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#21

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Who will be the other star...

Last post by Blue In BC - February 07, 2026, 05:49:56 PM

I expect Schmeck to be a big part of the 3 man DT rotation this year, he's going into his 4th season and this should be is his make it or break it phase whether he'll become a starter or remain a marginal contributor in certain situations.  Both Schmeck and Lawson have had injury problems in the past so it remains to be seen if this rotation will work or if they'll have to add more bodies to keep it going.  Don't expect much from Korny, but they keep bringing him back so never know.

We'll probably draft another DL in the 1st 3 rounds this year. That's just a guess on where we are the least deep. I was surprised we brought Kornelson back but yes it's a break or make it season.

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Winnipeg Blue Bomber ...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 07, 2026, 05:42:26 PM

Dom Rhymes still available, can't see the Stamps letting him slip away as he has a great connection with VA,  but hard to understand the delay in re-signing him.

On further review Rhymes may have become an unnecessary expense.

Under contract:
Begelton
Pilpot
Eric Brooks
Clark Barnes
Tevin Jones
Plus the tall moose guy, first round draft pick Damien Alford currently dipping his toes in NFL waters.

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Who will be the other star...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 07, 2026, 05:31:16 PM

The DL is still a work in progress. Ceresna is a great addition. Lawson is an upgrade over Thomas but Schmekel and Kornelson have to step up as depth.

It's almost moot whether we see Ceresna replacing Vaughters more often than Woods. Ultimately we still have 1 " starter " to determine.

While we had some candidates with minimal time with the Bombers as DE types, we had nothing at DT. New rookies will be fighting to win a role at both DE and DT roles.

The new signings always sound promising but there may be more focus on recruitment knowing there is a real competition this TC?

IMO there is only a remote chance we find part of the solution in what remains of free agency. Possible but looking at the free agent list and list of rookie candidates, it looks like a rookie makes the AR on the DL. Noting that I include the 3 from 2025 that played the last game as essentailly rookies as well.

I expect Schmeck to be a big part of the 3 man DT rotation this year, he's going into his 4th season and this should be is his make it or break it phase whether he'll become a starter or remain a marginal contributor in certain situations.  Both Schmeck and Lawson have had injury problems in the past so it remains to be seen if this rotation will work or if they'll have to add more bodies to keep it going.  Don't expect much from Korny, but they keep bringing him back so never know.

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers add DL, LB

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 07, 2026, 04:51:25 PM

Fletcher is the 5th DL added that is 6'4" or taller.   Long , lean and all seem to be lighter than Vaughters. 

Hopefully an indication they're returning to a formula that worked with Jeffcoat bookending Willie.

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers agree to term...

Last post by CrazyCanuck89 - February 07, 2026, 04:02:30 PM

Three technique in a 4-3 and four tech in a 3-4.

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers add DL, LB

Last post by Blue In BC - February 07, 2026, 03:20:39 PM

Fletcher is the 5th DL added that is 6'4" or taller.   Long , lean and all seem to be lighter than Vaughters. 

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Who will be the other star...

Last post by Blue In BC - February 07, 2026, 03:16:07 PM

The DL is still a work in progress. Ceresna is a great addition. Lawson is an upgrade over Thomas but Schmekel and Kornelson have to step up as depth.

It's almost moot whether we see Ceresna replacing Vaughters more often than Woods. Ultimately we still have 1 " starter " to determine.

While we had some candidates with minimal time with the Bombers as DE types, we had nothing at DT. New rookies will be fighting to win a role at both DE and DT roles.

The new signings always sound promising but there may be more focus on recruitment knowing there is a real competition this TC?

IMO there is only a remote chance we find part of the solution in what remains of free agency. Possible but looking at the free agent list and list of rookie candidates, it looks like a rookie makes the AR on the DL. Noting that I include the 3 from 2025 that played the last game as essentailly rookies as well.

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Winnipeg Blue Bomber ...

Last post by Blue In BC - February 07, 2026, 03:07:25 PM

That's not proof. That's conjecture that you're calling proof.

Occums razor. Now you're just becoming a troll disagreeing with what many posters are saying.

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Winnipeg Blue Bomber ...

Last post by Blue In BC - February 07, 2026, 03:06:04 PM

So, with limited $ available, is there any free agents we should pursue?
recievers :Bridges, Addison, may be available at a discount
  Db - I dont see any decent choices
  Dt - maybe Cox
  Oline Mckellar, McEwan (not sure if hes healthy)

Money aside: Nothing is preventing teams from adding players in the tampering window. In that sense nothing changes when we get to actual free agency.

The list of choices is significantly smaller and most of the top players have agreed to deals with new teams.

None of the teams have been making big moves after the 1st couple of days. I don't expect a lot of new movement or big spending on the 10th.

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Who will be the other star...

Last post by TBURGESS - February 07, 2026, 02:59:35 PM

Ya he was here when we had Jeffcoat Stove and Wi11ie generating massive pressure every snap. We have Ceresna to rep1ace Jeffcoat, sti11 1ooking for Stove's rep1acement...

Did your 'l' key die?