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#21

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

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 05:20:17 PM

Every coach was hired to be fired. So we can say "so far" for every person in the the league.

But heading into 2026, I think that MOS, Walters, Wade think that Younger is as extraordinary coach who is performing exactly as they want and expect.

We can make up an imaginary scenario where his defence is completely ineffective in 2026 and that would cause him to feel pressure, but right now I think any sort of job insecurity only exists in the minds of certain fans.

It's always an imaginary scenario for everyone.

The questions are whether or not he can adapt his 3-4 to get more pressure and generally speaking, be more effective. Whether or not he can expand his system to include more 4-3 and if he can be effective with it.

He probably can. But I want to see it. Don't you?

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Santos-Knox

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 05:15:32 PM

I see many have the expectation that Santos-Knox will be starting at WIL. That's difficult to argue against. He's a very good player. We're loaded at the LB position so trying to figure out exactly what we're doing may fall into injuries during TC.

What does this mean for Woodbey? I liked what he brought last year but I'd put Griffin ahead of him on any depth chart.

Griffin is predominantly a strong side linebacker. He's not going to win a training camp battle at WILL with either Woodbey or Santos-Knox. No chance.

[Zach Collaros]

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Zach Collaros Media Confer...

Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 04:39:31 PM

Zach Collaros and Jamieson Sheahan are coming to the Bomber Store for a live autograph signing, and you're invited!

Date:

Tuesday, Feb. 17

Time:

5:00–6:30 PM

Location:

The Bomber Store at Princess Auto Stadium

#24

Offside Forum / Re: 2026 Olympics

Last post by Pigskin - Today at 04:24:19 PM

Canada picking up there 10th medal. A silver in short track speed skating.

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Zach Collaros Media Conference...

Last post by ModAdmin - Today at 03:43:07 PM

Zach Collaros will be available to the media Tuesday, February 17 at 12noon.

No doubt we will get his take on the upcoming season.  Stay tuned,

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Santos-Knox

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 03:20:06 PM

I see many have the expectation that Santos-Knox will be starting at WIL. That's difficult to argue against. He's a very good player. We're loaded at the LB position so trying to figure out exactly what we're doing may fall into injuries during TC.

What does this mean for Woodbey? I liked what he brought last year but I'd put Griffin ahead of him on any depth chart.

#27

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

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 03:15:03 PM

JY has had Hall in his back pocket all along, Hogan got Jackson as a "mentor", and he showed up late.

Not trying to justify Hogan's bad year, but id he had had, say, Lapo as CO assistant, you think things might have been different?

I'm not saying Lapo is as good a coach as Hall, but he's still a step up on Jackson.

#28

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

Last post by Jesse - Today at 03:05:19 PM

... so far...

Ya, being top-3 in many D stats last season will buy a DC some wiggle room.  Keep in mind he was working with what many would have considered the league-worst DL personnel group in '25.  That also buys you some wiggle room.  If the GM gives you a D filled with Sam Hurls, no one can fault you for sucking.

Every coach was hired to be fired. So we can say "so far" for every person in the the league.

But heading into 2026, I think that MOS, Walters, Wade think that Younger is as extraordinary coach who is performing exactly as they want and expect.

We can make up an imaginary scenario where his defence is completely ineffective in 2026 and that would cause him to feel pressure, but right now I think any sort of job insecurity only exists in the minds of certain fans.

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Should the "tandem blockin...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 02:51:57 PM

Pro football in general is trying to figure out what to do with this.

The NFL narrowly voted to keep it in last off season. I'm sure it's going to get voted on again this spring at the Board of Governors meeting.

The CFL doesn't really enforce the rule.

#30

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

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 02:43:53 PM

While I agree all coaches should feel pressure to succeed in their respective roles (no differently from the players), Hogan was basically a rookie who couldn't manage any real or sustained success in his role as OC.

That's not even remotely similar to Younger's siutation.

Agreed that Jordan Younger's football career and coaching journey are both in a different stratosphere than Hogan.

There are also plenty of defensive coordinators who have more experience than JY and get relieved of duties an annual basis in pro football.

JY system has resulted in a mixed bag. Novel and different in 2024. Major regression in 2025. I'm not sure how anyone could conclude otherwise?

I'm pulling for him but it's either going to get better this year or it's not. When I say better, he needs to prove his system is capable of: getting pressure, disrupting offensive timing, generating negative plays, forcing turnovers. He doesn't need to lead the league in any of those categories but it needs to be miles better than 2025.

If it isn't then we've got a real problem. That would be the definition of make or break year in my opinion.