Free Agency 2022 - Elks targets

[dealerd]

I don’t really know the author, Mike Ludwig, but here’s an interesting article: https://3downnation.com/2022/01/15/a...ncy-wish-list/ Judge makes sense to me and I could maybe see Burnham, but some of these targets may be a bit more off the radar.

I think Burnham would be very costly , I’d love Judge , McCoil and Lacey back or at least 2 of the 3

[Brock my Rock]

I would love to see Burnham here too, I release Walker asap to fund his signing. I hope Geroy is on his ears.
You realize Judge Lacey and McCoil are all Will. Judge was demoted under CJ in TO so I don't see him signing here. My Beth is on Dexter M.

[Esks4ever]

I don’t really know the author, Mike Ludwig, but here’s an interesting article: https://3downnation.com/2022/01/15/a...ncy-wish-list/ Judge makes sense to me and I could maybe see Burnham, but some of these targets may be a bit more off the radar.

Ya I dont know who he is but overall a decent article.

- I agree we need to resign Boateng or Betts - ideally both but depending on how much Boateng wants - I think they'd do really well in a Jones system
- Moore trade wasn't "shocking" to me.
- I agree resigning Washington - really liked his game
- LB will be interesting. Both Bierria and Morgan did well and should grow as players. Would like to see more of Moncrief. Though Improvement is needed IIRC we where bad on stomping the run. Theres a lot of targets for LB - including some who've been in a Jones D before. McCoil would be ideal - depending on his age imo. Judge and Lacy just to name a few
- Not sold on either Ellingson or Walker as receivers. Like the idea of getting Jaelon Acklin.
- Do need a decent backup QB
- Would rather see someone else at RB that Wilder. Fletcher and ?

- Burnham would be interesting. It'd have to be over one of Ellingson or Walker. With Simon here maybe Burnham would be interested.
- Did like Tolliver's game hope he stays.
- Lucky would be been great for this team as I think we'll feature more short passes - since Lucky is gone Acklin would be a good target he was Hammys short passes specialist according to a chart in that article.
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[SKIP12]

LB Group of Moncreif-Morgan-McCoil would be interesting.... I thought Morgan got better and stronger as the season went on. I have heard he getting some NFL looks...

CJ likes to move players around on D and they need to be versatile.

I feel the ratio and how CJ wants to utilize it will determine the fate of Betts/Boetang. If CJ wants to go with American DE then those two will be two expensive as potential National starters for another CFL team... I would guess that we will have 4OL National starters (once we sign Korte and hopefully MOD). We will start two National REC/FB. That's 6 National starters on Offence. Then CJ will need to determine what position on D he wants that 7th National starter. Either S or DE in my view....

My 3 cents...

[Hugoagogo]

Looks like McCoil is off the board - retiring.

[BeaverSports]

Looks like McCoil is off the board - retiring.

Was just coming here to share this. Guess we may be looking at other guys to fill the LB hope too.

[dealerd]

This is not the news that I wanted to hear , I really wanted McCoil here with us , all the best to him in retirement , so I’m guessing we need to focus on resigning Moncreif and hopefully Lacey comes back

[BeaverSports]

We’ve been talking a lot about the defensive front seven and seeing players CJ has coached coming off the board or staying on a list of our hopeful targets. But maybe there are other connections to explore.

What would anyone think of Larry Dean? He was a huge leader in Edmonton in 2019 and even Sunderland gave Phillip Lolley credit for that signing. Lolley, of course, has a long history with Jones. Perhaps Dean just wanted out because of others in the organization when he moved on after that year.

i know he’s older and he’s missed a lot with his Achilles injury, but you’d be getting a good MLB and maybe for a bit less than he should command.

[SandManFan]

I'm not salivating too much over big FA dreams. Yeah, there are lots of former CJ players floating around the league but when we last saw them in G&G they were young and hungry. That championship D was built on scouting and recruitment rather than the Sunderland special of $$ vets. A few key pieces, sure, but I want to CJ and Geroy work their network in the US and find the next McCoil, Jefferson, etc

[Brock my Rock]

Maccoil is gone, now all we are left with are crumbs

Other teams are signing their FAs except us.
What gives?
Players don't wanna be here even with CJ at the helm.

[bone]

Maccoil is gone, now all we are left with are crumbs

Other teams are signing their FAs except us.
What gives?
Players don't wanna be here even with CJ at the helm.

Some are trickling in. Many were already released and there's still a few weeks to go. Keep in mind this was the worst team in the league, so a new GM isn't going to be rushing to resign every player until getting to the bottom of what happened last year. Conversely, you'd think a lot of players may be hesistant to sign too quickly until they've had some strong conversations with Jones to see if there's a fit.

Still three weeks to free agency so I wouldn't panic yet. Ottawa still hasn't extended anyone, nor has Montreal. Hamilton has only extended three vs. Edmonton's 4. Calgary's six and Toronto's seven aren't so far away to say they are drastically ahead either.

https://www.cfl.ca/fa22/

[Esks4ever]

Maccoil is gone, now all we are left with are crumbs

Other teams are signing their FAs except us.
What gives?
Players don't wanna be here even with CJ at the helm.

ffs.. just shut up already.

[Brock my Rock]

ffs.. just shut up already.

Dude... that was rude.

[Hammer24]

What would anyone think of Larry Dean? He was a huge leader in Edmonton in 2019 and even Sunderland gave Phillip Lolley credit for that signing. Lolley, of course, has a long history with Jones. Perhaps Dean just wanted out because of others in the organization when he moved on after that year.

i know he’s older and he’s missed a lot with his Achilles injury, but you’d be getting a good MLB and maybe for a bit less than he should command.

33 going on 34 in August MLB who won't have played a down of football in 30 months coming off a serious Achilles injury. What GM wouldn't be salivating over the chances of getting him.

[dealerd]

https://twitter.com/morley_scott/sta...304367616?s=21 Found this interview with Chris Jones this morning