2018 Free Agent signings, contract extensions, and other transactions

[OV Argo]

We are amassing some huge talent with big college careers at the WR position. Between Chris Harper, Rodney Smith and Jordan Westerkamp we are going to find an excellent replacement for Devier Posey, and hopefully more. Is there room for two rookie INT WR on the roster this year?

Hopefully; or more like maybe. I had some high hope for a number of new import receivers - some with arguably quite a bit better resumes (NCAA / NFL roster) than these new guys - they had signed for TC last season; but none of them made the team.

I really doubt Brian Jones - a top draft pick and another outstanding resume receiver - is going to get much of a shot at playing time at receiver; maybe not a fit in the offensive system in terms of a big bruiser inside slot type (?); maybe they view him as good "depth" though and a good STer, but Noel already fills that role quite well. Like to see Jones traded (for some good value) to another team where he might get more of a shot to play receiver - not sure where that would be though, given current league thinking with receiving corps' ? - the Bombers or the Esks maybe ?

[gilthethrill]

Hopefully; or more like maybe. I had some high hope for a number of new import receivers - some with arguably quite a bit better resumes (NCAA / NFL roster) than these new guys - they had signed for TC last season; but none of them made the team.

I really doubt Brian Jones - a top draft pick and another outstanding resume receiver - is going to get much of a shot at playing time at receiver; maybe not a fit in the offensive system in terms of a big bruiser inside slot type (?); maybe they view him as good "depth" though and a good STer, but Noel already fills that role quite well. Like to see Jones traded (for some good value) to another team where he might get more of a shot to play receiver - not sure where that would be though, given current league thinking with receiving corps' ? - the Bombers or the Esks maybe ?

Montreal needs to upgrade their Canadian talent, I could see Jones going there for a pick on draft day. Also, let's not rule out the possibility of Posey returning to the Argos.

[OV Argo]

Montreal needs to upgrade their Canadian talent, I could see Jones going there for a pick on draft day. Also, let's not rule out the possibility of Posey returning to the Argos.

Maybe; but i doubt Reed has barely heard of Jones and wouldn't think much of him if he had. Bet on the Als going with one NI receiver - the wide-side WR - as part of their 7 only need apply plan; and they already have a few young NI receivers who are more wide-out types, plus might draft one of the top receivers this draft (Chapman maybe?). Jones is not a WR.

OTOH - the Esks have lost a bunch of receivers (key ones like Zylstra & Bowman + NI Cory Watson = 3 starters from last season), and Watson is more of a big, physical receiver who played slot/inside for them; Jones might be a very good fit to replace Watson? Bombers signed Demski and he might be their one NI in the 5 pack, but Jones could surely compete for a spot there ?