I think it's wishful thinking the Bombers are even interested in Bailey. There just isn't the room for him.

 

 

 

 

3Down, a play in Two Acts. 

 

Honestly, I wouldn't be opposed to them bringing in Pipkin for that 3rd down QB.

Just now, Bigblue204 said:

Honestly, I wouldn't be opposed to them bringing in Pipkin for that 3rd down QB.

And not bringing in someone new from down south? 

2 minutes ago, JCon said:

And not bringing in someone new from down south? 

I'm torn honestly. That 3rd down QB isn't really a development position for the Bombers it seems. We have the next guy in Brown (ideally). We need someone who is good at the sneak...Pipkin is a big body with experience. I don't want him starting. But I don't really want a young guy to have to learn sneaking on the fly either...

Wish the Bombers would look to get better on D. Couple of good linebackers might have stopped that idiot Kelly from running on us in the Grey Cup.

Just now, Super Duper Negatron said:

Wish the Bombers would look to get better on D. Couple of good linebackers might have stopped that idiot Kelly from running on us in the Grey Cup.

They kinda have with Wilson getting better. But I know, the LB depth and DL depth are a concern for me right now.

I definitely don’t want him throwing deep balls late in the Grey Cup.

12 minutes ago, JCon said:

3Down, a play in Two Acts. 

 

Another ingrate. Oh well, time to look for a different LeFevour clone. 

7 minutes ago, Super Duper Negatron said:

Wish the Bombers would look to get better on D. Couple of good linebackers might have stopped that idiot Kelly from running on us in the Grey Cup.

Its called Kyrie Wilson and he's already here ☕

Edit: Someone already said this but it is worth repeating.

Was one of our best defenders last year before getting hurt 

Edited February 14, 20232 yr by BBlink

11 minutes ago, Super Duper Negatron said:

Wish the Bombers would look to get better on D. Couple of good linebackers might have stopped that idiot Kelly from running on us in the Grey Cup.

If the Bombers would've done a better job protecting that nine point lead in the 4th quarter, it wouldn't have mattered. IMO, anyway.

19 minutes ago, JCon said:

3Down, a play in Two Acts. 

 

Good. He can toss lame ducks into defenders' hands down there.

Edited February 14, 20232 yr by blue_gold_84

 

 

4 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

 

 

Are there any big, strong Canadian QB's that would fit the bill?

1 hour ago, rebusrankin said:

Lawler, Schoen, Demski is the best 1, 2, 3 in the CFL.

and fully expect Agudosi to push for 2023 break-out player

26 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

Honestly, I wouldn't be opposed to them bringing in Pipkin for that 3rd down QB.

Michael O'Connor is also available, don't think he can extend 3rd down sneaks like Prukop did, but he's a big body like McGuire was and would give them a Natl. QB to work with.  

21 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

I'm torn honestly. That 3rd down QB isn't really a development position for the Bombers it seems. We have the next guy in Brown (ideally). We need someone who is good at the sneak...Pipkin is a big body with experience. I don't want him starting. But I don't really want a young guy to have to learn sneaking on the fly either...

I think Brown's gonna move on well before Collaros is done.

Need to bring in his replacement. 

1 hour ago, Wideleft said:

You might see a few updated versions of this today - so excited!  (Adding Gordo's additional info 3 hours in to FA)

Bomber Roster – Player Status for 2023:

Quarterback

Zach Collaros (A) – Under Contract Signed through 2025

Dru Brown (A) – Under Contract

Dakota Prukop (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Running Back

Brady Oliveira – (N) – Under Contract through 2023

Johnny Augustine (N) – Under Contract through 2023

Fullback

Konner Burtenshaw (N) – Under Contract

Mike Miller (N) – Re-signed to one-year extension through 2023

Receiver

Carlton Agudosi (A) – Under Contract

Tavaris Harrison (A) – Under Contract

Jaivon Heiligh (A) – Under Contract

Brendan O’Leary-Orange (N) – Under Contract

Drew Wolitarsky (N) – Under Contract through 2023

Dalton Shoen (A) – Under Contract through 2023

Timothy Knuettel (G) – Under Contract

Greg McCrae (A) – Under Contract

Janarion Grant (A) – Re-signed to one year extension through 2023

Nic Demski (N) – Re-signed to three year extension through 2025

Kenny Lawler (A) - Signed 2 year contract through 2024

Rasheed Bailey (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Luke McMillan (N) – Unsigned Free Agent

Greg Ellingson (A) – Signed with Montreal

Offensive line

Liam Dobson (N) – Under Contract through 2023

Geoff Gray (N) – Under Contract through 2023

Chris Kolankowski (N) - Under Contract through 2023

Tomoya Machino (G) - Under Contract

Drew Richmond (A) – Under Contract

Stanley Bryant (A) Re-signed to one year extension through 2023

Jermarcus Hardrick (A) Re-signed to a one year extension through 2023

Patrick Neufeld (N) Re-signed to a one year extension through 2023

Tui Eli (N) - Signed 3 Years through 2025

Payton Muljo (A) signed Nov 22

Tyler Witt (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Michael Couture (N) – Signed with BC.

Eric Lofton (A) – Agreement in principle with Sask.

Defensive line

Thiadric Hansen (G) – Under Contract through 2023

Cole Adamson (N) – Under Contract

Cameron Lawson (N) – Under Contract

Ricky Walker (A) – Under Contract

Jackson Jeffcoat (A) Re-signed to a one year extension through 2023

Willie Jefferson (A) Re-signed to a one year extension through 2023

Jake Thomas (N) Re-Signed to a one year extension through 2023

Keion Adams (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Casey Sayles (A) – Agreement in principle with Hamilton

Linebacker

Tanner Cadwallader (N) – Under Contract

Malik Clements (A) - Under Contract

Brian Cole (A) - Under Contract

DeJuan Cooper (A) – Under Contract

Adam Bighill (A) Re-signed to a two year extension through 2024

Kyrie Wilson (A) Re-signed to a two year extension through 2024

Shayne Gauthier (N) – Re-signed to a one year extension through 2023

Jesse Briggs (N) – Re-signed to a one-year extension through 2023

Les Maruo (G) – Re-signed to a one-year extension through 2023

Defensive back

Brandon Alexander (A) – Under Contract through 2023

Karon Delince (A) – Under Contract

Nick Hallet (N) – Under Contract through 2023

Noah Hallet (N) – Under Contract

Evan Holm (A) – Under Contract

Demerio Houston (A) – Under Contract

Redha Kramdi (N) – Under Contract

Deatrick Nichols (A) – Under Contract through 2023

Jamal Parker (A) – Under Contract

Souleymane Karamoko (G) – Under Contract

Cedric Lavigne (N) – Under Contract

Desmond Lawrence (A) Re-signed to a one year extension through 2023

Winston Rose (A) Re-signed to a one year extension through 2023

Alden Darby (A) – Re-signed to a one year extension through 2023

Jacob Janke (N) signed Feb 1

Deuce Wallace (A) signed Feb 1

Charles-Antoine Beaulieu (N) signed Feb 13

Mercy Maston (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Nick Taylor (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Donald Rutledge Jr. (A)  Left for USFL's Houston Gamblers

Tyrell Ford (N) – Signed Reserve/Futures Contract with Green Bay Packers

Kicker

Mark Liegghio – (N) Under Contract

Ali Mourtada (A) – Unsigned Free Agent

Long snapper

Mike Benson (N) -  Re-Signed to a two year extension through 2024

Coach

Mike O'Shea (N) - Re-signed to a three year extension through 2025

God, we're just standing still while the Argos keep getting better and better...

29 minutes ago, Wideleft said:

 

 

 

 

this is good....will save nice SMS room from Prukopp 6 figures to entry level qb price

32 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

Honestly, I wouldn't be opposed to them bringing in Pipkin for that 3rd down QB.

I would. Time to start using our 3rd string as a developmental QB imo.

5 minutes ago, Booch said:

this is good....will save nice SMS room from Prukopp 6 figures to entry level qb price

Not sure about that. With the USFL and XFL both playing this year if we want a decent prospect we might have to pay low 6 figures.

1 hour ago, Geebrr said:

 

 

Just to remind everyone- Lawler is 28. Younger than a lot of these other guys getting paid. 

And he is FIFO and Fort Hew 100 baby.

20 minutes ago, Booch said:

and fully expect Agudosi to push for 2023 break-out player

with BOLO right behind him.....we haven't even scratched the surface with this guy....but I do like the big tall drink of water

Edited February 14, 20232 yr by Stickem

There's been a lot of talk about players who are getting older and will likely regress.  I agree with most of that however statistically i think Jefferson and Jeffcoat will actually have better seasons this year because I think Winnipeg will blow more teams out this year and they will face more obvious passing situations.

I thought it would be interesting to take a look at who are good candidates to elevate their play. Younger players who are coming into camp with more experience and confidence.

Geoff Gray - He's got a full year as a starter under his belt now. I think he gained confidence during the season and even showed some feistiness more than a few times down the stretch. 

Kolankowski -  Started a bunch of games last season comes into camp with confidence and a legit shot at starting. 
Agadosi - If only he can stay healthy

Oliveria - He's probably my top choice on this list. It took him a good chunk of the season to learn how to relax and be himself and was one of the better runningbacks in the CFL down the stretch. He comes into camp this year knowing he knows what he needs to do and I think he's gonna have a great season. 

Schoen - Might not put up the numbers he did last year in a slightly reduced role but he's going to be better coming into camp after mastering the waggle last season.

Marc Llegghio -  Please let me be right about this! Pleny of room for upside

O'Leary-Orange - I think he has a chance to be an upgrade over Wolitarsky as he is more athletically gifted. Needs to stay healthy.

Demario Houston - was playing elite corner until he got hurt.

 

Honorable Mentions

Dru Brown, Liam Dobsen, Ricky Walker, Drew Richmond, Eli, Les Maruo, Malik Clements

 

Wildcards

The newcomers. The pool of talent is thinned out with both the USFL and XFL gobbling up import talent. I hope we are still able to find the same level of talent this offseason as we have in the past. 

 

Liegghio is fine.... I am not concerned. 92% career at CIS, and is doing all 3 duties for us. His punting and kickoffs were great. The biggest issue was converts....whatever. He's going to get better and better. Just let him grow. 

4 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

There's been a lot of talk about players who are getting older and will likely regress.  I agree with most of that however statistically i think Jefferson and Jeffcoat will actually have better seasons this year because I think Winnipeg will blow more teams out this year and they will face more obvious passing situations.

I thought it would be interesting to take a look at who are good candidates to elevate their play. Younger players who are coming into camp with more experience and confidence.

Geoff Gray - He's got a full year as a starter under his belt now. I think he gained confidence during the season and even showed some feistiness more than a few times down the stretch. 

Kolankowski -  Started a bunch of games last season comes into camp with confidence and a legit shot at starting. 
Agadosi - If only he can stay healthy

Oliveria - He's probably my top choice on this list. It took him a good chunk of the season to learn how to relax and be himself and was one of the better runningbacks in the CFL down the stretch. He comes into camp this year knowing he knows what he needs to do and I think he's gonna have a great season. 

Schoen - Might not put up the numbers he did last year in a slightly reduced role but he's going to be better coming into camp after mastering the waggle last season.

Marc Llegghio -  Please let me be right about this! Pleny of room for upside

O'Leary-Orange - I think he has a chance to be an upgrade over Wolitarsky as he is more athletically gifted. Needs to stay healthy.

Demario Houston - was playing elite corner until he got hurt.

 

Honorable Mentions

Dru Brown, Liam Dobsen, Ricky Walker, Drew Richmond, Eli, Les Maruo, Malik Clements

 

Wildcards

The newcomers. The pool of talent is thinned out with both the USFL and XFL gobbling up import talent. I hope we are still able to find the same level of talent this offseason as we have in the past. 

 

theres lots of talent down south more suited to the CFL game than what the USFL and XFL are looking at....tho they will be blips in the history of football with 1 to 2 yrs