2025 season - CFL (Non-Bombers) news

[Blueforlife]

Yeah it's pointless. You can be all positive you want but the proof is that the only players with some success are punters or kickers.

It's just an odd way to add DI's. Quick. Name one global starter in the 5 years of the global program that isn't a kicking specialist. Noting that if the league added another DI spot or 2 we'd fill many with Americans.

Pointless would suggest no impact to the league.  I'm on the fence for this program but it has brought many kickers and some depth players.  On the weekend they mentioned a non global kicker positional player on team, can't recall the name, position or if a starter but they are out there but yes rare.  If it was pointless the league likely would have eliminated it already.  I have enjoyed watching other teams kickers with their unique style and our global depth players.  I believe the globals add to an already diverse and unique league.  Kicking is one third of this great league and a critical position.  Globals also save the league salary dollars as I wouldn't believe many demand or are making that much.  I'm not an expert on global talent and don't have the memory to list the ones I have enjoyed watching in the past.  Hansen being the obvious one.  He has made a decent living and career in this great league, not pointless to him!

I love this leagues dedication to our Canadian players, the community and thought the global program might be a neat idea and fits in well with my values.  Didn't pan out that great but the idea of more people from around the world playing and watching Canadian ball is welcome imo.  America talent is critical for the league but not the only way we can build our rosters.

Just because you believe it's pointless doesn't mean other haven't seen some value in the program.  I'm not being positive, I'm stating my opinion on the matter.  Please don't paint me with the position only brush.  I provide a wide variety on opinions on here and have so for what a decade?

Found this, I don't know these names
Top 10 position players in 2025 CFL Global Draft - 3DownNation https://share.google/mOV0MtnKrnAkXzB9W

[TecnoGenius]

Name one global starter in the 5 years of the global program that isn't a kicking specialist.

Well that's easy: Hansen.  Started since day 1 for us, and now in TOR.  Well, dressed.  If you mean "started" started, then no GLOB has ever started ever.  AFAIK

If you wanted a GLOB "dresser" who was never a Bomber and not a P/K, then yes, you got me there.  Can't name a single one.

[TecnoGenius]

Calgary Stampeders add veteran LB Justin Herdman-Reed

Further proof Biggie will never dress, never play a snap, and was brought in solely to defeat WPG and get to the cup.

[Blue In BC]

Well that's easy: Hansen.  Started since day 1 for us, and now in TOR.  Well, dressed.  If you mean "started" started, then no GLOB has ever started ever.  AFAIK

If you wanted a GLOB "dresser" who was never a Bomber and not a P/K, then yes, you got me there.  Can't name a single one.

He was a rotational player and his claim to fame was a big hit on ST's. Not what I'd call anything close to a starter.  63 games played since 2019 and only 22 DT's. His value was always as an ST player. An American or global that has that as his ceiling can be easily replaced by a Canadian.

Program started in 2019 and that shows how insignificant the program has become.

[Blue In BC]

Pointless would suggest no impact to the league.  I'm on the fence for this program but it has brought many kickers and some depth players.  On the weekend they mentioned a non global kicker positional player on team, can't recall the name, position or if a starter but they are out there but yes rare.  If it was pointless the league likely would have eliminated it already.  I have enjoyed watching other teams kickers with their unique style and our global depth players.  I believe the globals add to an already diverse and unique league.  Kicking is one third of this great league and a critical position.  Globals also save the league salary dollars as I wouldn't believe many demand or are making that much.  I'm not an expert on global talent and don't have the memory to list the ones I have enjoyed watching in the past.  Hansen being the obvious one.  He has made a decent living and career in this great league, not pointless to him!

I love this leagues dedication to our Canadian players, the community and thought the global program might be a neat idea and fits in well with my values.  Didn't pan out that great but the idea of more people from around the world playing and watching Canadian ball is welcome imo.  America talent is critical for the league but not the only way we can build our rosters.

Just because you believe it's pointless doesn't mean other haven't seen some value in the program.  I'm not being positive, I'm stating my opinion on the matter.  Please don't paint me with the position only brush.  I provide a wide variety on opinions on here and have so for what a decade?

Found this, I don't know these names
Top 10 position players in 2025 CFL Global Draft - 3DownNation https://share.google/mOV0MtnKrnAkXzB9W

Global program was initiated by the previous commish. It's intent was to expand interest in the CFL globally and that hasn't happened. Yes it also intended to expand the pool of players. We didn't need a specific designation to do that as I've pointed out many times.

I've pointed out that global players are essentially DI's. I would eliminate the specific designation and add 2 more DI's which would allow non Americans to be in that category. That's a win win which allows a global to win a spot but doesn't guarantee an automatic choice.

It would allow actual competition to include Americans competing with Australians as an example.

As it is now it's a free spot on the bingo card with essentially no competition. Most teams don't bother to add the 2nd global player to the AR at the cost of a Canadian. That's counter productive.

The Bombers have Bailey who is supposed to be a DE edge type player. We traded to move up our draft choice and he's yet to see the roster as he sits on our PR.

You should note that having 2 spots on the PR for globals costs about $1K per player per game or $36K per season. I'd say the 2nd global only makes the PR when we have a shortage of Canadians due to injuries.

Wouldn't it make more sense to have 2 more spots on the PR for Canadians? Your link provided showed only 84 players eligible to be drafted. That's all that qualify outside the US?  It also mentioned that some will be drafted by the NFL.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Global program was initiated by the previous commish. It's intent was to expand interest in the CFL globally and that hasn't happened. Yes it also intended to expand the pool of players. We didn't need a specific designation to do that as I've pointed out many times.

I've pointed out that global players are essentially DI's. I would eliminate the specific designation and add 2 more DI's which would allow non Americans to be in that category. That's a win win which allows a global to win a spot but doesn't guarantee an automatic choice.

It would allow actual competition to include Americans competing with Australians as an example.

As it is now it's a free spot on the bingo card with essentially no competition. Most teams don't bother to add the 2nd global player to the AR at the cost of a Canadian. That's counter productive.

The Bombers have Bailey who is supposed to be a DE edge type player. We traded to move up our draft choice and he's yet to see the roster as he sits on our PR.

You should note that having 2 spots on the PR for globals costs about $1K per player per game or $36K per season. I'd say the 2nd global only makes the PR when we have a shortage of Canadians due to injuries.

Wouldn't it make more sense to have 2 more spots on the PR for Canadians? Your link provided showed only 84 players eligible to be drafted. That's all that qualify outside the US?  It also mentioned that some will be drafted by the NFL.

Most of the good Globals are second pickings or rejects from the NFL pool, they end up in Canada the same way most Imports do. Many of the kickers played US college ball as did Weitz and Les Mauro.

[Blueforlife]

Toronto Argonauts release veteran RB Kevin Brown, two others - 3DownNation https://share.google/tSiAZTkNWwiOedsCj

[Blue In BC]

Toronto Argonauts release veteran RB Kevin Brown, two others - 3DownNation https://share.google/tSiAZTkNWwiOedsCj

That included ex Bomber, D. Rutledge being released.

[dd]

Toronto Argonauts release veteran RB Kevin Brown, two others - 3DownNation https://share.google/tSiAZTkNWwiOedsCj

Wow, the guy rushed for over 1100 yds in 2023 and now he's out of a job?? Ottawa can't use a guy like this??

[Blueforlife]

Rolan Milligan Jr., Marcus Sayles miss practice with Saskatchewan Roughriders - 3DownNation https://share.google/XZXae4i4l2pRC5kqs

Montreal Alouettes release starting defender Tiawan Mullen - 3DownNation https://share.google/sDZyO0W4g1O1NEMOL

[The Zipp]

Ryan Hunter got hit by a car while riding a scooter on the #Argos first day back from the bye week. Expect Hunter to be out at least 6-8 weeks @CFLonTSN @TSN_Sports

[Blueforlife]

Tyson Philpot questionable for Montreal Alouettes against Argonauts - 3DownNation https://share.google/KnvaUgf0sSTnWSXUP

[TecnoGenius]

Toronto Argonauts release veteran RB Kevin Brown, two others - 3DownNation https://share.google/tSiAZTkNWwiOedsCj

Wow, the guy rushed for over 1100 yds in 2023 and now he's out of a job?? Ottawa can't use a guy like this??

Ya, he always looked like the next Kory Sheets, and then goes to zero.  Weird.  There's gotta be something else going on (FIFO problem?), maybe like Armstead.

I thought it was strange EDM kept Rankin and released Brown, but it looks like they were right.

Sometimes RBs are very short-lived.

[Waffler]

Lemon reinstated! Can sign with anyone.

https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/16/shawn-lemon-reinstated-with-conditions/

[Blue In BC]

Lemon reinstated! Can sign with anyone.

https://www.cfl.ca/2025/07/16/shawn-lemon-reinstated-with-conditions/

I can't imagine any team signing him at this point. He's 36 years old and still has a 2 game suspension to absorb.

I don't know what shape he's in but by the time he could be game ready and learn a new playbook, the season will be into the 2nd half or beyond.

It would be bad PR for a team to sign him IMO.