Trade deadline

[Sir Blue and Gold]

No reason to continually call players Rudy.  There are easy ways to debate and discuss players while being respectful.  Calling Thomas and Ayers Rudy isn't fair or accurate imo.  Thomas is at the end of a long career with us, no need to kick him at the end of his rope.  He has earned his dues and deserves to be treated with decency.

I'll defend who I like, whenever I like.  Let's agree to disagree and move on.

Thomas hasn't made a tackle in almost a month. A tackle. One. (1).

[dd]

Thomas hasn't made a tackle in almost a month. A tackle. One. (1).

Yes, but he never gets hurt!! Guess you can see why.....

[dd]

We aren't going to trade for anyone, but if we were, the obvious trade is for an impact interior D lineman

And Thomas will never be traded under MOS regime, ever.

[Blue In BC]

No reason to continually call players Rudy.  There are easy ways to debate and discuss players while being respectful.  Calling Thomas and Ayers Rudy isn't fair or accurate imo.  Thomas is at the end of a long career with us, no need to kick him at the end of his rope.  He has earned his dues and deserves to be treated with decency.

I'll defend who I like, whenever I like.

I'm also allowed to have my opinion about the performance and value of each player.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I'm always interested in bringing in Import DE's, find an under used DE stuck behind a starter on another team and see if he can make an immediate impact, with the plan of extending him next season, like they did with Tony Jones. 

Persons has been ok but hasn't made enough of an impact IMO, they need to find a beast who can cause headaches and havoc like Jeffcoat did.  Giving up on him early ranks as one of Walters worst moves ever.  Could do worse than bringing in AC Leonard, guy was a Jones built clone of Willie.

[Blue In BC]

I'm always interested in bringing in Import DE's, find an under used DE stuck behind a starter on another team and see if he can make an immediate impact, with the plan of extending him next season, like they did with Tony Jones. 

Persons has been ok but hasn't made enough of an impact IMO, they need to find a beast who can cause headaches and havoc like Jeffcoat did.  Giving up on him early ranks as one of Walters worst moves ever.  Could do worse than bringing in AC Leonard, guy was a Jones built clone of Willie.

Person has only played a few games so it's early but he has upside. Whether he makes the roster in 2026 depends on what we do in free agency.

Neither Vaughters or Jefferson are under contract next year so who knows how things will go.

[bunker]

Ignoring issues of talent and performance for now, his durability is actually incredible. By my count, since 2016, he has played in 144 consecutive regular season games, plus play off games on top of that. He's played in 201 of the last 204 regular season games. And he plays defense, some specials, and even short yardage. He should will his body to science to study what makes an iron man football player.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Person has only played a few games so it's early but he has upside. Whether he makes the roster in 2026 depends on what we do in free agency.

Neither Vaughters or Jefferson are under contract next year so who knows how things will go.

He's played 11 games this season with one sack, hard to say he's an improvement over Haba or Garbutt.

[Blueforlife]

I'm also allowed to have my opinion about the performance and value of each player.

Never said you are not allowed to have an opinion.  I never challenged you on that.  You compared Thomas's value to a football tee and called him Rudy.  It's not hard to post an opinion of a players performance and value while be respectful and not resorting to name calling.  I welcome your opinion on here; I will always challenge those that fail to show respect for the players, coaches and management in this great league.

He's played 11 games this season with one sack, hard to say he's an improvement over Haba or Garbutt.

Garbutt or Fox should have been kept.  50/50 call on Haba imo.  Person will be invited back imo.  Has upside, will be cheap.

Ignoring issues of talent and performance for now, his durability is actually incredible. By my count, since 2016, he has played in 144 consecutive regular season games, plus play off games on top of that. He's played in 201 of the last 204 regular season games. And he plays defense, some specials, and even short yardage. He should will his body to science to study what makes an iron man football player.

Well said, many forum members have been overly critical of him for years.  All he does is be consistent.  As a depth rotational Canadian who does a lot of jobs for this club, many have forgotten about how versitlite, consistent and healthy he has been for what a decade?  The guy is at the end of a decent career and there is no need to kick him at the end like many have chosen to do.  It's nice there is a group of us that appreciate what he has done for this ball club. 

Just because you are not a stud or star, doesn't mean you don't deserve respect.

This is the CFL and guys like Thomas are the glue guys in the room and what helps makes this league great.  We give Canadians an opportunity to play ball, even if they are not "ballers".  All clubs have players like this and it's awesome.  If you don't like it the No Fun League is waiting for you.

[TrueBlue4]

Well I would have traded for Mauldin for a 4th round pick. He'll help Calgary.

[Blue In BC]

He's played 11 games this season with one sack, hard to say he's an improvement over Haba or Garbutt.

Sure but he was just used in a rotational capacity. He's young and doesn't have an injury history.  I don't know whether he'll be with the team next year, but I'd like to at least give him a chance in TC.

[Blueforlife]

Sure but he was just used in a rotational capacity. He's young and doesn't have an injury history.  I don't know whether he'll be with the team next year, but I'd like to at least give him a chance in TC.

Good point about rotating

[dd]

Well I would have traded for Mauldin for a 4th round pick. He'll help Calgary.

Calgary stole Mauldin from Ottawa...a 4th round pick for him?!?!? Great deal and ya, he will help them immensely on their D line. Calgary just got better instantly, wish we would have done that deal!!

[Tecno]

Insurance policy? He'd be the best import receiver on the team. I'd love to pry Lewis or Hardy out of Ottawa, either would significantly upgrade our receiving core. I'd easily give up a third round pick, maybe even a second. This years cup is here, we can worry about the draft after the season. But it will never happen.

Gino is a top-3 REC, but Hardy definitely fits what we need right now.  We have no middle grunt guy.  Hardy would be perfect.  Gino would just add to our already-stacked home-run lanky types.  Nice to have, but doesn't solve any of the puzzle.

Oh ya, and Hardy would be like 1/2 the cost of Gino, right?

I don't think OTT will ever give up Hardy.  He's a lifer.

[Pigskin]

I'm always interested in bringing in Import DE's, find an under used DE stuck behind a starter on another team and see if he can make an immediate impact, with the plan of extending him next season, like they did with Tony Jones. 

Persons has been ok but hasn't made enough of an impact IMO, they need to find a beast who can cause headaches and havoc like Jeffcoat did.  Giving up on him early ranks as one of Walters worst moves ever.  Could do worse than bringing in AC Leonard, guy was a Jones built clone of Willie.

Yes I agree, 11 games and only 4 DTs.