January 31, 201412 yr comment_36906 Trades with BC amount to: TO WPG: Banks, Foster TO BC: Pierce, Poblah I would take that any day of the week, and twice on Sundays. Did they re-sign Foster? I hope we don't. The Bombers didn't use Foster properly. Foster is a burner and best suited at WR. Yet he played the slot in all the Bomber games. He seemed uncomfortable in the slot. Report
January 31, 201412 yr comment_36909 If only we could get Harris in on that trade. Might cost us Pontbriand though... Report
January 31, 201412 yr comment_36910 The last time we picked up a proven leader from BC (Barrin Simpson) it played a large part in making our defence, which had been the worst in the league the previous year, respectable. Let's hope history repeats itself. Report
January 31, 201412 yr comment_36912 The last time we picked up a proven leader from BC (Barrin Simpson) it played a large part in making our defence, which had been the worst in the league the previous year, respectable. Let's hope history repeats itself. How old was Barrin when he came to the Bombers? Report
January 31, 201412 yr comment_36916 Good trade in my books, we need a few vets on this team. This team was really young during Mack's time and with poor coaching it was really double trouble. With Banks at least they have a guy that doesn't require his hand being held and he can go out and play. Report
January 31, 201412 yr comment_36917 So I had no use for Poblah just because receivers who can't catch don't appeal to me but man.... we have to give up potential (which some GMs over value a lot) for a 34 year old player? Seems steep to me. I don't see Poblah as potential anymore, and trading him for a proven player is a step in the right direction. Joe Mack loved 'potential' and look where it got us. I just think though, that if Wally is looking at moving Banks it's because he's one step away from cutting him, think that Walters could have played a bit more hard ball rather than letting Wally dictate the move. Some people love to take chances on those potential guys I suspect that there could have been some better asset management gone on. I don't give 2 shits about losing Poblah but so far I am not convinced that Walters is a good trader. I know Wally likes riding on top of the wave and all, but do you think that Wally would be willing to just cut a respected leader and DB like Banks though, even at 34? Even if he's the team's 3rd best corner, that seems like a bad team move to me. Unless he's lost a couple of steps and is no longer good enough to stay on the field. True leaders are in short supply... as long as Banks can still ball on the opposition's 3rd/4th best receiver, I'm good with this trade. Yeah he trades them to someone else... the issue here to me is that more and more it seems like Walters pays sticker price for guys in trade, sticker price is sucker price. Report
January 31, 201412 yr comment_36918 The last time we picked up a proven leader from BC (Barrin Simpson) it played a large part in making our defence, which had been the worst in the league the previous year, respectable. Let's hope history repeats itself. How old was Barrin when he came to the Bombers? Granted, a lot younger. But in Banks's case I'm hoping it's the leadership that works out. Report
January 31, 201412 yr comment_36921 Yeah he trades them to someone else... the issue here to me is that more and more it seems like Walters pays sticker price for guys in trade, sticker price is sucker price. Ah, who's going to listen to a soon-to-be Stamps fan anyway? Report
January 31, 201412 yr comment_36922 So I had no use for Poblah just because receivers who can't catch don't appeal to me but man.... we have to give up potential (which some GMs over value a lot) for a 34 year old player? Seems steep to me. I don't see Poblah as potential anymore, and trading him for a proven player is a step in the right direction. Joe Mack loved 'potential' and look where it got us. I just think though, that if Wally is looking at moving Banks it's because he's one step away from cutting him, think that Walters could have played a bit more hard ball rather than letting Wally dictate the move. Some people love to take chances on those potential guys I suspect that there could have been some better asset management gone on. I don't give 2 shits about losing Poblah but so far I am not convinced that Walters is a good trader. I know Wally likes riding on top of the wave and all, but do you think that Wally would be willing to just cut a respected leader and DB like Banks though, even at 34? Even if he's the team's 3rd best corner, that seems like a bad team move to me. Unless he's lost a couple of steps and is no longer good enough to stay on the field. True leaders are in short supply... as long as Banks can still ball on the opposition's 3rd/4th best receiver, I'm good with this trade. Yeah he trades them to someone else... the issue here to me is that more and more it seems like Walters pays sticker price for guys in trade, sticker price is sucker price. But sometimes that's what it takes to get a deal done. If Wally released Banks, which was a real option, do you really think Banks would have decided to come to Winnipeg on his own as a FA? Report
January 31, 201412 yr comment_36923 If only we could get Harris in on that trade.Might cost us Pontbriand though... They are pretty set at FB. I'd prefer to send Volney Report
January 31, 201412 yr comment_36924 So I had no use for Poblah just because receivers who can't catch don't appeal to me but man.... we have to give up potential (which some GMs over value a lot) for a 34 year old player? Seems steep to me. I don't see Poblah as potential anymore, and trading him for a proven player is a step in the right direction. Joe Mack loved 'potential' and look where it got us. I just think though, that if Wally is looking at moving Banks it's because he's one step away from cutting him, think that Walters could have played a bit more hard ball rather than letting Wally dictate the move. Some people love to take chances on those potential guys I suspect that there could have been some better asset management gone on. I don't give 2 shits about losing Poblah but so far I am not convinced that Walters is a good trader. I know Wally likes riding on top of the wave and all, but do you think that Wally would be willing to just cut a respected leader and DB like Banks though, even at 34? Even if he's the team's 3rd best corner, that seems like a bad team move to me. Unless he's lost a couple of steps and is no longer good enough to stay on the field. True leaders are in short supply... as long as Banks can still ball on the opposition's 3rd/4th best receiver, I'm good with this trade. Yeah he trades them to someone else... the issue here to me is that more and more it seems like Walters pays sticker price for guys in trade, sticker price is sucker price. I hear what you are saying. Keep in mind, he's new at this. I am hoping that with some experience that is a skill he can learn. He is not getting fleeced in any of these trades so that is a good start, but like any rookie, he needs to show growth. Report
January 31, 201412 yr comment_36926 Evidently, Ryan Phillips is going to miss Banks: Ryan Phillips@ryan_4real21 10 mins My brother from another mother @24Banks will be missed. He's one of the best players, teammates, friends and brothers I have ever played wit Ryan Phillips@ryan_4real2110 mins @24Banks best wishes to you and your football future. We boys way beyond football so you know what it is But it's a sad day for BC Lion fans Ryan Phillips@ryan_4real219 mins @24Banks as well as teammates. My guy has hall of fame credentials and is without a doubt the BEST CFL WEAKSIDE HALFBACK THIS LAST DECADE. Report
January 31, 201412 yr Author comment_36927 Keep in mind, until Walters establishes himself, he's going to need to pay "sticker price" in some cases because there are some moves he just can't afford to miss on. He needs to be very careful in getting the moves that he wants completed to go through until he establishes a foundation that will allow him the luxury of passing on certain deals. Report
January 31, 201412 yr comment_36930 sticker price is sucker price. I think this is the motto on the Winnipeg city coat of arms, only it's in Latin. Report
January 31, 201412 yr comment_36936 I know Wally likes riding on top of the wave and all, but do you think that Wally would be willing to just cut a respected leader and DB like Banks though, even at 34? Even if he's the team's 3rd best corner, that seems like a bad team move to me. Unless he's lost a couple of steps and is no longer good enough to stay on the field. True leaders are in short supply... as long as Banks can still ball on the opposition's 3rd/4th best receiver, I'm good with this trade. Yeah he trades them to someone else... the issue here to me is that more and more it seems like Walters pays sticker price for guys in trade, sticker price is sucker price. One of the biggest parts of being a great GM is creating the foundation of a successful franchise. Until Walters accomplishes that, top free agents that consider more than just money are going to blackball Winnipeg. So the conversation becomes how do you create that as fast as possible? Even if the word was Banks would have been out on the street on Feb 15th, Winnipeg's not the prettiest destination right now, so we'd have had to pony up top dollar, and still might get passed up by an aging vet FA looking to win now. Bottom line, we're paying Poblah to get a leader to Winnipeg, without having to outbid others or be a winning team to do so. Report
January 31, 201412 yr comment_36939 Ed Tait @WFPEdTait More from the #Bombers Banks: "I want to be a part of a team in Manitoba that turns things around." Works out with Milt Stegall still Love this Report
January 31, 201412 yr Author comment_36940 According to Penton, Banks is "jacked about trade to Bombers." Not used to hearing stuff like that. Report
January 31, 201412 yr comment_36941 According to Penton, Banks is "jacked about trade to Bombers." Not used to hearing stuff like that. I am not used to believing stuff like that. Report
January 31, 201412 yr comment_36952 Though hearing quotes like this certainly help...."If wherever you put me equates to wins, I will do it." Hi Jonathan Hefney Ed Tait @WFPEdTait1m #Bombers Banks: If wherever u put me equates to wins, I will do it. Forget the stats. I have enough of those. I’m all about the winning. #bn Report
January 31, 201412 yr comment_36964 God these quotes from Banks are refreshing. Not enough guys like him on our roster right now. Report
January 31, 201412 yr comment_36968 Nice to hear about a player wanting to play for the Bombers organization for a change. Good pickup and all indications are he is a good leader in the locker room Wonder who ends up on the chopping block as a result? Report
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