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#21

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Kicking Showcase

Last post by Blue In BC - February 28, 2026, 10:22:59 PM

Oh no, not the 23rd and maybe the 22nd best Canadian player on every team.

Yes those players. Either you want a ratio to support Canadian players or you don't. I've never liked the ratio. Finding unique ways to add players from other countries to replace is counter productive.

Globals players are essentially a sub set of imports.

You could argue that the # 23 or # 22 on the Bombers were players like Gauthier or Hallett. Both were more productive in the long term than any global besides a kicker / punter.

The newer bottom of the Bomber Canadian roster might be Kelly, Ball or Novak that all contribute on ST's and could have long careers.

Would you rather have Weitz, Karamoko, Ogbevoen, Mauro, Machino, Oyelolo or Perez as their replacements?  Yeah, that's a group of winners. NOT.

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Kicking Showcase

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - February 28, 2026, 08:58:20 PM

It hurts in the sense that it takes away positions for Canadian players. At the max 2 per team on the AR and 3 on the PR.

Oh no, not the 23rd and maybe the 22nd best Canadian player on every team.

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Kicking Showcase

Last post by Blue In BC - February 28, 2026, 06:56:46 PM

Look at this this way, has it hurt? That is, are less Canadians watching because of it? No.

Is there a better chance of international viewership with an international program? Yes.

If the argument is that we need to mandate Canadians to play for Canadian fans to support the league then wouldn't the same be true for those elsewhere in the world. Also yes.

You either buy into that ratio or you don't don't.

I'd rather both be gone but here we are. 

It hurts in the sense that it takes away positions for Canadian players. At the max 2 per team on the AR and 3 on the PR.

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Defensive...

Last post by Jesse - February 28, 2026, 06:31:42 PM

looks like teams are starting to think that way
       2025                                        .3036
1. Dequoy @ $161K safety        Allen     275
2. T.Campbell @ $163K CB        Ford      236
3. Kramdi @ $151K SAM           Kasantois 205
4. Metchie @ $145K safety       Campbell  200
5. Katsantois @ $147K safety    Kramdi    185
Cdn starters are not cheap but your right still better than paying 300k for a Woodmansey

It's relative to the position though. 300k for Woodmansey when we handed out 260k to Broxton. 185k for Kramdi vs. 175k for Holm.

Just draft the best players you can. The draft is enough of a crapshoot without trying to deal with positional value.

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Kicking Showcase

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - February 28, 2026, 06:05:17 PM

Have to wonder What are the residual benefits of the Global program?  There is no lack of Canadian talent to fill these positions, so it's not related to a shortage of supply.  Is CFL viewership or gambling revenue up in any of these countries, have contracts been signed?  Initially Ambrosie indicated there would be benefits for Canadian players playing football in foreign countries, but I haven't heard a peep about those opportunities in 6 long years.

Look at this this way, has it hurt? That is, are less Canadians watching because of it? No.

Is there a better chance of international viewership with an international program? Yes.

If the argument is that we need to mandate Canadians to play for Canadian fans to support the league then wouldn't the same be true for those elsewhere in the world. Also yes.

You either buy into that ratio or you don't don't.

I'd rather both be gone but here we are. 

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Kicking Showcase

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 28, 2026, 05:37:24 PM

Sure but we see players born in the USA with Canadian parents designated as Nationals. Why doesn't that concept apply to global players?  That may be the current rule but it's in conflict when players like Woli are designated as Canadians because of parentage.

I don't know whether Maltos or Castillo had a Canadian parent but it's an interesting question about global designations.

Seems ironic that to get a 2nd global on the AR it comes at the cost of a Canadian on the roster but he can't replace a Canadian to play.

I'm neither suggesting or wanting that to happen but it is a self imposed restriction. We don't need all these multiple conditions.

Having said all that, the best option is having both a kicker and punter roles filled by a global under the current ratio premise.

Have to wonder What are the residual benefits of the Global program?  There is no lack of Canadian talent to fill these positions, so it's not related to a shortage of supply.  Is CFL viewership or gambling revenue up in any of these countries, have contracts been signed?  Initially Ambrosie indicated there would be benefits for Canadian players playing football in foreign countries, but I haven't heard a peep about those opportunities in 6 long years.

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Defensive...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 28, 2026, 05:21:35 PM

looks like teams are starting to think that way
1. Dequoy @ $161K safety        Allen     275
2. T.Campbell @ $163K CB        Ford      236
3. Kramdi @ $151K SAM           Kasantois 205
4. Metchie @ $145K safety       Campbell  200
5. Katsantois @ $147K safety    Kramdi    185
Cdn starters are not cheap but your right still better than paying 300k for a Woodmansey

Yet they tell us 7 out of 9 teams are losing money??? Spending more usually fixes that problem.

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Defensive...

Last post by Pete - February 28, 2026, 04:54:51 PM

Look at the other top paid Canadian DB's in 2025:

1. Dequoy @ $161K safety
2. T.Campbell @ $163K CB
3. Kramdi @ $151K SAM
4. Metchie @ $145K safety
5. Katsantois @ $147K safety

There were many import OL paid more than any of those players. Obviously all of these number went up but top OL are in a higher bracket.

That's why I suggested drafting a Canadian DB would be better for the SMS whether he gets retained after his ELC or not compared to a Canadian OL.


 The draft rankings show 3 in the top 20 but IDK whether they play CB's, DB's, safeties or SAM.

looks like teams are starting to think that way
       2025                                        .3036
1. Dequoy @ $161K safety        Allen     275
2. T.Campbell @ $163K CB        Ford      236
3. Kramdi @ $151K SAM           Kasantois 205
4. Metchie @ $145K safety       Campbell  200
5. Katsantois @ $147K safety    Kramdi    185
Cdn starters are not cheap but your right still better than paying 300k for a Woodmansey

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Kicking Showcase

Last post by Blue In BC - February 28, 2026, 03:02:49 PM

Maltos was born and raised in Mexico and went to a Mexican college.

Castillo was born and raised in Texas going to an American college.

There's no confusion or skirting rules in either definition.

Sure but we see players born in the USA with Canadian parents designated as Nationals. Why doesn't that concept apply to global players?  That may be the current rule but it's in conflict when players like Woli are designated as Canadians because of parentage.

I don't know whether Maltos or Castillo had a Canadian parent but it's an interesting question about global designations.

Seems ironic that to get a 2nd global on the AR it comes at the cost of a Canadian on the roster but he can't replace a Canadian to play.

I'm neither suggesting or wanting that to happen but it is a self imposed restriction. We don't need all these multiple conditions.

Having said all that, the best option is having both a kicker and punter roles filled by a global under the current ratio premise.

#30

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

Last post by Pigskin - February 28, 2026, 02:36:59 PM

Helle didn't look good on the Ducks 3rd. and 4th goals. The OT goal was week also. Boys are done, lets get this trade train rolling.