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#21

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign quarterb...

Last post by bomb squad - April 18, 2026, 10:57:43 PM

Training camp and pre-season just got a whole lot more interesting.

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Cfl draft

Last post by Blue In BC - April 18, 2026, 10:44:09 PM

Vindicated!

About what? He was doing a Henoc Muamba tour of the NFL and then the CFL. Seemed totally disinterested in the CFL.

We'll see how he works out and I wish him success whether he was an import or a Canadian. Being a Canadian is a bonus in that sense. In theory the # 2 and # 3 QB's are open and he could end up with early success.

It's also possible he can't make the AR if Wilson wins one of those spots.

So he'll get very few game reps if at all and his practice reps will be very limited.

That's not the worst outcome, but will he accept a PR spot? If we have to 1 game IR him to retain him, that may be a wasted effort. It's not like we'd normally retain an import QB on the 1 game IR unless actually injured.

Like any rookie QB it's all TBD. He has an advantage of being familiar with the Canadian game and rules.

Is it enough early on?  It's great if he ends up as a good QB even if it's in 2027.

Part of the risk / analysis will it be worth having drafted in the 2nd round?

That's the ultimate question. Fingers are crossed with hit Bomber gold with our choice.

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign quarterb...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - April 18, 2026, 10:40:56 PM

I was impressed with how Taylor Elgersma conducted himself in his media availability today. He was very careful not to give the answers that a couple of media members were hoping to capture.

Great interview, at least he's well spoken.

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign quarterb...

Last post by markf - April 18, 2026, 10:22:24 PM

Here's a quotation from an article and interview in 3down nation about and with Taylor Elgersma

"Opinions differ as to whether that incompletion was the result of an ill-advised throw or a wise gamble in the pursuit of greatness, but

the reality is that Elgersma faces boo-birds in Winnipeg before ever setting foot on the field at Princess Auto Stadium."


I don't normally care about what sports writers publish, but I find this annoying.

Theirs is no chance, ZERO percent chance that  Elgersma will be booed by the fans when he makes his first appearance at the stadium.

#25

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

Last post by theaardvark - April 18, 2026, 09:35:15 PM

I'd not be adverse to JT19 back for another season.  But with performance, not play, incentives.  He is a great influence around the rooks, and can still take faceoffs with the best of them.  As a 4th line C, who can play the PP and PK and take the very important OT faceoffs, I think he has a place.

#26

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

Last post by theaardvark - April 18, 2026, 09:26:36 PM

Good points, I suspect the difference is Ajou and Kelly did not dispute their conduct was inapporopriate.

We don't know if Ajou will appeal...

#27

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - April 18, 2026, 09:14:16 PM

Haven't you heard? Kelly says he's a changed man...the only trouble is there's no one else to verify it.
But he also stated recently that the nfl is still the dream..at 32 , having just missed a year due to injury and with all the baggage he entails he's obviously delusional.

Kelly got married in Feb. and they already have a child, I guess it remains to be seen if this event changes his behaviour.

#28

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

Last post by Pete - April 18, 2026, 08:36:43 PM

People who have no moral compass always think they did nothing wrong. The guy is a creep and I wouldn't want him in my clubhouse or on my team regardless of how talented a player he is. I'd rather lose than have to play with douche bags.

Haven't you heard? Kelly says he's a changed man...the only trouble is there's no one else to verify it.
But he also stated recently that the nfl is still the dream..at 32 , having just missed a year due to injury and with all the baggage he entails he's obviously delusional.

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Cfl draft

Last post by markf - April 18, 2026, 08:10:02 PM

I don't get the grousing about Elgersma. He was just drafted last year, why give up? Sometimes guys take years to come back. Tyrell Ford was gone a year, Dakoda Shepley was gone 5 years just for examples. He's a 24 year old QB who will be here eventually and everyone will be happy.

Vindicated!

#30

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

Last post by markf - April 18, 2026, 08:03:03 PM

Marino was outright kicked off a team, and out of the league.

There were No criminal charges, and no criminal offence of any kind.