February 4, 201411 yr comment_37656 I'll add - I'm still not saying he's a BAD GM - but you don't prove yourself in a few shorts months. You'd think we'd have learned by now but nope.
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37658 Tough to comment on his skill when we are not part of the negotiation and have no idea what happened behind closed doors.
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37660 Right.... by that notion you cannot comment positively or negatively on how he is doing, correct? I'm of the same mind as a few other posters - it's clear players don't want to come here. Which is unfortunate.
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37663 Tough to comment on his skill when we are not part of the negotiation and have no idea what happened behind closed doors. Also takes two to tango .. Burris .. despite all the innuendo and conjecture .. simply may not have wanted to play in Winnipeg .. plain and simple .. not much anyone can do if the other party wants no part of your organization .. Like it or not .. we have a long road back to relevance and respectability .. unfortunately, Walters and O'Shea will have this yoke around their neck for the duration of their time in Winnipeg.
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37673 The only signing is was really hoping for was Muamba, even to a one year deal or something... If he hits free agency, I expect he will end up in Ottawa or Toronto - this whole 'NFL' thing seems pretty far-fetched to me.
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37702 The only signing is was really hoping for was Muamba, even to a one year deal or something... If he hits free agency, I expect he will end up in Ottawa or Toronto - this whole 'NFL' thing seems pretty far-fetched to me. Why does it seem far-fetched to you. He did have a number of work-outs with NFL teams.
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37706 The only signing is was really hoping for was Muamba, even to a one year deal or something... If he hits free agency, I expect he will end up in Ottawa or Toronto - this whole 'NFL' thing seems pretty far-fetched to me. Why does it seem far-fetched to you. He did have a number of work-outs with NFL teams. He doesn't have the size to play Linebacker in the NFL. How much experience does he have at other positions?
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37711 The only signing is was really hoping for was Muamba, even to a one year deal or something... If he hits free agency, I expect he will end up in Ottawa or Toronto - this whole 'NFL' thing seems pretty far-fetched to me. Why does it seem far-fetched to you. He did have a number of work-outs with NFL teams. He doesn't have the size to play Linebacker in the NFL. How much experience does he have at other positions? Special teams.
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37725 I look at Burris's decision to sign with Ottawa just like I see him on the field where he looks downfield, scrambles, hesitates, then throws that half-thrown wobbler right into the hands of the defender….another bad decision. Burris would have made this team better, but boy am I going to enjoy not cheering for him…with even more gusto.
February 4, 201411 yr Author comment_37727 If Hanker signs with Ottawa, I say good riddance! and I don't think Walters has to account for anything. I say good for him if Burris and his Agent were trying to hold him up for ransom. At some point, Walters has to get the job done. We gave Mack two years of blaming Kelly... look where that got us. Overpaying a 39 year old QB is not getting the job done either. Case in point. Seems Marcel has learned very little for when he broke the bank for Printers when he was running things in Hamilton. Good for Kyle for not budging. Kelly Moore @KMooreOnSports 1m Burris' agent Chris Gittings confirmed his client signed for money with Ottawa. Did not dispute or confirm #Bombers offer of 750k for 2 yrs.
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37728 If Hanker signs with Ottawa, I say good riddance! and I don't think Walters has to account for anything. I say good for him if Burris and his Agent were trying to hold him up for ransom. At some point, Walters has to get the job done. We gave Mack two years of blaming Kelly... look where that got us. Overpaying a 39 year old QB is not getting the job done either. Case in point. Seems Marcel has learned very little for when he broke the bank for Printers when he was running things in Hamilton. Good for Kyle for not budging. Kelly Moore @KMooreOnSports 1m Burris' agent Chris Gittings confirmed his client signed for money with Ottawa. Did not dispute or confirm #Bombers offer of 750k for 2 yrs. NOWAY! He signed for money? That's craziness. Seriously, does that guy know how to write a sentence?
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37732 If Hanker signs with Ottawa, I say good riddance! and I don't think Walters has to account for anything. I say good for him if Burris and his Agent were trying to hold him up for ransom. At some point, Walters has to get the job done. We gave Mack two years of blaming Kelly... look where that got us. Overpaying a 39 year old QB is not getting the job done either. Case in point. Seems Marcel has learned very little for when he broke the bank for Printers when he was running things in Hamilton. Good for Kyle for not budging. Kelly Moore @KMooreOnSports 1m Burris' agent Chris Gittings confirmed his client signed for money with Ottawa. Did not dispute or confirm #Bombers offer of 750k for 2 yrs. Another vague statement that can be used by both sides... really could just be more money upfront, more guaranteed... after all, Walters only guidance on contract offers was Sleepy Joe. At least Taman is off the hook now... Desjardins is our new 'oh, he overpaid for a vet hack who's washed up and there's no way they'll be under the salary cap those cheaters glad we didn't sign him' guy
February 4, 201411 yr Author comment_37735 I wouldn't be surprised if Ottawa gave Burris 400K/a year. If that's the case he's on par with Ray, and Burris is no Ricky Ray, not by a long shot.
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37744 I wouldn't be surprised if Ottawa gave Burris 400K/a year. A bargain price.
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37757 @PentonKirk: Just landed in Ottawa to hear from source #RedBlacks paying Burris way over 400K and #Bombers weren't in ball park.
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37760 @PentonKirk: Just landed in Ottawa to hear from source #RedBlacks paying Burris way over 400K and #Bombers weren't in ball park. If that's the case, wow.
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37761 How can they afford him and Glenn? Makes no sense unless they're not paying much to anyone else.
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37762 @PentonKirk: Just landed in Ottawa to hear from source #RedBlacks paying Burris way over 400K and #Bombers weren't in ball park. Well this should shut people up. I give Walters credit for not overpaying Burris. Who would've thought Gary Lawless would actually write a good article(his one about not overpaying Burris yesterday).
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37773 @PentonKirk: Just landed in Ottawa to hear from source #RedBlacks paying Burris way over 400K and #Bombers weren't in ball park.Well this should shut people up. I give Walters credit for not overpaying Burris. Who would've thought Gary Lawless would actually write a good article(his one about not overpaying Burris yesterday). Maybe the Bombers and the Lawman had an inkling about Burris signing with Ottawa.
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37780 well I don't think Henry will care one way or the other. All he has to do is look at his bank account and he'll be smilin' from ear to ear.
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37823 That's a lot for Burris but he is a proven commodity. Could the salary cap make a substantial jump to say $5 million this year. The TV contract will be nearly 3 times the prior deal so a jump of $500,000 in the cap is certainly feasible and that could raise the value of Burris from $300 - $350,000 under the old cap to $400,000 under the new one.
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37825 oh man pay a 39 year old qb who was just dropped by his previous team for an unproven guy that much money.... man I hope this blows up in Ottawas face just like the Printers thing did in Hamilton.
February 4, 201411 yr comment_37829 That's exactly the point. Should we have paid that price for the chance to maybe win a few more games?
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