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#21
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Combine Results
Last post by Pigskin - March 08, 2026, 07:23:29 PMAs far as Manitoba Bison, LeJour (WR) 6'3" 223 a little weak on the bench press at 12 reps. A decent 40 time and vert. But, he hasn't played much the last two seasons.
#22
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers agree to term...
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 08, 2026, 07:13:08 PMQuote from: Tecno on March 08, 2026, 06:33:17 AMTo be fair, I think SSK knew they wouldn't be able to afford him. Their scheme doesn't require high price RECs, at least not beyond the top 2 guys Emilus and K.Johnson. And maybe KSB. Most of those guys got big bumps this year.
They are probably hoping to draft a top REC. It would be cool & funny if other teams picked all the top REC prospects before SSK's pick comes around.
It'll be interesting to see if the Bombers go 3 Natl. receivers like the Riders did, can't really see it as it would limit the dynamic of the passing game. Would honestly prefer to see Nield and Clercius job share, only on the field at the same time when it's a running play, which could spare Demski extra wear and tear he doesn't need to accumulate.
#23
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 08, 2026, 07:03:14 PMQuote from: Blue In BC on March 08, 2026, 04:37:05 PMIt is a fact that if money was paid before the end of 2025 then it came out of the 2025 SMS. We may not know the details of all early re-signings but that part of the equation is part of the how SMS spend is calculated.
In several instances re-signing bonus money was mentioned. It's reasonable to believe it came out of 2025 SMS. That's not a theory, that's what we see at the end of every season.
Now as re-signing occur closer to the end of the year, it's reasonable to believe that there is little SMS available and bonus money may be put forward into 2026 SMS. It's not in any teams benefit to leave a substantial amount of SMS unused.
The accounting is simple. Teams know how much money was spent at the end of the playing season. It's just payroll. By that calculation they know if there is SMS still available.
As each new contract is completed, any early money is deducted from that excess. Teams may choose to exceed the SMS and pay a fine. It's not a surprise to them.
We'll see if any or how many teams go over the 2025 SMS. If none or few went over that would suggest those that didn't go over had some unspent SMS. That is the definition of not exceeding the cap. The excess is more than likely to be very small.
That's more transparency it would be nice to see over and above the " over SMS " number. If a team didn't go over, then they were under.
It doesn't make sense to leave any SMS in the pot from the previous year and I can't see Walters not making sure he spends it all as he doesn't have a lot else to focus on at the end of the season. As for Zach's bonus payment on Jan. 2nd likely the first expense marked on the ledger of the new season, nobody fretting if they can cover it or not, they have fresh bountiful cash to spend.
#24
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Tryout camps
Last post by Blue In BC - March 08, 2026, 04:52:26 PMBomber begin their tryout camps on March 28 in Detroit. Currently 4 camps are scheduled.
Obviously they will sign candidates that show well. I don't see any positional high rosters targets per se but perhaps a few more DL? This is the time of off season we see a few players from our neg list added.
Obviously they will sign candidates that show well. I don't see any positional high rosters targets per se but perhaps a few more DL? This is the time of off season we see a few players from our neg list added.
#25
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Combine Results
Last post by ModAdmin - March 08, 2026, 04:50:57 PMQuote from: DM83 on March 08, 2026, 01:01:37 AMBunch of names..where'd they from?
A very quick search would have resulted in this...
https://www.cfl.ca/combine/2026-cfl-invitational-combine/
#26
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Defensive...
Last post by Blue In BC - March 08, 2026, 04:47:03 PMQuote from: DM83 on March 08, 2026, 01:05:42 AMAre these guys from real places?
Not sure what you mean by that particular comment.
Anyway, after checking Taylor's NFL profile I'm intrigued to see how he does. I haven't looked into the other rookies as much so early days TC reports will be interesting to see who stands out.
#27
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...
Last post by Blue In BC - March 08, 2026, 04:37:05 PMQuote from: TBURGESS on March 08, 2026, 02:56:53 PMLet's pretend that we gave Collaros his bonuses as a Christmas present. That doesn't mean the money was in the 2025 SMS.
It's likely that there was 2025 SMS money left over. It's also likely that there is SMS money left over every year for most teams. Is it a fact that there was lots left? Nope. It's a theory being floated as a fact.
When they submitted the paperwork doesn't matter. What matters is if there was still any 2025 SMS money left.
Signing's before the end of last year may or may not have had any money in the 2025 SMS.
It doesn't matter if any teams went over the 2025 SMS.
Lots of players got paid this year, I'd say more than in the past, but that doesn't mean there was a ton of 2025 SMS money left. At least part of the reason is that the SMS went up significantly last year after free agency ( $412,365 ) and then went up again this year ( $218,149 ) before free agency, giving teams significantly more money ( $630k ) to work with.
It is a fact that if money was paid before the end of 2025 then it came out of the 2025 SMS. We may not know the details of all early re-signings but that part of the equation is part of the how SMS spend is calculated.
In several instances re-signing bonus money was mentioned. It's reasonable to believe it came out of 2025 SMS. That's not a theory, that's what we see at the end of every season.
Now as re-signing occur closer to the end of the year, it's reasonable to believe that there is little SMS available and bonus money may be put forward into 2026 SMS. It's not in any teams benefit to leave a substantial amount of SMS unused.
The accounting is simple. Teams know how much money was spent at the end of the playing season. It's just payroll. By that calculation they know if there is SMS still available.
As each new contract is completed, any early money is deducted from that excess. Teams may choose to exceed the SMS and pay a fine. It's not a surprise to them.
We'll see if any or how many teams go over the 2025 SMS. If none or few went over that would suggest those that didn't go over had some unspent SMS. That is the definition of not exceeding the cap. The excess is more than likely to be very small.
That's more transparency it would be nice to see over and above the " over SMS " number. If a team didn't go over, then they were under.
#28
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...
Last post by TBURGESS - March 08, 2026, 02:56:53 PMLet's pretend that we gave Collaros his bonuses as a Christmas present. That doesn't mean the money was in the 2025 SMS.
It's likely that there was 2025 SMS money left over. It's also likely that there is SMS money left over every year for most teams. Is it a fact that there was lots left? Nope. It's a theory being floated as a fact.
When they submitted the paperwork doesn't matter. What matters is if there was still any 2025 SMS money left.
Signing's before the end of last year may or may not have had any money in the 2025 SMS.
It doesn't matter if any teams went over the 2025 SMS.
Lots of players got paid this year, I'd say more than in the past, but that doesn't mean there was a ton of 2025 SMS money left. At least part of the reason is that the SMS went up significantly last year after free agency ( $412,365 ) and then went up again this year ( $218,149 ) before free agency, giving teams significantly more money ( $630k ) to work with.
It's likely that there was 2025 SMS money left over. It's also likely that there is SMS money left over every year for most teams. Is it a fact that there was lots left? Nope. It's a theory being floated as a fact.
When they submitted the paperwork doesn't matter. What matters is if there was still any 2025 SMS money left.
Signing's before the end of last year may or may not have had any money in the 2025 SMS.
It doesn't matter if any teams went over the 2025 SMS.
Lots of players got paid this year, I'd say more than in the past, but that doesn't mean there was a ton of 2025 SMS money left. At least part of the reason is that the SMS went up significantly last year after free agency ( $412,365 ) and then went up again this year ( $218,149 ) before free agency, giving teams significantly more money ( $630k ) to work with.
#29
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...
Last post by Blue In BC - March 08, 2026, 12:58:35 PMQuote from: Jesse on March 08, 2026, 11:11:34 AMIn regards to the cap - did it make any difference if they submitted the paperwork for Zach's restructure now or before FA?
Especially if Walters had already planned for this, and we only just heard about it?
It would all fall into the 2026 SMS in either case when done this year. I'm still waiting to see if any teams went over for 2025 after late notice on the increase. It did seem teams tried to use any balance before the end of the year with re-signings.
Some may have still gone over but that's all TBD. It would seem that would have created more room in the 2026 SMS as a result. There were many players that got significant increases across the league before the end of the season.
When free agency hit, it was a spending frenzy. Regardless teams budget accordingly on money available and still leave some room for the unexpected during the season.
#30
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...
Last post by Jesse - March 08, 2026, 11:11:34 AMQuote from: Tecno on March 07, 2026, 11:41:05 PMJesse: Schrodinger's cap. It can't be known if it's over or under until someone looks at it on Dec 31.
In regards to the cap - did it make any difference if they submitted the paperwork for Zach's restructure now or before FA?
Especially if Walters had already planned for this, and we only just heard about it?