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

Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 06:24:25 PM

They can do what they want until Friday, but after that we'd better not see any more games from Nyquist or Schenn, etc.

Get the kids up, see if they  have any chance of helping the team next year. Give Comrie every 4th game. Rest Toews as much as he needs to stay fresh.

And trade Stanley for whatever you can get.

Sadly, I think the most likely event is Stanley getting traded. I'd add Schenn to the mix, too.

This season is done. If only TNSE shared the same sentiment.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 06:22:42 PM

Don't like him reporting to the UFL. No idea how well he'll do but even Rourke didn't go that route. He says the right things about the CFL but his actions say another. He's essentially a CIS quarterback doing a nuclear version of the Henoc Muamba tour. His head is clearly not in the CFL game or Canada despite that being the only football he's played.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 06:14:46 PM

Are the UFL contracts annual, or seasonal?  Does he have a one year deal, or two?

Does the CFL honour UFL contracts?

I don't see a need for him to be here for camp, or for time during the season, we have plenty of arms for that.

If he shakes loose before camp, he can try to earn a roster spot.

If he decides to come north after the start of the season, if we want to keep him, he needs an AR spot, not a PR spot.  But I am sure whoever is QB3 at that time will take the PR spot.

Or, if he kicks around looking to land an NFL look again, be just as happy to see him next spring for camp.

Hoping to see him in June, if he takes a different route time to consider trading his rights away.

[And trade Stanley for whatever you can get.]

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

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 05:54:29 PM

They can do what they want until Friday, but after that we'd better not see any more games from Nyquist or Schenn, etc.

Get the kids up, see if they  have any chance of helping the team next year. Give Comrie every 4th game. Rest Toews as much as he needs to stay fresh.

And trade Stanley for whatever you can get.

Have to wonder if they are showcasing Stanley on the top PP and giving him 25 min a night.  Its either auditioning him for a resigning, or for a trade.

His outlier year this season, in a contract year, is suspect, but going to pay off for him well.  I can't see offering him more than $4mil here, but someone will give him $5mil+ and 4 or 5 years.

This is a cruel game, and he should grab as much as he can while the iron is hot.  Hope we do get something back for him, though.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 05:49:03 PM

Are the UFL contracts annual, or seasonal?  Does he have a one year deal, or two?

Does the CFL honour UFL contracts?

I don't see a need for him to be here for camp, or for time during the season, we have plenty of arms for that.

If he shakes loose before camp, he can try to earn a roster spot.

If he decides to come north after the start of the season, if we want to keep him, he needs an AR spot, not a PR spot.  But I am sure whoever is QB3 at that time will take the PR spot.

Or, if he kicks around looking to land an NFL look again, be just as happy to see him next spring for camp.

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

Last post by Jesse - Today at 05:29:28 PM

He gave up an ugly one on Friday vs. the Ducks, too.

I'd rather this team keep losing games, though. Go for that high pick.

They can do what they want until Friday, but after that we'd better not see any more games from Nyquist or Schenn, etc.

Get the kids up, see if they  have any chance of helping the team next year. Give Comrie every 4th game. Rest Toews as much as he needs to stay fresh.

And trade Stanley for whatever you can get.

#7

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 05:04:52 PM

Haba ends up in the UFL after being cut by the Argos and Lions.

https://3downnation.com/2026/03/02/former-cfl-defender-celestin-haba-signs-with-ufls-columbus-aviators/

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 04:29:36 PM

Elgersma has reported to UFL TC. We'll see if he makes the roster and how much playing time he gets. Too soon to tell how things work out for him.

Wonder how many QB's make each team, likely 3, doesn't look like they maintain PR's during the season.

Key 2026 UFL Roster Details:
Training Camp Roster: Limited to 64 players.
Draft & Reserves: Teams can draft a maximum of 12 players to a Reserve List.
Structure: Similar to the inaugural 2024 season, teams manage a 50-man active roster for games while utilizing a broader, shifting roster during the off-season and training camp to develop talent.

EDIT: Birmingham only has 3 QB's in TC, so he pretty much makes the team.

https://www.theufl.com/teams/birmingham/roster

If Birmingham doesn't make the playoffs their 10 game season would be over by the end of May.

All games will be broadcast on either Fox, ABC or ESPN.

#9

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 04:03:00 PM

I think there are more ufl players moving up to the NFL than CFL players.

Also, some NFL coaches go the UFL and come from the UFL, so there are more relationships that way.

So a better chance to get into the NFL.

I think Elgersma is wasting his time.. I can think of four CFL quarterbacks that lasted in the NFL. Over a period of forty years.

Even Flutie was held in low estime.

Joe kapp, Warren moon,  Jeff Garcia and Flutie. Sean Salisbury for a bit of time.

Elgersma has reported to UFL TC. We'll see if he makes the roster and how much playing time he gets. Too soon to tell how things work out for him.

#10

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by markf - Today at 03:55:38 PM

I don't get the idea of a new up & coming QB going to the UFL instead of the CFL?

a) I think CFL film is more valuable than UFL film.  We know the NFL is always eyeing the CFL.

b) The money of a starting UFL QB is about the same as a good backup CFL QB (though not on ELC minimum, if that's all they can get).

The only thing I can think of is if he wants to stay in the "4 down" headspace for his own sake.

I think there are more ufl players moving up to the NFL than CFL players.

Also, some NFL coaches go the UFL and come from the UFL, so there are more relationships that way. Gruden's brother was an arena league coach.

So UFL probably gives a better chance to get into the NFL.

I think Elgersma is wasting his time.. I can think of four CFL quarterbacks that lasted in the NFL. Over a period of sixty  years.



Joe kapp, Warren moon,  Jeff Garcia and Flutie. Sean Salisbury for a bit of time.