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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Bombers sign former Southern M...

Last post by VictorRomano - Today at 01:09:31 AM

As per CFL's transactions page.

https://smumustangs.com/sports/football/roster/key-shawn-smith/14251

Highlight reel:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNdRE82V_qI

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

Last post by Pete - Today at 12:37:47 AM

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

If we try to improve these areas thru free agency, it will be an overpay in relation to the rest of the team. Its just the nature of the beast
A quality starter will have several teams bidding for them
  We tried the bargain route/ hidden gems ly

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

Last post by bunker - Today at 12:23:55 AM

Neuf suggesting Eli is next man up at Center.

It does sound like it, although he said he was looking forward to him taking that next step at camp and competing there, so maybe they bring in someone else?

Neufeld seems quite smart and well spoken, could see him getting into coaching when he's done.

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

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 12:16:33 AM

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

You said we'll have a better than average team and better than last year. When we have 18 potential free agents remaining that is blind faith.  You think our D will be great when we don't know who will on the roster. There is nothing yet to base that on.

That's more than an opinion. It's sunshine, lollipops and roses. An opinion has to be based on data. If and when we sign Lawler ( he's not a free agent but an example ) ( or a similar talent ), it could be said our receiving group has improved and our offence will be improved overall.

That's the difference between blind faith and substantive data.

Those changes might happen in free agency. However I can't suggest our defence will be better when still have 5 potential free agents.

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

Last post by bunker - Today at 12:08:19 AM

That could be an indication they're offering unsigned incumbents low ball salaries and intend to go after an established receiver or two in FA.  See no reason Stearns or Wheatfall shouldn't be invited back to TC to compete for their jobs as they did as well as could be expected with the targets they received. Wouldn't mind seeing Robustelli brought in to compete for Schoen's job at a moderate cost and maybe Tommy Nield as an upgrade over Clercius..

I think you are correct.

I wouldn't pay either Stearns or Wheatfall much over ELC. They were both adequate as receivers but nothing special. Happy to sign them to come to camp and compete for a job. Would  be nice if we could find some receivers who could block. I think we need an upgrade over just Demski and Wilson as impact receivers if our offense is going to be successful. Stearns or Wheatfall could slot in as a number 4, depending on whether the opening ends up being at slot or wide out. Clercius appeared to fall out of favour at the end of the season. An upgrade there would be nice, and I don't think we have that guy in house.

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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.