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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add five to r...

Last post by Pigskin - Today at 08:22:43 PM

Everyone sounds good on paper. Someone mentioned we seem to be signing more players sooner than previous seasons. I don't know if that is true or not. To me it seems we have more potential free agents this close to free agency than usual.

If either of those comments are true or what it might mean is still TBD.

It might look like we have a lot of FAs left to sign, but I think many of those players the Bombers have no intension of resigns. It actually looks like we are in the top three as far as resigning our players this season. Teams like Edmonton, and Hamilton have had a very slow off season.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add five to r...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 05:56:15 PM

Everyone sounds good on paper. Someone mentioned we seem to be signing more players sooner than previous seasons. I don't know if that is true or not. To me it seems we have more potential free agents this close to free agency than usual.

If either of those comments are true or what it might mean is still TBD.

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: C. Streveler

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 05:52:57 PM

Doesn't matter the risk of injury, what he offers at full health is still not enough IMO.

We know that too but some team may see him as a viable # 2. That's more due to the difficulty finding quality QB depth. That includes the Bombers.

Lots of candidates on the TC roster if they make it to TC. Whether any of them last more than 1 season is unknown.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 05:48:02 PM

Willie's taking a fair bit of guff these days, but he's done what has been asked of him without complaining even though it effects his stats, that's FIFO.  Still remember Shawn Lemon refusing to play for Chris Jones in Sask. because he asked him to do more than just pure pass rush.  Anyway, below is what Willie was paid last season, 6th highest D-line, which probably didn't change much, as he is still in the top 3 most popular players in Wpg and may actually be #1 with younger fans.

6) Willie Jefferson, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)

Hard money: $200,000
Maximum value: $200,000

The six-time All-CFL selection got a $100,000 signing bonus to return for a sixth season in Bomberland and will also earn $77,300 in base salary, $14,700 in housing money, and an $8,000 travel allowance. The 34-year-old needs only three more sacks to reach the top 25 all-time in league history as his career total currently sits at 74.

We know that but it's a lot for an older player. SMS went up so an equal amount would in effect be less from a % of total SMS.

I'd like to know the number but I'd like to see a DI that takes some of his reps. We need to have a succession plan as well as spell him at times.

Because he has little injury history, the up front money is not an issue and tends to lower the total SMS due to tax savings.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: C. Streveler

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 05:47:29 PM

It is a good quality to have but teams will have to assess the risk. It's not clear when he would actually be ready to hit the field if a team is interested. Being ready to compete so soon as in the UFL I doubt. My expectation is he won't be ready until mid season but that's just a guess after 2 serious injuries.

Doesn't matter the risk of injury, what he offers at full health is still not enough IMO.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 05:45:03 PM

I believe he always has and will earn 100% of his paycheck this year.  Yes I confident or sure that he will earn his keep like he always has.
You're estimates of his pay a larger range than what's likely.  He will be paid what he is worth as a vet DL.  Somewhere around 200 is my guess but like I said the actual figure doesn't really factor in that much for me.
Please don't use terms like blue smoke, that has nothing to do with the discussion.  Please focus on talking ball.
It's my opinion that he will earn his salary as it's likely a fairly reasonable figure in line with what other vets would get.
Has nothing to do with blind faith, you calling be out on that wasn't correct then and has no merit here.  Please stop using terms like that.  Best we talk ball.

I hope we signed him for a fair value for both sides.  I hope he isn't taking a reduce role.

It has everything to do with what I said. Look up the definition of Blind Faith.

When you make un-supported comments with out facts, you'll get called out.  SB&G made a valid point that can be a discussion item with a reasonable point of view.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 05:43:53 PM

Good call. Blue smoke is just another way to say " Blind Faith " that I mentioned earlier in the week. I hope he took a cut this season and possibly a reduced role.

The problem at the moment is we don't know whether we have new faces on the DL that will add to the overall productivity. I'm ok to bring him back but also have some reservations regardless of SMS.

Willie's taking a fair bit of guff these days, but he's done what has been asked of him without complaining even though it affects his stats, that's FIFO.  Still remember Shawn Lemon refusing to play for Chris Jones in Sask. because he asked him to do more than just pure pass rush.  Anyway, below is what Willie was paid last season, 6th highest D-line, which probably didn't change much, as he is still in the top 3 most popular players in Wpg and may actually be #1 with younger fans.

6) Willie Jefferson, Winnipeg Blue Bombers (A)

Hard money: $200,000
Maximum value: $200,000

The six-time All-CFL selection got a $100,000 signing bonus to return for a sixth season in Bomberland and will also earn $77,300 in base salary, $14,700 in housing money, and an $8,000 travel allowance. The 34-year-old needs only three more sacks to reach the top 25 all-time in league history as his career total currently sits at 74.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...

Last post by Blueforlife - Today at 05:39:10 PM

You said you are "sure" he will earn his salary. If he's earning $250,000 there's very different on field output that is required than if you make $110,000. I suggest that he'll deliver his off-field/leadership value no matter what we've paid him but his on field contributions are what will make or break the decision to bring him back again.

If you want to simply blow blue smoke around feel free (this is the place to do it), but don't frame it from a salary to productivity point of view unless you want to get called out for that. Especially when no one has any clue what the salary he will "for sure" earn is.

I believe he always has and will earn 100% of his paycheck this year.   Yes I confident or sure that he will earn his keep like he always has.
You're estimates of his pay a larger range than what's likely.  He will be paid what he is worth as a vet DL.  Somewhere around 200 is my guess but like I said the actual figure doesn't really factor in that much for me.

It's my opinion that he will earn his salary as it's likely a fairly reasonable figure in line with what other vets would get.

Good call. Blue smoke is just another way to say " Blind Faith " that I mentioned earlier in the week. I hope he took a cut this season and possibly a reduced role.

The problem at the moment is we don't know whether we have new faces on the DL that will add to the overall productivity. I'm ok to bring him back but also have some reservations regardless of SMS.

Has nothing to do with blind faith.

I hope we signed him for a fair value for both sides.  I hope he isn't taking a reduce role.

There are lots of opinions on Willie, his value, etc.  This place is awesome because it allows all to voice their views.  I believe we should allow space for that.  Mods have encouraged people not be be labeled or their positions generalized and I agree with that.

You both bring great insight to this forum.

Time will tell if he will earn his $.  I bet he will.  Revist at the end of the year. 

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: C. Streveler

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 05:35:03 PM

He is relentless, you can fully see he intends to continue on with his football career and has no intention of deviating from his plan until he is rejected. If no CFL teams want to gamble on him I could see him playing in the UFL or even in Europe.  Maybe some are right, he should get into coaching....just not with QB's.

It is a good quality to have but teams will have to assess the risk. It's not clear when he would actually be ready to hit the field if a team is interested. Being ready to compete so soon as in the UFL I doubt. My expectation is he won't be ready until mid season but that's just a guess after 2 serious injuries.

[Blue Bombers add five to roster]

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Blue Bombers add five to roste...

Last post by ModAdmin - Today at 05:33:41 PM

Blue Bombers add five to roster

WINNIPEG, MB., January 23, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American wide receiver Key'Shawn Smith, American defensive ends Warren Peeples and Khris Bogle, and American defensive backs Warren Burrell and Shyheim Battle.

Smith (6-1, 186, Southern Methodist; born: September 29, 2001, in San Diego, CA.) joins the Bombers after two stints in the NFL (2025), and a five-year collegiate career with Southern Methodist (2024), and Miami (FL) (2020-2023).

After being unselected in the 2025 NFL Draft, Smith signed with the Las Vegas Raiders and attended their rookie minicamp. He was released in late July and was picked up by the Kansas City Chiefs a week later. He appeared in all three 2025 preseason games, catching one pass on three targets for eight yards, and added two kickoff returns for 62 yards.

Smith spent his last two college seasons with Southern Methodist, recording 58 receptions for 919 yards and eight touchdowns in 28 games (17 starts). He also added eight kick returns for 142 yards. Before his 2023 season he was a College Football Network Preseason All-AAC Honourable Mention.

He began his collegiate career with Miami (FL), posting 48 receptions for 662 yards and five touchdowns over 29 games (15 starts). During his 2022 season, Smith returned 21 kickoffs for 640 yards with a 91-yard touchdown.

Peeples (6-2, 230, Southeastern Louisiana; born: June 14, 2001, in Stone Mountain, GA.) signs with the Bombers after time in the NFL (2025), and a three-year collegiate career with Southeastern Louisiana (2024), Northern Iowa (2023), and Memphis (2022).

Peeples signed as an undrafted free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and appeared in all three 2025 preseason games, recording six total tackles, two sacks, and one quarterback hit.

Peeples spent his final college season with Southeastern Louisiana, starting in all 12 games. He recorded 33 tackles (16 solo, 17 assists), and five sacks (45 yards lost).

Before 2024, Peeples played one season at Northern Iowa, registering four total tackles and one sack in seven games (one start). In his 2022 season at Memphis, he recorded four solo tackles in six appearances.

Bogle (6-4, 245, Michigan State; born: October 9, 2000, in Fort Lauderdale, FL.) joins the Bombers after being selected in the 2026 UFL Draft, time in the NFL (2025), and a six-year collegiate career split between Michigan State (2022-2024), and Florida (2019-2021).

Bogle was recently drafted by the Columbus Aviators of the UFL this January.

Bogle signed as an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants and attended their 2025 rookie minicamp.

Over his six-year college career, Bogle played in 61 games and totaled 129 tackles (57 solo, 72 assisted), 25 tackles for loss, and 14.5 sacks. In his senior year with Michigan State, Bogle started in all 12 games, posting career highs in tackles (37), tackles for loss (7.5), and tied his career high in sacks (4), finishing as an honourable mention All-Big Ten selection.

Burrell (6-0, 195, Georgia Tech; born: December 15, 2000, in Suwanee, GA.) joins the Bombers after a six-year collegiate career with Georgia Tech (2024), and Tennessee (2019-2023).

Over his collegiate career, Burrell accumulated 118 total tackles (90 solo, 28 assists), three tackles for loss, one fumble recovery, 13 pass breakups and two interceptions in 52 games (31 starts).

After transferring to Georgia Tech in 2024, Burrell started nine of eleven games, recording 27 tackles (23 solo, 4 assists), one interception and four pass breakups.

Burrell posted the best season of his Tennessee career in 2021, starting all 12 games at corner while setting career highs in tackles (41), tackles for loss (2) and passes defended (7). He started just two games in 2022, recording 12 tackles (8 solo, 4 assists), before being sidelined due to injury.

Battle (6-3, 196, NC State; born: July 18, 2001, in Rocky Mount, NC.) signs with the Bombers after time in the NFL (2024), and a four-year collegiate career with NC State (2020-2023).

Battle signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in April 2024, attended rookie minicamp, and was released in June 2024.

Collegiately, Battle recorded 144 tackles (95 solo, 49 assists), six tackles for loss, one sack, seven interceptions for 58 yards, 32 pass breakups, and a fumble recovery across 48 games for the Wolfpack. He started all 12 games in his senior season, posting 46 tackles, two interceptions, two tackles for loss, six passes defended, and a fumble recovery. Battle ended the 2021 season as an honourable mention All-ACC and was a second-team PFF All-ACC performer.