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Last post by ModAdmin - March 27, 2026, 05:11:28 PM

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#22

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

Last post by blue_or_die - March 27, 2026, 05:03:13 PM

Telling?  If you haven't noticed we aren't good.  We should be losing these games and many others prior to this to improve our draft position

Better go tell them to do that, then.

#23

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

Last post by Jesse - March 27, 2026, 04:43:14 PM

Birmingham Stallions play their 1st game today. I'll watch part of that to see if Elgersma gets on the field. Recent info suggests he might still be having work visa paperwork problems. Either way, I think he's probably the # 3 QB and not likely to see the field.

I heard he was not even on the opening day line-up.

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Cfl draft

Last post by Blue In BC - March 27, 2026, 03:36:15 PM

The combine gives Walters/Oshea the ability to gauge prospects NFL desires, and will temper their choices one way of the other.

These are young men, full of pride, confidence and motivation.  Whether they get drafted in the NFL draft, or get a UFA invite to a camp, you can bet the top 10-20 prospects on any chart are hoping for that opportunity.

Positionally, some will have a better chance as they fit the metrics of the NFL better than others.  Some may fall in the tweener spot that makes the CFL a much better fit.  I can see that, as well, making a difference in draft orde.

The draft is not a simple "pick from a pre-ordained chart" situation.  Each team will have its druthers, and positions they need NAT support in.  And others will have no interest in certain positions. 

Knowing who is ahead of you, and what they are shopping for can make a big difference as well.

We've fared well in the draft, and I see no reason to doubt we will do so again.  We may well get "our guy" at 4, so unless we know someone else is after "our guy" ahead of us, no reason to trade.

Was trying to figure out how to include cash in a trade, the only (and it is blatant) way I could see is that the team you want to funnel cash to releases a player, we sign them to the same deal with a big signing bonus, and then include them back in the trade (most of their salary having already been paid by us).

I can't see that being against any rules, but it sure is blatant...

I was just saying I wouldn't mind having both the # 1 and # 4 pick. In theory those players would be higher up our list than those in the 2nd round. Yes, our guy might still be available in the 2nd round.

It's just a risk analysis about what the cost is to get the # 1 pick against the probability he's chosen before we pick.

As far as the question about cash: I conditional trade where the player traded agrees to a new contract, usually for an extension. However in some cases that player has already received early money in the form of a bonus. So both sides will look for a win win as a result. Player going in both directions may have had similar early money. It all comes down to details.

I used Wallace as my example. The team may have already decide that an import is planned for LG. Wallace as a 3rd OL is not bad plan but he's not on an ELC. In that sense he becomes a possible trade bait consideration. What is the fate of Vibert and the OL drafted in 2025 with the long name?

Do we trade a possible very good back up not on an ELC for a potential starter at the # 1 pick? I don't know that Elad is that guy but let's just say he is for the sake of argument and we think he's chosen before we pick?

Lots of moving parts including NFL aspirations for the current top 10. lol

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Cfl draft

Last post by theaardvark - March 27, 2026, 02:55:52 PM

The combine gives Walters/Oshea the ability to gauge prospects NFL desires, and will temper their choices one way of the other.

These are young men, full of pride, confidence and motivation.  Whether they get drafted in the NFL draft, or get a UFA invite to a camp, you can bet the top 10-20 prospects on any chart are hoping for that opportunity.

Positionally, some will have a better chance as they fit the metrics of the NFL better than others.  Some may fall in the tweener spot that makes the CFL a much better fit.  I can see that, as well, making a difference in draft orde.

The draft is not a simple "pick from a pre-ordained chart" situation.  Each team will have its druthers, and positions they need NAT support in.  And others will have no interest in certain positions. 

Knowing who is ahead of you, and what they are shopping for can make a big difference as well.

We've fared well in the draft, and I see no reason to doubt we will do so again.  We may well get "our guy" at 4, so unless we know someone else is after "our guy" ahead of us, no reason to trade.

Was trying to figure out how to include cash in a trade, the only (and it is blatant) way I could see is that the team you want to funnel cash to releases a player, we sign them to the same deal with a big signing bonus, and then include them back in the trade (most of their salary having already been paid by us).

I can't see that being against any rules, but it sure is blatant...

#26

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

Last post by Blue In BC - March 27, 2026, 02:43:53 PM

Birmingham Stallions play their 1st game today. I'll watch part of that to see if Elgersma gets on the field. Recent info suggests he might still be having work visa paperwork problems. Either way, I think he's probably the # 3 QB and not likely to see the field.

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Cfl draft

Last post by Blue In BC - March 27, 2026, 12:27:28 PM

moving up to 1 would be great, bring in Vaccaro or some other C/G prospect. But, I also would not sacrifice a 2nd for that. Right now our canadian depth is pretty light in the trenches and even arguably in the secondary. Gotta keep stockpiling assets there

Vaccaro might be getting an NFL opportunity as well as a few other top ranked players. I didn't have anybody in mind.

It will always come with a price which could involve anything including a neg list, roster players and / or swapping multiple picks or some combination of things.

Essentially just saying it might be worth the combination and is a series of big if's ( Wallace in particular ) as I wondered about his status.

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Cfl draft

Last post by kkc60 - March 27, 2026, 12:06:00 PM

Redblacks are willing to trade the # 1 pick in the draft. It would be nice to have but I can't imagine what we'd have to give up to make it a good idea.

That said, I would at least like to have that discussion with them. Trading up from # 4 to # 1 could be part of some sort of package. Might even add in the bonus pick in the 2nd round for example, neg list or a back up player.

I don't know whether we have a player we'd really want in order to get the # 1 pick. Drafting at # 4 is not a bad option either.

I'll be somewhat surprised if they pull off a trade but you never know.

As I've suggested earlier, we don't seem to have a bunch of Canadians we want to move off the team.  So roster spots for newbies are limited. I see a quality over volume in 2026 so trading draft choices after the 2nd round could be an advantage.

Example: If we start an import at LG then Wallace is bumped to 6 OL. Not the worst situation. However, depending on what they see as upside to Vibert, does that make Wallace available in trade.  So drafting an OL with the 1st pick, that is younger, less expensive and has " more upside " in the future, might make sense. In return Ottawa gets an OL that could start today.

I'm not sure about the current projected starting OL in Ottawa. Are they able to draft an OL at # 1 that can start immediately or nearly immediately? IDK.

Note: I'm not proposing we make this trade per se, just speculating on both starting rosters and quality of the top draft choices.  One possible benefit of trading a veteran ( like Wallace ) is an SMS advantage.

moving up to 1 would be great, bring in Vaccaro or some other C/G prospect. But, I also would not sacrifice a 2nd for that. Right now our canadian depth is pretty light in the trenches and even arguably in the secondary. Gotta keep stockpiling assets there

#29

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

Last post by blue_gold_84 - March 27, 2026, 12:05:56 PM

Go Tanks Go.

#30

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

Last post by Pigskin - March 27, 2026, 02:37:56 AM

Jets played good enough to win. PP has to be better to win these close games.