2014/2015 Calgary Stampeders Off-Season Thread

[sa226]

Did he actually say that? Or is that just the media quipping on his behalf?

[dash_pinched]

Would love to have McDaniel locked up for a couple more years, get 'er done Huff.

[Otto-matic]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Would love to have McDaniel locked up for a couple more years, get 'er done Huff.

Done!


Calgary Stampeders ‏@calstampeders1m1 minute ago
The #calstampeders have signed slotback @_McDaniel16 to a contract extension --> http://ow.ly/HLSd2 #cfl

[Otto-matic]

Calgary Stampeders ‏@calstampeders2m2 minutes ago
The #calstampeders have signed DB Arthur Hobbs Jr and receiver Stephen Burton --> http://ow.ly/HYa3N #cfl

[Da_Chief]

Interested signings.

Burton retired from football juts last April. I hope the guy is cleared and not coming back to football cause he has nothing else to fall back on. He has talent.

Hobbs was released by the TiCats and spent last year on the Arena circuit. Both are still quite young.

[Drake]

Kirk Penton tweeted last night that Nik Lewis has been released.

[Otto-matic]

Originally Posted by Drake

Kirk Penton tweeted last night that Nik Lewis has been released.

Was it based of Nik Lewis tweeting about his future?

Nik posted this later on in the day

Nik Lewis @nikel18 · 24h 24 hours ago
Hold on hold on. I'm not saying I'm done in Calgary, I'm just grateful for everything that has happened thus far.

[MissTeeks]

Bennett extended:

Dave Campbell‏@Dave_CHED6m6 minutes ago

Stampeders have signed DB Fred Bennett to a contract extension. Western Division All-Star in 2014. 44 tackles, 3 interceptions. #CFL

[MissTeeks]

Huff's sure been busy!

Calgary Stampeders‏@calstampeders56s56 seconds ago

RB/KR Jock Sanders has signed a contract extension with the #calstampeders --> http://ow.ly/IuCtN #cfl

[Cheese]

so who is left for Huff to sign for our UFAs and does he sign any of them? Anyone hearing any rumbles?
McDougall, Sinopoli, Johnson, Bryant??

[Da_Chief]

Who's left?

- Stanley Bryant (OL) - Likely going to the highest bidder
- Quincy Butler (DB) - Trial issues, likely not coming back
- Edwin Harrison (OL) - I think he's the backup plan if Bryant does leave
- Micah Johnson (DT) - Needs to get healthy, likely comes back
- Brett Jones (C) - Heenan has signed an NFL deal, Jones can't be far behind
- Shawn Lemon (DE) - Already signed by Steelers
- Nik Lewis (SB) - Likely done as a Stamp
- Keenan McDougall (LB/S) - I think he'll end up in Ottawa
- Brad Sinopli (WR) - Everyone assumes he's going to Ottawa but a gut feeling he ends up in Winnipeg.

[OzSome]

Originally Posted by Da_Chief

Who's left?

- Stanley Bryant (OL) - Likely going to the highest bidder
- Quincy Butler (DB) - Trial issues, likely not coming back
- Edwin Harrison (OL) - I think he's the backup plan if Bryant does leave
- Micah Johnson (DT) - Needs to get healthy, likely comes back
- Brett Jones (C) - Heenan has signed an NFL deal, Jones can't be far behind
- Shawn Lemon (DE) - Already signed by Steelers
- Nik Lewis (SB) - Likely done as a Stamp
- Keenan McDougall (LB/S) - I think he'll end up in Ottawa
- Brad Sinopli (WR) - Everyone assumes he's going to Ottawa but a gut feeling he ends up in Winnipeg.

I think Bryant, Johnson, Jones, McDougall and Sinopli will re-sign with the Stampeders. Butler and Lewis will be gone unfortunately and we all know Lemon signed with the Steelers. Harrison is the wildcard in this group. IF he stays in the CFL, I'll say he'll go to Ottawa where he will start every game.

[dash_pinched]

Jones close to signing with either the Bucs, Giants, or Cardinals according to Scott Mitchell.

http://www.tsn.ca/report-jones-to-si...-team-1.203346

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Jones close to signing with either the Bucs, Giants, or Cardinals according to Scott Mitchell.

http://www.tsn.ca/report-jones-to-si...-team-1.203346

Pretty sure he ends up with the Giants...have a buddy who is a religious NY fan and has heard this from someone who would have a good idea about it.

Really really hope Bryant reups.....would be a massive blow to lose Stanley and Jones.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Originally Posted by dash_pinched

Jones close to signing with either the Bucs, Giants, or Cardinals according to Scott Mitchell.

http://www.tsn.ca/report-jones-to-si...-team-1.203346

Good for him, but loss for the Stamps and the CFL but wish him best of luck south of the boarder. I had heard from a very reliable source that BLM had gone to Huff offering to take a pay cut if it would in any way help to keep Jones. But it is hard to turn away when the NFL comes calling

[tvp2003]

Hope (for him) that he can stick down south -- quite the turnaround for a guy who was willing to give up football for med school two years ago.

Makes for an interesting offseason -- Stamps have the depth to fill those holes so I think they'll still have a very strong team this year.

[browna]

Seems like the Giants for Jones.

http://calgaryherald.com/sports/foot...giants-sources

Hopefully Huff can tell him who to watch out for in the Giants organization, though given that Kevin Gilbride retired from the Giants last year, Jones doesn't have to worry about the same guy that appeared to get Huff fired as OC way back when.

[Bar-Down]

CFL Free agency starts today at 10am MT.

Any guesses on what the Stamps do?

Hopefully we can resign Stanley Bryant since we already lost Brett Jones.

I am hoping we can sign Sam Hurl from Saskatchewan to help replace some of our Canadian depth.

[Cheese]

^^Stamps usually arent big players in the UFA market. They like to draft or trade for needs.

[The Familia]

Stanley Bryant signed with Winnipeg...that is a big blow. Looks like the Bombers may make a strong push to get to the Grey Cup this year as hosts!