Here is my five recommendations I would personally like to see Kent Austin do come free agency in which commences tomorrow afternoon at noon eastern time….
1) Receiver position. With guys like Ellingson and Giguere likely be heading for new destination, my recommendation would be Nic Lewis and Brad Sinapoli. Lewis will be an immediate upgrade and insurance policy with Fantuz and Tasker, but his age and injury-plagued status in the past recent years would make this acquisition a huge risk, but a bargain one year deal wouldn’t mind. Regarding Sinapoli, he would be a situational guy with only there as a national ratio player.
2) Secondary Position. With Delvin Breaux taking his deserved praise and talents to New Orleans, the secondary position has a hole to fill. Enter Johnny Sears. He’s a versatile defensive back, like Rico Murray. His natural position is half back. If Stewart becomes the new corner, Sears will be a nice fit at Stewart’s previous position, even though Stewart’s natural position is cornerback.
3) Sign Justin Hickman. He loves Hamilton, the fans, and he’s committed to get back to Canadian football style of a form he was prior to departure to the NFL a few years back. If he comes back to steeltown, imagine the repercussions the opponents offensive lineman will endure (Hickman, Laurent, Bulcke, and Norwood)
4) Sign Nic Grigsby short term. Grigsby will be a major contributor to the Offense of the Tiger-Cats, and be a feature second down back with sharing duties with Gable. If Buffalo can be good with Jackson and Spiller, why can’t Hamilton do the same?
5) Sign Brett Jones. Despite continued reports of Jones heading to the NFL, signing Jones will be a huge asset if his NFL future is in doubt. He’s a proven centre with a great track record and establishing a potent offensive line.
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