CFL (Non-Bombers) off-season news

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Tecno

#150
December 08, 2025, 09:46:25 PM
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on December 08, 2025, 04:38:37 PMPoor Andre, I bet this is the first time someone from the media ever contacted him for an interview and being an honest guy he's going to talk.

Proulx's also the only guy to call "tandem block" in a game since they (re?)added it to the rulebook a few years back.  And he was right.

The league must have b-slapped him so hard, as he hasn't called it since even though it happens dozens of times a season.  Speaking of which ... I need to start the tandem block thread I was meaning to after the ESF debacle...
Never go full Johnston!

dd

#151
December 08, 2025, 09:57:49 PM
That was a tough call. It would be nice to get a brief explanation from command centre when they do make the call so everyone understands why they made the call. And if Andre didn't agree with the call he should have descretely pleaded his case to get the call changed. He didn't say anything and should have used the same approach when asked to comment on the play . Criticising the play afterwards when you had the chance to plead your case in real time doesn't do anyone any good

Tecno

#152
December 08, 2025, 10:25:31 PM
Quote from: dd on December 08, 2025, 09:57:49 PMThat was a tough call. It would be nice to get a brief explanation from command centre when they do make the call so everyone understands why they made the call. And if Andre didn't agree with the call he should have descretely pleaded his case to get the call changed.

I thought that was how it was done when plays go to command!  I thought command gathered the opinions & "what I saw" from the head ref and the ref who through that flag.

To think command just takes over and doesn't hear that info at all is somewhat flabbergasting.
Never go full Johnston!

Pete

#153
Today at 02:14:27 PM
Mtrl has signed Alexander to an extension,  they've locked up much of their core for the next 2 years.
Meanwhile at Bomberland ..crickets.
We've likely missed the boat, the time to do that is when your team is having success
 Machocia is the best gm in the league and its not close.

blue_gold_84

#154
Today at 02:20:13 PM
#forthew
#bushleague
#boostew

Tecno

#155
Today at 02:33:38 PM
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on Today at 02:20:13 PMAlouettes sign QB Alexander through 2028

Smart.  He'll be getting to cups 50-80% of the next 5 years.  There goes my dreams of having him replace a retiring Zach.
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Waffler

#156
Today at 02:47:40 PM
Basically amounts to a one year extension since he had 2 years left anyway. The only odd thing is the timing. Why want a one year contract for 2028 today? From the team's perspective this is great. Their core is solid.
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Blue In BC

#157
Today at 03:10:02 PM
Quote from: Waffler on Today at 02:47:40 PMBasically amounts to a one year extension since he had 2 years left anyway. The only odd thing is the timing. Why want a one year contract for 2028 today? From the team's perspective this is great. Their core is solid.

Might be using some left over 2025 SMS money.

Bombers just extended Pokey for an additional 2 years into 2028.
One game at a time.

Jesse

#158
Today at 06:04:24 PM
Quote from: Waffler on Today at 02:47:40 PMBasically amounts to a one year extension since he had 2 years left anyway. The only odd thing is the timing. Why want a one year contract for 2028 today? From the team's perspective this is great. Their core is solid.

I can't remember exactly how it works, but when you sign for three years, can't teams offer you guaranteed money?

And then as part of the re-structure, throw a bonus onto the 2025 cap.
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Throw Long Bannatyne

#159
Today at 06:10:58 PM
Quote from: Blue In BC on Today at 03:10:02 PMMight be using some left over 2025 SMS money.

Bombers just extended Pokey for an additional 2 years into 2028.

Which is odd as they already extended him an extra year when he returned from the NFL in early Sept, he was not due to be a FA.

Jesse

#160
Today at 06:13:58 PM
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on Today at 06:10:58 PMWhich is odd as they already extended him an extra year when he returned from the NFL in early Sept, he was not due to be a FA.

So this article suggests he was still on his rookie deal (I mean obviously he was, but maybe Kyle tried to be sneaky and the extra year was originally low as well).

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/12/09/it-definitely-feels-great-to-always-know-ive-got-a-home/
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Throw Long Bannatyne

#161
Today at 06:29:18 PM
Quote from: Jesse on Today at 06:13:58 PMSo this article suggests he was still on his rookie deal (I mean obviously he was, but maybe Kyle tried to be sneaky and the extra year was originally low as well).

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/12/09/it-definitely-feels-great-to-always-know-ive-got-a-home/

Maybe low-balled him but he did sign an extention for 2026 when he came back in Sept.

https://3downnation.com/2025/09/01/winnipeg-blue-bombers-bring-back-ontaria-pokey-wilson-after-nfl-stint/
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