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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bomber DB's

Last post by LXTSN - Today at 03:49:22 PM

I think it's fair to say there's a bigger focus on size, especially with DB's and WR's. You can't teach size.
We have Bryan Addison that is 6'5". He's a big hitter, but can he stay with guys in coverage? There's so much open field in the CFL.
Cameron McCutcheon is still my name to watch out for in TC. Who knows till we actually see them in action... but I'm calling my shot now.

[Blue Bombers add two to roster]

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers add DL, LB

Last post by ModAdmin - Today at 03:45:02 PM

Blue Bombers add two to roster

WINNIPEG, MB., February 9, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American defensive end Michael Fletcher and American linebacker Aaron Smith.

Fletcher (6-6, 275, Appalachian State; born: February 19, 2001, in Flint, MI.) joins the Bombers after time in the NFL, and a five-year collegiate career with Appalachian State (2023-2024), and Michigan State (2020-2022).

Fletcher signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2025, participating in rookie minicamp and training camp. He appeared in all three preseason games, recording two tackles, one pass knockdown, and one quarterback hit.

Fletcher completed his collegiate career at Appalachian State, where he played two seasons and appeared in 23 games, including nine starts. During his time with the Mountaineers, he totaled 40 tackles (19 solo, 21 assists), nine sacks for 44 yards lost, nine tackles for loss (43 yards), one knockdown, one forced fumble and two recoveries.

Before transferring to Appalachian State, Fletcher spent three seasons at Michigan State, appearing in 21 games with three starts. He posted 31 tackles (12 solo, 19 assists) and three sacks.

Smith (6-2, 230, South Carolina State; born: August 12, 2002, in Manning, SC.) signs with the Bombers after signing in the NFL, and a four-year collegiate career with South Carolina State (2021-2024).

Smith joined the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2025, participating in rookie minicamp and training camp. He appeared in all three preseason games, recording four tackles, one knockdown, and one quarterback hit.

Over his collegiate career, Smith totaled 241 tackles (159 solo, 82 assists), 9.5 sacks, 23.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, two pass breakups, and one forced fumble. In 2024, he posted a career-best 95 tackles and 8.5 tackles for loss, highlighted by a 17-tackle performance against Jackson State. He earned First Team All-MEAC honours in 2024 and participated in the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bomber DB's

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 03:09:36 PM

This feels like a fairly even split for a football team. I'm not sure it's a change from any other year.

Two of the FAs we signed to starter positions (White and Moxey) are both 5'9", so I don't think there's a sweeping change in our recruitment philosophy.

Sure. We can never tell what happens during TC. It's just a feeling I have that we're bringing in some taller players. Taller doesn't automatically mean better or that they make the roster.

The RB signed recently is only about 5'5" so we're also signing some shorter players as well. In his case in particular some posters are optimistic that he might have a chance to make the PR.

There are about 12 players that will drop off the roster in a couple of days. That will leave us something like 75 players left. That means will be adding another 30 more or less before rookie camp. In between there will be tryouts and some player signed now may be released as perceived better players are found.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers agree to term...

Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 01:23:25 PM

Paul Friesen loves to fry up nothing burgers. He's got no other skills.

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

Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 01:21:40 PM

Mr. Flutie is onto something.

#6

Offside Forum / Re: 2025 NFL season

Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 01:10:15 PM

Quite the snoozer. Seahawks' defense was lights out, though.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers agree to term...

Last post by Jesse - Today at 10:49:49 AM

I guess you didn't read him talking about how Edm treated him. They didn't even talk to him, Just made him wait until the day before his bonus. The classy thing to do was let him go early.

"I actually didn't hear from them until the day they released me. They called me, 'We're gonna make it public.' Knowing the situation and extending Cody, I wasn't oblivious to what was going to happen. I knew what was coming and then they gave me a quick phone call before the release."

Ford indicated there were no conversations with Edmonton about potentially restructuring his contract and staying in the Alberta capital as Fajardo's backup.  It's an idea he thought about on his own due to relationships with people on the team and owning a house in the city.

Yeah, we hear the same story from every player who isn't retained. It's only one side of the story.

The bonus was put into his contract by his agent to ensure an early release if it came to that, and that's exactly wha happened. There were no surprises.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bomber games on YouTube

Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 06:42:31 AM

CFL Classics has added the 2008 Banjo Bowl to YouTube.

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

Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 06:34:54 AM

Again, they could make any changes they wanted, there was far more they could do to Americanize the league.

Moving goalposts, taking 10 yards length out of the field and changing the clock are not "American" changes. 

4 downs, 11 men, no ratio, narrower field, there were so many more ways they could have "Americanize" the game.  But they chose a few cosmetic changes to update the game.

Again, I would be more open to the changes if they werent the league's only major initiative so far to attract new fans.

I am still waiting for other efforts to enhance fans' experiences.

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

Last post by Blueforlife - Today at 03:42:54 AM

I'm with Mr. Flutie here