Blue Bombers 2022 Season Thread - Stunning Loss. Dynasty Interrupted. 2023 awaits.

[WolfHouse]

The Blue 'blew' this one. No way they win the PR battle vs. Harris.

I do not care that he sounds like a petulant kid or it may be a hit hob by Friesen.

They treated this like a business transaction and he deserved or earned better.

The timing of it all stinks as they were resigning players but left him out of the loop.

I know player is bigger than the team but I think without Harris this team certainly does not make it to the Grey Cup.

I might disagree - I think this article does more to justify walters than anything… williej bighill Jeff coat will show up in peak condition

this maybe shows Oliviera and demski that you have to take off-season work seriously always…

 

[WolfHouse]

Bombers kind of look cash strapped now with $100k extra in QB than everyone else and our OL DL in tact…. Walters must be holding back $$ for a kicker as well

 

[johnnyonthspot]

I might disagree - I think this article does more to justify walters than anything… williej bighill Jeff coat will show up in peak condition

this maybe shows Oliviera and demski that you have to take off-season work seriously always…

Very interesting take. I did not look at it from that point of view however, it shows a lack of compassion for a guy who was dealing with off field issues and someone who is a team leader.

 

[snowkiddin]

Very interesting take. I did not look at it from that point of view however, it shows a lack of compassion for a guy who was dealing with off field issues and someone who is a team leader.

The alternative would be to overpay an aging RB who maybe has one year left while losing younger, cheaper RBs with potential and more years left who are already, at worst, almost as good as Andrew.

Tough decision and it’s extra tough because Harris turned this team around but logically the Bombers made the right move. We no longer have the cap or the role that Andrew would want here.

 

[Weezeric]

Very interesting take. I did not look at it from that point of view however, it shows a lack of compassion for a guy who was dealing with off field issues and someone who is a team leader.

You must love the Wheeler contract…

 

[gojetsgo]

 

[ThinIce61]

Holden, do you know anything about Tyquan Glass? Meant to be a backup DB? KR? Hopefully not made of glass.

 

[johnnyonthspot]

You must love the Wheeler contract…

Cmon bud,
Signing Harris to a 1 year contract does not compare but Wheeler is a good player despite his flaws and large contract

 

[bustamente]

Brandon Alexander re signs and it's for 2 years, still going to miss some time this year but this is a great re sign

 

[The Blue Baron]

Brandon Alexander re signs and it's for 2 years, still going to miss some time this year but this is a great re sign

Hopefully he can return for the Labour Day Classic.

 

[Guardian17]

 

[Jets 31]

Harris was a great player for the Bombers but at 35 years old AND the pounding he's taken and given i think the Bombers signed the right running back especially when Harris is getting paid 165 thousand by Toronto.

 

[jetsforever]

Interesting that everyone here is going after Harris - it's not like he's washed up and he probably would have taken less than the Toronto contract
Sad way to end an amazing Winnipeg career

 

[ThinIce61]

Interesting that everyone here is going after Harris - it's not like he's washed up and he probably would have taken less than the Toronto contract
Sad way to end an amazing Winnipeg career

He was offered a contract by Walters. He likely wasn't given the money or promised the role he felt he deserved. A classy athlete doesn't go out the way he did. The luster is off for me in regards to Harris over the last couple seasons, despite his contributions and the Cups.

 

[jetsv2]

Oshea is a player coach who will run through walls to protect his guys. If Harris lost Oshea's trust last year he must have really been a problem to deal with. Sounds like they just didn't trust him to be the guy anymore.

 

[Ducky10]

Feeling obligated and like you owe 35 year old RB’s something is not how you stay competitive. Harris was offered a contract and a role. He didn’t like it, that’s on him. The Bombers have every right to go in the direction they feel is best for them, both for the short term and the long term.

They made the right decision.

 

[ps241]

Up to hoisting the the first Grey cup Harris had a spectacular run here. Last off season he let the organization and his teammates down by not being a professional. His lack of commitment led to injuries and and pretty sub par season for Harris. Had the entire team no showed the off season there would have been no second Grey cup.

He broke his trust with O‘Shea but the org gave him an offer still. He took a bigger pay day in Toronto which I think is smart given his age and earning years left. The Sour grapes was unfortunate since his exit was his choice and the result of his actions.

Hope Andrew is motivated, shows up in game shape, and has a good season. I am a Harris fan and he will go down as a legend here but this was business. Bombers need to focus on moving forward.

 

[snowkiddin]

Deatrick Nichols coming back for two more years. That’s huge

 

[WolfHouse]

Truly baffling to see the CFL's lack of social media awareness... Letterman and Ferrell basically give the CFL a free shout out and I just don't see much bump or anything really

 

[jetsforever]

Truly baffling to see the CFL's lack of social media awareness... Letterman and Ferrell basically give the CFL a free shout out and I just don't see much bump or anything really

Still cool though

 

[gojetsgo]

 

[WolfHouse]

I was hoping we would sign him once he was cut loose - nice move

 

[Holden Caulfield]

Low risk move. Best option probably.

Never know with CFL QBs. 2 of the following 3 are starting QB's in the CFL now.

2016 TOR 8/11 107yds 2td 0int, 21car 89yds 3td
2017 TOR 18/30 154yds 2td 0int, 59car 240yds 5td
2018 BC 14/20 153yds 1td 1int, 42car 108yds 5td

2018 TOR -
2019 TOR - 18/30 284yds 3td 2int, 11car 39yds 0td
2021 EDM - 18/26 183yds 1td 2int, 27car 134yds 2td

2016 MTL - 42/75 575yds 4td 1int, 29car 112yds 1td
2017 MTL/SSK - 1/3 8yds 0td 0int, 20car 42yds 4td
2018 MTL - 16/33 220yds 0td 1int, 13car 99yds 2td

 

[FonRiesen]

Texas football star fulfilling championship dreams in Canada

^Jeffcoat is a gem. In this recent interview he was asked if he'd consider playing in Regina: "I don't want to go there!" Jeffcoat said. "That'd be like going to like Norman, Oklahoma."

He also talked about how he's embraced the CFL and actually has fun playing football vs the NFL which is just constantly stressful.

 

[Jetland162702]

Love his comment on Regina.
"I don't want to go there!" Jeffcoat said. "That'd be like going to like Norman, Oklahoma."
I thought Wullerton (spit) was the bowel of Saskatchewan.