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#21

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers Release Chris Kola...

Last post by dd - January 12, 2026, 10:17:15 PM

So, the decision had been made to move on from him.  Walters/MOS aren't ones that move on without a plan in place, though, so I fully expect to see Eli getting the C spot going into camp, it being his to lose. 

We don't tend to buy FA Oline, can't remember ever signing a FA Olineman to start.  We've lost a lot of starting Oline to higher bidders, and while some of those stung a bit, no way we could have matched, we'd have a million dollar Oline now.

Not saying we can't sign a FA OC, just saying anyone worth signing will be expensive, and I'm not sure they are in the budget.

Stan Bryant and worth every penny we've ever paid him. Centre is an important cog on the LO, and I woudn't be adverse to spending $$ to get an above average one

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers Release Chris Kola...

Last post by VictorRomano - January 12, 2026, 09:56:01 PM

Yep, I think Kolankowski just had his second baby too.  Tough job but a good GM exists as a bit of an outsider and never becomes part of the team in spirit, he has to remain neutral to circumstance and see players as no more than assets on a chart. I think that's reason #1 MOS will never become a GM as he loves his players too much, I imagine that was the source of a lot of disagreements with Walters back in the early days.

I saw a quote from OSH after his re-signing where he was asked about his relationship with KW, and he said something along the lines of "we don't scream at each other as much any more."

#23

Offside Forum / Re: NHL Discussion (Other than...

Last post by JockitchwithRich - January 12, 2026, 09:01:10 PM

Just in.   Columbus has fired coach Dean Evason as well
as an assistant coach

They hired Rick Bowness as head coach

#24

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - January 12, 2026, 07:58:39 PM

Bob Dyce hired as Ti-Cats STC replacing Dennis McKnight who walks the plank.

https://3downnation.com/2026/01/12/hamilton-tiger-cats-hire-former-redblacks-head-coach-bob-dyce-as-special-teams-coordinator/

Hamilton's coaching staff:

Scott Milanovich – Head Coach & Offensive Coordinator
Bob Dyce* – Special Teams Coordinator & Assistant Head Coach
Brent Monson – Defensive Coordinator
James Tuck – Co-Special Teams Coordinator
Jarryd Baines – Quarterbacks Coach
Brendan Walsh – Offensive Line Coach
Naaman Roosevelt – Receivers Coach
Myer Spitulnik – Running Backs & Offensive Quality Control Coach
Casey Creehan – Defensive Line Coach
Brandon Isaac – Defensive Backs Coach
Elijah Sandweiss – Linebackers & Assistant Special Teams Coach

#25

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

Last post by Ridermania - January 12, 2026, 06:57:05 PM

Riders extend LB Jameer Thurman thru 2027.

https://3downnation.com/2026/01/12/saslatchewan-roughriders-sign-cfl-all-star-lb-jameer-thurman-to-contract-extension-through-2027/

#26

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - January 12, 2026, 04:37:32 PM

He's only played in 31 games out of 54 in his 3 years. Injuries have not helped but as I said he was getting some reps on defence. We need a better pass rush to help all of the secondary.

I wouldn't write him off just yet and he is still under contract. The decision on Hallett may not be a choice between the 2. We'll see I guess. If we move on from more than 2 Canadian DB's I'm ok with a change there.

Kelly can't replace Kramdi, so his only chance of secondary reps is as the 2nd Safety when they go with the 3 man front or as an injury replacement for Cam Allen.  If he is a great athlete and has a positive attitude towards a career as ST player, MOS probably keeps him around.  That being said they had Kerfalla Exumé twice and twice allowed him to leave during FA, the fact they renewed Kelly after his ELC shows more affinity.

#27

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

Last post by blue_gold_84 - January 12, 2026, 04:18:28 PM

Consecutive wins for the first time in nearly two months, while still being 9 points out of a wildcard spot and second last in the entire league is giving hope...?

#28

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

Last post by Ridermania - January 12, 2026, 03:54:02 PM

Riders re-sign Cdn DB Tevaughn Campbell.

https://3downnation.com/2026/01/12/saskatchewan-roughriders-re-sign-all-cfl-db-tevaughn-campbell/

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers Release Chris Kola...

Last post by theaardvark - January 12, 2026, 03:19:16 PM

He was going to be an FA. So, he didn't have a bonus coming.

So, the decision had been made to move on from him.  Walters/MOS aren't ones that move on without a plan in place, though, so I fully expect to see Eli getting the C spot going into camp, it being his to lose. 

We don't tend to buy FA Oline, can't remember ever signing a FA Olineman to start.  We've lost a lot of starting Oline to higher bidders, and while some of those stung a bit, no way we could have matched, we'd have a million dollar Oline now.

Not saying we can't sign a FA OC, just saying anyone worth signing will be expensive, and I'm not sure they are in the budget.

#30

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

Last post by theaardvark - January 12, 2026, 03:14:04 PM

And it starts...

Giving hope that we can reach the payoffs, get some butts back in the seats, don't trade away pending FA's, keeping them as "own rentals" like Ehlers last year and getting nothing for them, and then ending up out of the playoffs and out of the top 5 picks in the draft.

Ahhh... to be a Jets fans in January.

Might be a time to ignore the actual games going on, and start rewatching the games on these dates last year.