6 hours ago, ShyGuy said:

Stanley Bryant is making 'slightly less' than his 2023 salary which was reportedly $190k and will be 38 when the season starts. He's been in the league what... 14 years now? 

Oliveira is coming off pretty much an MOP season, making $115k in 2023. As a 26 year old running back, the nature of the game is likely he has this and one more decent contract left in his career. The drop off for Running Backs as they approach 30 is huge. Dude needs to get the bag.

 

I'm sure BO will try to get as high an offer as he possibly can before coming to his senses and coming back to us at a reasonable rate. 

did we know about these two:?
 

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed two American receivers in Kody Case and Tyler Adams.

4 minutes ago, Noeller said:

did we know about these two:?
 

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed two American receivers in Kody Case and Tyler Adams.

Streveler bringing in some former teammates ! 

Edited January 18, 20242 yr by Geebrr

https://3downnation.com/2024/01/18/blue-bombers-trade-qb-dru-brown-to-redblacks/

I had a feeling that was the 3rd move Jackubec was talking about..... yewwwww! What a day...

2 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

https://3downnation.com/2024/01/18/blue-bombers-trade-qb-dru-brown-to-redblacks/

 

1 minute ago, Noeller said:

I had a feeling that was the 3rd move Jackubec was talking about..... yewwwww! What a day...

 

Lower price than I expected but if he was going there anyhow it's better than nothing I guess.

Kind of ran out of landing spots. At least we got something for Strevs placeholder. 

 

Now, announce the king!

A 5th rounder in the CFL draft. Hold on to your hats. 
 

Better than nothing. I hope there are some conditional aspects to this based on snaps played, record, etc…

13 hours ago, Brandon said:

You don't think if he went to the open market that the Riders or any other team wouldn't over pay for him on a one year deal?

Has nothing to do with that 

Wow. It was pretty much a foregone conclusion Brown was leaving. I'm impressed we were able to get anything at all as it was crystal clear he was heading to FA... OTT taking no chances on someone else swooping in. Kudos Walters and congrats to OTT, they poached one of the most coveted pending FAs

Edited January 18, 20242 yr by MOBomberFan

At this point any return is better than none.

1 minute ago, JCon said:

Kind of ran out of landing spots. At least we got something for Strevs placeholder. 

 

Now, announce the king!

I wouldn't be all that upset if Walters gave up on Schoen and diverted his money to Strev., need to pay him at least double what Brown was earning.

Just now, Fatty Liver said:

I wouldn't be all that upset if Walters gave up on Schoen and diverted his money to Strev., need to pay him at least double what Brown was earning.

that would be really really dumb

We need Schoen back. 
 

 

3 minutes ago, Noeller said:

that would be really really dumb

Can't have everything.  Strev. isn't just a backup in waiting, he adds a dynamic package to the offence that is almost unstoppable.

Edited January 18, 20242 yr by Fatty Liver

Good to get something since Brown was gone anyway.

Glad he's in Ott and not in division.

1 minute ago, blue85gold said:

Good to get something since Brown was gone anyway.

Glad he's in Ott and not in division.

that's the other part of this move from Walters POV.... you're keeping him outta the West. So that, plus a pick which could be a ST guy or something..... it's a win. 

10 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

At this point any return is better than none.

At this point sure. Still kind of surprised it's only A 5th. Doesn't seem like we got the most return we could have if we traded him earlier. Damn

Just now, BBlink said:

At this point sure. Still kind of surprised it's only A 5th. Doesn't seem like we got the most return we could have if we traded him earlier. Damn

that was before Strev came back in equation....I can see Schoen and Strev in at expense of BO...Prukop..and now Brown, 

Glad he's going east, wish it was more, I'd be fine with what Booch just said.

Something is better than nothing but he still might reach free agency and see what offers he receives. Sad to see him go but it seemed inevitable. Good luck to him and his continued CFL success.

6 minutes ago, Booch said:

that was before Strev came back in equation....I can see Schoen and Strev in at expense of BO...Prukop..and now Brown, 

Yeah I can see that. Ottawa may have been in the running for Strev. This essentially puts them out of it.

Also, as pointed out, the negotiation window for Ottawa is a lot smaller than it would have been if they had him earlier so hence the lower value.

To me it just comes down to timing and I think to an extent we blew it a bit. 

13 minutes ago, Booch said:

that was before Strev came back in equation....I can see Schoen and Strev in at expense of BO...Prukop..and now Brown, 

Your math is wonky, you cut maybe $320k in assets and you want to add at least $500-$600k in assets, considering they'd have to bring in another player to replace Brady.

Edited January 18, 20242 yr by Fatty Liver

15 minutes ago, Noeller said:

that's the other part of this move from Walters POV.... you're keeping him outta the West. So that, plus a pick which could be a ST guy or something..... it's a win. 

It's supposed to be a deep draft this year so I'd take a flyer on an NFL guy with that type of "free" pick.  We don't currently have any of those high level guys waiting to catch on down south (other than Ford I guess but I expect him back this year).  Could be a good time to add a future prospect.

I'm not sure why people think they didn't get enough, or dropped the ball. Lol. As soon as that clock hit 00:00 in the Grey Cup, Brown was gone. He was never coming back regardless of the wishful thinking. Getting anything for what is essentially an unproven QB who was absolutely going to the FA market is a very solid move. 

Good luck to Brown. And Fantastic move by Walters.