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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...

Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 12:06:57 PM

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2026-02-13   WPG   MAYES, Jamoi   WR   A   Cincinnati   ADD   Active Roster

[Blue Bombers Add Receiver and Defensive Back]

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...

Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 12:05:42 PM

Blue Bombers Add Receiver and Defensive Back
February 13, 2026

WINNIPEG, MB., February 13, 2026 –   The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American defensive back Robert Javier and American wide receiver Jamoi Mayes.

Javier (6-1, 195, Towson; born: May 26, 2000, in Bronx, NY.) signs with the Bombers after time in the CFL and NFL, and a five-year collegiate career at Towson University.

After his release from the NFL in September 2024, Javier signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, spending the remainder of the season on the practice roster. He later signed a futures contract but was released at final roster cuts ahead of the 2025 CFL season.

Javier originally signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent, attending training camp and appearing in all three preseason games, where he recorded one tackle.

Collegiately, he spent five seasons at Towson (2018–23), appearing in 36 games. He earned back-to-back All-Conference honours in 2022 and 2023, becoming Towson's first All-CAA cornerback since 2014. He finished his career with 77 tackles, one tackle for loss, and six interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns. Over his final two seasons, he broke up 26 passes in 21 games and ranked seventh in the FCS in passes defended per game in 2022. As a senior, he ranked second in the conference in interceptions (4) and pass breakups (.

Mayes (5-10, 206, Cincinnati; born: August 23, 2002, in Griffin, GA.) signs with the Bombers after time in the NFL, and a five-year collegiate career with Cincinnati (2024), and Chattanooga (2020-2023).

In 2025, Mayes signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent and competed in training camp. He appeared in all three preseason games, recording one reception for 48 yards on five targets.

Mayes transferred to Cincinnati for the 2024 season and recorded 29 receptions for 349 yards and one touchdown in 12 games (11 starts). He also contributed on special teams, returning four punts for 22 yards.

Prior to Cincinnati, Mayes began his collegiate career at Chattanooga, catching 123 passes for 1,963 yards and nine touchdowns across 38 games (26 starts). During his breakout campaign in 2023 he posted 62 receptions for 1,037 yards and four touchdowns, including a career-long 70-yard reception. His 2023 receiving total ranked fourth in school history and earned him first-team All-SoCon honours.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/02/13/blue-bombers-add-receiver-and-defensive-back-2/

#3

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Kyle Walters Press confere...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 11:34:04 AM

Except so many here bash the 3-4 scheme to the point that they want it run 0 or maybe 2 times a game.  I was a bit shocked to see SSK running it maybe up to 10 times in the GC, especially since I didn't notice them running it much in the reg season.

Maybe that was their special wrinkle for the GC...

Agreed on your final sentence.  I want to see a pass rush at least as good as HAM or EDM was generating in '25.  Getting anywhere close to '25 SSK effectiveness will be gravy.

But your point about "why invest in DT then go 3-4" is a non sequitur, as proven by SSK in the GC.  If we are good enough then we can get pressure even with 3.  We all want to see more 4-3, but the Ceresna signing does absolutely nothing to prove that will be the case.

Heck, Younger could see Ceresna and be thinking "yay, now I can run MORE 3-4 and get some pressure!".  You never know.  However, I'm the odd man out here thinking Younger/Hall have a method to their madness and will figure out how to make it all work.

People bash the 3-4 scheme last year specifically in Winnipeg because it was a terribly implemented 3-4 which resulted in little pressure, few turnovers and was carved to pieces by competent QB play in big moments. It put players in tough assignments far too often on both the defensive line and in the secondary.

3-4 as a football concept is not inherently bad. Saskatchewan running it more in the Grey Cup, if they even did, doesn't mean our 3-4 was good or effective football. Saskatchewan's defense powered them to a Grey Cup. Ours blew up as an East crossover team.

It doesn't need to be confusing.

[February 13, 2026: DINOS RIDE EMPTY NETTERS TO VICTORY]

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Offside Forum / Re: 2025-26 Manitoba Bisons & ...

Last post by Hollywood - Today at 05:33:51 AM

February 13, 2026: DINOS RIDE EMPTY NETTERS TO VICTORY


MANITOBA BISONS 1
CALGARY DINOSAURS 4

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre :  Game Report
➤ UofM: Team Website
➤ UofC: Late flurry sees Dinos snap skid, down Bisons 4-1 (with boxscore and video)

Quick Summary
Man: J. Arpin  (12:13 2nd)
Calg: M. Stewart  (12:49 2nd) , H. Pakkala  (17:27 3rd) , A. Kydd  (19:01 3rd) , R. Gannon  (19:38 3rd)
Goal: Man: Holt (33 shots, 31 saves), Calg: Tetachuk (18 shots, 17 saves)

This was a 1-1 hockey game until Hayden Pakkala scored his 14th of the season with just over two minutes left to give the Dinos their first lead of the evening. A pair of empty-netters then put it away. This gave the Dinos a hope for a chance at 2nd place, because MRU was leading 2-1 at the time, but it was not to be. The Dinos are stuck in 3rd, and the Bisons in 4th. The only goal of significance on Saturday is therefore the Bison quest for a .500 season.


OUT-OF-TOWN SCOREBOARD


TRINITY WESTERN SPARTANS 5
REGINA COUGARS 2

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ TWU: Spartans Korzhyletskyi Gets the Hat-trick in Win over Regina (with boxscore)
➤ UofR: > (with boxscore) (with boxscore and video)
➤ UofR: Team Website

Quick Summary
TWU: D. Korzhyletskyi  (10:37 1st) , L. Shearon  (19:17 1st) , D. Korzhyletskyi  (03:33 2nd) , D. Korzhyletskyi  (07:37 2nd) , C. Farren  (03:15 3rd)
Reg: E. Houk  (13:23 1st) , C. Belitski  (08:30 2nd)
Goal: TWU: Audet (42 shots, 40 saves), Reg: Ernst L (14 shots, 10 saves), Cunningham (10 shots, 9 saves)

This win moves Holy Trinity one point ahead of the Banjo-Cats in the race for 8th place. I saw the beginning, since this was the only game which started at 7:00 pm CST. Regina could not get a save from their goaltender. He was yanked after giving up 4 goals. The Kittens actually had a wide edge in play.



MACEWAN GRIFFINS 6
ALBERTA GOLDEN BEARS 2

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ UofA:  Team Website
➤ MacU: Team Website  

Quick Summary
MacU: S. Simard  (10:12 1st) , E. Sundar  (11:26 1st) , L. Dowhaniuk  (00:23 2nd) , S. Simard  (02:54 2nd) , C. Cabana  (07:35 3rd) , V. Scott  (18:13 3rd)
Alta: R. Melnyk  (06:29 1st) , J. Joly  (17:04 1st)
Goal: MacU: Ironside (34 shots, 32 saves), Alta: Sim (29 shots, 24 saves)

Since this one had the same start time as the Bison game, and the MRU/Sask battle for first was my back-up game, I never saw it. This assures The Family Guys of a 2nd place finish and they will host Calgary in next week's quarter-final. The Evil Monkeys just haven't got it, especially with a backup goaltender necessitated. I would not wager on either side advancing.



SASKATCHEWAN HUSKIES 2
MOUNT ROYAL COUGARS 3

Links:
➤ Summary: Game Centre
➤ UofS: Cougars Set Up Division Title Game With 3-2 Win (with boxscore)
➤ Huskie Fan: Men's Hockey Section  
➤ MRU: MHKY: Third period comeback gives the Cougars massive win, clinch home playoff series (with boxscore)

Quick Summary
Sask: C. Roulette  (01:59 1st) , C. Stebbings  (07:08 2nd)
MRU: V. Watterodt  (13:12 1st) , S. Moe  (13:18 3rd) , J. Lies  (17:33 3rd)
Goal: Sask: Maier (27 shots, 24 saves), MRU: Farkas (20 shots, 18 saves)

The Banjo-Mutts led the game 2-1 entering the 3rd period, despite having been outplayed. So it was poetic justice that the Bluegars rallied in the 3rd for a win. This means that Saturday's rematch is a first place showdown, and that Calgary cannot steal 2nd spot. The loser will host the Evil Monkeys, and be heavy favourites. The winner will face the winner of the quarter-final series between MacEwan and Calgary.

A lot of big-time goal scorers scored in this one. Connor Roulette (15th) and Carter Stebbings (13th) scored for the Mutts. Vaughn Watterodt (9th), Spencer Moe (11th), and Justine Lies (14th) replied for the Bluegars.


NEXT UP

Sat Feb 14 Manitoba at Calgary 3:00 MST/4:00 CST
Sat Feb 14 Alberta at MacEwan 3:00 MST/4:00 CST
Sat Feb 14 Trinity Western at Regina 5:00 CST
Sat Feb 14 Saskatchewan at Mount Royal 5:00 MST/6:00 CST


OUT EAST


Fri Feb 13 Toronto 4 Waterloo 2
Fri Feb 13 U.Q.T.R. 4 R.M.C. 5 (ot)
Fri Feb 13 Laurier 6 York 2
Fri Feb 13 Concordia 4 Ottawa 1
Fri Feb 13 Windsor 3 Lakehead 7
Fri Feb 13 Queen's 4 Ontario Tech 3
Fri Feb 13 Carleton 4 Nipissing 5 (ot)
Sat Feb 14 Concordia at R.M.C. 2:00 EST/1:00 CST
Sat Feb 14 Ottawa at McGill 3:00 EST/2:00 CST
Sat Feb 14 Queen's at Nipissing 4:00 EST/3:00 CST
Sat Feb 14 Toronto Metropolitan at Waterloo 4:00 EST/3:00 CST
Sat Feb 14 U.Q.T.R. at Ontario Tech 5:00 EST/4:00 CST
Sat Feb 14 Western Ontario at York 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Feb 14 Windsor at Lakehead 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Feb 14 Brock at Toronto 7:00 EST/6:00 CST
Sat Feb 14 Laurier at Guelph 7:30 EST/6:30 CST


Fri Feb 13 U.P.E.I. 6 Moncton 2
Fri Feb 13 Saint Mary's 2 St. F.X. 3 (so)
Fri Feb 13 Acadia 3 Dalhousie 1
Sat Feb 14 New Brunswick at U.P.E.I. 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Feb 14 St. F.X. at Acadia 7:00 AST/5:00 CST
Sat Feb 14 Dalhousie at Saint Mary's 7:00 AST/5:00 CST

Links:
➤ USports: Presto Schedule & Results
➤ OUA: Daily Schedule
➤ AUS: Schedule & Results


OUT WEST


Fri Feb 13 Portage College 7 Briercrest College 6 (ot)
Fri Feb 13 N.A.I.T. 4 S.A.I.T. 3 (ot)
Fri Feb 13 Concordia-Edmonton 4 UA-Augustana 2
Sat Feb 14 Portage College at Briercrest College 1:00 MST/2:00 CST
Sat Feb 14 S.A.I.T. at N.A.I.T. 6:00 MST/7:00 CST
Sat Feb 14 UA-Augustana at Concordia-Edmonton 7:00 MST/8:00 CST


Fri Feb 13 Victoria 8 Logan Lake 5
Sat Feb 14 Victoria at Simon Fraser 7:00 PST/9:00 CST

Links:
➤ ACAC: Schedule & Results
➤ BCIHL: Schedule & Results : YouTube  

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Kyle Walters Press confere...

Last post by Tecno - Today at 04:36:50 AM

And what's up with KW doing an audio-only interview?  Usually these things are in the PAS annals press room.

KW living it up in Hawaii right now?  Doesn't seem the case unless the phone he's using has exceptional sound quality.  Really does sound like an everyone-present-in-room presser, yet no vid.

Weird.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Receiver ...

Last post by Blueforlife - Today at 03:21:39 AM

Good speed here

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Depth Chart

Last post by Blueforlife - Today at 03:20:12 AM

Knock wood.

We're looking better, but not on easy street just yet.  The key for me is we absolutely have to improve at C.  I'm not sold that Eli is better than Ko-man -- their widely differing salaries tell you what the rest of the league thinks!

The OL can't be fixed with a turn of a key.  Will take time to gel and figure out best combinations.  I am more confident now about our OL but still expecting early season growing pains.  Eli is decent but would need to be upgraded to good to make an impact.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Kyle Walters Press confere...

Last post by Blueforlife - Today at 03:13:38 AM

We will use 3 man fronts a lot and the entire league has also done this for a number of years.  I agree with Techno, the criticism of our 3 man front is overstated.  That said we need better outcomes out of our DL and I think that will occur this year if we can find a few more aces.

And I'm with you Techno on how Hall and Younger will figure it out, they are an incredibly talented and experienced combo platter.

[ran more 3-4 or 4-3 in the Grey Cup. That's not the takeaway]

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Kyle Walters Press confere...

Last post by Tecno - Today at 02:48:56 AM

They wacked QBs all day long. It really doesn't matter if you think they ran more 3-4 or 4-3 in the Grey Cup. That's not the takeaway.

Except so many here bash the 3-4 scheme to the point that they want it run 0 or maybe 2 times a game.  I was a bit shocked to see SSK running it maybe up to 10 times in the GC, especially since I didn't notice them running it much in the reg season.

Maybe that was their special wrinkle for the GC...

And why would we invest in the interior of the defensive line and then run a ton of 3-4?

I don't really care what we run as long as we get pressure this year. I'd expect more 4-3 than last year though. Not that that will be very hard.

Agreed on your final sentence.  I want to see a pass rush at least as good as HAM or EDM was generating in '25.  Getting anywhere close to '25 SSK effectiveness will be gravy.

But your point about "why invest in DT then go 3-4" is a non sequitur, as proven by SSK in the GC.  If we are good enough then we can get pressure even with 3.  We all want to see more 4-3, but the Ceresna signing does absolutely nothing to prove that will be the case.

Heck, Younger could see Ceresna and be thinking "yay, now I can run MORE 3-4 and get some pressure!".  You never know.  However, I'm the odd man out here thinking Younger/Hall have a method to their madness and will figure out how to make it all work.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Kyle Walters Press confere...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 12:09:08 AM

Rewatching the GC I was surprised to see how much SSK was only bringing 3.  Not as much as us, but not miles different, either.  The difference was their 3 could sometimes get through, and the QB knew it.

I think the way KW worded the 4-3/3-4 bits, and was basically saying "Younger gonna do what Younger gonna do", hints that (at least) KW isn't putting a stop to it.  We may see a lot more of the 3 man rush than many people here want.

Maybe the sweet spot is to do it more like SSK did it in the GC.

You're kind of failing to grasp the basic lesson. Saskatchewan's defense was constantly getting pressure all season. They wacked QBs all day long. It really doesn't matter if you think they ran more 3-4 or 4-3 in the Grey Cup. That's not the takeaway.

And why would we invest in the interior of the defensive line and then run a ton of 3-4?

I don't really care what we run as long as we get pressure this year. I'd expect more 4-3 than last year though. Not that that will be very hard.