January 24, 20241 yr comment_684674 1 hour ago, Fatty Liver said: The Riders can't be dumb enough "Hold my beer" Jeremy O'Day
January 24, 20241 yr comment_684688 Longtime Stamps Left tackle Bruce Covernton passed away two days ago in his sleep. Apparently, he had a massive heart attack. He was only 57 years of age. I knew Bruce as he coached with me at Centennial High School in 2008 here in Calgary. Covernton was born in Morris, MB. After Covernton played HS football in Winnipeg, he attended Weber State & then was drafted by the Stamps in 1992. He played LT for them from 1992-98. Covernton was named the CFL's Western Division ROTY. Covernton was a CFL West Division All Star in 1993 & 94. He was named an All Canadian at Left Tackle in 1994. He was a two time Grey Cup Champion in 1992 & 98. Upon retiring, Bruce took up permanent residence here. He was an entrepreneur & was active in local charities in Calgary. He founded a company that imported coffee from Columbia. Then Covernton bought a personnel staffing company & it was very successful. He was quite a character & will be missed. Edited January 24, 20241 yr by SpeedFlex27
January 24, 20241 yr comment_684690 1 hour ago, Mark F said: Dru better hope Ottawa improves their O line. Desjardins is their best ....after that Brown will be scrambling....Dru has a quick release....good thing
January 24, 20241 yr comment_684725 7 hours ago, Goalie said: I actually think Fine would be an ok QB if you surrounded him with some protection and talent. I’d take him over dolegala and Cornelius any day but I doubt we had interest. Maybe. He does have potential but when’s the last time a qb In sask reached his potential. It’s been a while. Fine prob looks way better here. I actually think the same of Dolegala. To be honest he looked like he could have a decent ceiling on a team that isn’t trash.
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684753 1 hour ago, Brandon said: Strev > Brown So you're saying the Strev is worth more than Brown? I can't see us dropping $290K+ hard money on Strev.
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684755 Strev is worth more to us right now. Don't think we would be spending that much on Strev in hard money , but I can definitely see a performance/incentive laden contract in case Zach gets put on the 6 game at some point.
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684774 1 hour ago, TBURGESS said: So you're saying the Strev is worth more than Brown? I can't see us dropping $290K+ hard money on Strev. I'm saying he's better then Brown and once Zach retires I'd rather him over Brown.
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684786 53 minutes ago, Brandon said: I'm saying he's better then Brown and once Zach retires I'd rather him over Brown. Well, I massively disagree with your explanation, though I agreed with the original point. Assuming Zach plays the majority of games, Strev is so much more valuable to us than Brown. If we were replacing Zach, I want to roll with Brown (and still hopefully have Strev).
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684792 We seem to be totally discounting Barriere as a possible Q2. His CV is impressive enough.
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684799 12 hours ago, Mike said: Good for Dru No. He’s dead to us all. Burn the stadium down. 43 minutes ago, Tracker said: We seem to be totally discounting Barriere as a possible Q2. His CV is impressive enough. He’s been on the neg list for a while no? Edited January 25, 20241 yr by JohnnyAbonny
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684807 20 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said: Longtime Stamps Left tackle Bruce Covernton passed away two days ago in his sleep. Apparently, he had a massive heart attack. He was only 57 years of age. I knew Bruce as he coached with me at Centennial High School in 2008 here in Calgary. Covernton was born in Morris, MB. After Covernton played HS football in Winnipeg, he attended Weber State & then was drafted by the Stamps in 1992. He played LT for them from 1992-98. Covernton was named the CFL's Western Division ROTY. Covernton was a CFL West Division All Star in 1993 & 94. He was named an All Canadian at Left Tackle in 1994. He was a two time Grey Cup Champion in 1992 & 98. Upon retiring, Bruce took up permanent residence here. He was an entrepreneur & was active in local charities in Calgary. He founded a company that imported coffee from Columbia. Then Covernton bought a personnel staffing company & it was very successful. He was quite a character & will be missed. Wasn't his nickname "Big Tuna" when he played or am I mistaken? 12 hours ago, Tracker said: We seem to be totally discounting Barriere as a possible Q2. His CV is impressive enough. I think Barriere has great upside, just not sure I would be comfortable with a raw rookie at number 2. However, if he wins the job he wins the job.
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684813 12 hours ago, JohnnyAbonny said: No. He’s dead to us all. Burn the stadium down. He’s been on the neg list for a while no? At least since 2019 - he may have come off and put back on at some point but the club has been watching/waiting for a few years now. https://www.bluebombers.com/2019/08/15/negotiation-list-revealed/
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684814 22 hours ago, Mark F said: Dru better hope Ottawa improves their O line. Yup I've heard standing upright as a QB is important.
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684816 1 hour ago, GCn20 said: Wasn't his nickname "Big Tuna" when he played or am I mistaken? I think Barriere has great upside, just not sure I would be comfortable with a raw rookie at number 2. However, if he wins the job he wins the job. Barriere looks to be the spittin' image of V.A., pocket passer with good mobility and a good arm, not much for rolling out or throwing on the run though, he likes to be planted. He has the talent but whether he can learn to adjust his game or read the field at all remains to be seen, it only took V.A. 6 years to establish himself as a starter.
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684817 1 hour ago, GCn20 said: Wasn't his nickname "Big Tuna" when he played or am I mistaken? I think Barriere has great upside, just not sure I would be comfortable with a raw rookie at number 2. However, if he wins the job he wins the job. it was....interesting enough the guys will call Kyrie Wilson that too... Edited January 25, 20241 yr by Booch
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684821 The confidence with which some people post their ignorant opinions is staggering. He won't get $300k. He's making more than VAJ. Edited January 25, 20241 yr by JCon
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684822 16 hours ago, BBlink said: Strev is worth more to us right now. Don't think we would be spending that much on Strev in hard money , but I can definitely see a performance/incentive laden contract in case Zach gets put on the 6 game at some point. Sure hope you're right. I could see us going with Zach-Strev-Barriere this season.
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684826 What was Browns price tag here last yr...was it ever disclosed, or just assumptions...same with Prukop?
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684827 14 minutes ago, Booch said: What was Browns price tag here last yr...was it ever disclosed, or just assumptions...same with Prukop? 15) Dru Brown, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A) Hard money: $82,000 Maximum value: $97,000 The Oklahoma State product has a $75,000 base salary with $7,000 in housing money and will collect $500 each time he plays more than 51 percent of Winnipeg’s offensive plays in a game.
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684828 so he was about an 84k hit to the SMS last yr then...Prukopp prob in the same range...give or take a nickle
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684829 41 minutes ago, Doublezero said: Sure hope you're right. I could see us going with Zach-Strev-Barriere this season. I'm of the same mind....Prukop becomes expendable with Streve (assumption) coming on board and we need a developmental product , and this Barriere kid looks like he has the credentials
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684831 yeah...Okay...very good hahaha....wasnt yr...won't be this yr...Blake is in tub more than on field last 3 seasons...and at 38 can you expect anything different?....we have a 38 yr old in Bryant sure...Never injured...Top of his class still....Blake....is none of those Good luck with that
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684832 1 minute ago, Booch said: yeah...Okay...very good hahaha....wasnt yr...won't be this yr...Blake is in tub more than on field last 3 seasons...and at 38 can you expect anything different?....we have a 38 yr old in Bryant sure...Never injured...Top of his class still....Blake....is none of those Good luck with that If Nye's on board with this plan, then so am I! Godspeed, O'Day.
January 25, 20241 yr comment_684833 5 minutes ago, JCon said: If Nye's on board with this plan, then so am I! Godspeed, O'Day. yup...same lol
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