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firstdown45 wrote:Buck can be released or traded. So can J.J.

So don't be stupid. You know Buck is in his Option year and if he doesn't want to sign at this time, on Wally's terms, the door is open to Casey.

I assure you that Wally will want this resolved sooner than later.

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The fans in Hamilton are shocked.

firstdown45 wrote:I think Jason Medlock is going to make Wally an offer this afternoon that the Lions will take.

I can see Casey arriving in Vancouver next week for talks, but not for any shows at BC Place.

I can see Casey doing some skiing up Grouse Mountain or up at Whistler.

ziggy wrote:

firstdown45 wrote:No need to hide. The cat is out of the bag. Marbles are all over the floor.

Wow the "marbles are all over the floor"? I knew you had lost them good to see you found them.

If the agent for Casey Printers was to call the Lions to discuss the possibility of his client's return to the pacific coast, head coach and general manager Wally Buono said he would listen.

But that doesn't mean he is interested in signing Printers.

"You don't have to marry every girl you date," said Buono. "Given what he did for us in 2004, it would be disrespectful not to listen."

Buono insists he is happy with his current quarterbacking situation and has prepared an offer to starter Buck Pierce for a contract extension.

Pierce's agent is heading to the NFL combine this week, so there may not be anything finalized until after February 24.

"We've made commitments to our quarterbacks that I am very comfortable with," said Buono. "Listening to anyone else doesn't change that."

When Pierce was looking at NFL possibilities a few weeks ago, there were some preliminary talks between the Lions and Ticats about a possible trade sending Printers to the Lions, but those discussions were initiated by Hamilton general manager Bob O'Billovich and didn't get any legs.

firstdown45 wrote:Montreal might not be a bad idea. Calvillo can take Printers under his wings and show him the way.

Journeyman showing the apprentice.

I agree B.C. is an awkward situation. But it would've been nice.

Jim Mullin wrote:Here are the facts:

Medlock said he hasn't phoned anyone yet. He will place his calls Monday morning.

He would not confirm or deny that they would look at a backup role versus a starters role.

He would be calling BC, Saskatchewan and Toronto. They will all talk because there may be a bargain to be had.

Personally, I think he is headed to Montreal to get a new start and sit behind AC for a year.

Tillman had eariler said that he has little interest in him. Wally is just interested gathering info because he's using his cap room on other priorities. Toronto just signed Joseph to an extension and the Argos are not inerested in Joseph vs. Bishop repeat from last year.