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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Schoen not being re-signed

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 05:24:27 PM

Regardless of who's covering it, I'm sure he's rehabbing back home.

Didn't see him on the sideline of the ESF but not unusual for the team not to take PR and IR players to road games. I believe the team has to cover his rehab expenses even if no longer under contract.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers agree in prin...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 05:16:15 PM

The writing is on the wall.

Bryant is the second best LT we have on the roster and usually you don't roster back up American LTs. Could he move to RT at his age? I guess, but is that the best move in the short and medium term for him and the team? Probably not, although he's earned the right in camp to try. It is long odds and should be.

We want to climb the mountain again we need to make tough decisions.

The right answer is pretty obvious and it's taking Stanley off the roster if we start the season fully healthy. I've seen enough Rudy moments at DT last year. I don't need to see them at LT this year. We already know how it turns out.

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 05:15:41 PM

Riders have released Cdn. kicker Brett Lauther.

https://3downnation.com/2026/02/02/saskatchewan-roughriders-release-longtime-kicker-brett-lauther/

Someone will pick Lauther up, he's not done and once he rejuvenates mentally he'll provide solid kicking for another 4-5 years.  We've seen it here with both Lirim and Leggio, more patience is required when managing kickers.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers agree in prin...

Last post by Jesse - Today at 05:11:23 PM

I guess I'm assuming that the move from RT to LT is hard, but the reverse is less so.  Not sure if Big Stan has an issue stepping backwards with the other foot first, or some other physical limitation that precludes him moving to the right rather than left, but it would seem to be an easier spot to play, especially as a 40yr old.

Signing Bryant was a no brainer, but it looks like Walters isn't taking a chance on him being "Big Stan" 100%. 

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RT isn't any easier to play. It's the same position. But now it's backwards. Try doing any athletic activity with your none dominant hand/side.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: OK, has Walters already wo...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 05:05:57 PM

Allen looked decent at Safety but not outstanding, he has great mobility but does not add much of a physical presence, wouldn't be surprised to see Younger move him elsewhere.

Allen would have looked better at safety if they would have treated training camp as a real open competition last year.

He popped in camp. He made plays in the pre-season but instead we threw him on the bench and went with familiarity for half the season even though the players we played there had never really done it before at the position.

Largely a disaster and those decisions were a big part of why we regressed so much last year. Had he started from day one he would have had the early season to figure things out. You learn by doing moreso than learn by sitting on the practice roster.

I don't care who starts at safety this year except that it should be the most talented player on the roster at that spot that we have. That was not how things were done last year at several positions and the results were reflective.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Schoen not being re-signed

Last post by Jesse - Today at 05:03:58 PM

I care, because if the Bombers are covering it, and he's here, doing his rehab in our state of the art facilities, then we have the inside scoop on his recovery, and can anticipate when/if he is going to be ready and we can commit to him coming back.

If he went "home" (not sure where he's from or if he's here or there), and rehabbing with his own crew, we have no privileged information.

Regardless of who's covering it, I'm sure he's rehabbing back home.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: OK, has Walters already wo...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 05:03:55 PM

At best that's a maybe but I doubt it comes to that. While it gives you depth it's adding to the workload.

Agree other than as an in game replacement Vaval unlikely to play CB again, he's made his mark as a returner and has become an offensive weapon.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: OK, has Walters already wo...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 04:58:02 PM

Sure...but during a game against starters is something different entirely.

Not saying he couldn't, just that we don't know if it's better or not.

Allen looked decent at Safety but not outstanding, he has great mobility but does not add much of a physical presence, wouldn't be surprised to see Younger move him elsewhere.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers agree in prin...

Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 04:47:52 PM

According to Bryant's Wikipedia page, he made his CFL debut at RT back in 2010 with the Stampeders. How long he played at that position is unknown, though.

That makes me wonder how comfortable he'd be with going back to RT. Seems like a big question mark, IMO.

#10

Offside Forum / Re: NHL Discussion (Other than...

Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 04:41:17 PM

Predators GM Trotz to step down

Sounds like he'll stay on until a replacement is hired.