Posted February 5, 20169 yr comment_181288 Target Date for Free Agency Feb. 9th 12 noon ET - 11 am Winnipeg - 9 am Kelowna The Bombers will lead into the pre-draft weekend with a press conference tomorrow, February 5th, at 10:00am to discuss Free Agency as it pertains to the Blue Bombers. Below is a list of the Bomber's free agents: Capers, Selvish OL International Gibson, Thaddeus DL International Hajrullahu, Lirim K National Marshall, Cameron RB International Newman, Graig DB National Pontbriand, Michel-Pierre FB National Washington, Demond DB International Moore, Nick WR International Shell, Lin-J DB International Walker, Chevon RB International Extended : Daniels, Jace OL International Extended (12/14/15) Nichols, Matt QB International Extended (01/05/16) Richardson, Louie DL National Extended (01/25/16) We already know N. Moore won't be extended, and I've assumed Walker and Shell are gonzo, so that leaves 7 players, including 3 Non-imports. How many of these 7 guys will be announced as re-signed by Walters tomorrow? Any guesses or half wishes, preferences? Marshall? Hajrullahu? Pontbriand? Newman? What about Washington? Edited February 9, 20169 yr by Mr Dee
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181289 I'd be OK if we just got Marshall back out of that list ... Liram is still questionable to me but I guess we could bring him in to camp (assuming he signs).
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181290 I see no one on the list that we really need to extend maybe LH and MPB the rest are easily replaceable. Let's go shopping
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181298 Would hate to lose Washington. I'd like to see Newman back. The others, meh.
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181305 I don't see them extending anyone on that list especially not Washington since they replaced him with the equally ineffective Harris.
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181308 Washington at times was one of our better defenders. Not to mention arguably our best punt returner. Last year he had 67 tackles, 1 sack and 3 INTs which anyway you cut it is pretty good. Edited February 5, 20169 yr by Blueballz
February 5, 20169 yr Author comment_181309 37 minutes ago, Dragon37 said: I don't see them extending anyone on that list especially not Washington since they replaced him with the equally ineffective Harris. I don't see them calling a press conference to announce that they have nothing to announce. That wouldn't make an ounce of sense..
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181319 2 hours ago, Blueballz said: Washington at times was one of our better defenders. Not to mention arguably our best punt returner. Last year he had 67 tackles, 1 sack and 3 INTs which anyway you cut it is pretty good. Besides INTs and Pass Defenses, DB stats are misleading. The best DBs are the guys that the offence never throws towards. Therefore they'll have low tackle numbers in the passing game.
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181321 5 hours ago, ALuCsRED said: Besides INTs and Pass Defenses, DB stats are misleading. The best DBs are the guys that the offence never throws towards. Therefore they'll have low tackle numbers in the passing game. yeah DB stats can be misleading. You can have a high number of tackles cause your guy is always open, or because you're just making plays. And the same can be said for low number of tackles. Washington has had a number of years to step up, and I just don't think he has. The potential we all saw when he first signed just hasn't materialized. Saying that, I hope he's at least back at TC. Along with him, I would want LH, Marshall, Newman and Pontbriand, I really love the way Pontbriand plays. But I wouldn't be shocked if he's not brought back.
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181324 Have to keep Marshall. One of the only guys on the offence that did anything last season, and was full effort every play he was in for. I've always liked Washington.... fast, strong, good at covering, puts in a good effort. Edited February 5, 20169 yr by Mark F
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181327 7 hours ago, ALuCsRED said: Besides INTs and Pass Defenses, DB stats are misleading. The best DBs are the guys that the offence never throws towards. Therefore they'll have low tackle numbers in the passing game. True but in his case he made a lot of tackles because he was good in the run game and chasing down receivers after they broke away from other tacklers. My guess is they haven't signed him yet because they have FA's they are trying to allocate funds for, not because they don't want him.
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181328 12 hours ago, Mr Dee said: Below is a list of the Bomber's free agents: Capers, Selvish OL International Gibson, Thaddeus DL International Hajrullahu, Lirim K National Marshall, Cameron RB International Newman, Graig DB National Pontbriand, Michel-Pierre FB National Washington, Demond DB International Moore, Nick WR International Shell, Lin-J DB International Walker, Chevon RB International Guys I'd like back: Marshall, Lirim, Pointbriand I could go wither way: Moore, Newman, Washington No Thanks: Capers, Gibson, Shell, Walker
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181332 2 hours ago, Bigblue204 said: yeah DB stats can be misleading. You can have a high number of tackles cause your guy is always open, or because you're just making plays. And the same can be said for low number of tackles. Washington has had a number of years to step up, and I just don't think he has. The potential we all saw when he first signed just hasn't materialized. Saying that, I hope he's at least back at TC. Along with him, I would want LH, Marshall, Newman and Pontbriand, I really love the way Pontbriand plays. But I wouldn't be shocked if he's not brought back. What? He plays the tougher half back spot and does it quite well. He's all over the field and he does his job well. The trouble here is people will focus only on the plays where he got beat, but guess what, the top receivers (who Washington was always covering because that's how the coaches viewed him) will get open and make plays on everyone. If we lose Washington mark my words we will miss him.
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181333 Washington is very underrated because he plays a position where you're usually only noticed when you're making a big play or getting burnt. Nobody remembers the games where he shuts down the #1 receiver because it happens quietly.
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181337 Walter's press conference should be on right now. Can't find any broadcast of it, even on the Bombers own site.
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181338 7 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said: Walter's press conference should be on right now. Can't find any broadcast of it, even on the Bombers own site. What is the presser about?
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181339 #CFL #Bombers GM Walters says team moving on from Hajrullahu, Washington, Pontbriand and Shell. Edited February 5, 20169 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181340 I'm just watching the twitter feed... looks like Newman is the only one of those guys they are interested in having back next year.
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181343 #CFL #bombers GM Walters says there are 2 very good Cdn RB's in FA (Harris-Messam) that will garner attention
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181344 4 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said: #CFL #Bombers GM Walters says team moving on from Hajrullahu, Washington, Pontbriand and Shell pic.twitter.com/CJjPo9aOTp Hajrullahu gone. Where's the love?
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181345 What he really said was that they will both be testing free agency. We haven't lost them yet, but it's obviously not looking good.
February 5, 20169 yr comment_181346 Here is a link to the press conference. https://www.periscope.tv/w/1eaJbozWXOkxX
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