The Eskimos took the beginning of Free Agency season in a rather low key affair, they had the office closed. It was Family Day in Alberta, so would be Eskimos will just have to wait a day before trying to sell themselves to the leagues most successful franchise.
Head Coach Tom Higgins doesn't actually expect the calling to begin for a couple of days, as players go through their final paces with their existing clubs. The Eskies have dropped their potential free agents from 10-6, so they aren't viewing this period as a major problem for their squad.
Steve Charbonneau, Randy Chevrier and Glen Young are the only names the Eskies aren't very sure of.
Charbonneau wants to try and get back east to be closer to family, Chevrier wants another shot at the NFL and young is thinking of finishing his career in Hamilton or calling it quits completely.
The Eskies had Ben Cahoon on their wish list, but unable to talk to him until the Feb 15 deadline, they watched him re-signing with the Als. They are toying with the idea of putting an offer out to his team mate Pat Woodcock, presently being coveted by the Ottawa Renegades.
With a fairly heft bankroll and the reputation of a solid organization, Higgins had best get used to answering the phone. Telus is going to be routing quite a few of them his way over the next couple of weeks.
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