2025 Free Agency (other CFL teams Signings/News)

[blue_gold_84]

Augustine to Hamilton.
https://3downnation.com/2025/02/21/hamilton-bomber-cats-canadian-rb-johnny-augustine-becomes-eighth-ex-winnipeg-player-to-signs-with-ticats/

The Goveia Effect?

[Blue In BC]

The Goveia Effect?

Sorry to see him go and I wish him well in Hamilton. It's the nature of free agency, roster size and new players coming onto the roster. You can't keep everyone and find a role for them.

[theaardvark]

Logan signalled the end for Johnny.  Its too bad, I really like him here.  But it makes sense, and again, Goviea signs an ex-Bomber.  I don't think there was a player he signed, though, that Walters actually wanted without overpaying dramatically, so he really didn't "steal" anyone, but he did give a soft landing for a bunch of players we had moved on from. 

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

The Goveia Effect?

I think he signed 10 ex-Bombers?

[theaardvark]

I thought that Streveler would sign in Hamilton after Woli ended up there... I guess he prefers to be on a winner, unlike Lawler

[DM83]

Goveia wants to be a player in the world of sports  management, and all he does is sign his former teams players. Gee buddy, can you actually go out and sign someone you freshly recruited.  Dude is getting annoying

[dd]

Good for Augustine, I hope he gets a chance to play there as I still think we under utilized him here

[ModAdmin]

Good for Augustine, I hope he gets a chance to play there as I still think we under utilized him here

As much as I liked Augustine here, not sure how he would fit in other than STs.  He could not supplant Oliviera, he was not a threat as a punt returner, his fit was on STs.  Maybe explain how we "under utilized" him here.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

The reality is Augustine signed in Hamilton because we chose not to sign him.

[Jesse]

Happy for him to continue playing. He really had no role in this team moving forward.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Happy for him to continue playing. He really had no role in this team moving forward.

Unless the indestructible Brady goes down for 6 games, then we'll see some shuffling to fill the gaps.  Logan isn't really a full game RB and if he's filling in for Brady, the return game will drop off. 

People like to say Augustine was an inadequate RB but everytime they gave the ball to him he delivered. I'm hoping he gets the chance to shine a bit more in Hamilton, he certainly deserves it.

[DM83]

Augustine always gained yards when given the ball. He got a raw deal here.

Ok...let's say Brady gets hurt, let's speculate...who is the replacement? Gauthier?  Ok stop laughing. Again, a short sighted, decision.  What are the Bombers doin?

[Jesse]

Augustine always gained yards when given the ball. He got a raw deal here.

Ok...let's say Brady gets hurt, let's speculate...who is the replacement? Gauthier?  Ok stop laughing. Again, a short sighted, decision.  What are the Bombers doin?

I don't think he got a raw deal. He was a depth player and played a depth role.

In terms of back-ups. We have Logan, MCI, Demski, and I imagine a rookie American will be in training camp and make the PR.

[DM83]

Logan ? What position did he play? For who?
What nationality is he?

Did Logan play running back how many carries did he have as a running back for what contending team?

And what nationality is he?

Answer me please? I don't want to miss facts or confide with unrealistic dreams

[Jesse]

Logan ? What position did he play? For who?
What nationality is he?

Did Logan play running back how many carries did he have as a running back for what contending team?

And what nationality is he?

Answer me please? I don't want to miss facts or confide with unrealistic dreams

Do you really not know who he is?

He's a RB. He's entering his 4th year in the CFL and has been more productive than Augustine on offence while also being a full time KR/PR.

I'm hoping he's going to be a useful part of our offence even while Brady is healthy.