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#21

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...

Last post by bomber beetle - December 04, 2025, 06:06:18 PM

It will be interesting to see if there will be any associated rule changes.
Will kickoff placement and points of scrimmage change to suit a shorter field? Possibly.
Any new rules regarding the above may impact the number of field goals as well. Technically, getting to field goal range is only five yards longer than it is now when a team is driving from its own end of the field.

Additionally, without the concern of a return on a missed field goal, will that increase attempts of longer field goals?

#22

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

Last post by Blue In BC - December 04, 2025, 05:13:24 PM

Hypothetically, who has the $ to pay Brady? Montreal and BC, I'd say no. The Riders have a ton of big name guys to try to sign. Hamilton has some bigger contracts.

Not only that, which team will want that kind of balance between run and pass offence? It's our bread and butter, but Rourke, VAJ, Alexander, BLM are pass oriented.

The reality is where does any team spend money to improve the roster. Money is also spent to retain top players but it also has to find ways to improve other areas.

I don't expect our entire 2025 roster to return or just assume we spend the extra $400K in those salaries. Much has been said about where we should replace players as well as where should we retain players.

Most retention and decisions happens before free agency hits. As that falls into place, we see some additions during free agency.

All of us can name a dozen players we'd like to add beyond our own roster. We'll land some but who or how much it costs is TBD.

#23

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

Last post by Jesse - December 04, 2025, 05:07:54 PM

Comrie was outstanding and still only one point. Chevy has to find some secondary scoring.

Well, Chevy has stated that nothing is coming and improvements need to come "from within".

#24

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

Last post by Jesse - December 04, 2025, 05:06:50 PM

Hypothetically, who has the $ to pay Brady? Montreal and BC, I'd say no. The Riders have a ton of big name guys to try to sign. Hamilton has some bigger contracts.

Most teams have 20+ free agents. Everyone has the money.

I'd say Montreal has probably taken themselves out of the running, but at least 2 teams thought they had a chance last year and put in bigger bids than ours. No reason to think it wont happen again.

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

Last post by RebusRankin - December 04, 2025, 04:48:41 PM

Hypothetically, who has the $ to pay Brady? Montreal and BC, I'd say no. The Riders have a ton of big name guys to try to sign. Hamilton has some bigger contracts.

#26

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

Last post by Blue In BC - December 04, 2025, 04:30:40 PM

Brady is a very good blocker which is important in a passing league. I haven't watched Rankin enough to know how he does in that role. Any idea?

That's a fair question and one I don't know the answer. Rankin was just an example. However when / if a team has a RB that has that ability it slows down the pass rush somewhat. The fear of speed by the defence alters the game plan.

I don't think Roberts could block but his elusiveness struck fear into opponents.

Brady fits / is a major part of our game plan and team make up. I hope he stays.

#27

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

Last post by JockitchwithRich - December 04, 2025, 04:24:01 PM

Hope he performs in our BB colours as well as his stats

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

Last post by Jesse - December 04, 2025, 04:21:59 PM

I would say so. Didn't Miller step in on the last contract and tell Walters to pay him?  What's changed?

Brady might have changed. He took less to stay here before (though it is expensive to move, so maybe the value evens out). But maybe now he wants to max out on perhaps his last top end contract. The team has changed. We're not the class of the league anymore and he says he wants to win championships. Perhaps he believes another team gives him a better shot.

Just like last time, I don't think there's a better fit than Brady and Winnipeg. We are always committed to the run and he becomes more and more involved in the passing game each year. The hometown factor has value for the player and the team. It just makes too much sense.

That said, Brady had a very high opinion of his play. He always has. He was far and away the highest paid RB in the league the last two years. But he still made comments that indicated he more than earned his deal and expects more. It'll be a tough negotiation and one that won't be settled until FA when he hears other teams' offers. So there's a huge domino effect that makes it difficult to sign other players until we know if we're retaining Brady or not. And I feel like Walters would be willing to draw a hard line and walk away, but Wade Miller sees the off the field value of having Brady and will influence things as well. 

#29

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

Last post by JockitchwithRich - December 04, 2025, 04:21:14 PM

Quite entertaining at times but where's the finish
Just not happening for this group of forwards, minus our top 3.

Stanley struggled but I did like the play of Salomonnson

Chevy has got to help the on ice performance cuz the schedule certainly won't get easier

[Blue Bombers add to roster - December 4, 2025]

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Blue Bombers add to roster - D...

Last post by ModAdmin - December 04, 2025, 04:16:51 PM

Blue Bombers add to roster - December 4, 2025

WINNIPEG, MB., December 4, 2025 –   The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the team has signed American defensive lineman Arnold Young.

Young (6-4, 280, Montclair State; born: February 14, 2003, in Mount Holly, NJ.) signs with the Bombers after two seasons with Montclair State (2023-2024), where he recorded 61 tackles, 28.5 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, 18 quarterback pressures and two fumble recoveries in 19 games.

After his breakout 2024 season, Young finished as the NJAC Defensive Player of the Year, First-Team All-NJAC, and an AP Division 3 All-American Second Team honouree. Young also led the conference in tackles for loss (18.5), and sacks (10). He is the first Montclair State defensive lineman for be named an All-American since 1996.