Shay, Smith & Novak

[Blue In BC]

It's very early to know what their long term role or future will bring. I wouldn't compromise for the sake of ratio but we've seen some very good Canadian MLB's as starters.

T.Jones is signed for 2026 so I expect he'll be here for at least that long. A solid Canadian MLB could eliminate the need for an import as a DI in that role. That's still an improvement with the ratio if earned.

Looking forward to see how they develop. Really we won't see them get many defensive reps in 2025 but might get more in practice.

[LXTSN]

It's very early to know what their long term role or future will bring. I wouldn't compromise for the sake of ratio but we've seen some very good Canadian MLB's as starters.

T.Jones is signed for 2026 so I expect he'll be here for at least that long. A solid Canadian MLB could eliminate the need for an import as a DI in that role. That's still an improvement with the ratio if earned.

Looking forward to see how they develop. Really we won't see them get many defensive reps in 2025 but might get more in practice.

For sure! But it is fun to speculate.

[Pigskin]

If anyone of these three guys turns out to be as good as Judge, I would be very happy.

[TecnoGenius]

we've seen some very good Canadian MLB's as starters.

Yes we have.  Henoc.  Singleton: who is still in the NFL after a zillion years AFAIK.  Is Singleton the biggest played-in-CFL -> NFL success of the last 7 years?

Sam Hurl...  ...

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KIDDING!!

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Yes we have.  Henoc.  Singleton: who is still in the NFL after a zillion years AFAIK.  Is Singleton the biggest played-in-CFL -> NFL success of the last 7 years?

Sam Hurl...  ...

...

KIDDING!!

Bahahah Techno! I almost started the reply in my head. 

[CrazyCanuck89]

I think at least Shay and Smith have starter potential, but not at the MLB spot. There are so many very talented MLB's in this league, and very few of them are nationals. Teitz for Calgary and Veresuk are only NAT starting MLB's in the league currently, and I wouldn't say either of them stand out. It's just a tough position to find standout Canadians it seems.
Lots of GREAT National WLB's however! Hladik, Judge, Allen (SSK) are some of the best in the league.

Veresuk stands out alot.  Pick six, forced fumble great in zone and man coverage.  Yes, he needs to be better against the run, but do does the rest of the defense.  I would say Veresuk is better than any MLB the Bomber's have.