Blue Bombers quarterback discussion

dd · March 27, 2026, 05:20:12 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on March 27, 2026, 02:43:53 PMBirmingham Stallions play their 1st game today. I'll watch part of that to see if Elgersma gets on the field. Recent info suggests he might still be having work visa paperwork problems. Either way, I think he's probably the # 3 QB and not likely to see the field.

Strange he has paperwork problems, he's been down in the states for a year+ trying to get a job in the NFL, and it just come to light now that he was going to be placed on a roster?? Wow.

Throw Long Bannatyne · March 27, 2026, 06:38:00 PM

Quote from: dd on March 27, 2026, 05:20:12 PMStrange he has paperwork problems, he's been down in the states for a year+ trying to get a job in the NFL, and it just come to light now that he was going to be placed on a roster?? Wow.

Maybe he failed to renew or discovered he had the wrong visa to get paid to work in the US. Up to this point I don't think anybody has offered him a paycheque, this oversight probably falls under his agents responsibility.

Blue In BC · March 27, 2026, 07:39:11 PM

Quote from: Jesse on March 27, 2026, 04:43:14 PMI heard he was not even on the opening day line-up.

That may be true. I don't follow the UFL all that much. I checked their roster he's listed but he could be inactive as you thought.

I was just going to watch a bit and see if he was on the sideline or not. I really didn't expect him to play even if active unless the team had immediate injuries.

So if he's in active we might hear in a few days if that's work permit or roster decision.

The post above mine made a good point that a tryout is not the same as a roster being offered. That may be his problem. lol

I see it's confirmed that Elgersma is inactive. I guess that means he's on the PR? He may end up in CFL TC yet.

dd · March 27, 2026, 09:25:44 PM

Whether its his agents fault or his (ultimately), it isn't a good look for this guy trying to be a 'pro'

gobombersgo · March 27, 2026, 09:36:37 PM

Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on March 27, 2026, 06:38:00 PMMaybe he failed to renew or discovered he had the wrong visa to get paid to work in the US. Up to this point I don't think anybody has offered him a paycheque, this oversight probably falls under his agents responsibility.

Its my understanding its harder to get a visa for a Canadian to play in the UFL than the NFL due to the UFL not reaching certain revenue thresholds.

3DownNation reports he's not playing but offers no reasons as to why.

https://3downnation.com/2026/03/27/canadian-qb-taylor-elgersma-inactive-for-birmingham-stallions-ufl-opener/

By the way, the game is at 7pm tonight on Fox.

gobombersgo · March 27, 2026, 11:33:35 PM

3DownNation updated their article to include the reason why Taylor isn't dressed.

https://3downnation.com/2026/03/27/canadian-qb-taylor-elgersma-inactive-for-birmingham-stallions-ufl-opener/

Elgersma is ineligible to play games for the team while his application for a P1 U.S. work visa is pending. There is no timeline for when the situation could be resolved.

The London, Ont., native has signed his contract with the Stallions, but it has yet to be officially registered by the UFL due to the ongoing situation. In the meantime, he is permitted to be with the team on an unpaid basis, which allowed him to participate in training camp and subsequent practices.

Blue In BC · March 28, 2026, 01:28:05 PM

Quote from: gobombersgo on March 27, 2026, 11:33:35 PM3DownNation updated their article to include the reason why Taylor isn't dressed.

https://3downnation.com/2026/03/27/canadian-qb-taylor-elgersma-inactive-for-birmingham-stallions-ufl-opener/

Elgersma is ineligible to play games for the team while his application for a P1 U.S. work visa is pending. There is no timeline for when the situation could be resolved.

The London, Ont., native has signed his contract with the Stallions, but it has yet to be officially registered by the UFL due to the ongoing situation. In the meantime, he is permitted to be with the team on an unpaid basis, which allowed him to participate in training camp and subsequent practices.

Un-paid is a shot to the groin. That seems very un prepared for his football journey. It's been over a month since he got drafted / signed or whatever.

I don't know how much longer it will take to clear the paperwork hurdle but it's a 10 game season. Clock is ticking.

Sir Blue and Gold · March 28, 2026, 02:14:56 PM

The guy has mismanaged his post draft of years pretty spectacularly. The NFL shot was unexpected and legitimate, but everything after that has been a 0/10 including his "participation" in the NFL combine.

blue_gold_84 · March 28, 2026, 03:14:33 PM

It seems a bit odd that he could sign a contract without having his immigration status solidified/confirmed. That has to be a frustrating situation for Elgersma.

It makes me wonder how much of it is self-inflicted.

Waffler · March 28, 2026, 03:58:28 PM

Quote from: Blue In BC on March 28, 2026, 01:28:05 PMUn-paid is a shot to the groin.

I assume since he is still there they want him as one of their 3 QB's, meaning he just lost a game check. For training camp I am sure food and lodging is covered and the per diem lost is next to nothing anyway.

Throw Long Bannatyne · March 28, 2026, 04:53:07 PM

Quote from: blue_gold_84 on March 28, 2026, 03:14:33 PMIt seems a bit odd that he could sign a contract without having his immigration status solidified/confirmed. That has to be a frustrating situation for Elgersma.

It makes me wonder how much of it is self-inflicted.

It wouldn't be up to a UFL team run on a shoestring budget to figure out the paper work required to sign a foreign player, so it's Elgersma or his agent that screwed up. Could be Elgersma has no agent and is representing himself and has no clue which visa rules he's supposed to be following, he may not have had any visa at all.

Kinda leaves 2 options, he's either not too smart or he's young, inexperienced and naive, which most people have been at one time or another.

Blue In BC · March 28, 2026, 05:31:13 PM

Quote from: Waffler on March 28, 2026, 03:58:28 PMI assume since he is still there they want him as one of their 3 QB's, meaning he just lost a game check. For training camp I am sure food and lodging is covered and the per diem lost is next to nothing anyway.

TC lasted a few weeks and now week one missed game. I guess we'll see if he's active next week. UFL salaries are not that high, so even missing the 1st week lowers his season total.

I'm not sure if UFL teams always roster 3 QB's and whether they have others around on some version of a PR.

dd · March 28, 2026, 05:56:13 PM

No doubt he's young and dumb, but heck, isn't there a manager of player personnel on this rinky dink team to ensure things like these are taken care of?? Bush league all the way. I just can't figure out why you'd want to even be associated with this trash league.

Jesse · March 28, 2026, 06:46:55 PM

To hear people talk about this, it seems like international players have had a difficult time getting visa's to work for the UFL. The league just seemingly isn't established enough. So it doesn't seem to be a case of not doing the paperwork properly or in time, just a fact of life for a foreign born player in an fledgling league.

It's not a mistake on his part. The team wants him on the roster and he wants to be there. Just passport issues.

Pete · March 28, 2026, 07:23:16 PM

Quote from: Jesse on March 28, 2026, 06:46:55 PMTo hear people talk about this, it seems like international players have had a difficult time getting visa's to work for the UFL. The league just seemingly isn't established enough. So it doesn't seem to be a case of not doing the paperwork properly or in time, just a fact of life for a foreign born player in an fledgling league.

It's not a mistake on his part. The team wants him on the roster and he wants to be there. Just passport issues.

to me this is more on the ufl team, before they sign a player they should be well aware of whether he is eligible to play. As a league they should have guidelines as to this as well. otherwise they are going through all the expenses and time involved on all parties for nothing