Blue Bombers sign all-star receiver Tim White

Started by DCM, January 29, 2026, 01:22:25 AM

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Jesse

#45
January 30, 2026, 05:23:14 PM
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on January 30, 2026, 04:47:06 PMJohn Hodge was brave enough to ask him about that during his press conference, usually it's Friesen who asks the awkward questions.

Hodge is the worst.
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blue_gold_84

#46
January 30, 2026, 05:59:11 PM
Quote from: Jesse on January 30, 2026, 05:23:14 PMHodge is the worst.

He's not brave for doing his job, either.

GOLDMEMBER

#47
January 30, 2026, 06:11:00 PM
He dropped those passes because he played in Hammytown. ;)
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Blue In BC

#48
January 30, 2026, 06:33:52 PM
I'd still be interested in bringing Sterns back. He'd have to understand that barring injury he may end up on the PR for most of the season. That's tough for a player to accept but I don't think he'll get much more opportunity than that elsewhere.

Essentially we have no holdovers as depth from last season. What the team expectations are for some of the rookies comes into play. We look at many during TC and pre season and last year we kept ZERO. Those that were kept were free agent acquisitions that didn't pan out.

At least we know what Sterns can do.
One game at a time.

Pete

#49
January 30, 2026, 06:49:09 PM
The only thing about sterns is we need a reciever with better blocking capabilites

Blue In BC

#50
January 30, 2026, 07:08:39 PM
Quote from: Pete on January 30, 2026, 06:49:09 PMThe only thing about sterns is we need a reciever with better blocking capabilites


I agree but White is about the same size as Sterns so we haven't improved in that area. White may be a better receiver but Sterns would be plug and play if there is an injury.

OTOH, we have a new OC that is familiar with White and not Sterns.
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Throw Long Bannatyne

#51
January 30, 2026, 07:29:59 PM Last Edit: January 30, 2026, 07:45:45 PM by Throw Long Bannatyne
Quote from: Pete on January 30, 2026, 06:49:09 PMThe only thing about sterns is we need a reciever with better blocking capabilites

Sterns was good with the quick hitters as a reliable target picking up 5-10 yds, which should be a staple of the Bomber attack, but he didn't have much success downfield breaking open for bigger gains.  If White has any advantage it will be further downfield, he's not going to help with the blocking much, which is a key element all Rider receivers contribute.  Hopefully they find more muscle for the last receiver spot and Condell figures out how to make better use of Clercius.

dd

#52
January 31, 2026, 06:40:04 AM
Quote from: Jesse on January 30, 2026, 02:11:08 PMI think this is being overblown to a certain extent. The guy is peppered with targets every year (between 125-150 per season). Every receiver will drop a certain percentage of his plays and White, with well over 100 opportunities a year, will drop more than the next guy who was only targeted 75 times.

The biggest thing that he brings - that we have been missing - is he gets open. In so many ways, Timothy is the perfect fit for us.
Totally agree. All this whining about some dropped passes, everybody drops them, everybody. And you nailed it, the guy is a play maker who will mae something out of absolutely nothing and defenses will have to respect him which means Wilson and demski will benefit from that. And he's fast, him on the jet sweep is going to be deadly

Blue In BC

#53
January 31, 2026, 01:32:42 PM
Quote from: dd on January 31, 2026, 06:40:04 AMTotally agree. All this whining about some dropped passes, everybody drops them, everybody. And you nailed it, the guy is a play maker who will mae something out of absolutely nothing and defenses will have to respect him which means Wilson and demski will benefit from that. And he's fast, him on the jet sweep is going to be deadly

White is a very good player and he's very fast which is a very important aspect to have.
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TBURGESS

#54
January 31, 2026, 02:36:37 PM
Some people refuse to look at both sides. White is a playmaker who drops a lot of balls. He's fast and small. He runs good routes and doesn't block. The upsides are why we got him. The downsides are why he was available. 
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blue_or_die

#55
January 31, 2026, 03:11:04 PM
Quote from: TBURGESS on January 31, 2026, 02:36:37 PMSome people refuse to look at both sides. White is a playmaker who drops a lot of balls. He's fast and small. He runs good routes and doesn't block. The upsides are why we got him. The downsides are why he was available.

Some people only ever post about the downsides.

Some people refuse to look at both sides.
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gordo

#56
January 31, 2026, 05:20:44 PM
Love this move. 

Tim White has been one of the most electric receivers in the league for years and consistently gets over 1,000 yards.  Not to mention a ton of TDs.  The drops are outweighed by his production and as a season ticket holder I appreciate watching entertaining guys like Tim White.  Great job by Walters.

But with this signing it looks like Schoen is not coming back unless on a reduced contract to prove his health. I`d love to see that too and hoping for the best for him.  Was my favourite receiver when healthy.

Pete

#57
January 31, 2026, 08:20:07 PM
Quote from: blue_or_die on January 31, 2026, 03:11:04 PMSome people only ever post about the downsides.

Some people refuse to look at both sides.
even in this forum there isn't one receiver that posters haven't had a issue with, no matter who Walters signed it would have been negatively criticized

Throw Long Bannatyne

#58
January 31, 2026, 09:31:11 PM
Quote from: Pete on January 31, 2026, 08:20:07 PMeven in this forum there isn't one receiver that posters haven't had a issue with, no matter who Walters signed it would have been negatively criticized


True, White won't have pressure to become the star receiver and he has a good group to work with so he should be a great complimentary piece.  I expect Walters to sign one more experienced receiver and hope he's from a different mould than all the others.

Jesse

#59
Today at 12:11:02 AM
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on January 31, 2026, 09:31:11 PMTrue, White won't have pressure to become the star receiver and he has a good group to work with so he should be a great complimentary piece.  I expect Walters to sign one more experienced receiver and hope he's from a different mould than all the others.

I don't know, we can't buy every position in FA. Seems par for the course to have one spot filled internally. Otherwise, what do we have scouts for?
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