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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers off-season news

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 06:21:56 PM

has anyone even stuck on the pr of the jets from the cfl?

Here is Vaughter's NFL journey after 2 successful seasons with the Stamps 2017-18, the paths of these CFL refugees all look the same, very few find any stability.


Chicago Bears

On January 8, 2019, Vaughters signed a reserve/future contract with the Chicago Bears.[14] On August 31, 2019, Vaughters was cut and signed to the practice squad the next day.[15][16] He was released on September 12, but returned to the practice squad on October 29.[17] He was promoted to the active roster on November 2,[18] and made his NFL debut in that weekend's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He mostly played on special teams, appearing on nine plays there and four on defense. He was released the next Monday and re-signed to the practice squad.[19] He was promoted back to the active roster on November 9, but waived two days later and re-signed back to the practice squad.[20] He returned to the 53-man roster on November 16 after Trey Burton was placed on injured reserve.[21] He was waived again on November 19 and re-signed to the practice squad.[22] On December 30, 2019, Vaughters was signed to a reserve/future contract.[23] In Week 5 of the 2020 season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football, Vaughters recorded his first career sack on Tom Brady during the 20–19 win.[24] He signed a contract extension with the team on March 3, 2021.[25] On August 31, 2021 Vaughters was released by the Bears.[26]
Atlanta Falcons

On September 3, 2021, Vaughters was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.[27] On September 11, 2021, Vaughters was elevated to the active roster prior to the Falcons' first game of the 2021 season versus the Philadelphia Eagles.[28] He was signed to the active roster on November 2, 2021.[29] On May 2, 2022, he was released by the Falcons.[30]
Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 15, 2022, Vaughters signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[31] He was waived on August 30.[32]

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 06:06:18 PM

There is always some carry over. Not every team had a dozen players on the 1 game IR most of the year. Even we didn't do that for quite awhile.

As we've already seen, some teams are re-signing some of their potential free agents. Some of them will be getting early money from the 2025 SMS.

We'll find out eventually how many teams exceeded the SMS and by how much.

Regardless it doesn't change the fact that the 2026 SMS will be used in more of the normal way. That said, it doesn't automatically mean a player that earned $200K in 2025 now gets $250K.

There is no SMS carry over to 2026, whatever has not been spent will be spent by year end.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bomber Free Agents

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 06:03:59 PM

You're absolutely right and I certainly don't want to bag on Demski. He's one of my favourite players and one of the only guys who showed up this year.

That said, he's been here and on the field for the last two seasons when our offence has floundered. So it's a question of what has Demski proved himself to be? Because when he is out go-to target, the offence does not seem to be successful. So it's one of the questions that need to be asked.

Can he be our #2? Do we need him as a #3? Is 1000 yards too much to ask of him AND be healthy for the post season?

Demski has proved himself. But that doesn't mean there aren't questions to ask as we enter the off-season. I don't feel like it's a slight to wonder what his most effective role in the offense can be.

He just has to be Nic Demski nothing more, it's up to the team to put the other players in place that compliment him and allow him to excel. He's a steady #3 receiver, he's more dangerous with 2 gifted receivers in the two top spots, they already have Pokey so they need one more.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bomber Free Agents

Last post by ModAdmin - Today at 05:57:43 PM

You're absolutely right and I certainly don't want to bag on Demski. He's one of my favourite players and one of the only guys who showed up this year.

That said, he's been here and on the field for the last two seasons when our offence has floundered. So it's a question of what has Demski proved himself to be? Because when he is out go-to target, the offence does not seem to be successful. So it's one of the questions that need to be asked.

Can he be our #2? Do we need him as a #3? Is 1000 yards too much to ask of him AND be healthy for the post season?

Demski has proved himself. But that doesn't mean there aren't questions to ask as we enter the off-season. I don't feel like it's a slight to wonder what his most effective role in the offense can be.

I certainly don't want to be overbearing on this topic but Demski has steadily improved since coming over from the Riders.  I honestly don't know what more people could expect from him.  The "floundering" offence is not on him.  His production has been stellar.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 05:48:42 PM

Pretty clear every team spent to the max and some likely went over, no carry over so no sense hanging onto it for next year. Walters said himself, SMS bump went to pay healthy players camping on the 1 game in Wpg. and elsewhere.

There is always some carry over. Not every team had a dozen players on the 1 game IR most of the year. Even we didn't do that for quite awhile.

As we've already seen, some teams are re-signing some of their potential free agents. Some of them will be getting early money from the 2025 SMS.

We'll find out eventually how many teams exceeded the SMS and by how much.

Regardless it doesn't change the fact that the 2026 SMS will be used in more of the normal way. That said, it doesn't automatically mean a player that earned $200K in 2025 now gets $250K.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bluebomber OC position dis...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 05:46:10 PM

seems odd that Naylor would be reporting this:

The @Wpg_BlueBombers have been granted permission to speak to @TorontoArgos QB coach Mike Miller about their OC position. Miller remains a candidate for the @TorontoArgos head coaching position. #CFL #Argos


Hogan is still the OC, so why ask permission to interview someone else.  Miller was in contention last season for the position as well.

is something brewing?

You'd think Ed Tait would have the skinny but expecting the team to address these moves in a forthright manner is expecting too much.  Sounds like Hogan is gonzo or going back to position coach if he wants to stick around.  Not sure the team got much value out of Jackson but never know, we'll see if they interview him for the OC job.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bomber Free Agents

Last post by Jesse - Today at 05:41:36 PM

You said specifically Demski (along with others) had to prove himself. I maintain Demski has proved himself. He is a vital and solid contributor to the Bomber team.

You're absolutely right and I certainly don't want to bag on Demski. He's one of my favourite players and one of the only guys who showed up this year.

That said, he's been here and on the field for the last two seasons when our offence has floundered. So it's a question of what has Demski proved himself to be? Because when he is out go-to target, the offence does not seem to be successful. So it's one of the questions that need to be asked.

Can he be our #2? Do we need him as a #3? Is 1000 yards too much to ask of him AND be healthy for the post season?

Demski has proved himself. But that doesn't mean there aren't questions to ask as we enter the off-season. I don't feel like it's a slight to wonder what his most effective role in the offense can be.

[Who knows how much of the 2025 SMS increase any team used]

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 05:38:40 PM

Who knows how much of the 2025 SMS increase any team used. Even without that, the increase in SMS in 2025 will be also available in 2026. In that sense teams have " more " money to spend. Where they choose to spend it is all TBD.

Pretty clear every team spent to the max and some likely went over, no carry over so no sense hanging onto it for next year. Walters said himself, SMS bump went to pay healthy players camping on the 1 game in Wpg. and elsewhere.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 05:35:11 PM

Keon Hatcher expects big raise, can BC afford him??

https://3downnation.com/2025/11/23/my-turn-b-c-lions-pending-free-agent-keon-hatcher-wants-contract-befitting-cfl-receiving-leader/

Except for Lawler at $300k the GM's have constrained elite receivers to around $225k, Hatcher made $168k last season, McInnis $250k, Cottoy $166k, they'll pay to keep Hatcher but other pieces will have to be lost.  Unfortunate for BC they're already paying the increased asking rate of a good team without the reward of a Grey Cup victory.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bluebomber OC position dis...

Last post by Jesse - Today at 05:29:23 PM

seems odd that Naylor would be reporting this:

The @Wpg_BlueBombers have been granted permission to speak to @TorontoArgos QB coach Mike Miller about their OC position. Miller remains a candidate for the @TorontoArgos head coaching position. #CFL #Argos


Hogan is still the OC, so why ask permission to interview someone else.  Miller was in contention last season for the position as well.

is something brewing?

I'm not a fan of Naylor, so I would be perfectly fine with believing he's stirring the hornet's nest if he was reporting we we're planning on asking permission; but, the permission being "granted" means it's probably true.

I wanted Mike Miller for OC last year so this would be a pretty good get, imo. He had a hand in making MBT, Kelly, and Arbuckle look pretty competent.