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M*A*S*H 4077 · 02-11-2025, 04:29 PM

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4:30 p.m. EST — The Stampeders have confirmed the addition of Canadian running back Jeshrun Antwi, bringing the former Dino back to his university stomping grounds.

Best player I had the pleasure of coaching against in this city. We couldn't come close to stopping him #coolstorybro

Johnny Makarov · 02-11-2025, 04:30 PM

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As much as it pains me to see Awe, Rose, Williams gone. It might be a blessing that the team is clearing out players that didnt want to be here.

Or maybe we could have gotten rid of the GM.

Junglist · 02-11-2025, 09:57 PM

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Or maybe we could have gotten rid of the GM.

or maybe they should give it a year, christ.

Junglist · 02-11-2025, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by M*A*S*H 4077

Best player I had the pleasure of coaching against in this city. We couldn't come close to stopping him #coolstorybro

Went to Wisewood for Grade 10, nobody could stop Jake Harty at RB, was a fun year.

Junglist · 02-12-2025, 10:44 AM

https://3downnation.com/2025/02/12/c...l-miles-brown/

https://3downnation.com/2025/02/12/c...-kyle-saxelid/

Made official

https://3downnation.com/2025/02/12/o...odfrey-onyeka/

dash_pinched · 02-12-2025, 11:12 AM

As expected, the Stamps have released Demerio Houston as a result of his domestic violence charge.

dash_pinched · 02-12-2025, 01:09 PM

The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Canadian offensive lineman Sean McEwen.

The 31-year-old native of Calgary, Alta. made 17 starts at centre for the Stampeders in 2024, helping the team finish second league-wide in average gain per rush.

https://3downnation.com/2025/02/12/s...e-sean-mcewen/

Junglist · 02-12-2025, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dash_pinched

As expected, the Stamps have released Demerio Houston as a result of his domestic violence charge.

Hopefully we use that cap space.

dash_pinched · 02-12-2025, 01:42 PM

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Hopefully we use that cap space.

Likely already used with the signing of Damon Webb is my guess.

Junglist · 02-13-2025, 02:30 PM

Dickenson defending the Stampeders free agency.

https://3downnation.com/2025/02/12/c...edmonton-elks/

Stamps sign LB - Gary Johnson Jr.

https://3downnation.com/2025/02/13/c...ry-johnson-jr/

Junglist · 02-13-2025, 03:13 PM

Demerio Houston denies domestic violence allegations following release from Stampeders

https://3downnation.com/2025/02/13/d...om-stampeders/

dash_pinched · 02-13-2025, 09:36 PM

He's big...Big is good, right?

The Calgary Stampeders have signed American offensive lineman Deiyantei Powell-Woods to their training camp roster.

The six-foot-four, 301-pound blocker played in 51 games and made 38 starts over five seasons at Central Michigan University. He was a third-team all-Mid-American Conference selection as a left guard in 2022 and a second-team honouree as a right guard in 2023.

https://3downnation.com/2025/02/13/c...-powell-woods/

dash_pinched · 02-14-2025, 04:35 PM

Stamps are bringing back QB Logan Bonner, infamous for his five pick performance versus the Elks last season. Everybody loves a reclamation project, right?

Johnny Makarov · 02-14-2025, 04:57 PM

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Stamps are bringing back QB Logan Bonner, infamous for his five pick performance versus the Elks last season. Everybody loves a reclamation project, right?

and yet D- Dickey never gave Stevens a start.....

Paulie Walnuts · 02-14-2025, 06:03 PM

The complaining about Dave is always hilarious. A couple of drive by posts by people who don’t even contribute posting the records of the GMs. Maybe look at the guys who are the scouts and how long they have been with the team. Our American scout is Huffs son.

I think the Stamps free agency was great and it’s not always CFL free agents but players we brought in. A deeper dive into the defensive linemen we brought in show they are focused on guys create pressure. We will see what happens. The offensive line is a question mark.

Excited for the season. We have a lot of skill and now we have a QB who can make plays.

Coaching matters as well. Comments from some of the players highlight it. Guys like Rose who go to Saskatchewan to be with Mace. Webb comes to calgary to play for Miles. The Monson hiring probably set this franchise back.

dash_pinched · 02-15-2025, 10:07 AM

Yeah, obviously we're going to have to wait and see how these guys will mesh together, but on paper, this is a more talented team going into 2025. Much better QB, better receivers, running game essentially the same. The Stamps defense is a question mark, but Monson needed to be replaced and that has happened. Some pretty big losses at the linebacker position and hopefully the Stamps have found some suitable replacements.

As Paulie said above though, I echo his excitement for the season. Feeling much better about the team that I did a year ago (or even since after the Grey Cup).

Paulie Walnuts · 02-15-2025, 12:51 PM

Not sure if you saw the presser DP but the vibe is different. Players are excited Dave looks refreshed and excited. I just don’t think we understand the impact VA is having on the franchise. Rhymes said he came here because of him and that BC made a huge mistake.

I think the west is wide open. Edmonton can sign every free agent they want but they still suck with a questionable QB. Winnipeg is old and lost guys. Rourke still have to show he is the same guy he was because he was awful when he came back. Sask had Trevor Harris at qb lol.

I think Sopik is going to start. Moncrief is a good player. Linebacker might not be great but not as big a hole as I thought. The D line has the best edge rusher but still some questions. I really does start with the line hopefully we found some gems. We improved a ton on the backend. I already said I wasn’t a huge fan of Houston playing to get picks and Roberson lived off 1 game.

On offence we are skilled as any team but the line needs to protect. Seems like VA has had a huge voice in what he wants so maybe these are the type of blockers he wants.

Lawler and Lewis are good players but I don’t think they are worth what we offer and they are not significantly better than guys we have and Rhymes. I always liked Rhymes big body who makes big plays. If we get off to a good start I like our chances.

Paulie Walnuts · 02-17-2025, 05:10 PM

Kenny Lawler got paid 313k and 317k for his deal with Hamilton. I thought 250 was going overboard for a guy who has never played a full season. Big yikes.

Terry Williams the returner from the Lions remains a free agent and we don’t have anyone. Plus need a punter.

dash_pinched · 02-18-2025, 10:06 AM

Last time I checked, John Haggerty who punted for the Argos last season was still unsigned. Not sure if he's looking for too much money which is making some teams skittish, but I think he's one of the better punters in the league.

Paulie Walnuts · 02-18-2025, 10:37 AM

Let me know if I am wrong here but the last 2 punters, we had both got drafted and kicked right away? Rob Maver and Corey Grace.

I think outside of some smaller signings and Americans being brought in, the will fill out the rest of the roster through the draft. Stamps have never been afraid to draft guys and play them right away especially linemen.