2016 CFL Free Agent list

[R.J]

http://www.cfl.ca/2016/02/05/free-ag...kes-his-picks/

[Will]

Some work for Barker to do.

[paulwoods13]

That team could compete for a championship altho it would be a bit weak on the o-line, especially inside.

[R.J]

That team could compete for a championship altho it would be a bit weak on the o-line, especially inside.

I wonder if Barker would be willing to look at Matt Norman at centre ? It was a weak spot for us last season, and he's still pretty young.

[ArgoRavi]

I wonder if Barker would be willing to look at Matt Norman at centre ? It was a weak spot for us last season, and he's still pretty young.

Norman missed all of last season with an injury and I read an article in recent days which implied that his career is over.

[OV Argo]

Norman missed all of last season with an injury and I read an article in recent days which implied that his career is over.

Believe I read on Lionbackers that Norman was not really that injured all of last year and some were wondering why he was out of their plans ?

IF he is not injury damaged - he could still be a CFL starter at centre or guard.

[R.J]

Video: CFL Free Agency: Players to watch
http://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/cfl-free...o-watch~803421

According to the Lalji; Lulay is close to signing a 2 year deal with the Lions.

[R.J]

Norman missed all of last season with an injury and I read an article in recent days which implied that his career is over.

Believe I read on Lionbackers that Norman was not really that injured all of last year and some were wondering why he was out of their plans ?

IF he is not injury damaged - he could still be a CFL starter at centre or guard.

Canadian OL Matt Norman is not retiring. He'll be 100 percent healthy and ready for 2016 #CFL season. There will be many suitors for him.

— Justin Dunk (@JDunk12) February 4, 2016

[R.J]

New deal for Courtney Stephen with @Ticats is in finishing stages. Will be announced before #cflfa begins on Tuesday @cfl

— gary lawless (@garylawless) February 7, 2016

Sounds like @Wpg_BlueBombers almost done leading up to #cflfa on Tuesday. Still talking with Graig Newman but deal not imminent rt now @cfl

— gary lawless (@garylawless) February 7, 2016

Latest out of Montreal is things are all quiet between OL Josh Bourke and @MTLAlouettes look for a last minute push on this one #cflfa @cfl

— gary lawless (@garylawless) February 7, 2016

.@ScottMitchellPM says he can see WR @j_fuller8 landing w/ #Riders if NFL offers don’t pan out for him. #CFLFA #CFL

— CFL News (@CFL_News) February 7, 2016

[R.J]

@CFL_News There are AT LEAST 4 teams interested in @TBrack41 according to my source. The former #Riders All Star seems to be in high demand.

— Joe Arrigo (@joearrigo) February 7, 2016

and some talk on Laurent.
http://3downnation.com/2016/02/01/15210/

[AngeloV]

@CFL_News There are AT LEAST 4 teams interested in @TBrack41 according to my source. The former #Riders All Star seems to be in high demand.

— Joe Arrigo (@joearrigo) February 7, 2016

and some talk on Laurent.
http://3downnation.com/2016/02/01/15210/

IMO, Brackenridge is a great ST player and not much else. He is a liability when covering in the secondary, and you can't blitz him on every down. He just isn't an every down player on D.

[OV Argo]

IMO, Brackenridge is a great ST player and not much else. He is a liability when covering in the secondary, and you can't blitz him on every down. He just isn't an every down player on D.

I'd have to disagree a bit there AV; Brackenridge is a good hitter and tackler, but that's if he is playing close to the line as a LB; as a safety he is too hit & miss in coverage and whiffs on some tackles going for big kill shots. Not saying he could replace some of the better OLBs in the league, but maybe somebody will give him a shot, and he at least has CFL experience to be able to go in and play OLB or safety for a team that needs versatile depth, plus like you say he can play STs; he is very doubtful to get the money he got before though IMO.

[AngeloV]

I'd have to disagree a bit there AV; Brackenridge is a good hitter and tackler, but that's if he is playing close to the line as a LB; as a safety he is too hit & miss in coverage and whiffs on some tackles going for big kill shots. Not saying he could replace some of the better OLBs in the league, but maybe somebody will give him a shot, and he at least has CFL experience to be able to go in and play OLB or safety for a team that needs versatile depth, plus like you say he can play STs; he is very doubtful to get the money he got before though IMO.

I truly believe his hi-light real of big hits masks his overall weakness on the field. As a LB, he's too small to play weak side, and his coverage skills are too weak to play strong side. You would need to get plenty of the over the top help from a safety if he's playing LB, leaving the deep middle vulnerable. Great at timing the blitz, but not a great defensive player. I think he kind of jumped the shark when the RedBlacks lineman caught a pass in 2014 and ran over him.

[R.J]

I signed! So thankful and blessed.... Time to grind harder. Have business to handle. God is awesome! 🙏💪

— Jeremy Lewis (@J_LEW68) February 7, 2016

Travis Lulay's extension with the #BCLions nearing completion. Just some fine print to go. 2 yrs. #CFL

— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) February 7, 2016

Stamps, Jerome Messam are fairly close but still a $ gap to bridge. Messam lowered his asking price to get deal done, per sources. #CFLFA

— Scott Mitchell (@ScottMitchellPM) February 7, 2016

This is a deal that seems like it should get done, but Huff has been known to draw hard lines in the sand and not budge. We’ll see. #CFLFA

— Scott Mitchell (@ScottMitchellPM) February 7, 2016

[jerrym]

Rob Vanstone and Murray McCormick discuss their top five free agents they would like to see the Riders pick up.

http://leaderpost.com/sports/footbal...medium=twitter

[R.J]

Hearing the #Bombers have interest in #TIcats K Justin Medlock & #Argos K Swayze Waters. #CFLFA16 #CFL

— Drew Edwards (@scratchingpost) February 8, 2016

I remember reading somewhere that Medlock could end up landing here as well. Medlock and/or Hajrullahu would be a huge get.

[Will]

Likely means very little, but Waters' father (I think) followed the @argofans Twitter account the other day. Found the timing of that curious.

[R.J]

I hope Waters isn't brought back tbh.

[AngeloV]

I hope Waters isn't brought back tbh.

If possible I would like to see them sign Medlock and Hajrullahu. Don't like dressing only 1 kicker, and we've seen the Argos scramble and need to use Staala already. Medlock is the best FG kicker in the league, while Hajrullahu is very good at putting (with the ability to be a good FG kicker as well).

[R.J]

If possible I would like to see them sign Medlock and Hajrullahu. Don't like dressing only 1 kicker, and we've seen the Argos scramble and need to use Staala already. Medlock is the best FG kicker in the league, while Hajrullahu is very good at putting (with the ability to be a good FG kicker as well).

I'd be more than happy with this, and with our new digs; I think it's even more important to get a kicker like Medlock and punter like Hajrullahu (pain to get his name right though).