2025 Free Agency (other CFL teams Signings/News)

[TecnoGenius]

Ya, I don't get the whole Fajardo dump thing. He's better than Alexander, and the Als are going to find out the hard way, and then they'll have to resort to MBT the interception machine. I also think Ford will struggle or get injured, and Fajardo will come in and save their bacon, just like he did in Montreal. Win them a Grey Cup and then get punted!! Montreal will get what they deserve on this one.

My mean streak dictates that I wish bad things upon MTL as well.  That said, I think MTL made the right choice in terms of securing the next league top-3 QB: Alexander.  If any new guy in the last 3 seasons was clearly the real deal, it's him.  Even more so than Dru.

WFC faced the same choice in FA24 and we let Dru walk to stick with the "old guy".  That decision hasn't gone too bad, and I like the loyalty we demonstrated.

Sucks for Cody.  Maybe he should have signed with a GM who has some loyalty!

(If I could have any QB today and the next 3 seasons for normal QB money, and Zach wasn't an option, I'd take Alexander without hesitation.)

[CrazyCanuck89]

Ya, I don't get the whole Fajardo dump thing. He's better than Alexander, and the Als are going to find out the hard way, and then they'll have to resort to MBT the interception machine. I also think Ford will struggle or get injured, and Fajardo will come in and save their bacon, just like he did in Montreal. Win them a Grey Cup and then get punted!! Montreal will get what they deserve on this one.

Ford isn't going to struggle.  They improved the Oline and receiving corps.  Plus his twin brother being an Elk will help him grow his game.

[Jesse]

Ford isn't going to struggle.  They improved the Oline and receiving corps.  Plus his twin brother being an Elk will help him grow his game.

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lol. how?

[Blue In BC]

G. Lewis is just getting $233K for 2025? The Bombers weren't in the mix trying to land him? Hmmmm.

[dd]

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lol. how?

Ya, I know. DB Ford is going to do just fine, Qb Ford will struggle, and if they start to lose many games in a row, with a rookie HC, the pressure will be there to bring in Fajardo off the bench, i can see it happening before it happens. Same in Montreal. How many times have we seen the next greatest thing at Qb crash and burn--Jenning, Franklin, Dane Evans, Caleb Evans, Nick Arbuckle, etc

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

G. Lewis is just getting $233K for 2025? The Bombers weren't in the mix trying to land him? Hmmmm.

No thanks, don't like him, wouldn't want him.

[CrazyCanuck89]

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lol. how?

Beard at centre, allowing Korte to move to RG, McKellar at LG.  Plus Julien-Grant in the recieving corps, to go along with Gittens.

Learn football please.

[Jesse]

G. Lewis is just getting $233K for 2025? The Bombers weren't in the mix trying to land him? Hmmmm.

I would have done that in a heartbeat.

[Blueforlife]

I would have done that in a heartbeat.

Not me, too expensive imo, but I can see the why you would have, impressive player with some good stats.  If he gets 1000 yards reasonable value.

[Jesse]

Not me, too expensive imo, but I can see the why you would have, impressive player with some good stats.  If he gets 1000 yards reasonable value.

How can you reasonably say that 235 is too expensive when you consistently say Lawler is "worth every penny" when we were paying him 275+

[dd]

Lewis is a bargain at $235 and would have filled lawyers shoes. Maybe Walter's thinks mitchel will replace lawyer I m surprised we didn't go after him harder

[Blueforlife]

How can you reasonably say that 235 is too expensive when you consistently say Lawler is "worth every penny" when we were paying him 275+

I am entitled to my opinion and you are yours.  I believe Lawler earned his paycheck last year and I would have been happy to have him back at under 250k.  We rarely agree on anything on here and that's ok.  We can value and like different players based on our own opinions and preferences.  Lawler's big catch radius, ability catch game changing deep balls and amazing physical talents makes him more valuable in my opinion.  Like I said I can see why you liked Lewis.  Let's leave it at that. 

[dd]

So Lawler earned his $275+ paycheque but you'd only want him back at under $250, that makes zero sense. So last year he was worth the big bucks, but not this year???

[Blueforlife]

So Lawler earned his $275+ paycheque but you'd only want him back at under $250, that makes zero sense. So last year he was worth the big bucks, but not this year???

The price for receivers changed.  I believe he earned his pay last year as he was very good for us but got hurt.  I don't like over paying for receivers and I personally would spend more on the OL and DL as the game is won the line of scrimmage.  I would also spend on a DB to replace Ford.  I think receivers got paid too much last year but have to pay the market rate. Market changed a little.  250 is big bucks imo for any receiver.  275 too much especially when we have to pay other stars a pretty penny. A year older and coming off a season where he suffered a major injury has a small influence on how much I would have paid him.  That's my opinion and you are entitled to yours.  We have found some great talent at receiver over the years and I like our moves this year to find some few faces at decent prices.

I like how Walters approaches signings and how he prioritizes players.  Doesn't overpay, is patient and also knows we scout well and can find cheap fresh young talent in camp.

I really wanted Lawler back but he went to the highest bidder and that happens.

[BLUEBOMBER]

Receivers are important but getting good ones that stay healthy are also just as important.