Blue Bombers Transactions - August 17 and August 25, 2025

[Sir Blue and Gold]

I'm not worried about our receivers at all. They haven't really been a strength all year and the drop off from Sterns to whomever plays there this week is very small. Demski out is an issue but the Riders are going to stop Brady at all costs so whomever is catching the ball is going to be ample chances to succeed.

[blue_gold_84]

I hope Kyran Moore can find that old flame because he was a notable talent from what I remember.

He was a great YAC receiver for the Riders during his time there. This offense could use someone like that, IMO.

[Jesse]

I'm not worried about our receivers at all. They haven't really been a strength all year and the drop off from Sterns to whomever plays there this week is very small. Demski out is an issue but the Riders are going to stop Brady at all costs so whomever is catching the ball is going to be ample chances to succeed.

I disagree with this a lot. Our receivers have not been a strength and we've struggled because of it. Without an upgrade, we're not going to be able to close the gap.

Sterns was turning into a great outlet and I'm not confident in a couple street scrubs to provide that to Zach.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

I disagree with this a lot. Our receivers have not been a strength and we've struggled because of it. Without an upgrade, we're not going to be able to close the gap.

Sterns was turning into a great outlet and I'm not confident in a couple street scrubs to provide that to Zach.

I mean he's averaging 38 receiving yards a game on the season and has three, four and three receptions over his last three games, respectively.

He's been okay for us but if the coaches can't replace that production we have bigger problems. 

In the season, Kevins Clercius has about 80 less receiving yards from the wide side receiver spot compared to Sterns in the slot. We'll be okay without him.

[Pigskin]

Sterns:   35/46  350 yards, 113 Yac, 10.9 Avg. 4 TDs.

Clercius: 30/43  258 yards,  83 Yac,  8.6 Avg. 0 TDs. 

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

I mean he's averaging 38 receiving yards a game on the season and has three, four and three receptions over his last three games, respectively.

He's been okay for us but if the coaches can't replace that production we have bigger problems. 

In the season, Kevins Clercius has about 80 less receiving yards from the wide side receiver spot compared to Sterns in the slot. We'll be okay without him.

I'm more disappointed in Clercius than I am Sterns, thought they would get more from him when they cut Woli. Upside is he has good hands and blocks well, but seems to have little ability to adapt his routes to the needs of the QB or gain any YAC which puts him below Bailey.  He's "mashed potatoes without gravy" as Billy Bob would say.

[Blue In BC]

Demski wasn't put on the 1 game IR yet so that's encouraging. Obviously Sterns is out for at least this week. No idea what to make about Cobbs being added. I suppose he's Canadian depth and that would suggest Weitz comes off this week.

Do we add an import receiver and if so which one?

Does Houston get added and who comes off.

Daily IR report will be interesting as usual.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Demski wasn't put on the 1 game IR yet so that's encouraging. Obviously Sterns is out for at least this week. No idea what to make about Cobbs being added. I suppose he's Canadian depth and that would suggest Weitz comes off this week.

Do we add an import receiver and if so which one?

Does Houston get added and who comes off.

Daily IR report will be interesting as usual.

I think Corcoran probably starts, Cobb backs up, doubt they have time to insert Moore or Echoles for this weekend.

[Blue In BC]

I think Corcoran probably starts, Cobb backs up, doubt they have time to insert Moore or Echoles for this weekend.

Let's say that's the plan. That gives us a ratio open spot for an import. Maybe Woods gets added. OTOH McLeod has been here for over a month as receiver depth on the PR.

Weitz had filled the 2nd global spot at the cost of Canadian. In theory that Canadian now added is Cobb, so Weitz gets bumped in theory.

[Pigskin]

Let's say that's the plan. That gives us a ratio open spot for an import. Maybe Woods gets added. OTOH McLeod has been here for over a month as receiver depth on the PR.

Weitz had filled the 2nd global spot at the cost of Canadian. In theory that Canadian now added is Cobb, so Weitz gets bumped in theory.

Today Cobb got a lot of reps with the #1 O unit. Corcoran mostly with 2nd. team. DS83 spending a lot of time with the #1 unit. Cobb looks a lot like Sterns.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Today Cobb got a lot of reps with the #1 O unit. Corcoran mostly with 2nd. team. DS83 spending a lot of time with the #1 unit. Cobb looks a lot like Sterns.

I think Cobb was in for Demski who did not participate in scrimmage, wouldn't mind him getting a shot ahead of Corcoran to see if he can add another dimension.

[Jesse]

Today Cobb got a lot of reps with the #1 O unit. Corcoran mostly with 2nd. team. DS83 spending a lot of time with the #1 unit. Cobb looks a lot like Sterns.

Did you notice if Houston was on for Vaval or Lawson?

[Blueforlife]

I'm not worried about our receivers at all. They haven't really been a strength all year and the drop off from Sterns to whomever plays there this week is very small. Demski out is an issue but the Riders are going to stop Brady at all costs so whomever is catching the ball is going to be ample chances to succeed.

Not a bad take but slightly understating the impact Sterns has. Has been coming on and gets TDs.  I also believe whoever starts will have reasonable chance at success but the drop off will be a little more than you have stated imo.

Cobb can fill Sterns role but he will need a couple games to do so imo.  I am high on Cobb but he isn't a slam dunk either.  I expect similar numbers from him as Sterns with a slightly lesser ability to catch in coverage on the medium routes.  Cobb also brings more versitlity so that might help the O down the road if he stays on the AR.

I believe the success our receivers have is based on the following:
1. OL - Zach needs time
2. Run game, without it make it very difficult
3. A new face or regular having a statement game
4. Play calling

I disagree with this a lot. Our receivers have not been a strength and we've struggled because of it. Without an upgrade, we're not going to be able to close the gap.

Sterns was turning into a great outlet and I'm not confident in a couple street scrubs to provide that to Zach.

Calling our backup receivers and new signings street scrubs shows little respect for the players and the organization.  I don't believe in name calling.  So easy to make a point without it.

Agree Sterns was turning from an average to great outlet quickly.

Let's say that's the plan. That gives us a ratio open spot for an import. Maybe Woods gets added. OTOH McLeod has been here for over a month as receiver depth on the PR.

Weitz had filled the 2nd global spot at the cost of Canadian. In theory that Canadian now added is Cobb, so Weitz gets bumped in theory.

Would be excited for Woods to come on.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Did you notice if Houston was on for Vaval or Lawson?

Bauming said Houston practised with the #1's, he didn't say who he replaced.

[Pigskin]

Did you notice if Houston was on for Vaval or Lawson?

Mostly Lawson.