GDT: 2019 Grey Cup CHAMPIONS - WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS

[TS Quint]

Redblacks pay Calgary for negotiating rights for Arbuckle today. Impossible to say what Arbuckle is thinking but clearly Redblacks think they have a chance at signing him.

Kinda shocking to me that somehow Bombers have been shut out of the QB talk. It's hard to say what Streveler's situation is looking at, but it's looking more and more like Nichols-Streveler next year. I mean I'm not neccessarily upset by this, but it certainly isn't what I expected at all. The Bombers have made it obvious that can make not having an elite QB work, but we'll see.

So gross. Another year of a QB who averages under 3.5 yards/pass is a huge mistake. Give me McBeth over Nichols.

 

[None]

At least one member of the media seems to have already irritated one of the two new owners.
I think it started with Ambrosie admitting that the owners don't speak French, and then the owner being asked if the team president would speak French fluently. And then he was asked pointedly if it meant anything that the other owner, Sid Spiegel, wasn't present. It turned out that there was a personal family issue that meant he couldn't attend.
The same member of the media (I think) also asked about the state of Percival Molson, and asked if the new ownership would pursue a new stadium immediately after asking about how much money the team was losing. The owner answered it pretty honestly and said that their first task would be getting more people in the seats, saying Percival Molson seats 23000 and averaged 8000 last season.

To me it felt like there was a member of the media actively trying to poke holes in the CFL/Montreal's boat.

 

[John Agar]

At least one member of the media seems to have already irritated one of the two new owners.
I think it started with Ambrosie admitting that the owners don't speak French, and then the owner being asked if the team president would speak French fluently. And then he was asked pointedly if it meant anything that the other owner, Sid Spiegel, wasn't present. It turned out that there was a personal family issue that meant he couldn't attend.
The same member of the media (I think) also asked about the state of Percival Molson, and asked if the new ownership would pursue a new stadium immediately after asking about how much money the team was losing. The owner answered it pretty honestly and said that their first task would be getting more people in the seats, saying Percival Molson seats 23000 and averaged 8000 last season.

To me it felt like there was a member of the media actively trying to poke holes in the CFL/Montreal's boat.

When did Paul Friesen move to Montreal... ?

 

[puck stoppa]

@None
Seeing as your a CFL insider and have called all QB news so far
Any guess on ours? Nichols or collaros?

 

[None]

@None
Seeing as your a CFL insider and have called all QB news so far
Any guess on ours? Nichols or collaros?

I think the Bombers are very willing to give their 9th overall pick to sign Collaros, but I'm not sure if their first choice isn't Arbuckle. I think the Bombers are willing to wait and see if Arbuckle becomes available again if Ottawa can't sign him. Regarding Collaros it's also a matter of what Collaros and Toronto want as well.
If everything were equal I'm sure Collaros' first choice would be Toronto, but the Bombers have a lot to offer and he's seen that they can win with him at QB.

The Bombers are the safest landing spot among the teams that still need a QB, in a league where there's very little guaranteed money that can be a big deal.

My guess is still Collaros, but if we get into the first week of February and Arbuckle still hasn't signed I could definitely see the Bombers making a solid pitch.

 

[TS Quint]

Unfortunately I don’t see anyway the RBs make that trade without a positive meeting with Arbuckle beforehand.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

Hmm, maybe not the right guy for the photo, given the history of steroid abuse in the WWE. Or is it irony? Hmm.

 

[The Blue Baron]

Hmm, maybe not the right guy for the photo, given the history of steroid abuse in the WWE. Or is it irony? Hmm.

Dude really!?!? Get over it already. Your are good at what you do but this is a dooschy move bro.
HHH is just trying to latch onto the BB fans to buy tickets for Raw but it still cool to hear!

 

[Mbraunm]

I hope we could snag Arbuckle, and if not him, then Collaros. But whatever they do, please NOT Nichols!

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

Dude really!?!? Get over it already. Your are good at what you do but this is a dooschy move bro.
HHH is just trying to latch onto the BB fans to buy tickets for Raw but it still cool to hear!

There, I added a little winkie just for you so you know I'm kidding around. In case you missed it, I was the guy defending Harris when all this shit came out.

 

[bustamente]

It's cold outside and the Jets stink so..................

 

[snowkiddin]

It's cold outside and the Jets stink so..................

That’s huge (no pun intended).

 

[jetsforever]

It's cold outside and the Jets stink so..................

Good

 

[bustamente]

I don't know what Bryant will make this year but this sums in up for me

"We’re the Grey Cup champs. Why would I want to leave that now?”

 

[bustamente]

With guys reaching for the dream he becomes a important piece

 

[The Blue Baron]

It's cold outside and the Jets stink so..................

THE BIG MAN IS BACK! Solid OL looks groovy!

 

[blueandgoldguy]

Stanley Bryant is a generational o-lineman. Easily one of the top-10 all time in the CFL. Probably top-5 all-time as well. He was robbed of his 3rd consecutive offensive lineman of the year award. Voters just wanted a change of pace rather than rewarding the superior candidate.

 

[bustamente]

I like this move

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

I like this move

I like it too long term. Short term, I think we might have growing pains. Hope he's a faster learner than O'Shea was.

 

[jetsforever]

So not only have we decided to focus on the two worst QBs on the market, we've now worsened relations with one of them. Wonder if there's still a chance we can get Arbuckle.

www.tsn.ca/agent-blue-bombers-qb-nichols-upset-over-collaros-re-signing-1.1431001%3ftsn-amp

 

[None]

So not only have we decided to focus on the two worst QBs on the market, we've now worsened relations with one of them. Wonder if there's still a chance we can get Arbuckle.

www.tsn.ca/agent-blue-bombers-qb-nichols-upset-over-collaros-re-signing-1.1431001%3ftsn-amp

Honestly.. I don't really care if Nichols is upset. I'm not sure how he isn't aware that he's probably every team's backup plan at this point.

As for Arbuckle, he was in Ottawa and left without a contract, take that as you will.

 

[The Blue Baron]

Honestly.. I don't really care if Nichols is upset. I'm not sure how he isn't aware that he's probably every team's backup plan at this point.

As for Arbuckle, he was in Ottawa and left without a contract, take that as you will.

LOL Nichols can exit the building for good.

This reminds when he said to a reporter he was upset and disheartened the fans booed him when he played like hot garbage.


Pffft, GO AWAY NOW!

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

So, to summarize....

Bombers want Collaros who wants to be in Toronto and who even if he signs here is likely to get knocked out for the season, Nichols pouting, taking ball and going home, Streveler and the Happy Feet probably embarking on a US tour.

Looking forward to a QB tandem of Sean McGuire and Scrubby McScrubface. No biggie. We're just getting started on the 29 year rebuild.

 

[tbcwpg]

So not only have we decided to focus on the two worst QBs on the market, we've now worsened relations with one of them. Wonder if there's still a chance we can get Arbuckle.

www.tsn.ca/agent-blue-bombers-qb-nichols-upset-over-collaros-re-signing-1.1431001%3ftsn-amp

I don't think it's quite fair to say that they've focused on the two worst QBs. Masoli didn't make it to market, so it was really just Arbuckle and Nichols/Collaros.