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#21

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Heritage Classic October 2...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 28, 2026, 05:14:12 PM

I don't know why they couldn't have held this game outside of the football season, not really sure why Oct 25 of all dates was selected

The Riders schedule is often set up this way out of preference I suppose, it provides a better chance to fill the stadium during peak season before the risk of cold weather sets in and discourages fans from attending.

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers quarterback d...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 28, 2026, 04:53:07 PM

It seems a bit odd that he could sign a contract without having his immigration status solidified/confirmed. That has to be a frustrating situation for Elgersma.

It makes me wonder how much of it is self-inflicted.

It wouldn't be up to a UFL team run on a shoestring budget to figure out the paper work required to sign a foreign player, so it's Elgersma or his agent that screwed up.  Could be Elgersma has no agent and is representing himself and has no clue which visa rules he's supposed to be following, he may not have had any visa at all.

Kinda leaves 2 options, he's either not too smart or he's young, inexperienced and naive, which most people have been at one time or another.

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers quarterback d...

Last post by Waffler - March 28, 2026, 03:58:28 PM

Un-paid is a shot to the groin.

I assume since he is still there they want him as one of their 3 QB's, meaning he just lost a game check. For training camp I am sure food and lodging is covered and the per diem lost is next to nothing anyway.

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers quarterback d...

Last post by blue_gold_84 - March 28, 2026, 03:14:33 PM

It seems a bit odd that he could sign a contract without having his immigration status solidified/confirmed. That has to be a frustrating situation for Elgersma.

It makes me wonder how much of it is self-inflicted.

#25

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

Last post by blue_gold_84 - March 28, 2026, 03:09:18 PM

I think it's fair to say this team doesn't have an established second line. We've seen time and time again in recent years how that's hindered this team's success, especially in the playoffs.

Management needs to seriously address that roster deficiency going forward, IMO. Maybe there's an answer within the organization somewhere down the road but a stopgap is sorely needed in the meantime.

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers quarterback d...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - March 28, 2026, 02:14:56 PM

The guy has mismanaged his post draft of years pretty spectacularly. The NFL shot was unexpected and legitimate, but everything after that has been a 0/10 including his "participation" in the NFL combine.

#27

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

Last post by dd - March 28, 2026, 01:34:12 PM

Ya and he's on the same line as MS55 and KC81, other than that line there's very little in the way of offense our second line is largely silent

Our #1 line has scored 100 goals and each have about 30 goals each, the next guy on the roster has 12, 12!!! Far too much dead weight on the roster. Bobby McMann has scored more goals in 7 games since he was traded than 3/4 of our forwards, that's just bad.

#28

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

Last post by dd - March 28, 2026, 01:31:34 PM

Ya the timing is brutal, don't break tradition makes no sense to award this outside grey cup festivities

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Heritage Classic October 2...

Last post by dd - March 28, 2026, 01:29:51 PM

I don't know why they couldn't have held this game outside of the football season, not really sure why Oct 25 of all dates was selected

[Elgersma]

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers quarterback d...

Last post by Blue In BC - March 28, 2026, 01:28:05 PM

3DownNation updated their article to include the reason why Taylor isn't dressed.

https://3downnation.com/2026/03/27/canadian-qb-taylor-elgersma-inactive-for-birmingham-stallions-ufl-opener/

Elgersma is ineligible to play games for the team while his application for a P1 U.S. work visa is pending. There is no timeline for when the situation could be resolved.

The London, Ont., native has signed his contract with the Stallions, but it has yet to be officially registered by the UFL due to the ongoing situation. In the meantime, he is permitted to be with the team on an unpaid basis, which allowed him to participate in training camp and subsequent practices.

Un-paid is a shot to the groin. That seems very un prepared for his football journey. It's been over a month since he got drafted / signed or whatever.

I don't know how much longer it will take to clear the paperwork hurdle but it's a 10 game season. Clock is ticking.