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[might be added before TC if his re-hab went well]

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

Last post by Tecno - Today at 01:16:50 AM

The team might be waiting for a medical evaluation. IIRC he might be added before TC if his re-hab went well. I don't think his SMS will be an issue at all.

IIRC he was injured around labor day?  And it was ACL?  If so, I would expect him back in the summer, not TC.  After what we've seen with ACLs, we certainly don't want to rush him.

[Bonds did pretty well when he first arrived]

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

Last post by Tecno - Today at 01:15:39 AM

If I recall correctly Bonds did pretty well when he first arrived, can't help but think the D-line lack of pressure eventually makes even the best DB's look bad.  Step one is not allowing an over reliance on Younger's 3 man front, I don't care how much they improved the the D-line personnel, sending 3 against 5 is a losing proposition in every case.

Bonds in his first few starts was definitely picked on, but didn't do too bad.  He was generally in the right place on deep shots, but couldn't get the batdown or disruption.  Then he got a couple of near-INTs and teams started taking him more seriously.

A good DL will be able to get the QB flustered even bringing just 3, it just takes 2-3 sec longer.  The idea when you bring 3 is you're guaranteeing the QB gets his magic 2.7s.  The difference between a good 3 and our 2025 3 is that a good 3 will still break down the pocket and force the QB to move after 5-7s.

We saw that with the better DLs last year.  They won't do it every time, but they'll do it at least half the time.

The problem is when our 3-man DL gets stopped for 3, then 6, then forever seconds.  You can't have that.  Hopefully Ceresna will be the key to stopping that.  That is where the "neverending motor" aspect of a DL comes in.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 12:50:58 AM

Surprised, I saw Neufeld doing a commercial for CPAP Machines Canada on YouTube, is that ad running on local television in Wpg?

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

Last post by gobombersgo - February 24, 2026, 10:47:02 PM

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2026-02-24   WPG   Taylor, Jordan   DB   A   James Madison   ADD   Active Roster

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by Blueforlife - February 24, 2026, 10:29:54 PM

Interesting. He was bound to end up somewhere.

A good depth piece that likely came cheapish? Enjoyed him while he was here.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: C. Streveler

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 24, 2026, 10:26:20 PM

I'm not sure why people relate a player's career with their ability to understand and teach the game.

Strev does run QB camps and I think that is his post-career plan.
[/quoteI agree. A good player is not necessarily a good coah. I think at times borderline players make better coaches because it never came easy for these players. They had to work hard at their craft and try to get any edge they can to stay in the league. I look at Gretzky, Messier and Roy. All were hall of famers but none of them have much success coaching.

As far as I've seen Strev's camps have been for kids, pretty sure that's not a financially viable alternative career unless he has endless camps running.  He's media savvy enough to find a spot in the podcast world but probably not well known enough to get a mainstream gig anywhere.  Entry level coaching at a highschool level may be his best bet if he can get his foot in the door.

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

Last post by Blue In BC - February 24, 2026, 09:12:39 PM

Meh signing imo. Maybe he'll be better here, but really probably nothing more than good preseason depth. Could compete at safety, just not too sure he is an upgrade over Allen. Nice PR depth though if he cracks it.

We can't debate the fact he was the starting CB until he was injured. His 1st season was as a DI. Although there was some speculation that Allen might be moving to CB, we don't know if that is really the plan.

Some of the rookies look interesting and coaches might have some perception to who might end up on the AR. TC's are tough. Early injuries change the depth chart by the day and there isn't really a definitive starter just yet.

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

Last post by kkc60 - February 24, 2026, 08:46:03 PM

Meh signing imo. Maybe he'll be better here, but really probably nothing more than good preseason depth. Could compete at safety, just not too sure he is an upgrade over Allen. Nice PR depth though if he cracks it.

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

Last post by Blue In BC - February 24, 2026, 08:12:22 PM

If 100% healthy I would bring Bonds back at the right price.  I believe in him.  He would need to continue his evolution and improvement and will have more competition than before imo.

The team might be waiting for a medical evaluation. IIRC he might be added before TC if his re-hab went well. I don't think his SMS will be an issue at all.

If he can return early then his chances will be better. At the moment there is no clear player identified to take that spot. Lots of competition and perhaps Allen considered being moved to CB but nothing written in stone.

Still 2 months of getting ready / healthy. So adding him is not out of the question. OTOH the injury may have pushed him out of football all together.

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

Last post by Blueforlife - February 24, 2026, 07:45:40 PM

If 100% healthy I would bring Bonds back at the right price.  I believe in him.  He would need to continue his evolution and improvement and will have more competition than before imo.