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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Free Agent Acquisition

Last post by Jesse - Today at 11:34:43 AM

I'm 99% sure NAT DP ELC is 2 year.

I just noticed Ball a lot more than Shay.  They had basically the same ST stat, but Ball played 5 less games because of IR!  Pretty sure I saw Ball out on D a few times, but never Shay (except maybe the last "rest" game).

Maybe it's just Ballsy is doing more to get noticed?  Dunno.  I have zero knowledge or guesses as to whether there's any internal favoritism.  Just going by what I see on the field.

They just play different positions. Our secondary was pretty roughed up and we needed bodies, whereas our LBs stayed healthy all year.

That said, if Shay looked as good as they expected him to be when they drafted him, I would have thought he'd get some defensive snaps as the year progressed and he didn't. I hope that changes in year 2.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...

Last post by bomber beetle - Today at 06:22:51 AM

bomber beetle has just overtaken the title as the forum's official tin foil hatter. Congratulations and sorry Tecno.

Please provide your theories on why the CFL is changing the field size.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Brady Olivera re-signs

Last post by Pete - Today at 04:53:33 AM

You tell Demski he gets the ball 3-6 times a game and Brady 15-25 (run + pass combined for both).  Brady takes a massive beating almost every touch.  Demski gets a bad bump maybe 1-2 times a game.  You tell Demski we're still a run-first team.

You also give Demski a bump, as I'm pretty sure he'll get.  $25k more easily.  If young Kenny-esque Philpot The Greater is $275, then Demski is easily closer to $240 than $200.  The only reason Demski can't get $275 is he's way older and thus is a bigger injury or talent-cliff threat.

Brady is arguably the best rb in league, while Demski is maybe in the top ten receivers. Throw in the age factor and 210 is a good max.

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

Last post by JockitchwithRich - Today at 04:48:12 AM

Only redemption gained from that performance is a point
Sadly our lads squandered the lead and voila, sad faces

Chevy is going to have sleepless nights during the festive holidays. Stands are not filling up and ticket sales won't get more positive unless a huge winning streak occurs

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Brady Olivera re-signs

Last post by Tecno - Today at 04:45:58 AM

Note:  Brady Oliveira will be available to media tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16th at 12:00 p.m. CT.

Woot!  Hope it will be on the video links page later.  Now that he's got his juicy best-in-league contract, I hope he plays up the unicorns and rainbows and drops all the pretentious poop.

Now let's see a '26 with less fumbles!!  And some more "Oullette-type" YAFC.

[Canadian rookie sign 3 year deals]

#6

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Free Agent Acquisition

Last post by Tecno - Today at 04:43:47 AM

Canadian rookie sign 3 year deals so Shay would be signed for 26 and 27. I see no evidence that Ball was favoured over Shay. Hopefully at worst we see Shay and Smith taking reps on D in 2026.

I'm 99% sure NAT DP ELC is 2 year.

I just noticed Ball a lot more than Shay.  They had basically the same ST stat, but Ball played 5 less games because of IR!  Pretty sure I saw Ball out on D a few times, but never Shay (except maybe the last "rest" game).

Maybe it's just Ballsy is doing more to get noticed?  Dunno.  I have zero knowledge or guesses as to whether there's any internal favoritism.  Just going by what I see on the field.

#7

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

Last post by Pigskin - Today at 03:25:36 AM

Unbelievable. The Jets played a pretty good game for 58 minutes. Both goalies were outstanding. But, a sloppy clear by KFC, and unlucky deflection off of MS55 stick and it's 2-2.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Brady Olivera re-signs

Last post by ModAdmin - Today at 03:00:30 AM

Note:  Brady Oliveira will be available to media tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16th at 12:00 p.m. CT.

Reports generated from this media event will be published here.

#9

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Free Agent Acquisition

Last post by RebusRankin - Today at 02:39:01 AM

Canadian rookie sign 3 year deals so Shay would be signed for 26 and 27. I see no evidence that Ball was favoured over Shay. Hopefully at worst we see Shay and Smith taking reps on D in 2026.

[3 years is a bonus]

#10

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Brady Olivera re-signs

Last post by Tecno - Today at 01:43:10 AM

Nice to have Oliveira back! And agree, 3 years is a bonus.

Now we're starting to get proof KW getting his contracted extended 3 years is leading to many more 2 & 3 year deals.  KW is trying to set us up for sustained success.  Maybe we can get back to puzzle-piece mode by FA27, where the problems are much smaller and solutions more tenable.

This is a good thing.  Let's lock Demski next into a 2 or 3-year.  AND let's hope the players some people have issues with (ehem) only get 1-years (or 0-years).