2025 Free Agency (other CFL teams Signings/News)

[Pete]

At the time both our ends were aging so we decided to continue with Jefferson ( rightly so) and try to develop for the future with Garbutt and Habs, Unfortunately neither really stepped up so we've gone back to a vet like Vaughters. I still would have liked to kept Garbutt as well, unless they think Persons is a better option

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

At the time both our ends were aging so we decided to continue with Jefferson ( rightly so) and try to develop for the future with Garbutt and Habs, Unfortunately neither really stepped up so we've gone back to a vet like Vaughters. I still would have liked to kept Garbutt as well, unless they think Persons is a better option

At this point Jason Persons is just another name, and not a very big one for a DE at 6'-2" 233 lbs, more a LB size.  In Garbutt's recent interview on the Ti-Cat network he complained about how difficult it was for a 250 lb. DE to take on a 300 lb. O-lineman.

[ModAdmin]

At this point Jason Persons is just another name, and not a very big one for a DE at 6'-2" 233 lbs, more a LB size.  In Garbutt's recent interview on the Ti-Cat network he complained about how difficult it was for a 250 lb. DE to take on a 300 lb. O-lineman.

It's not just a matter of height and weight, it is also about strength and dexterity. 

[Blue In BC]

At this point Jason Persons is just another name, and not a very big one for a DE at 6'-2" 233 lbs, more a LB size.  In Garbutt's recent interview on the Ti-Cat network he complained about how difficult it was for a 250 lb. DE to take on a 300 lb. O-lineman.

He's only 12 lbs lighter than Jefferson but 5" shorter, so he's stockier in that sense. Strength, speed and agility are all measurements that come into play. I agree he does somewhat seem more of a LB type, but the Bombers have utilized similar players in both 3 and 4 man fronts.  His size is about the same as some of our other LB's.

So we'll see how he is used in TC but I agree we'll see him more as a LB candidate. We're fairly deep at that position so barring injury I expect he's initially fighting for a spot on the PR.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

He's only 12 lbs lighter than Jefferson but 5" shorter, so he's stockier in that sense. Strength, speed and agility are all measurements that come into play. I agree he does somewhat seem more of a LB type, but the Bombers have utilized similar players in both 3 and 4 man fronts.  His size is about the same as some of our other LB's.

So we'll see how he is used in TC but I agree we'll see him more as a LB candidate. We're fairly deep at that position so barring injury I expect he's initially fighting for a spot on the PR.

Nope, looks like he's strictly a pass-rush specialist, maybe he'll be the next Kwaku Boateng, small but fast.

[Blue In BC]

Nope, looks like he's strictly a pass-rush specialist, maybe he'll be the next Kwaku Boateng, small but fast.

And yet the US listed him as a LB. Different game, narrower field doesn't necessarily translate to the CFL.   Faster game that is more pass oriented than the NFL.

However as I said he's only 12 lbs lighter than Jefferson. Speed can be a great equalizer but as we know Jefferson's height is it's own advantage.

While we know " positional labels " can be deceptive, even the Bombers list him as a LB.

We'll see how this works out.

EDIT: Definition.

Players considered to be edge rushers are usually 4–3 defensive ends or 3–4 outside linebackers. Note that 3–4 outside linebackers often act as an extension of the defensive line, in that they will attack the offensive tackles or blocking tight ends on the majority of their snaps under a majority of 3–4 schemes, though it is not uncommon to see them drop back and play a more traditional 4–3 linebacker role as well.[2]

One reason the word "edge" is used in the term "edge rusher" is that edge often refers to the area outside of offensive tackles, but within a couple of yards of the line of scrimmage. While other positions will rarely be referred to as edge rushers, other than 4–3 defensive ends and 3–4 outside linebackers, it is common for defensive backs, traditional linebackers, and even defensive tackles to occasionally play the position on a play-to-play basis.[3]