That is a good price, no doubt because of the recent injury concerns.
Although I don’t consider him the best receiver in the league (Lawler is) statistically he has been just that his entire career when not injured.
The start of the reset of the receiver market perhaps which was skewered by incompetent Elks management with the contracts they gave both Lewis and Lawler and perhaps even White in Hamilton, whom I would never take over Schoen.
Dunno Jon. When Schoen was on he was a big catch machine. TD man.
He’s the exact guy we need to keep drives going. Now whether he’s still that guy is the big question.
Not sure of the reset after BC signed Mcinnis (? sp.) for $250K in, I believe, hard money.
Hard to say. As Blue says, there is no better big play TD machine in the league. I have to think that his health has something to do with the relative bargain price.
I love this signing. One codicil, Schoen stays healthy and plays at least 14-15 games at his highest level.
Lawler’s signing is very important to at least keep our passing attack on the up 'n up. With only one proven QB in tow (the declining Zach Collaros) continuity is mega-important. Need another shut-down OL/hog to keep the pressure off Zach as he wends his way thru passing progressions. Schoen is also a decent clip blocker in formation.
I have to think Schoen’s signing was expedited by the release of Ontarria Smith to the NFL. If Smith was kept in Bomber captivity, there was no real urgency to re-up Schoen.
No surprise but the assassination of Jesse James by the coward Tyrell Ford is complete.
https://forums.cfl.ca/t/elks-2024-2025-off-season/96011/291?u=jon
The Bombers will get by and can live without a player that is not loyal despite all the Bombers have done for him. We knew we would lose a few players we didn’t want to like Hardrick last year. This is the first one this year. He was only our second best DB at best. Plus the Bombers are a DB factory.
Well, that sucks. But like you said, next one up.
I haven’t heard much at all about our signings today…
Here’s one for you.
Wasn’t it Robert Ford btw?
Also, much of that movie was shot in Winnipeg.
Soundtrack done by the incredible Nick Cave, too!
Should rename the Elks/Eskimopes as The Edmonton Dynasty.
Right now, lets not waste time!
Good signing for the Bombers - should perk up your return game.
This is actually huge for the Bombers.
Logan is one of the more exciting up-and-comers in the return game. Certainly an upgrade over Whitehead, no offense to him. Logan was my #3 Punt Returner in 2024.
Whitehead was never really known as a natural return guy like Logan, Gizmo, others. He was an under-sized WR who had a few tricks up his sleeve white at the peak of his athletic abilities. Like many old vets, he’s lost a step. His one remaining super-skill is cashing CFL paycheques.
And Lofton has signed.
But we lose Garbutt.
https://3downnation.com/2025/02/03/hamilton-tiger-cats-agree-to-terms-with-dl-tyjuan-garbutt/
Unfortunately it is starting to look like Lawler’s demands are too rich for the Bombers and that we will lose the best receiver in the league.
Could be that Lawler is shrewdly factoring in Zach Collaros’s declining passing skills which could limit Kenny both in receptions and yards. Also, Lawler having to fight for Zach’s continuing “jump balls” may have taken its toll. Better to be on a team where you’re going to have balled proverbially “dropped into a bucket” . . . . while also collecting $20,000 - $40k more per season.
If Lawler bolts the Big Blue (again) it surely appears that this loyalty thing with Mike O’Shea is but a myth.
O’Shea might be loyal to his players - but are his players loyal to him?
For a team on a dynasty run, the amount of player leakage and failure to sign viable free agents is truly disturbing.
That hurts. Kinda like a kick in the gar-butt. He had good season for a young guy.
Any word on Liam Dobson? I’m hoping the Ridera get a chance at signing him.
Don’t know anything on Dobson.
Another depth piece has departed.
Wad Miller. Deck Chairs. Titanic.
Don’t panic Lyle. It’s still way too early to tell how the Bombers or any team will look after this free agent frenzy is done. And no matter how they look that’s only on paper until they actually start playing. And as we saw last year, the old adage that the season doesn’t start until Labour Day is often true. I wouldn’t be writing off or anointing any team just yet, although Calgary fans must be getting nervous.