1st & 10 | The Blue Bombers Pending Free Agent List

[Pete]

six potential free agents I would pursue to get one or two of:
Mcmanus
Dequoy
Gittens jr
Ceresna/Tavai
Hicks
Woodmansey

[Tecno]

six potential free agents I would pursue to get one or two of:

I really think we're good at LB.  The starters are good, the backups are good.  The NAT depth is beyond ample.

I would put any extra D resources into the DL.  It's by far the weakest unit.

[Blue In BC]

Did I miss this? Is Adams out? I really liked him but Woods is solid.
Maybe both those guys just didn't produce enough? Woods is still really young.
Hopefully those 2 new guys are back competing for some AR spots.
Vaughters had the best season of his career with 36 tackles and 6 sacks.
Person had 6 tackles and 1 sack as a backup in 13 games.
Willie had 15 tackles and 3 sacks. He had a ton of knockdowns and won at least one game for us with some breakups at the line of scrimmage.
It would be nice to have at least one 10-sack guy, but there was only 4 of those in the league last season!

Person ended up on the PR to end the season and is now a free agent.

[Blue In BC]

I really think we're good at LB.  The starters are good, the backups are good.  The NAT depth is beyond ample.

I would put any extra D resources into the DL.  It's by far the weakest unit.

In theory that is true but Griffin, Kramdi and Ayers are all potential free agents. The team may know what the chances of these players returning will be but it's a TBD until we hear for certain.

LB does seem to be the least of our concerns though even with that status of unknowns. I'm really expecting for our 2nd year Canadians to take a step forward on defence.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

In theory that is true but Griffin, Kramdi and Ayers are all potential free agents. The team may know what the chances of these players returning will be but it's a TBD until we hear for certain.

LB does seem to be the least of our concerns though even with that status of unknowns. I'm really expecting for our 2nd year Canadians to take a step forward on defence.

Add Woodbey, Shay and Smith to the pile of players fighting for 3 LB jobs.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Person ended up on the PR to end the season and is now a free agent.

I thought they handled this situation rather badly, if Munier-Bailey beat Person out as the 3rd DE, why did he have to wait till the end of the season to make his first appearance?  Is it logical to make the choice based on a one game performance? I have no opinion who is the better player but it does not give confidence in the evaluation process when it's handled so unevenly. The caveat may be that Person indicated to management he did not intend to return to the CFL next season.

[dd]

Our FA efforts have to address our teams weaknesses ie our needs, no need to go after 'wants'. Our needs are an upgrade to our O and D line. It would be nice to get another productive reciever to go with Demski, Wilson and Sterns, but that's a nice to have, our need to haves are a stud DT and an upgrade to our Guards and centre on our O line.

[Blue In BC]

I thought they handled this situation rather badly, if Munier-Bailey beat Person out as the 3rd DE, why did he have to wait till the end of the season to make his first appearance?  Is it logical to make the choice based on a one game performance? I have no opinion who is the better player but it does not give confidence in the evaluation process when it's handled so unevenly. The caveat may be that Person indicated to management he did not intend to return to the CFL next season.

There could be many reasons but it's easier to add the 2nd global player than to add an import as a DI. After 2 seasons and very limited play, Person may have decided not to return as you suggested.

The newer DE's that played in the final game may have also been higher up on someones list and would be on ELC's.

We'll see if Person ends up with a TC invite elsewhere including the USFL.

[LXTSN]

I thought they handled this situation rather badly, if Munier-Bailey beat Person out as the 3rd DE, why did he have to wait till the end of the season to make his first appearance?  Is it logical to make the choice based on a one game performance? I have no opinion who is the better player but it does not give confidence in the evaluation process when it's handled so unevenly. The caveat may be that Person indicated to management he did not intend to return to the CFL next season.

Munier-Bailey is only 24. They sky is the limit for him! I thought he played well in preseason too. Hoping to see him come back strong this season!

Assuming Sheahan is back on the roster next season, if Munier-Bailey is on the roster, does he take up a space?
I'm not close to a roster specialist... but I thought they made one extra space if you choose to use it for a global player?

[Blue In BC]

Our FA efforts have to address our teams weaknesses ie our needs, no need to go after 'wants'. Our needs are an upgrade to our O and D line. It would be nice to get another productive reciever to go with Demski, Wilson and Sterns, but that's a nice to have, our need to haves are a stud DT and an upgrade to our Guards and centre on our O line.

While I'm not expecting Schoen back I could be mistaken. If he is healthy he'd be a solid addition. That said he may not even be available for 1/2 the season and is a potential free agent.

[Blue In BC]

Munier-Bailey is only 24. They sky is the limit for him! I thought he played well in preseason too. Hoping to see him come back strong this season!

Assuming Sheahan is back on the roster next season, if Munier-Bailey is on the roster, does he take up a space?
I'm not close to a roster specialist... but I thought they made one extra space if you choose to use it for a global player?

A 2nd global on the roster comes at the expense of another Canadian on the AR. Teams are required to have at least one global and we expect Sheehan to be that player.

[blue_gold_84]

While I'm not expecting Schoen back I could be mistaken. If he is healthy he'd be a solid addition. That said he may not even be available for 1/2 the season and is a potential free agent.

After his last two seasons being the Jekyll to his first two being Hyde, I'd be hesitant to re-sign Schoen unless the contract is heavily incentivized and he's been able to rehab that knee as much as possible.

[Pigskin]

I think DS83 would be on the 6 game to stat the season. He might end up like Woli and miss the whole season.

[Blue In BC]

I think DS83 would be on the 6 game to stat the season. He might end up like Woli and miss the whole season.

He's a potential free agent. They would have to re-sign him in order to place him on IR. I find that unlikely at best.

[blue_gold_84]

Aaaaaand we can remove Oliveira from this pending FA list.