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#21
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers sign QB Payton Tho...
Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 09:11:56 PMI didn't think Echols would be returning but a bit surprised about Parker being released. That may be an SMS issue with current demands and / or injury history?
There are few other players I'd think will be released in a similar fashion. The question is why now two days before Christmas? Hopefully this means we have a clearer picture about Holm re-signing as well as Houston and Bonds status. Noting I didn't think Bonds would be back or even available but OTOH I didn't think Parker would released now!!
Thanks to Parker for his time in Winnipeg. He'll probably get at least a TC invite elsewhere.
There are few other players I'd think will be released in a similar fashion. The question is why now two days before Christmas? Hopefully this means we have a clearer picture about Holm re-signing as well as Houston and Bonds status. Noting I didn't think Bonds would be back or even available but OTOH I didn't think Parker would released now!!
Thanks to Parker for his time in Winnipeg. He'll probably get at least a TC invite elsewhere.
#22
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 1st & 10 | The Complete Bl...
Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 09:10:53 PMQuote from: gobombersgo on Today at 08:48:24 PMWinnipeg Blue Bombers sign former Michigan State, Auburn QB Payton Thorne
https://3downnation.com/2025/12/23/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-former-michigan-state-auburn-qb-payton-thorne/
Well, I think we might actually get a real competition for the back ups at QB.
#23
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Video links to Announcemen...
Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 09:07:48 PM #24
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / NFL Option Clause
Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 09:06:58 PMJust curious what everyone thinks from a fan perspective. It's something the players wanted in the CFLPA so it's only a rhetorical kind of question.
I didn't add neither since it seems like a black and white question about our opinions.
You can elaborate if you want but it's not really necessary unless you want to elaborate.
I didn't add neither since it seems like a black and white question about our opinions.
You can elaborate if you want but it's not really necessary unless you want to elaborate.
#25
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Bombers sign QB Payton Thorne,...
Last post by VictorRomano - Today at 08:59:20 PMAs per bluebombers.com
Thorne (6'2", 207#) played collegiately at Michigan & Auburn, and was invited to camp with the Cincinatti Bengals in 2025.
Thorne (6'2", 207#) played collegiately at Michigan & Auburn, and was invited to camp with the Cincinatti Bengals in 2025.
#26
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Tommy Condell to be the ne...
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 08:55:34 PMCaption should read, "nice guy, says nothing", listening to him is like having the wind blow through your ears, can't recall a word he said 2 minutes later.
#27
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 1st & 10 | The Complete Bl...
Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 08:48:24 PMWinnipeg Blue Bombers sign former Michigan State, Auburn QB Payton Thorne
https://3downnation.com/2025/12/23/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-former-michigan-state-auburn-qb-payton-thorne/
https://3downnation.com/2025/12/23/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-former-michigan-state-auburn-qb-payton-thorne/
#28
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 1st & 10 | The Blue Bomber...
Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 08:47:09 PMDerek Taylor:
Bombers announce they have released DB Jamal Parker and WR Cam Echols.
Parker filled a bunch of roles in the defensive backfield in his 4 years/3 seasons in Winnipeg. Played 11 games this year after missing all of 2024 with an ACL injury.
Bombers announce they have released DB Jamal Parker and WR Cam Echols.
Parker filled a bunch of roles in the defensive backfield in his 4 years/3 seasons in Winnipeg. Played 11 games this year after missing all of 2024 with an ACL injury.
#29
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 1st & 10 | The Complete Bl...
Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 08:43:30 PMQuote from: Blueforlife on Today at 08:06:45 PMIt's a discussion. I didn't back track on anything. Collectively we can discuss what % we would like to see (simply threw some #s out there to see what others think, simply said maybe 25 was a little high, Jesse got me thinking about my # a bit). It's one opinion on how much they would like to see the other QBs play. I don't think MOS plays our backups enough. There is merit in riding your #1 but I don't think that's a great plan when they are near the end of their career. You suggested that nobody rotates their QBs like that which isn't true. We have done it, other teams have done it (yes we don't give our backups many reps but does happen, other teams have done this alot, EDM comes to mind). Doesn't mean it's right or wrong or works all the time but it has been done. I wasn't talking about a few select options plays. I am talking about giving our #2 (mostly) and #3 packages and development time. If the #1 is hurt then the #2 get most the reps and the #3 can get a few as well. My point was I want to see our QBs develop under Zach (ideally). How much development time I would like to see depends on who our #2 and #3 and how they look in camp. Way to early to know. Just speculating.
Winning is always the #1 goal and that's what we all want. However a little balance in winning now and developing our QBs and allowing them to make some mistakes and learn should be considered imo. A little pain in the present often can help you in the future. I want to be good for a decade not just next year.
If you don't believe in giving our #2 and #3 much reps that's all good. The rest of us can debate how much we would like to see them play this year.
The downside of development reps is that it takes the ball our of your baller's hands at times. It also can disrupt the flow. Not an easy thing to do and like LXTSN has said takes a special skill set. I also enjoyed watching Strev come in at times. When it works it's magic. Magic tricks are hard to be consistent at. I have been a huge Zach supporter from the start and have defended him when he has been down. His leadership and skill set is one that we could use not only to win but to download to the next gen. Does that happen in games or just in practice, we shall see.
You originally said huge drop off between #1 and #2 which is generally true but not always. We have seen teams with #1A and #1B guys. Usually when neither is really any good LOL. This year we seen some QBs step up and play pretty good that were not seen as #1 guys anymore. It's more fluid than you suggest (sometimes).
My gut tells me we ride Zach unless hurt. If our #2 shows incredible talent then MOS MIGHT give him a sniff. My point is give them an extra sniff LOL.
My original 75% Zach 25% backups was based on reps over the season as a whole not per game.
You followed up by saying maybe 25% was high and offered 15-20%. That's a back track by definition. MOS doesn't play his back ups enough and that becomes more of an issue with no clear # 2.
You can't really predict how much opportunity time there might be a season. So many games aren't decided until the final 3 minutes. I seriously doubt that any team saw the # 2 QB get significant time unless the # 1 was injured.
What team do you think did that? Elks demoted Ford before Fajardo became the starter but he wasn't seeing the field much before that demotion.
At this point none of us are really sure what our depth order will look like. For that matter we aren't sure who will be on the roster.
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