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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 1st & 10 | The Blue Bomber...

Last post by markf - January 20, 2026, 11:49:38 PM

Does anyone think as I do, that the defence has lacked for aggressive clean hits?

I'm Not sure if that's the players we have, or the style of team, or if it even matters much.


Hamilton Katsantonis ,sask has a couple of guys. Montreal D lineman and no. 24.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - January 20, 2026, 11:08:39 PM

Neuf suggesting Eli is next man up at Center.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign Sergio C...

Last post by Blueforlife - January 20, 2026, 11:08:18 PM

The past matters in a weighted scale over time. At the moment we have 5 starters on defence not re-signed. Two starters on defence were released.

You can be as optimistic as you want but there is no way to know one way or the other what our 2026 roster will look like. I'd call that blind faith.

Free agency will be telling. What it is telling us will be a TBD.

Nothing I have posted is about blind faith.  There is no reason to bring that up imo.  Might want to read what I posted again.  Nobody knows what this season will look like, we come on here to voice our opinions and make educated guesses.  I am cautiously optimistic and that is allowed.

I liked the part about the weighted scale.

my issue is that while Walters/O'Shea seem content to field a strong team, in recent years I haven't seen enough of that Attitude of what will it take to bring the Grey cup back home.
That hunger is evident in Saskatchewan and BC  and I believe Hamilton will be a big player in free agency, but I just don't see it here lately.
we have gotten into that we need to maintain . If we think that our dline is an issue then who do we go after even if its an overpay. Do what it takes!

Improve the OL and DL yes, overpaying, hard no imo.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Re-Sign Defen...

Last post by Blueforlife - January 20, 2026, 10:53:50 PM

Good depth piece

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - January 20, 2026, 10:33:58 PM

The standard practice is obviously for players to go to FA. Teams have probably given them their best offers or told them not to expect an offer and life goes on.

Certain players, on a case by case basis, are probably told early that they are no longer in the teams plans and ask for their release. I don't think there's any standard practice to who they will or will not release early. It's simply something that comes up under certain circumstances.

Good point, both Kola and Adams signed with other teams shortly after their release, maybe their agents knew they had serious interest and encouraged them to ask for early release so they could sign before FA opened. Other un-signed players just drift into FA hoping for something good to happen.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...

Last post by Jesse - January 20, 2026, 09:45:20 PM

I don't understand why they realease some players like Devin Adams and Kolankowski early to give them a head start on FA, while they let others rot on the vine and probably won't bother to make them offers.  Thinking Kyrie Wilson, Shayne Gauthier and a few others may experience the Jackson Jeffcoat cold shoulder, which would be on par treatment for long term veterans.

The standard practice is obviously for players to go to FA. Teams have probably given them their best offers or told them not to expect an offer and life goes on.

Certain players, on a case by case basis, are probably told early that they are no longer in the teams plans and ask for their release. I don't think there's any standard practice to who they will or will not release early. It's simply something that comes up under certain circumstances.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...

Last post by Blue In BC - January 20, 2026, 09:36:48 PM

I don't understand why they realease some players like Devin Adams and Kolankowski early to give them a head start on FA, while they let others rot on the vine and probably won't bother to make them offers.  Thinking Kyrie Wilson, Shayne Gauthier and a few others may experience the Jackson Jeffcoat cold shoulder, which would be on par treatment for long term veterans.

It might not be that simple. They may have decided to move on from some players early. In other cases contracts offered may still be re-negotiated which could include lower numbers and reduced role.

I don't think it's an issue of cold shoulder and we don't know what conversations they've had we the currently un-signed.

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Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...

Last post by Pigskin - January 20, 2026, 09:16:25 PM

I don't know what the return would be. It makes me wonder if such a trade is even worthwhile unless it's a package deal.

It hasn't worked out this season, so why would this team even entertain such a risky proposal next season?

19 and 91 have most of there points off of the PP. And, I believe GV13 has been the x-factor on this line like he was with 55 and 81. 91 a star??? He has no consistency to his game. He's also not a great skater. I believe the Jets will move him over the summer when he starts asking for a big bump in salary.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign Sergio C...

Last post by Blue In BC - January 20, 2026, 09:08:29 PM

my issue is that while Walters/O'Shea seem content to field a strong team, in recent years I haven't seen enough of that Attitude of what will it take to bring the Grey cup back home.
That hunger is evident in Saskatchewan and BC  and I believe Hamilton will be a big player in free agency, but I just don't see it here lately.
we have gotten into that we need to maintain . If we think that our dline is an issue then who do we go after even if its an overpay. Do what it takes!

Yes, the other teams in the west seem to have improved. We need to catch and pass them which is possible.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign Sergio C...

Last post by Blue In BC - January 20, 2026, 09:06:53 PM

The past does matter imo.  The reason why we have been great is from our continuity in management, coaches, culture and vets.  I'm with Ards and BG84 on this one.  Before we had our mini dynasty run we struggled for many reasons, one of which was the revolving door with management and coaches.  The stability this club has brought us over a decade has been amazing.  We took our lumps last year and we need to rebound from that.  Kyle has been good more often than not and I expect that to continue.  It's all about improving our OL and DL this year.  Do that and the rest will fall into place imo.  Free agency working out better and finding gems in camp is key this year.  I believe we will be an above average team this year and slightly better than last.  Our OL will take time to gel and if we find the right people our vets could see this through.  I think our D will be great and O will be average with ups and down (early).  ST will shine.  Coaches will be good.  Our new OC will take a few lumps but be better than last.  I believe our kickers will continue to bring us much consistency and will be 100% reliable.

The past matters in a weighted scale over time. At the moment we have 5 starters on defence not re-signed. Two starters on defence were released.

You can be as optimistic as you want but there is no way to know one way or the other what our 2026 roster will look like. I'd call that blind faith.

Free agency will be telling. What it is telling us will be a TBD.