While still in the very early stages Canadian Football LeagueHeading into the free agency period, Ed Hervey looks pretty confident in his offseason game plan.
This should come as no surprise. First Year General Manager of Hamilton Tiger-Cats Gray has been a Cup winner before, guiding Edmonton to its 14th and most recent championship in 2015.
Hervey addressed the media Wednesday morning, the second day of the frenetic start of free agency. The hottest topic was the linebacker position, Hamilton’s two biggest free agents. simon lawrence and receiver Tim White,
“Simone Lawrence is a very important person in this organization,” Hervey said. “Conversations with him are ongoing. With respect to moving forward, there will always be an opportunity for Simony Lawrence to remain with the organization.”
Asked if contract talks with Lawrence were close to being finalised, Hervey would not give a specific timeframe.
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“I’ll leave that to a future conversation,” Hervey said. “We all love and respect him and I don’t think there’s any reason why we shouldn’t accept Simoni as someone in this organization. When he gets the opportunity to talk to everyone, we all know it will be a great pleasure.”
As far as the No. 1 free agent on the market is concerned, Hervey says talks are ongoing with White’s camp.
“Tim knows how we feel about him, and we are in constant contact with his camp,” Hervey confirmed. “I see no reason why communication and dialogue cannot move forward. As it is now, there is nothing new to update.”
Hervey immediately expressed his desire to match any offer made by another team to the two-time CFL All-Star and last season’s receiving yards leader.
“I don’t think we’re in a position to talk about Tim White leaving right now,” Hervey said. “I think we’ll have a chance to talk with Tim if something happens. I’m confident that whatever is put out there, we will be more than competitive enough to meet their expectations.”
“It would be a shame if it doesn’t work out (with White),” Hervey said. “We are ready to talk and we are ready to continue the dialogue whenever it happens.”
Hamilton officially introduces new additions Jamal Peters, dwayne hendricks, Brandon Barlow And Luther is not a people Wednesday morning. Peters, Hendricks and Barlow all arrive at the Hammers via Toronto while Hakunawanahu played in Calgary for the past three seasons.
In 13 games with Toronto last year, Peters made 32 defensive tackles and four interceptions. Hendricks recorded six sacks in 15 games with the Argos last season, while Barlow recorded nine sacks in 14 games with Toronto last year.
Hakunawanahu made 23 receptions for 311 yards and three TDs in 2023 with the Calgary Stampeders.
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