It's what fans do. If a prospective FA or trade candidate happen to have been part of an organization at the same time as a given GM or HC they always want to assume the two parties want to be reunited. Hervey was part of the Eskimo organization for much of Bowman's time there? Big deal. If that means anything you can tie him to half the teams in the CFL. Montreal GM Kavis Reed was his HC at one time. Hamilton's GM Eric Tillman was the GM who signed him when he joined the Esks. Rider HC Chris Jones and OC McAdoo were his coaches for 2 years in Edmonton. Ottawa HC Rick Campbell was on the Eskimo staff for parts of Bowman's time there.CardiacKid wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2018 9:31 pmI hope we don’t see a trend of former Esks being consistently touted as finding homes in BC because of Hervey’s presence. Not that I believe former Eskimos entering the market are any less capable than players set adrift from other teams but other criteria as to what the Leo’s really require has to be the priority.JohnnyMusso wrote: ↑Mon Feb 05, 2018 6:20 pmOn CFL news, there are speculating on 3 teams Bowman may end up.
1) Winnipeg
2) BC
3) Montreal
Montreal could pay him the most, but they have no QB and likely will finish dead last. I think Hervey will go after him, but they really need to sign 1 or 2 OL in free agency. That is their greatest need.
Plus does Hervey really covet Bowman? He seems like a GM who is willing to look farther afield than his old stomping grounds when it comes to filling out a roster. Just a hunch....
Plus finding that previously unknown gem of a player can be pretty exciting.
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I can't see why on earth we need to look for a receiver unless we have lost someone that I am not aware of? It is one part of the team where we really aren't hurting too much.
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The Lions traded Chris Williams and have yet to re-sign Nick Moore. Marco Iannuzzi retired, so they have only three starting receivers: Manny Arceneaux, Bryan Burnham and Shaq Johnson.Sir Purrcival wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2018 9:56 amI can't see why on earth we need to look for a receiver unless we have lost someone that I am not aware of? It is one part of the team where we really aren't hurting too much.
Count me as a fan of Bowman. He has arguably been the best receiver in the CFL over the past 5 years, and is an outstanding person in the community.
That said, we have 2 highly paid receivers already. Do we need another? Probably not. He would be a better fit in Hamilton or Toronto, in my opinion.
That said, we have 2 highly paid receivers already. Do we need another? Probably not. He would be a better fit in Hamilton or Toronto, in my opinion.
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From Lowell Ullrich on Twitter..
‘This should be the week #BCLions resolve return of pending f/a QB Travis Lulay. Positive knee rehab, plus contract restructuring by Jon Jennings, factors trending in his favour as talks get underway. #CFL”
‘This should be the week #BCLions resolve return of pending f/a QB Travis Lulay. Positive knee rehab, plus contract restructuring by Jon Jennings, factors trending in his favour as talks get underway. #CFL”
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Bowman signed 1 year deal with the Bombers. No surprise. Lions need to focus on fixing the OL and I hope going after Konar. He would made a good replacement for Awe and he is Canadian. Bring him home BC.
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GM Ed Hervey confirms 13 of remaining 15 under expiring #CFL contracts will likely hit free agency Tues. Only active negotiations currently with QB Travis Lulay and DB/LB Chandler Fenner. Bazzie, Fabien, Purifoy, Roh & Yell in group of starters about to be free.
So Roh and Bazzie are gone as expected with the trades of 2 new DL. Fabien gone too; he was the weak link in the OL.
Purifoy looked South of the border. Maybe Yell wants too much money.
So Roh and Bazzie are gone as expected with the trades of 2 new DL. Fabien gone too; he was the weak link in the OL.
Purifoy looked South of the border. Maybe Yell wants too much money.
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Disappointing regarding Yell....JohnnyMusso wrote: ↑Fri Feb 09, 2018 5:05 pmGM Ed Hervey confirms 13 of remaining 15 under expiring #CFL contracts will likely hit free agency Tues. Only active negotiations currently with QB Travis Lulay and DB/LB Chandler Fenner. Bazzie, Fabien, Purifoy, Roh & Yell in group of starters about to be free.
So Roh and Bazzie are gone as expected with the trades of 2 new DL. Fabien gone too; he was the weak link in the OL.
Purifoy looked South of the border. Maybe Yell wants too much money.
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Not disappointed that Bazzie and Fabien are gone.
We can do better than this going to FA. That's the message I take away. Never thought Yell was all that.
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Kirby Fabien. First round pick. Has some talent. Another disappointing NAT OL, who did not develop as hoped.
The two big personnel concerns for this team remain the OL and the DL.
Hopes ride on Hervey. Turnaround can be quick in the CFL.
The two big personnel concerns for this team remain the OL and the DL.
Hopes ride on Hervey. Turnaround can be quick in the CFL.
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Ed Willes gives an update on the future of pending free agent Travis Lulay, who is leaning toward returning if and when his surgically repaired knee is healthy again.
“I don’t want to say I’m coming back stronger in 2018 and I don’t want to say I can’t take it any more,” Lulay says over the phone.
“But if and when the knee comes around, I’m leaning toward playing again.
“We’re having conversations,” says Lions GM Ed Hervey. “I think it’s probably going to be longer than anticipated, not because there’s anything delaying it. It’s more about Travis wanting to play. He’s working that out.
“When you have multiple injuries and you start to think about life after football. I don’t think he’s given any indication he’s planning to retire but, during our conversation, it appeared that thought had crossed his mind.”
Lulay also provides the Lions with a viable option at the game’s most important position. Prior to his injury last season, he’d averaged an astonishing 380 passing yards per game in his five-plus outings and held the highest rating among all CFL quarterbacks. The plain fact is the Lions’ offence was its most productive when Lulay was at the controls.
“I do,” Hervey answered simply when asked if he sees a role for Lulay on the Lions.
“If Travis plays next year, I hope it’s here. The reality is it’s more on Travis and what he wants to do.”
Ed Willes: Lulay, the comeback kid, is willing to try it one more timeAs it happens, the CFL’s free-agent market opens on Tuesday, which is relevant because Lulay is without a contract for next season. Hervey has had preliminary discussion’s with the quarterback’s agent, Dan Vertlieb, but negotiations won’t begin in earnest until Lulay is satisfied his knee will allow him to play.
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If we didn’t already have solid Nationals in Menard, Forde and Luke, I would be jumping up and down like a madman, screaming that the Lions need to make a play for Zac Evans.
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Disappointing? Maybe, maybe not when one considers the entire draft class. Ironically Fabien's 77GP is the tops for OL in his draft class. Mike Filer is next with 76 and Brad Erdos is 3rd with 48. Nobody else is still playing in the CFL although Austin Paztor is still bouncing around the NFL. The other 6 are out of football. Fabien is last CFL OL standing from the 1st round of the 2012 Draft and he was the 4th one choaen. after Ben Heenan (1st overall and retired), Tyson Pencer (3rd overall and out of football) and Paztor (4th overall and in NFL).WestCoastJoe wrote: ↑Sun Feb 11, 2018 9:59 amKirby Fabien. First round pick. Has some talent. Another disappointing NAT OL, who did not develop as hoped.
The two big personnel concerns for this team remain the OL and the DL.
Hopes ride on Hervey. Turnaround can be quick in the CFL.
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I kind of liked him.Hambone wrote: ↑Sun Feb 11, 2018 2:24 pmDisappointing? Maybe, maybe not when one considers the entire draft class. Ironically Fabien's 77GP is the tops for OL in his draft class. Mike Filer is next with 76 and Brad Erdos is 3rd with 48. Nobody else is still playing in the CFL although Austin Paztor is still bouncing around the NFL. The other 6 are out of football. Fabien is last CFL OL standing from the 1st round of the 2012 Draft and he was the 4th one choaen. after Ben Heenan (1st overall and retired), Tyson Pencer (3rd overall and out of football) and Paztor (4th overall and in NFL).WestCoastJoe wrote: ↑Sun Feb 11, 2018 9:59 amKirby Fabien. First round pick. Has some talent. Another disappointing NAT OL, who did not develop as hoped.
The two big personnel concerns for this team remain the OL and the DL.
Hopes ride on Hervey. Turnaround can be quick in the CFL.
Others on here, with opinions I respect, do not even want him back.
Does the team want him back? I think they must.
Still a disappointment I think, despite the overall draft class.
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