February 12, 201411 yr comment_40252 So whose left? Is there anything left of interest to the bombers? I still really like to see them re-signed Chris Matthews.
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40256 Some interesting tidbits from Penton in today's Winnipeg Sun: Who will be protecting Willy remains to be seen. The Bombers lost two players on Tuesday, including starting centre Justin Sorensen to the Edmonton Eskimos. There is talk the Bombers will be moving Steve Morley to centre, but Sorensen’s departure leaves Winnipeg in need of even more Canadian O-line depth, and there’s not much left out there. Meanwhile, Moore’s arrival could have an effect on veteran Bombers slotback Terrence Edwards, who until now has been Winnipeg’s No. 1 receiver. The Blue and Gold also have an offer on the table for free agent Chris Matthews, so Edwards’ future in Winnipeg could be up in the air. Relax... Neufeld, Swiston, and Pencer are waiting in the wings. A good O-Line coach (heck even a different one from Del Monaco) could very well make them into long-term starters. Just because we don't have 5 bonafide 5-year starters on our line doesn't mean we're hooped.
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40267 Questions of the ratio aside .. we also have a guy in Jones who acquitted himself well when pressed into action late last season .. it's going to come down to coaching and establishing some continuity / familiarity as a unit ..
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40270 Then why not announce it? My theory is that they are waiting on one of the other coaches and will announce them as a group.
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40312 Jovon has signed in Ottawa. I love it. First time he gets to play this year is in Winnipeg.
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40338 I think he still can play in the league, good move for Ottawa. I also hope they overpaid for him
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40341 Wpg Blue Bombers @Wpg_BlueBombers 2m GM Kyle Walters: "We have made an offer to Will Ford but we are quite far apart (on money)." #Bombers Wonder if Ford (his agent) thinks he has the Bombers over a barrel considering we don't have a starting tail back under contract ..
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40342 Wpg Blue Bombers @Wpg_BlueBombers 2m GM Kyle Walters: "We have made an offer to Will Ford but we are quite far apart (on money)." #Bombers Wonder if Ford (his agent) thinks he has the Bombers over a barrel considering we don't have a starting tail back under contract .. Let him walk. There is zero reason to overpay for a guy like Ford.
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40343 Wpg Blue Bombers @Wpg_BlueBombers 4m GM Kyle Walters: "On Chad Simpson, he had a 2nd foot surgery, which is a concern for a player in his 20s. Have to tip-toe carefully."
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40344 Retweeted by Darrin Bauming Paul Wiecek @PaulWiecek 4m Walters says Bombers not interested in pursuing FA RB Kory Sheets. #bn
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40346 http://globalnews.ca/news/1144531/bombers-to-face-questions-about-anti-gay-tweet/ Live video of press conference
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40348 Mini camp won't be in Winnipeg this year, it will be in Florida, more for prospects than veterans
February 12, 201411 yr Author comment_40349 Look, Kyle Walters has a sense of humour. "Our big concern is it's going to be a long layoff when we finish first." -Kyle Walters on his team having a bye in the final week
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40350 Look, Kyle Walters has a sense of humour. "Our big concern is it's going to be a long layoff when we finish first." -Kyle Walters on his team having a bye in the final week To tell you the truth, that would be a concern for me. Good thing it's likely not to happen.
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40351 Kirk Penton @PentonKirk 2m Kyle Walters said they have given an offer to Chris Matthews. The other eight FAs won't be back.
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40352 Wpg Blue Bombers @Wpg_BlueBombers 2m GM Kyle Walters: "We have made an offer to Will Ford but we are quite far apart (on money)." #Bombers Wonder if Ford (his agent) thinks he has the Bombers over a barrel considering we don't have a starting tail back under contract .. He'd have to be pretty unrealistic to think that. There are 500 Will Ford's looking for a tryout in the US right now.
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40353 Only a contract out to Matthews the rest won't be back next year.
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40354 I'm thinking Dan West and JT Gilmore in Toronto, Akeem Foster might find work in Calgary and Mainor to Hamilton. Ford maybe to Ottawa?
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40355 Wpg Blue Bombers @Wpg_BlueBombers 2m GM Kyle Walters: "We have made an offer to Will Ford but we are quite far apart (on money)." #Bombers Wonder if Ford (his agent) thinks he has the Bombers over a barrel considering we don't have a starting tail back under contract .. He'd have to be pretty unrealistic to think that. There are 500 Will Ford's looking for a tryout in the US right now. Don't disagree but have to think who is setting the expectation (for the player) such that sides are so far apart .. that said ... Kirk Penton @PentonKirk 1m That means no #Bombers offer for Chad Simpson. They are far apart with Will Ford, so he's gone, too.
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40356 Some interesting tidbits from Penton in today's Winnipeg Sun: Who will be protecting Willy remains to be seen. The Bombers lost two players on Tuesday, including starting centre Justin Sorensen to the Edmonton Eskimos. There is talk the Bombers will be moving Steve Morley to centre, but Sorensen’s departure leaves Winnipeg in need of even more Canadian O-line depth, and there’s not much left out there. Meanwhile, Moore’s arrival could have an effect on veteran Bombers slotback Terrence Edwards, who until now has been Winnipeg’s No. 1 receiver. The Blue and Gold also have an offer on the table for free agent Chris Matthews, so Edwards’ future in Winnipeg could be up in the air. Relax... Neufeld, Swiston, and Pencer are waiting in the wings. A good O-Line coach (heck even a different one from Del Monaco) could very well make them into long-term starters. Just because we don't have 5 bonafide 5-year starters on our line doesn't mean we're hooped. I was a fan of Jones' play last year...that could just be the relief at not seeing Boatman in there. I'd wouldn't mind if Jones was back to start the season.
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40357 Kirk Penton @PentonKirk 2m Kyle Walters said they have given an offer to Chris Matthews. The other eight FAs won't be back. That's fine by me. I'm still scratching my head as to why we gave up both of Poblah and Etienne though. We need a third starting caliber Canadian receiver given Watson's injury history.
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40358 Retweeted by Darrin Bauming Paul Wiecek @PaulWiecek 4m Walters says Bombers not interested in pursuing FA RB Kory Sheets. #bn Itsn't he an upgrade? Or am i thinking of soemone else? edit - no.. Didn't he play lights out last season in sask? why no offer? or attempt to sign?
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40359 Of course Sheets is an upgrade. There's no reason for us (or any team other than Saskatchewan) to pursue him though. He'd cost a bundle and there's just no sense in paying a RB proven in one system to come play in another.
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