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#21

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Combine Results

Last post by Pete - March 28, 2026, 07:34:07 PM

They are saying this is a strong draft class, but looking at the combine results they seem less than impressive and worse than last year
(ie this years best receiver time would have ranked 4th last year)

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers quarterback d...

Last post by Pete - March 28, 2026, 07:23:16 PM

To hear people talk about this, it seems like international players have had a difficult time getting visa's to work for the UFL. The league just seemingly isn't established enough. So it doesn't seem to be a case of not doing the paperwork properly or in time, just a fact of life for a foreign born player in an fledgling league.

It's not a mistake on his part. The team wants him on the roster and he wants to be there. Just passport issues.

to me this is more on the ufl team, before they sign a player they should be well aware of whether he is eligible to play. As a league they should have guidelines as to this as well. otherwise they are going through all the expenses and time involved on all parties for nothing

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers quarterback d...

Last post by Jesse - March 28, 2026, 06:46:55 PM

To hear people talk about this, it seems like international players have had a difficult time getting visa's to work for the UFL. The league just seemingly isn't established enough. So it doesn't seem to be a case of not doing the paperwork properly or in time, just a fact of life for a foreign born player in an fledgling league.

It's not a mistake on his part. The team wants him on the roster and he wants to be there. Just passport issues.

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Combine Results

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 28, 2026, 06:46:30 PM

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Heritage Classic October 2...

Last post by dd - March 28, 2026, 06:01:55 PM

I still fail to see the attraction of this game. Sure there's the nostalgic angle, but heck, sitting in your comfy seat with a hoodie on  indoors, or sit outdoors in the elements, farther away from the play. With all the outdoor games that have been broadcast, I don't watch more than 5 minutes, they strike me as a beer league game

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers quarterback d...

Last post by dd - March 28, 2026, 05:56:13 PM

No doubt he's young and dumb, but heck, isn't there a manager of player personnel on this rinky dink team to ensure things like these are taken care of?? Bush league all the way. I just can't figure out why you'd want to even be associated with this trash league.

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers quarterback d...

Last post by Blue In BC - March 28, 2026, 05:31:13 PM

I assume since he is still there they want him as one of their 3 QB's, meaning he just lost a game check. For training camp I am sure food and lodging is covered and the per diem lost is next to nothing anyway.

TC lasted a few weeks and now week one missed game. I guess we'll see if he's active next week. UFL salaries are not that high, so even missing the 1st week lowers his season total.

I'm not sure if UFL teams always roster 3 QB's and whether they have others around on some version of a PR.

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Heritage Classic October 2...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 28, 2026, 05:14:12 PM

I don't know why they couldn't have held this game outside of the football season, not really sure why Oct 25 of all dates was selected

The Riders schedule is often set up this way out of preference I suppose, it provides a better chance to fill the stadium during peak season before the risk of cold weather sets in and discourages fans from attending.

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers quarterback d...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - March 28, 2026, 04:53:07 PM

It seems a bit odd that he could sign a contract without having his immigration status solidified/confirmed. That has to be a frustrating situation for Elgersma.

It makes me wonder how much of it is self-inflicted.

It wouldn't be up to a UFL team run on a shoestring budget to figure out the paper work required to sign a foreign player, so it's Elgersma or his agent that screwed up.  Could be Elgersma has no agent and is representing himself and has no clue which visa rules he's supposed to be following, he may not have had any visa at all.

Kinda leaves 2 options, he's either not too smart or he's young, inexperienced and naive, which most people have been at one time or another.

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers quarterback d...

Last post by Waffler - March 28, 2026, 03:58:28 PM

Un-paid is a shot to the groin.

I assume since he is still there they want him as one of their 3 QB's, meaning he just lost a game check. For training camp I am sure food and lodging is covered and the per diem lost is next to nothing anyway.