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The Extra Point => Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Waffler on February 01, 2026, 10:27:43 PM

Title: Schoen not being re-signed
Post by: Waffler on February 01, 2026, 10:27:43 PM
The pending free agent isn't expected to be ready for game action until the fall as he's still recovering from surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee.

Despite the setback, the Overland Park, Kan., product has hired a CFL agent and intends on playing again once fully healed.

-Free Press
Title: Re: Schoen not being re-signed
Post by: Throw Long Bannatyne on February 01, 2026, 10:30:04 PM
Quote from: Waffler on February 01, 2026, 10:27:43 PMThe pending free agent isn't expected to be ready for game action until the fall as he's still recovering from surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee.

Despite the setback, the Overland Park, Kan., product has hired a CFL agent and intends on playing again once fully healed.

-Free Press

Hope Walters leaves the door open for his return, he deserves the opportunity to try again.
Title: Re: Schoen not being re-signed
Post by: peg_city on February 01, 2026, 10:35:03 PM
He'd be fine on some sort of contract with playing bonuses.
Title: Re: Schoen not being re-signed
Post by: Blueforlife on February 01, 2026, 10:50:54 PM
Wish him luck, biggest thing is to heal 110% and come back strong.  I think he can provide value to someone.  I believe we made the right choice here.
Title: Re: Schoen not being re-signed
Post by: TBURGESS on February 01, 2026, 11:16:27 PM
Not surprised. Wish him luck in his future endevours.
Title: Re: Schoen not being re-signed
Post by: Blue In BC on February 01, 2026, 11:21:32 PM
Quote from: Waffler on February 01, 2026, 10:27:43 PMThe pending free agent isn't expected to be ready for game action until the fall as he's still recovering from surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee.

Despite the setback, the Overland Park, Kan., product has hired a CFL agent and intends on playing again once fully healed.

-Free Press

I'd still bring him back if and when he is totally healthy. There will be some risk involved but by mid season SMS will be for a partial season and injuries may be occurring on the roster.

Didn't he already have an agent?
Title: Re: Schoen not being re-signed
Post by: theaardvark on February 01, 2026, 11:25:01 PM
Love the player, hate the injuries.

If he recovers, I can't see Walters not taking him back if 100%.

Problem is, what is 100%?  It can be quite a different judgement, between what the player thinks, and what the team doctor thinks.

And what another team's doctor thinks.

A team needing REC help might take a flyer before we'd be comfortable signing him.

Love to see him back, but not on the IR.
Title: Re: Schoen not being re-signed
Post by: Sir Blue and Gold on February 01, 2026, 11:30:51 PM
Bombers were patient and gave him a chance to come back last year. What more can you do?

Time to give someone else an opportunity.
Title: Re: Schoen not being re-signed
Post by: Blue In BC on February 01, 2026, 11:31:58 PM
Let's say he's signed for game 10 and plays 2 games and gets injured again. Then it's covered on 6 game IR. So risk is minimal.

It's a timing issue depending on when he's healthy and whether we're having injury problems.

I hope he can come back to form as a very good receiver even if that is not quite what he used to be.