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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers add WR Dorian Sing...

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 04:31:32 PM

Seems to be a smooth route runner, lots of open space when he makes catches.  But he can go up for the ball, and make contested catches.

Doesn't look like a big YAC guy, and we only get to see his catches in the clip, but more competition is great.

#2

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Who will be the other star...

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 04:17:13 PM

I think both wi11 move around on the 1ine so teams can't just doub1e the edges or chip b1ock with the RB. Offense is going to setup and then the D 1ine wi11 setup and attack. It's not going to be the straight rush 3 BS from 1ast year, we can ATTACK now. Not sure if Thomas knows what or how to generate pressure from the 1ine
 

Thomas has played too long in this league, for too many great coaches, to not bring a lot to the table.  And he's been given 2 of the best at their positions to start with.

He will be fine.

#3

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Rasheed Bailey officially ...

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 04:15:46 PM

Still think we moved on from his too early, he was good on and off the field.  He was too good for the role we had open for him, but I really think we should have made the effort to take better care of him here.  We had the ratio, and I'm sure, at the end of the day, the $SMS would have worked itself out.

We lost oline, Harris, DT's in the past, but this was different.  He wanted to stay, would have done anything he was asked to do.  Paying him above ELC to be 5th REC is not a sound $SMS move, that's what rookies are for.  But for what he brought, the extra was worth it.

Unless there was some underlying issue, an injury, a passport thing, something we were never made privy to, he should have been here.

No doubt, he will succeed in what he chooses to do next.

Maybe he can take a sideline gig, and give Luke a run for his money.

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

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 04:09:01 PM

I don't care if they put him in at MLB. 

Just get him on the field.

He is legit Jefferson quality, and will give Willie some relief.  If he lines up at DT beside Willie, woe be that oline... and by extension, QB.

To heck with the blindside, I want them in the QB's face.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Winnipeg Blue Bomber ...

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 04:05:42 PM

By mid Dec, there should be 100% accurate accounting of how much cap we have left in that fiscal year.  Any players that we are going to re-sign, and who want to stay, and that you can get to sign then, should be offered 2025 dated bonuses that use up that allotment, plus $99k.

There is literally no downside to leaving that $SMS on the table.  Especailly when the books are as black as ours are.

Of course, no bonuses are offered to oft injured players, as we WANT to garner 6 game IR recoup should they end up there.  But guys who have play a number of years for us, and the vast majority of the games in that time, bonus the heck out of them.

#6

Offside Forum / Re: 2025 NFL season

Last post by markf - Today at 03:47:42 PM

McCaffery wins come back player of the year. 1202 yards rushing, and another 924 yards receiving. After season ending Achilles tendinitis, and PCL injuries.

He takes a beating. Hard to understand how he keeps going.

I hope the game is good.    Darnold wasn't really that good  all season, led the league in qb turnovers.

There are a few former Bombers doing well as nfl coaches.... Tee Martin was Lamar Jackson qb coach.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Winnipeg Blue Bomber ...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 03:24:02 PM

That's your opinion; now prove it.It's not negative to point out facts.

Going over the SMS is a red herring. Teams have a choice in December of where to put the bonus money. Once last year's SMS is gone, they would put it into 2026.

You're the odd man out. You prove your theory.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Winnipeg Blue Bomber ...

Last post by TBURGESS - Today at 02:39:25 PM

Every contract which we've seen the details of has included a sigficant signing bonus. Up to half the total value of the deal.

It's not a huge leap to assume the same of our December deals. Especially considering the circumstances.

Now that's the way to state an opinion. 

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Winnipeg Blue Bomber ...

Last post by TBURGESS - Today at 02:38:22 PM

We saved substantial SMS for 2026 in December. We signed most of our bonus heavy players in that time and they had pretty big signing bonuses that were paid. The reason those deals were done early was to use up 2025 SMS. Walters hinted at that in the interview he gave.

That's your opinion; now prove it.

I'll stick with the probability that many have mentioned. I think that you are just being negative.

Yes going over the SMS is a valid question as it relates to teams that re-signed players in December that appear to have significant early bonus money. It's all part of the evaluation.

It's not negative to point out facts.

Going over the SMS is a red herring. Teams have a choice in December of where to put the bonus money. Once last year's SMS is gone, they would put it into 2026.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Winnipeg Blue Bomber ...

Last post by Jesse - Today at 02:25:00 PM

Every contract which we've seen the details of has included a sigficant signing bonus. Up to half the total value of the deal.

It's not a huge leap to assume the same of our December deals. Especially considering the circumstances.