February 10, 201411 yr comment_39361 Much rather we bring in Congi and Liri to camp as our kickers. I'd rather bring Palardy back than Congi. Yuck. Same problems, "accurate" kickers with no leg. If they aren't hitting 90% inside 40, they are killing you with lousy kickoffs and lack of range.
February 10, 201411 yr comment_39362 Why would we want Swayze Waters? First he's an import kicker. Second, he hit 72% of his FG's last year, 74% in 2012, and he plays in a dome for half his games. Third, we just re-signed Mike Renaud to handle punting duties. Fourth we have Liri Hirahaluah who I am sure can hit at least 72% of his FGs. Not saying it won't happen, but I would find it very, very puzzling. He's a great punter. Wouldn't count on an undrafted CIS kicker who has never teed one up in the CFL to be anything.
February 10, 201411 yr comment_39373 If Ferri is at least as good as Dunn and Wild, I don't see the harm in signing him and bringing him to training camp to compete for a spot on the team. Shouldn't cost too much.
February 10, 201411 yr comment_39375 FWIW, somebody told me this morning that they expected three definite signings by Winnipeg tomorrow. One of them was Diamond Ferri. I didn't get it at the time, because he wasn't scheduled to be an FA. when you said tomorrow, do you mean before the free agency ? or when the free agency kicks in? I have no idea. Just casual conversation with one of my friends, I didn't really get into details. have heard Kohlert and Swayze Waters, fwiw... Would be very happy to see Waters here. Feels like it's been forever since we've had security at placekicker, and with O'Shea's ties to Waters, this one makes some sense. O'Shea's ties to Waters? You can't get any closer to Waters than Walters is.
February 10, 201411 yr comment_39377 Much rather we bring in Congi and Liri to camp as our kickers. I'd rather bring Palardy back than Congi. Yuck. Same problems, "accurate" kickers with no leg. If they aren't hitting 90% inside 40, they are killing you with lousy kickoffs and lack of range. Biggest pet peeve I have with kickers. If they can't provide reasonable consistent kick-off distant, then no thanks.
February 11, 201411 yr comment_39397 I wondered if Swayze Waters might follow O'Shea. The punter is the most important member of special teams in my estimation and Swayze is a good one. Does screw with the ratio though...
February 11, 201411 yr comment_39493 Why would we want Swayze Waters? First he's an import kicker. Second, he hit 72% of his FG's last year, 74% in 2012, and he plays in a dome for half his games. Third, we just re-signed Mike Renaud to handle punting duties. Fourth we have Liri Hirahaluah who I am sure can hit at least 72% of his FGs. Not saying it won't happen, but I would find it very, very puzzling. yea, i hope there isn't any substance to this as i really don't think he's worth the spot.. Hes no medlock. Id rather let the young guys battle it out and maybe palardy lol
February 11, 201411 yr comment_39519 Waters has never impressed me. To waste a DI spot on a punter, not for that at all.
February 11, 201411 yr comment_39528 Considering O'Shea would have worked quite closely with Waters, if O'Shea wants to sign him I'm giving him the benefit of the doubt.
February 11, 201411 yr comment_39813 If we can get Swayze at the right price, I'd be okay with it. But if we could get him for a steal, if Walters could just walk all over him in negotiations, he would be like a Jesus to me.
February 11, 201411 yr Author comment_39817 Wiecek and a few others tweeting the Bombers have contacted Ferri.
February 11, 201411 yr comment_39818 @PaulWiecek: The Bombers have expressed interest in former Riders LB Diamond Ferri. #bn
February 11, 201411 yr comment_39822 Waters has never impressed me. To waste a DI spot on a punter, not for that at all. Not the greatest situation but the Riders got a Grey Cup with an import punter so it is certainly viable.
February 11, 201411 yr comment_39823 Hard to see where Ferri fits on our team, even without knowing what we have in the young imports we've signed. We're covered at WIL, Banks is probably going to play SAM or some hybrid position that takes that spot, Ferri is no better at HB than the DB's we've already got.
February 11, 201411 yr comment_39826 Defensive tackle. He'll lose that competition to Cauchy based on passport alone.
February 11, 201411 yr comment_39996 No.. Nonononono.. Plz god no. No ferri.. Please walters, hear my prayers!
February 11, 201411 yr comment_39999 I hope we are not so desperate for linebackers that we are looking at a rapidly aging player who was only barely good enough last year.
February 12, 201411 yr comment_40451 Still waiting for an answer at MLB. I don't know if Ferri was the answer, but who is? Generally it's the "QB" of the defense, and we don't have an established starter there.
February 13, 201411 yr comment_40553 Still waiting for an answer at MLB. I don't know if Ferri was the answer, but who is? Generally it's the "QB" of the defense, and we don't have an established starter there. There's this thing called training camp to sort this kinda stuff out, ya kno?
February 13, 201411 yr comment_40561 Still waiting for an answer at MLB. I don't know if Ferri was the answer, but who is? Generally it's the "QB" of the defense, and we don't have an established starter there. Even if Ferri was signed we wouldn't have had an established starter at MLB, he's a WIL LB and spare DB.
February 13, 201411 yr comment_40580 Still waiting for an answer at MLB. I don't know if Ferri was the answer, but who is? Generally it's the "QB" of the defense, and we don't have an established starter there. There's this thing called training camp to sort this kinda stuff out, ya kno? My point is, MLB is pretty important in a defense. I'm wondering if anybody here is familiar with some of the new guys we've signed enough to say that they have a shot at taking that spot, or if we need to be looking at free agent or trade possibilities. Or, maybe I'm out to lunch about how CFL-ready a middle linebacker needs to be.
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