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#21

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

Last post by Pigskin - Today at 07:47:49 PM

Jets captain Lowry skating again three months after hip surgery

Ya love to see it.

Good for AL17. Great news for the Jets.

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Elgersma waived

Last post by markf - Today at 07:42:05 PM

It's one of the wonderful things about the CFL. No draft for US players, and teams don't care what college you went to, so you get your chance and if you show something, then you get the job.

Absolutely.

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Elgersma waived

Last post by Pigskin - Today at 07:39:24 PM

Difference is Elgersma has all the tools.  Size, accuracy, arm strength and played Canadian football.

I agree. He also moves very well. I believe he will be as good as Rourke.

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: ontaria wilson released

Last post by markf - Today at 07:38:50 PM

I took a look at the Jets subreddit over the last few weeks looking for some info on Ontaria

They have talked about their receivers a fair bit, how unimpressive the group is in general,

And I didn't see  his name mentioned at all.

Just fans of course, but hardcore like here.

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Elgersma waived

Last post by peg_city - Today at 07:37:59 PM

A player that was drafted by an NFL team, probably has a leg up on an undrafted player competing for a spot.

So if they are at all close, the drafted guy will get the spot.

Draft picks are valuable assets, it's a sub industry in the NFL.

if you appear to be wasting those you look bad to the owner. And one step closer to losing  your high paying job. 

It's one of the wonderful things about the CFL. No draft for US players, and teams don't care what college you went to, so you get your chance and if you show something, then you get the job.

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Elgersma waived

Last post by markf - Today at 07:29:48 PM

A player that was drafted by an NFL team, probably has a leg up on an undrafted player competing for a spot.

So if they are at all close, the drafted guy will get the spot.

Draft picks are valuable assets, it's a sub industry in the NFL.

if you appear to be wasting those you look bad to the owner. And one step closer to losing  your high paying job. 

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Elgersma waived

Last post by CrazyCanuck89 - Today at 06:48:35 PM

A reminder that most quarterbacks who come to the CFL fail.

Odds are Elgersma doesn't even turn into Streveler.

Difference is Elgersma has all the tools.  Size, accuracy, arm strength and played Canadian football.

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: ontaria wilson released

Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 06:46:51 PM

Best Case Ontaria*

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Dedicated media/presser th...

Last post by Blueforlife - Today at 06:42:11 PM

I'm already heavy on the other team signings updates so not it lol but great idea

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Elgersma waived

Last post by Stats Junkie - Today at 06:42:06 PM

It's better if he doesn't sign until 2026. In that way we get the full value of a 3 year deal. Yes he could in theory leave after the 1st year but that seems less likely. In theory he would probably not see much game action in his 1st year.

The alternative is to steal a page from the NHL. Sign him now to burn a year on his entry level contract. That puts him 1 year closer to a payout, assuming he is the real deal.