Posted December 30, 20159 yr comment_176565 http://www.bluebombers.com/2015/12/30/bombers-release-dominic-picard/
December 30, 20159 yr comment_176569 In before the obligatory "Why didn't they trade him for draft picks?"
December 30, 20159 yr comment_176570 Good release. One giant salary gone. Still need to pick up a FA NI OL for depth and draft one too.
December 30, 20159 yr comment_176571 Makes a lot of sense. A little surprised they didn't try to reduce his deal.
December 30, 20159 yr comment_176572 We thought he might've had 2 good seasons left when he didn't have one full season. Gigantic waste of money.
December 30, 20159 yr comment_176575 30 minutes ago, rebusrankin said: Makes a lot of sense. A little surprised they didn't try to reduce his deal. Even at a lower cost he would still be really bad.
December 30, 20159 yr comment_176576 <I'm of two minds on this one. Good, he's gone. But, we're dreadfully thin at centre. Good, that salary's gone. But, we're lacking in experience.> So, we've lost 3 NI OL guys - Greaves, Griffiths, and now, Picard. We only have 3 NI guys left, with Goosen, Chungh and Neufeld. And 3 Imp - Capers, Bryant and Daniels. 6 guys! Hell, Calgary loses more guys than that in a couple of games. I'd say we better have our eyes on a few prospects, a few FAs and possibly a miracle or two.
December 30, 20159 yr comment_176578 3 minutes ago, Mr Dee said: <I'm of two minds on this one. Good, he's gone. But, we're dreadfully thin at centre. Good, that salary's gone. But, we're lacking in experience.> So, we've lost 3 NI OL guys - Greaves, Griffiths, and now, Picard. We only have 3 NI guys left, with Goosen, Chungh and Neufeld. And 3 Imp - Capers, Bryant and Daniels. 6 guys! Hell, Calgary loses more guys than that in a couple of games. I'd say we better have our eyes on a few prospects, a few FAs and possibly a miracle or two. If only there was a draft and free agency right around the corner....
December 30, 20159 yr comment_176579 There wasn't a single reason to keep him around even at a reduced salary. Great move, he never should've been signed to begin with. But, I'm happy they corrected their mistake.
December 30, 20159 yr comment_176580 4 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said: If only there was a draft and free agency right around the corner.... We gave up the second pick in the first round. Instead we pick 9th now... And considering how thin we always are at OL that is good, how???
December 30, 20159 yr comment_176581 It's good because we don't have to pay him 200 000 to suck. It's really that simple. Money better spent elsewhere. Maybe give it a few months and if we only go in to camp with 5 or 6 guys signed then have it but it's not even Jan 1st yet
December 31, 20159 yr comment_176582 10 minutes ago, iso_55 said: We gave up the second pick in the first round. Instead we pick 9th now... And considering how thin we always are at OL that is good, how??? You're right, nothing at all could change between now and then...nothing at all. We should just fold up now and wait for the draft in 2017.
December 31, 20159 yr comment_176583 "THIS WOULD NEVER HAPPEN IF WE WERE THE STAMPS!!!!!!!!!!111!!!" -- Iso
December 31, 20159 yr comment_176584 Likely we draft a guy at 9 or 10 and they try like heck to sign a NI OL in Fa.
December 31, 20159 yr comment_176586 34 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said: If only there was a draft and free agency right around the corner.... And here I thought I said exactly that... Quote I'd say we better have our eyes on a few prospects, a few FAs and possibly a miracle or two. Dont you see a problem half counting on a draft that can produce iffy results? Or contemplating FAs that may not even make it to FAgency? Hell, one of our 6 OL (Capers) hasn't even been announced as signed yet. No, I think Walters has a job ahead of him, although I'm pretty sure Plan B is already underway.
December 31, 20159 yr comment_176587 I wonder if they know for example that Harris will sign with them? Harris/Kolhert/Westerman/Bucknor/Hurl/Neufeld/Chung/Gossen gives them some options.
December 31, 20159 yr comment_176593 2 hours ago, rebusrankin said: Makes a lot of sense. A little surprised they didn't try to reduce his deal. Maybe they did. He refused to take a pay cut with the Riders. Maybe he did here as well.
December 31, 20159 yr comment_176594 Sure would be nice if Matte makes it to FA... don't see any other good NI OL out there Watman might be a nice signing
December 31, 20159 yr comment_176600 Worst case scenario if the Bombers can't sign adequate replacements for the O-line they can always invite Picard back at a much lower pay rate. That is unless another team signs him up at a lower rate first. I don't think we've seen the last of Picard, the fact that he didn't choose retirement says that he still wants to play.
December 31, 20159 yr comment_176605 9 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said: Worst case scenario if the Bombers can't sign adequate replacements for the O-line they can always invite Picard back at a much lower pay rate. That is unless another team signs him up at a lower rate first. I don't think we've seen the last of Picard, the fact that he didn't choose retirement says that he still wants to play. Good grief! Can you imagine another season of Picard snapping those slow moving wounded ducks to Willy? <shudder>
December 31, 20159 yr comment_176608 27 minutes ago, J5V said: Good grief! Can you imagine another season of Picard snapping those slow moving wounded ducks to Willy? <shudder> Yer right, Picard can't play any other position so as a backup O-lineman he has little value.
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