tougher, but if he likes it here, maybe its a positive, definitely can live for less here.

Ottawa I believe, I read a comment awhile ago his wife likes it there and is not interested in moving away.

blue_gold_84

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on January 31, 2025, 06:20:46 PMOttawa I believe, I read a comment awhile ago his wife likes it there and is not interested in moving away.

Isn't she originally from Winnipeg?
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Sir Blue and Gold

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Quote from: blue_gold_84 on January 31, 2025, 06:47:45 PMIsn't she originally from Winnipeg?

Close enough. Tina's family is from Selkirk. But they've been in Ottawa awhile now though and they have three school age (high school and middle school) kids that no doubt have stability and friendships there. Probably would be the hardest part.

Jesse

Quote from: blue_gold_84 on January 31, 2025, 06:47:45 PMIsn't she originally from Winnipeg?

Doesn't mean she wants to uproot the kids again.
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TecnoGenius

Quote from: Pete on January 31, 2025, 06:03:50 PMWe' ve actually done more than in the past,
Vaughters, Jones and Mitchell are significant adds.

Yes.  Already way more FA splash than the past 5 years.  Usually each FA we got 1 big signing and then crickets.

And we seem to be signing the middlings / questionables instead of huge $$.  Which is a good thing, I think.  We've tended to be grizzled vet or raw rookie with IMPs lately -- I like having more middling depth that may turn into gems, or at least solid backups for the eventual injuries.

I'm not sure we'll make any splash huge-$$ FA this time.  I think things are pointing more towards us retaining both Kenny/Schoen, and probably Dobson too.
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BombZ

OK so EDM is Raping and pillaging and we seem to be doing very little?? even though the coach said that he would probably name an OC before free agency still nothing named ? Any news on where Kenny Law is at is he coming back or are we gonna lose him like the Ford guy?  I wish Kyle W would make some big splashes and not this wait and see approach

Pigskin

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I am sure Walters is matching any offer that's out there for Lawler. Walters had no chance with Ford. He was going to play with his brother. 

I like what Kyle has done so far.
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theaardvark

Quote from: BombZ on February 03, 2025, 05:37:13 PMOK so EDM is Raping and pillaging and we seem to be doing very little?? even though the coach said that he would probably name an OC before free agency still nothing named ? Any news on where Kenny Law is at is he coming back or are we gonna lose him like the Ford guy?  I wish Kyle W would make some big splashes and not this wait and see approach

Are you even watching?  EDM had no where to go but up, and while they are signing players, they will lose some too.  We've addressed holes by signed a DE, Returner, WR away from other teams, and kept most of our own that we wanted.
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TecnoGenius

Quote from: Pigskin on February 03, 2025, 06:01:04 PMI am sure Walters is matching any offer that's out there for Lawler. Walters had no chance with Ford. He was going to play with his brother. 

Kenny just needs respect, and KW coming within 30k of any other offer.  Kenny learned from his bail-to-EDM mistake and has spoken about it at length.  He won't bail again just for a tiny difference.

Let's say someone is crazy enough to offer him $280 (again).  Then we offer $250 and it's a done deal.

What might be taking a while is it would be really nice to start nailing some of these top guys to 2-year contracts... '26 is going to be a terrible FA with all the contracts expiring after the home GC.
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DM83

I am not sure of your logic.  While I do like your opinions, I would love to agree with you.  However, if simply matching Any offer Lawler gets, is the amswer( which as I said, I would love to agree with you) then let's do it. 
Lawler is the best receiver

Jesse

Quote from: TecnoGenius on February 04, 2025, 11:34:16 AMKenny just needs respect, and KW coming within 30k of any other offer.  Kenny learned from his bail-to-EDM mistake and has spoken about it at length.  He won't bail again just for a tiny difference.

Let's say someone is crazy enough to offer him $280 (again).  Then we offer $250 and it's a done deal.

What might be taking a while is it would be really nice to start nailing some of these top guys to 2-year contracts... '26 is going to be a terrible FA with all the contracts expiring after the home GC.


Well, it's been reported that the Bombers have been told Kenny is moving on. So either we are not offering anything close or he's bailing for the highest bidder again.
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blue_gold_84

Quote from: Jesse on February 04, 2025, 01:34:05 PMWell, it's been reported that the Bombers have been told Kenny is moving on. So either we are not offering anything close or he's bailing for the highest bidder again.

This is disappointing if true. I didn't think Lawler would go chasing money again.
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Jesse

Quote from: blue_gold_84 on February 04, 2025, 01:38:33 PMThis is disappointing if true. I didn't think Lawler would go chasing money again.

Maybe he'll circle back if other teams hold firm on that 250k number. Gotta think we can get close to that.
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TBURGESS

Careers are short. I have no problem with players taking the money.
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Ridermania

Lawler and Dobson have both signed with Hamilton.

Blue In BC

T. White, Dunbar and Rhymes are still out there as very good receivers.
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Pigskin

Quote from: Blue In BC on February 04, 2025, 03:49:08 PMT. White, Dunbar and Rhymes are still out there as very good receivers.

Didn't BC release Hollins last week.
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Blue In BC

Quote from: Pigskin on February 04, 2025, 04:00:10 PMDidn't BC release Hollins last week.

They did but I've lost track on whether they re-negotiated in the same way they did with Hatcher.

Rhymes is reported to be going to the Stamps.

T. White is best option but might not be affordable?
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Waffler

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There figures to be some bargains once the dust settles. Hamilton and Edmonton can't have much left to spend. Stressful to lose guys right now though. Walters has been through this before, I trust him.
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Blue In BC

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Quote from: Waffler on February 04, 2025, 04:07:25 PMThere figures to be some bargains once the dust settles. Hamilton and Edmonton can't have much left to spend. Stressful to lose guys right now though. Walters has been through this before, I trust him.

Sure but bargains are more for back up depth. Walters said he'd be more active in free agency and we did pick up some decent players. There are still some very good players that we might be interested in but what the SMS cost is and whether they are interested in moving to Winnipeg IDK.

Gone: O.Wilson, Lawler, Woli, Dobson ( reportedly ), Haba, Garbutt, Bighill and Ford. Also lost a few players that were mostly on the PR, last year.

I'm not panicking but that's a lot of talent to replace. Walters might still make a big splash somewhere on the roster but the clock is ticking somewhat as choices are agreeing on other destinations. That said, we don't know WHO he might have been targeting or whether they are still available.
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peg_city

Quote from: Blue In BC on February 04, 2025, 04:16:56 PMSure but bargains are more for back up depth. Walters said he'd be more active in free agency and we did pick up some decent players. There are still some very good players that we might be interested in but what the SMS cost is and whether they are interested in moving to Winnipeg IDK.

Gone: O.Wilson, Lawler, Woli, Dobson ( reportedly ), Haba, Garbutt, Bighill and Ford. Also lost a few players that were mostly on the PR, last year.

I'm not panicking but that's a lot of talent to replace. Walters might still make a big splash somewhere on the roster but the clock is ticking somewhat as choices are agreeing on other destinations. That said, we don't know WHO he might have been targeting or whether they are still available.

Wilson will probably be back before September, Lawler is a big loss, Woli will be replaced by Clercius, Haba & Garbutt did not thing special, Bighill at this age was replaced by a Mack who is as good & Ford is a big loss.

So, Ford and Lawler need to be replaced.

Dobson will be replaced with Wallace.

I'm not putting lipstick on a pig. Besides Lawler and Ford, these aren't huge losses. And we have money to spend.

markf

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Weren't The Grey Cup wins  preceded by getting Bighill, Willie, Stan, and Collaros?

All of which were big splashes.


Blue In BC

Quote from: peg_city on February 04, 2025, 04:30:40 PMWilson will probably be back before September, Lawler is a big loss, Woli will be replaced by Clercius, Haba & Garbutt did not thing special, Bighill at this age was replaced by a Mack who is as good & Ford is a big loss.

So, Ford and Lawler need to be replaced.

Dobson will be replaced with Wallace.

I'm not putting lipstick on a pig. Besides Lawler and Ford, these aren't huge losses. And we have money to spend.

The issue with Woli was at worst, rotational depth and injury insurance. We lost our PR guy Murphy earlier. I know we picked up Cobb but Canadian depth took a hit.

I agree there is a good chance we see Wilson back for the last half of the season. It will still take getting back into game shape and familiar with a new OC and CFL game. We might the next rookie sensational receiver in TC. 

All that said, at the moment we've taken a big hit at the position. I'd be on the phone to Tim White.

Haba and Garbutt might have had some upside but we don't much about the late additions to the PR. So again, we probably will be starting with rookies aside from Vaughter.

Bighill has been replaced with players with upside. However, he was a team leader and it may take awhile to absorb that loss. Same with the probability of losing Alexander. Those were the two that aligned our defence and provided leadership.

Others will step up, but 1st or 2nd year players versus 7+ years in Winnipeg.
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theaardvark

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Quote from: Blue In BC on February 04, 2025, 04:16:56 PMSure but bargains are more for back up depth. Walters said he'd be more active in free agency and we did pick up some decent players. There are still some very good players that we might be interested in but what the SMS cost is and whether they are interested in moving to Winnipeg IDK.

Gone: O.Wilson, Lawler, Woli, Dobson ( reportedly ), Haba, Garbutt, Bighill and Ford. Also lost a few players that were mostly on the PR, last year.

I'm not panicking but that's a lot of talent to replace. Walters might still make a big splash somewhere on the roster but the clock is ticking somewhat as choices are agreeing on other destinations. That said, we don't know WHO he might have been targeting or whether they are still available.

With Dobson and Lawler off the negotiation table, that's a lot of $SMS opened up.  Walters is excellent at picking over the players passed by in the first frenzy, and picking up players at good value (not bargains, but not vault busting). 

O.Wilson - TBD, always one in the recruit class.
Lawler - Mitchell
Woli - Clercius
Dobson ( reportedly ) -Wallace/Randolph
Haba/Garbutt - Vaughters
Bighill - Jones
Ford - Parker

And we have SMS if we want to pick up a DT, which is really the only spot left, or maybe a #2/3 WR, although Schoen/Mitchell are a pretty good 1-2 punck, with Demski, Clercius and Mr. TBD (could be Wheatfall or one of the new recruits)

I'm pretty OK with the current roster, Alexander, Augustine would be nice to bring back as well, now that the big fish are fried, time to tackle the rest.
Quote from: Blue In BC on February 04, 2025, 04:43:43 PMThe issue with Woli was at worst, rotational depth and injury insurance. We lost our PR guy Murphy earlier. I know we picked up Cobb but Canadian depth took a hit.

I agree there is a good chance we see Wilson back for the last half of the season. It will still take getting back into game shape and familiar with a new OC and CFL game. We might the next rookie sensational receiver in TC. 

All that said, at the moment we've taken a big hit at the position. I'd be on the phone to Tim White.

Haba and Garbutt might have had some upside but we don't much about the late additions to the PR. So again, we probably will be starting with rookies aside from Vaughter.

Bighill has been replaced with players with upside. However, he was a team leader and it may take awhile to absorb that loss. Same with the probability of losing Alexander. Those were the two that aligned our defence and provided leadership.

Others will step up, but 1st or 2nd year players versus 7+ years in Winnipeg.
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theaardvark

Quote from: Blue In BC on February 04, 2025, 04:43:43 PMAll that said, at the moment we've taken a big hit at the position. I'd be on the phone to Tim White.
 

Tim White isn't a FA, are you thinking Reggie White, Jr?
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Quote from: theaardvark on February 04, 2025, 04:55:38 PMTim White isn't a FA, are you thinking Reggie White, Jr?

Yes. My bad.  Dunbar might be a good choice as well.

We have shed some SMS overall. Where we choose to spend it is a TBD.
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theaardvark

Quote from: Blue In BC on February 04, 2025, 05:08:58 PMYes. My bad.  Dunbar might be a good choice as well.

We have shed some SMS overall. Where we choose to spend it is a TBD.

I trust Walters to find the deals to make the team better, and leave a bit of cap available to pay out Schoen's bonuses and pay Wilson on his return (he is still ELC for this season, but we should lock him down if possible.

Not sure the plan if Alexander doesn't re-sign, is there a FA FS out there?  Or does Kramdi slide back and we start a new SAM?  Maybe Jon Jones?  Or is there a FS in the draft we take with our first pick?  Missed out on Metchie, wonder if we land him if Dobson and Lawler moved on earlier.  Maybe we should look at Hutter in Edm, I liked what I saw of him last year.

Other than that, maybe a DT, still some names out there...

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Throw Long Bannatyne

Quote from: theaardvark on February 04, 2025, 07:12:11 PMI trust Walters to find the deals to make the team better, and leave a bit of cap available to pay out Schoen's bonuses and pay Wilson on his return (he is still ELC for this season, but we should lock him down if possible.

Not sure the plan if Alexander doesn't re-sign, is there a FA FS out there?  Or does Kramdi slide back and we start a new SAM?  Maybe Jon Jones?  Or is there a FS in the draft we take with our first pick?  Missed out on Metchie, wonder if we land him if Dobson and Lawler moved on earlier.  Maybe we should look at Hutter in Edm, I liked what I saw of him last year.

Other than that, maybe a DT, still some names out there...

Last count they had 6 potential Safeties on the roster, not worried about Safety at all.  The D-line needs to add more meat.

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Anybody else hear this?

Blue In BC

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Quote from: Ridermania on February 04, 2025, 09:01:08 PMFB had a post that said Feltmate retired.

Anybody else hear this?

Yes, it's noted on 3rd down now. I wasn't expecting him back anyway. Decent blue collar player but his position will probably be filled by a draft choice.

Our remaining potential free agents are down to a very small group of 9 players. Still time to bring back a couple if we choose.
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Throw Long Bannatyne

Quote from: Blue In BC on February 04, 2025, 09:12:49 PMYes, it's noted on 3rd down now. I wasn't expecting him back anyway. Decent blue collar player but his position will probably be filled by a draft choice.

Our remaining potential free agents are down to a very small group of 9 players. Still time to bring back a couple if we choose.

Hell with that, MCI needs to take on the FB job this year and show he belongs.

Blue In BC

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on February 05, 2025, 12:31:08 AMHell with that, MCI needs to take on the FB job this year and show he belongs.

I agree that should be where he should be pencilled in but he has to win that role. It doesn't mean we won't draft another player in one of the lower rounds.

MCI was drafted fairly high in 2024 so hopefully they didn't make a mistake but choose to not rush him into any in his 1st year.
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TecnoGenius

Quote from: Jesse on February 04, 2025, 01:34:05 PMWell, it's been reported that the Bombers have been told Kenny is moving on. So either we are not offering anything close or he's bailing for the highest bidder again.

Quote from: blue_gold_84 on February 04, 2025, 01:38:33 PMThis is disappointing if true. I didn't think Lawler would go chasing money again.

Ya, after all the jawboning when coming back here about his mistake bailing for money, etc.  Disappointed.  The only thing I can think of is maybe all his whiffs and underwhelming production (and GC faux-pas) in '24 made Mafia reduce the offer.

I still would bet money the gap was > $30k, otherwise he would have stayed.

I guess he can go have fun losing in HAM now!  He'll be having flashbacks to his EDM years!
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TecnoGenius

Quote from: Blue In BC on February 04, 2025, 03:49:08 PMDunbar and Rhymes are still out there as very good receivers.

I'd be all over Dunbar.  Good hands, can make the tough catches and deep home runs.  Very versatile.  You might also be able to get him for top-end of tier-2 money as well.  Not sure I'd pay him tier-1 money, though.  Certainly he can't get more than Schoen.
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blue_gold_84

Quote from: TecnoGenius on February 05, 2025, 07:53:34 AMYa, after all the jawboning when coming back here about his mistake bailing for money, etc.  Disappointed.

The guy talks a big game but that's about it. Good riddance AFAIC.
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theaardvark

Schoen, White, Mitchell, Demski, Clercius is a pretty solid corps.  With a lot of TC players that could be the next Wilson.  And Wilson, should he not stick.

From a production standpoint, we won't miss Lawler or Woli.  Wilson will sting a bit even if he comes back late. 

I think our shopping for WR is over, and I'm absolutely fine with what has been done.
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Blue In BC

Quote from: theaardvark on February 05, 2025, 03:14:37 PMSchoen, White, Mitchell, Demski, Clercius is a pretty solid corps.  With a lot of TC players that could be the next Wilson.  And Wilson, should he not stick.

From a production standpoint, we won't miss Lawler or Woli.  Wilson will sting a bit even if he comes back late. 

I think our shopping for WR is over, and I'm absolutely fine with what has been done.

Talent is not bad at all. Continuity may be an issue early. A change on the OL may prove to be an improvement but is a TBD. Lofton may need to show improvement but he is a known factor. If he gets pushed in TC, the team gains depth at the least.

I agree there is a decent chance Wilson comes back but many mid season returns don't always work out well. Getting the NFL out of their heads and readjusting to the CFL without a TC is not helpful. Being on the last half season of a 2 year deal could be either bad or good depending on the player.

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theaardvark

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Not sure 6 months of NFL will make a player forget everything about the CFL.  The guys that go down, chase the dream through 4 or 5 different PR's and camps, change their physical stature to better meet the NFL norm, those are the ones that take time to re0acclimate.

Wilson is down there doing the same things he did here.  I don't think he's adding pounds or changing his play.  If anything, like Schoen, it may hurt his game not having the waggle.  That rule can make a CFL star out of a guy that can't cut it from a standing start in the NFL.

Unlike DB's.  Those that excel up here defending against the waggle should find it far easier to take on a guy from a standing start, and one less player in the pattern.  Probably why more of them stick down there.
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Throw Long Bannatyne

Quote from: TecnoGenius on February 05, 2025, 07:53:34 AMYa, after all the jawboning when coming back here about his mistake bailing for money, etc.  Disappointed.  The only thing I can think of is maybe all his whiffs and underwhelming production (and GC faux-pas) in '24 made Mafia reduce the offer.

I still would bet money the gap was > $30k, otherwise he would have stayed.

I guess he can go have fun losing in HAM now!  He'll be having flashbacks to his EDM years!

I've washed the last GC away, what did Lawler do wrong in that game?

Overall happy for Lawler, can't blame a receiver 30+ for cashing in while he still can.  He played well in Wpg and did all he could to win and they chose to keep Schoen over him, considering the cost of both.  It's football, he's cool and I'll always cheer for him, as long as he never becomes a Rider.

Blue In BC

Quote from: theaardvark on February 05, 2025, 04:04:27 PMNot sure 6 months of NFL will make a player forget everything about the CFL.  The guys that go down, chase the dream through 4 or 5 different PR's and camps, change their physical stature to better meet the NFL norm, those are the ones that take time to re0acclimate.

Wilson is down there doing the same things he did here.  I don't think he's adding pounds or changing his play.  If anything, like Schoen, it may hurt his game not having the waggle.  That rule can make a CFL star out of a guy that can't cut it from a standing start in the NFL.

Unlike DB's.  Those that excel up here defending against the waggle should find it far easier to take on a guy from a standing start, and one less player in the pattern.  Probably why more of them stick down there.

Not having a full CFL TC is a problem both physically and mentally. He wouldn't be coming back to the same team from 2024. We'll have a new OC and a multitude of roster changes. He might have a different role and be looked as more of the # 1 receiver and not the # 2 receiver. That door could swing in either direction.

A lot will depend on his attitude. Does he return ready to make the CFL is dream or does he just use it as a stepping stone to try again in 2026 in the NFL.

Note that we've seen several multiple season CFL receivers try to land in the NFL only to return and stumble.
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theaardvark

As I said, if he tries to beef up, or change to fit the NFL, coming back might be harder.  But if he's just playing his game, it shouldn't be tough.

He's been through camp and a season with the waggle, and excelled at it.  That is the hardest part of the CFL game to adapt to, and he did it last year right out of the gate.  Coming back, I think he'd slot back in fine, unless he's added a bunch of weight.
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TecnoGenius

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on February 05, 2025, 04:20:34 PMI've washed the last GC away, what did Lawler do wrong in that game?

Went OOB backwards and touched his heel down OOB after his toe tapped in-bounds.

Critical early stages of the cup on a critical drive to get momentum.  It was like the 3rd mistake already by the team very early in the game.

It all went downhill from there.  The tone was set.

The near-300k REC needs to do better on fairly plebian routes/catches like that in the biggest game.
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