Blue Bombers Transactions - July 22, 2026
WINNIPEG, MB., July 22, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the following transactions.
Released from practice roster:
Offensive lineman Micah Mazzccua
American receiver Christian Frederickson
American defensive back Kaylin Moore
Guess we've got some guys coming back healthy. Interesting on the OL they must like Poncius a bit.
Was hoping there would more opportunity to chant Mazooka (pronunciation of Mazzccua's name according to Tait). Oh well...
can't keep em all, lost a couple decent ones there, wonder if anyone gets a sniff elsewhere or maybe by us later
Anyone got the scoop on Moore?
Not sure why we're keeping Womack over Frederickson...
I was pretty disappointed in Womack during preseason.
Quote from: LXTSN on July 22, 2026, 05:32:25 PMNot sure why we're keeping Womack over Frederickson...
I was pretty disappointed in Womack during preseason.
Probably a much better athlete than Frederickson who's best attribute was grit, Womack still behind Singer.
Womack can return kicks
Maybe Mazz has some interest from other camps, with Oline going down. Or he wasn't impressive enough in his one start here to keep investing in him oer the other options...
It was pretty clear there were going to be some movement with players returning from the IR. We'll see how this shakes out tomorrow I guess. I've mentioned some changes I thought were coming but it's only speculation until we see it happen.
The outright releases were a bit of a surprise but you can never tell what players on the PR are showing in practice.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 22, 2026, 05:59:50 PMIt was pretty clear there were going to be some movement with players returning from the IR. We'll see how this shakes out tomorrow I guess. I've mentioned some changes I thought were coming but it's only speculation until we see it happen.
The outright releases were a bit of a surprise but you can never tell what players on the PR are showing in practice.
And I suspect sometimes a PR release isn't always the "least good" player. There's considerations on position balance, ratio and whether the player even wants to stay there. Sometimes the closer a player is to the active roster the more likely they may have other options.
I'd like to see Clercius back on the AR. Cobb has done fine, and Corcoron has done well blocking, but Clercius can actually make some tough catches and he's a big target.
If Dixon gets back on the roster, who comes off? Reese, Jenkyns, Fletcher?
Quote from: LXTSN on July 22, 2026, 06:57:44 PMI'd like to see Clercius back on the AR. Cobb has done fine, and Corcoron has done well blocking, but Clercius can actually make some tough catches and he's a big target.
If Dixon gets back on the roster, who comes off? Reese, Jenkyns, Fletcher?
Hopefully not Fletcher.
I thought both Fletcher and Reese were worth keeping on the roster.
None of these transactions have been officially registered with the CFL yet, so why do they announce them?
Quote from: LXTSN on July 22, 2026, 06:57:44 PMI'd like to see Clercius back on the AR. Cobb has done fine, and Corcoron has done well blocking, but Clercius can actually make some tough catches and he's a big target.
If Dixon gets back on the roster, who comes off? Reese, Jenkyns, Fletcher?
Dixon has started practising at " full " and is eligible to come off after this weeks' game. If he's added back to the AR it would likely be Jenkins that is taken off. to accomplish that.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 22, 2026, 09:16:43 PMDixon has started practising at " full " and is eligible to come off after this weeks' game. If he's added back to the AR it would likely be Jenkins that is taken off. to accomplish that.
Makes sense, in recent weeks they've shown they can accommodate Willie, Ceresna + 3 rookie Imports, at least until Lawson comes back. If Schmeck comes on this week, Kornie probably comes off.
Jenkins, Stuart, Corcoran and Boulaine moved to PR. Nothing official yet, but 3 of Clercius, Ball, Novak and Schmekel back to AR. Kramdi might not play so it could be all 4 on and Kramdi to 1 game IR?
Are they activating Dixon 1 week early? There are not many import choices to add with Jenkins coming off. Singer is the only other import healthy that is available.
Quote from: theaardvark on July 22, 2026, 05:57:04 PMMaybe Mazz has some interest from other camps, with Oline going down. Or he wasn't impressive enough in his one start here to keep investing in him oer the other options...
or he just didn't show enough to keep and we have vanterpool
Quote from: LXTSN on July 22, 2026, 06:57:44 PMI'd like to see Clercius back on the AR. Cobb has done fine, and Corcoron has done well blocking, but Clercius can actually make some tough catches and he's a big target.
If Dixon gets back on the roster, who comes off? Reese, Jenkyns, Fletcher?
easily Jenkins. He got demoted once already and frankly showed nada
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 22, 2026, 11:46:35 PMJenkins, Stuart, Corcoran and Boulaine moved to PR. Nothing official yet, but 3 of Clercius, Ball, Novak and Schmekel back to AR. Kramdi might not play so it could be all 4 on and Kramdi to 1 game IR?
Are they activating Dixon 1 week early? There are not many import choices to add with Jenkins coming off. Singer is the only other import healthy that is available.
Dixon or Singer would both be great. Dixon has inside-out versatility and Singer is honestly our 5th best WR minimum as it stands
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 22, 2026, 11:46:35 PMJenkins, Stuart, Corcoran and Boulaine moved to PR. Nothing official yet, but 3 of Clercius, Ball, Novak and Schmekel back to AR. Kramdi might not play so it could be all 4 on and Kramdi to 1 game IR?
Are they activating Dixon 1 week early? There are not many import choices to add with Jenkins coming off. Singer is the only other import healthy that is available.
Kramdi looked pretty good on the last play of the game. He might have just taken the day off.
Quote from: kkc60 on July 23, 2026, 02:05:23 AMor he just didn't show enough to keep and we have vanterpool easily Jenkins. He got demoted once already and frankly showed nada
Ya, I guess this answers those questions: Vant really was nicked, and Mazz wasn't considered as good. Interesting we gave him a live "tryout" shot before dumping him! That's a little bit against Mafia norms.
Another option is to add Hazen back with Jenkins coming off. It doesn't make sense unless Jenkins has really flamed out. Another LB is the last thing we need on the AR.
We haven't chosen to add Texada with the improved play of Kelly, so changing that one DI is puzzling. Next week I could see Dixon coming back but this week the last DI is a ???
Kramdi was involved in the last play of the game. Even if he has a hand injury I think he plays.
Yikes. Kramdi out and Jackson in as a depth role DI. Kelly starts at safety. I'm not sure who will really be the one that replaces him in a 2 safety look. Hallett shows on the depth chart but he really hasn't taken on that this year or even last.
We might see Ball on the field in some defensive sets.
Next week we should have the option of either Woodbey, Dixon or both being added. Either would likely see more reps than Jackson whether he sees any or not this week.
Kramdi will be missed
Some have been hard on him over the years and this year, will leave a massive hole
Don't it always seem to go that you don't know what you got till it's gone
Quote from: Tecno on July 23, 2026, 07:53:06 AMYa, I guess this answers those questions: Vant really was nicked, and Mazz wasn't considered as good. Interesting we gave him a live "tryout" shot before dumping him! That's a little bit against Mafia norms.
Hmmm, no indication who's getting the RR designation this week, if it's not Vanterpool he might go back on the 6 game for another spin. He hasn't played a lick this season so if he has ongoing health issues makes you wonder why they didn't keep the younger Mazzcua.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 23, 2026, 04:51:31 PMHmmm, no indication who's getting the RR designation this week, if it's not Vanterpool he might go back on the 6 game for another spin. He hasn't played a lick this season so if he has ongoing health issues makes you wonder why they didn't keep the younger Mazzcua.
Nobody on RR and Vanterpool was already on the 6 game IR. Since he's actually injured they can't release him
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 23, 2026, 05:19:38 PMNobody on RR and Vanterpool was already on the 6 game IR. Since he's actually injured they can't release him
Too weird, I guess he was on RR for some early games so he still has time left on the first 6 game. I'd love to know what his injury is and if their intention is to have him eventually replace Stan.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 23, 2026, 03:34:24 PMYikes. Kramdi out and Jackson in as a depth role DI. Kelly starts at safety. I'm not sure who will really be the one that replaces him in a 2 safety look. Hallett shows on the depth chart but he really hasn't taken on that this year or even last.
We might see Hall on the field in some defensive sets.
Next week we should have the option of either Woodbey, Dixon or both being added. Either would likely see more reps than Jackson whether he sees any or not this week.
Anyone remember if Ball spent anytime at Safety last season? Not sure where he's slotted to fit in or if he's going to remain a career STer.
They went back to 2 import rookies on the D-line and kept Korny in rotation, maybe due to Kramdi's absence but you'd think ratio would be easily covered with the 4 other options on defence.
What kind of hand injury puts you on the 6 game when your not a receiver or rb?
Quote from: TBURGESS on July 24, 2026, 12:24:35 AMWhat kind of hand injury puts you on the 6 game when your not a receiver or rb?
6 game is standard now for all injuries, as O'Shea said "it doesn't mean nuthin" he could be back in a week or two or five or six, but better safe than sorry.
Quote from: TBURGESS on July 24, 2026, 12:24:35 AMWhat kind of hand injury puts you on the 6 game when your not a receiver or rb?
I think you've got a valid point on this one.
The final play of the game in Ottawa has Kramdi in on the pass breakup and he's pretty obviously celebrating and seems absolutely fine. I suppose you never know but it's an odd one in that the last shots appear to show someone pretty healthy and happy and not obviously favouring anything.
Wonder if it's a kind way of shuffling him off for a bit. He's just not a safety and it's been pointed out by many here.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 24, 2026, 12:35:42 AMI think you've got a valid point on this one.
The final play of the game in Ottawa has Kramdi in on the pass breakup and he's pretty obviously celebrating and seems absolutely fine. I suppose you never know but it's an odd one in that the last shots appear to show someone pretty healthy and happy and not obviously favouring anything.
Wonder if it's a kind way of shuffling him off for a bit. He's just not a safety and it's been pointed out by many here.
I don't think there is merit in that post you reference.
Tinfoil idea imo to fuel your narrative against him. He is hurt. If he wasn't he would be starting. He is hurt bad enough to be on the 6 game.
He has been playing great and is a critical part of our defense and has been for years.
He is not just a FS, he plays all over as Youngers D is as flexible and complex as there is.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 24, 2026, 12:35:20 AM6 game is standard now for all injuries, as O'Shea said "it doesn't mean nuthin" he could be back in a week or two or five or six, but better safe than sorry.
Agree critical to make sure you heal one of your good defensive assets and leaders
Quote from: TBURGESS on July 24, 2026, 12:24:35 AMWhat kind of hand injury puts you on the 6 game when your not a receiver or rb?
When's the last time we saw a D player play with a club? Boy, maybe pre-covid. It's simply not a thing anymore. Maybe the CFL or CFLPA outright outlawed it.
I always thought the club things were stupid. You can't tackle properly in the open field with a club.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 23, 2026, 07:09:23 PMAnyone remember if Ball spent anytime at Safety last season? Not sure where he's slotted to fit in or if he's going to remain a career STer.
Pretty sure Ball never really took real D snaps in '25, except maybe in garbage time or garbage season. However, everyone noted how great Ball looked in TC and PS playing as DB. I don't even think it was safety? I think they had him at HB or CB?
Ball may actually be considered ready to be the "2nd safety" in the special passing-down sets Kelly usually comes on for. So the likely set might be Williams - Nichols - Kelly - Ball - Holm - Moxey (and maybe Smith at SAM?)
That said, I would not be shocked if it was vet Hallett who got those looks -- though he's never been very good at it.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 23, 2026, 05:42:02 PMToo weird, I guess he was on RR for some early games so he still has time left on the first 6 game. I'd love to know what his injury is and if their intention is to have him eventually replace Stan.
Please Lord no! The succession is clear: Broxton takes Stan's spot, and we get a real Yoshi-level RT to improve (or at least maintain!) our run game.
Vant is an injury replacement OT at best. And a pretty good OG option if we're forced to go 4 IMP again. Clearly considered as good as Mazzcua -- because Vant is still here.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 23, 2026, 03:34:24 PMYikes. Kramdi out and Jackson in as a depth role DI.
Who on earth is this Jackson guy? Why are these guys popping out of nowhere? Don't recall him at all in PS.
Wasting a DI on a nobody rookie ELC when there's such need at other positions?? Wowzers.
I'm now convinced we're seeing a seismic shift in Mafia Methodology, something we've never seen before. They are running in-season (hopefully just early-season!) "tryouts" to get noobs live reps. I don't think it's for altruism ("get the kid a paycheck"), I think it's for Chris Jones-level "tryouts". Ok, nobody goes "full Chris Jones", but you know what I mean.
Just look at the very strange AR adds this season, ones that have everyone who spends too much time poring over the roster (<hand goes up>) scratching their heads:
Game 7 Jackson
Game 6 Bouliane (2nd chance)
Game 5 Hazen
Game 4 Mazzcua
Game 2 Bouliane
Game 1 Clark, Stuart
This is unheard of for Mafia. There are many guys at most of these positions who would be higher up the seniority/ability meter they could have gone with. Or not added someone at these often-times saturated positions at all and instead added players at low-depth positions, like REC.
Can anyone guess the rationale?? Is it simply to see who's good at ST and to heck with them otherwise since they rarely see the field? Are we unhappy, and don't feel we've found the correct/best final 1-2 guys for ST? Or are we seriously trying to vet them at their actual position, like on D?
Or are we seriously overloaded on roster size and desperately need to figure out who to shed next as IR's heal up? Like what we did with Mazzcua -- make sure he's not the next Stan before we throw him on the scrapheap? And if that's the case, why not use the now-empty RR??
Regardless of why, it's a departure from what I'm used to seeing. And outside of "bad" teams, you don't usually see this kind of churn for no reason. Does this mean we're bad?
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 23, 2026, 03:34:24 PMWe might see Hall on the field in some defensive sets.
Pretty sure that would be the death of Hall. :o 8)
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 24, 2026, 12:35:42 AMThe final play of the game in Ottawa has Kramdi in on the pass breakup and he's pretty obviously celebrating and seems absolutely fine. I suppose you never know but it's an odd one in that the last shots appear to show someone pretty healthy and happy and not obviously favouring anything.
Adrenaline, especially on a game winning play, can hide a lot of pain. Possibly didn't feel anything until the drive home.
Quote from: bomberjunkie on July 24, 2026, 11:46:04 AMAdrenaline, especially on a game winning play, can hide a lot of pain. Possibly didn't feel anything until the drive home.
Probably and a defensive back isn't going to play with a broken hand or something. Him being hurt is the most likely explanation.
But it's an interesting case none of the less that he's going off as a bunch of bodies came off the 6 game and the injury was never picked up on camera and he was in on the last play looking pretty okay. O'Shea would probably make a move this way for a guy like Kramdi versus sit him and throw him under the bus wouldn't you say? And our safety play hasn't been great to the point where he wasn't even playing as much safety as the first few games.
Quote from: Tecno on July 24, 2026, 09:58:33 AMWhen's the last time we saw a D player play with a club? Boy, maybe pre-covid. It's simply not a thing anymore. Maybe the CFL or CFLPA outright outlawed it.
I always thought the club things were stupid. You can't tackle properly in the open field with a club.
We did have one but I can't remember
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 24, 2026, 01:31:47 PMProbably and a defensive back isn't going to play with a broken hand or something. Him being hurt is the most likely explanation.
But it's an interesting case none of the less that he's going off as a bunch of bodies came off the 6 game and the injury was never picked up on camera and he was in on the last play looking pretty okay. O'Shea would probably make a move this way for a guy like Kramdi versus sit him and throw him under the bus wouldn't you say? And our safety play hasn't been great to the point where he wasn't even playing as much safety as the first few games.
He is hurt and on a the 6 game as a result. There is zero other explanation for this. All our defensive players rotate and have many looks.
Kramdi drives the bus, he doesn't get hit by it.
Quote from: bomberjunkie on July 24, 2026, 11:46:04 AMAdrenaline, especially on a game winning play, can hide a lot of pain. Possibly didn't feel anything until the drive home.
facts are presented above, I thought of this yesterday too. Well said.
costco might have a deal for you LOL
Quote from: Tecno on July 24, 2026, 10:16:07 AMPretty sure that would be the death of Hall. :o 8)
Oops. In any case, we'll have to see how they adapt without Kramdi this week. I'm not sure if the rookie DB sees many reps but he may have impressed the team during practice.
Smith is seeing more reps so that might be part of the adjustment with Griffin having his role adjusted somewhat.
Kramdi spent many reps closer to the LOS while Kelly took many of the deeper " safety " looks.
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 24, 2026, 01:40:47 PMWe did have one but I can't rememberHe is hurt and on a the 6 game as a result. There is zero other explanation for this. All our defensive players rotate and have many looks.
Kramdi drives the bus, he doesn't get hit by it.
facts are presented above, I thought of this yesterday too. Well said.
costco might have a deal for you LOL
There's room for my opinion here and not everything has to be an argument, right? Breath. It will be okay that I don't think Kramdi is a very good safety. I understand you think he's super duper super good. I also awknowledged that him being hurt is the most likely scenario. It's just not the only one.
Quote from: Tecno on July 24, 2026, 09:58:33 AMWhen's the last time we saw a D player play with a club? Boy, maybe pre-covid. It's simply not a thing anymore. Maybe the CFL or CFLPA outright outlawed it.
I always thought the club things were stupid. You can't tackle properly in the open field with a club.
My guess would be Bighill, but don't think a club would stop most linemen on either side from playing if it's not against the rules.
QuoteThere's room for my opinion here and not everything has to be an argument, right? Breath. It will be okay that I don't think Kramdi is a very good safety. I understand you think he's super duper super good. I also awknowledged that him being hurt is the most likely scenario. It's just not the only one.
Kramdi isn't a good safety, but he is a NAT and that keeps him on the field
Quote from: Tecno on July 24, 2026, 10:15:21 AMWho on earth is this Jackson guy? Why are these guys popping out of nowhere? Don't recall him at all in PS.
Wasting a DI on a nobody rookie ELC when there's such need at other positions?? Wowzers.
I'm now convinced we're seeing a seismic shift in Mafia Methodology, something we've never seen before. They are running in-season (hopefully just early-season!) "tryouts" to get noobs live reps. I don't think it's for altruism ("get the kid a paycheck"), I think it's for Chris Jones-level "tryouts". Ok, nobody goes "full Chris Jones", but you know what I mean.
Just look at the very strange AR adds this season, ones that have everyone who spends too much time poring over the roster (<hand goes up>) scratching their heads:
Game 7 Jackson
Game 6 Bouliane (2nd chance)
Game 5 Hazen
Game 4 Mazzcua
Game 2 Bouliane
Game 1 Clark, Stuart
This is unheard of for Mafia. There are many guys at most of these positions who would be higher up the seniority/ability meter they could have gone with. Or not added someone at these often-times saturated positions at all and instead added players at low-depth positions, like REC.
Can anyone guess the rationale?? Is it simply to see who's good at ST and to heck with them otherwise since they rarely see the field? Are we unhappy, and don't feel we've found the correct/best final 1-2 guys for ST? Or are we seriously trying to vet them at their actual position, like on D?
Or are we seriously overloaded on roster size and desperately need to figure out who to shed next as IR's heal up? Like what we did with Mazzcua -- make sure he's not the next Stan before we throw him on the scrapheap? And if that's the case, why not use the now-empty RR??
Regardless of why, it's a departure from what I'm used to seeing. And outside of "bad" teams, you don't usually see this kind of churn for no reason. Does this mean we're bad?
I think the deluge of early season injuries allowed them to delay some hard personnel decisions that would normally have been made at the end of TC. They're now in the process of sorting it all out as players come off the 6-game, unfortunately good players are being released. In regard to Mazzcua perhaps giving him the one game film was a thankyou and a gift to further his career but I have a feeling we may see him back again at some point if injuries crop up.
As to the in season tryouts, the Riders have been leading the way in this regard since last year and are continually to trying to better their roster with new additions. Maybe Walters noticed O'Shea's "freeze the roster after TC" declaration was not keeping up with the Joneses to the West, who now have the better team in multiple sectors.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 24, 2026, 02:13:38 PMThere's room for my opinion here and not everything has to be an argument, right? Breath. It will be okay that I don't think Kramdi is a very good safety. I understand you think he's super duper super good. I also awknowledged that him being hurt is the most likely scenario. It's just not the only one.
I agree. Kramdi isn't my first choice at safety. However, I do believe he is a valuable member of our D, and he's a very versatile Canadian player.
On that final play, Kramdi stuck his hand in to break up the play. It is super easy in that situation to break a digit, or dislocated one, so many injuries are possible there, even hitting the player's shoulder pads or jamming it against the ball.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 24, 2026, 02:13:38 PMThere's room for my opinion here and not everything has to be an argument, right? Breath. It will be okay that I don't think Kramdi is a very good safety. I understand you think he's super duper super good. I also awknowledged that him being hurt is the most likely scenario. It's just not the only one.
Nah there is no argument
Just more fake news, you try to make me look silly by continuing to post things that are not true. Please quote me where I said he was a good safety. We got all day lol.
Facts
I have stated Kramdi is a very good LB
I have stated pre season that there wasn't a hope in hell he would start at safety
I ate crow when he did
The D and him had a rough start but starting to slowly come together
After the 1st few games I posted that Kramdi wasn't a good fit at FS. The idea is growing on me. Never stated he was good at safety but nice try. I would prefer if we had a vet stud safety and Kramdi went home to LB. Cautiously optimistic due to the flexibility on D.
You stated / hinted three times you though they put him on the 6 game because he wasn't hurt, dems the facts jack. Which is simply non factual. There is no other explanation unless you use a box of Costco foil. Which is ok, sometimes it's fun to present contrarian theories but when and if you do, you will be challenged.
Big fan of opinions based by factual evidence.
Kramdi is a good football player, key Canadian for this awesome club and league. You anti Cdn content bias is showing but that's ok because I'll die before that changes.
Quote from: theaardvark on July 24, 2026, 05:14:02 PMOn that final play, Kramdi stuck his hand in to break up the play. It is super easy in that situation to break a digit, or dislocated one, so many injuries are possible there, even hitting the player's shoulder pads or jamming it against the ball.
Facts are presented above, agree all
Quote from: Tecno on July 24, 2026, 10:16:07 AMPretty sure that would be the death of Hall. :o 8)
#1 d Hall is boss Younger has the hunger ;D
He can zip a ball
Put him at qb
Quote from: Pigskin on July 24, 2026, 04:47:16 PMI agree. Kramdi isn't my first choice at safety. However, I do believe he is a valuable member of our D, and he's a very versatile Canadian player.
It's what he's being paid to be versatile that is more to the issue. We don't know what his hand injury is but you can play with a finger problem or dislocation. A broken wrist or severe sprain is more difficult.
Quote from: Pigskin on July 24, 2026, 04:47:16 PMI agree. Kramdi isn't my first choice at safety. However, I do believe he is a valuable member of our D, and he's a very versatile Canadian player.
I think the misnomer is calling Kramdi a Safety, he rarely plays deep or covers receivers, better to call him a rover. It will be interesting to see how assignments are communicated in this game without him, with a fair bit of experience on the field they should be ok. Jake Kelly has been with the team long enough now to show some leadership skills if he in fact is expected to be the future Safety.
Truth be told, I think I'd prefer Kramdi on the field in a cast than on the bench. I think he brings more than just his play being on the field, and I imagine he inspires others with his attitude and drive.
If it is a broken bone in the hand or wrist, I wouldn't want to risk further damage, though. But if it is a sprain, give him a club and let him loose. It's not like he needs dexterity for they way he hits.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 24, 2026, 05:35:47 PMI think the misnomer is calling Kramdi a Safety, he rarely plays deep or covers receivers, better to call him a rover. It will be interesting to see how assignments are communicated in this game without him, with a fair bit of experience on the field they should be ok. Jake Kelly has been with the team long enough now to show some leadership skills if he in fact is expected to be the future Safety.
Agree all well said
Quote from: theaardvark on July 24, 2026, 05:40:26 PMTruth be told, I think I'd prefer Kramdi on the field in a cast than on the bench. I think he brings more than just his play being on the field, and I imagine he inspires others with his attitude and drive.
If it is a broken bone in the hand or wrist, I wouldn't want to risk further damage, though. But if it is a sprain, give him a club and let him loose. It's not like he needs dexterity for they way he hits.
Some forget this, so well said
A leader, a communicator. That said due to his value, best to rest imo.
He is a role model. He deserves more respect than some give him. He isn't a pro baller because he is cdn, he is a pro because he is good at ball.
I seen something special in him early. His rise was quick. He learned quick after getting roasted at times. He came out of the oven just right lol.
He should retire a Bomber imo.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 24, 2026, 05:35:47 PMI think the misnomer is calling Kramdi a Safety, he rarely plays deep or covers receivers, better to call him a rover. It will be interesting to see how assignments are communicated in this game without him
Short answer: "badly". The whole game was one botched assignment after another. Forget the bad tackling, just look at 20Y cushions on every mid/deep shot. Even JY doesn't dial up cushions that big! Those are busts.
Kelly was AWOL. Experiment over.
Quote from: Pigskin on July 24, 2026, 04:47:16 PMI agree. Kramdi isn't my first choice at safety. However, I do believe he is a valuable member of our D, and he's a very versatile Canadian player.
Well, he is now! This was a near-perfect apples-to-apples comparison, and the only DB/SAM change was Kramdi and things went all to poop.
Yes! Kramdi! In Ottawa we only gave up 34 points and 420 yards of offense. I want him back because without him we gave up 408 yards of offense and 45 points(on defense) to a significantly better team.
Looks like he's the difference maker boys. It's definitely not JYs terrible system or playcalling.
Quote from: Tecno on July 25, 2026, 06:38:56 AMShort answer: "badly". The whole game was one botched assignment after another. Forget the bad tackling, just look at 20Y cushions on every mid/deep shot. Even JY doesn't dial up cushions that big! Those are busts.
Kelly was AWOL. Experiment over.
Well, he is now! This was a near-perfect apples-to-apples comparison, and the only DB/SAM change was Kramdi and things went all to poop.
Well he isn't. Kelly is not the answer but I still don't think Kramdi is a safety. I also can't see Kramdi back for awhile with that big cast on his arm, so the bombers have to figure this out.
We missed Kramdi big time and Kelly isn't ready.
Kramdi in a cast and a sling. The wild and weird speculation regarding the circumstances around him going to the 6 game can be put to bed, but the majority of us knew he was hurt but now we know it's pretty serious :(
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 25, 2026, 02:49:59 PMWe missed Kramdi big time and Kelly isn't ready.
Kramdi in a cast and a sling. The wild and weird speculation regarding the circumstances around him going to the 6 game can be put to bed, but the majority of us knew he was hurt but now we know it's pretty serious :(
I didn't know he had a cast which is bad news. The sidelines weren't shown often on TV so I didn't pick up on that.
Mentioning a sling might mean more arm or shoulder than wrist but either way it's bad news.
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 25, 2026, 02:49:59 PMWe missed Kramdi big time and Kelly isn't ready.
Kramdi in a cast and a sling. The wild and weird speculation regarding the circumstances around him going to the 6 game can be put to bed, but the majority of us knew he was hurt but now we know it's pretty serious :(
You were right! Looks actually hurt.
Poncius is a LT by definition. Whether he can adjust quickly to RT if necessary IDK. Maybe someone that has been to practice can give an evaluation. He is the only other OT and import OL available on the roster.
Moving Wallace to OT is not a solution. So it's either Allen as a new addition to the roster or a rookie OL.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 25, 2026, 03:55:40 PMPoncius is a LT by definition. Whether he can adjust quickly to RT if necessary IDK. Maybe someone that has been to practice can give an evaluation. He is the only other OT and import OL available on the roster.
Moving Wallace to OT is not a solution. So it's either Allen as a new addition to the roster or a rookie OL.
I couldn't believe it when they moved Gabe to RT, I saw them experiment with that in pre-season and just thought noooo that's not going to work. Total mismanagement cutting Randolph who was healthy and a decent OT in lieu of Vanterpool who doesn't seem to fit into their future plans anywhere. Even Eric Lofton the RT they had the year prior was good at protecting the QB which is their most important role.
Just checked Lofton's status, he was cut by the Ti-Cats in TC so he is currently available and would obviously sign for a lot less than Dejon Allen. They have to do something if Broxton is out for awhile, they had to change 3 positions out of 5 to compensate for his absence.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 25, 2026, 05:38:00 PMI couldn't believe it when they moved Gabe to RT, I saw them experiment with that in pre-season and just thought noooo that's not going to work. Total mismanagement cutting Randolph who was healthy and a decent OT in lieu of Vanterpool who doesn't seem to fit into their future plans anywhere. Even Eric Lofton the RT they had the year prior was good at protecting the QB which is their most important role.
Just checked Lofton's status, he was cut by the Ti-Cats in TC so he is currently available and would obviously sign for a lot less than Dejon Allen.
Randolph wouldn't have been on the game AR even if we retained him. Hindsight is always 20/20 I suppose. Any team losing at OT in game may struggle. However didn't the Elks lose both and still find a way to win? lol Longer term is a different issue.
Now whether Vanterpool was perceived as better or just willing to accept a PR role we don't know.
Quote from: Throw Long Bannatyne on July 25, 2026, 05:38:00 PMI couldn't believe it when they moved Gabe to RT, I saw them experiment with that in pre-season and just thought noooo that's not going to work. Total mismanagement cutting Randolph who was healthy and a decent OT in lieu of Vanterpool who doesn't seem to fit into their future plans anywhere. Even Eric Lofton the RT they had the year prior was good at protecting the QB which is their most important role.
Just checked Lofton's status, he was cut by the Ti-Cats in TC so he is currently available and would obviously sign for a lot less than Dejon Allen.
It used to be Neufeld who swung out to tackle due to injury. Maybe getting too old?
Quote from: bunker on July 25, 2026, 06:00:35 PMIt used to be Neufeld who swung out to tackle due to injury. Maybe getting too old?
Neuf. was never that good at OT either, Geoff Gray had excellent mobility and subbed for Stan a few games as did Lofton. Going into this season without a backup for Stan is looking like a real bad plan.
The Bomber only have Vibert and Poncius on the PR.
Vanterpool in on the IR. Might have to call Mazzccua.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 25, 2026, 03:40:08 PMI didn't know he had a cast which is bad news. The sidelines weren't shown often on TV so I didn't pick up on that.
Mentioning a sling might mean more arm or shoulder than wrist but either way it's bad news.
Was mentioned on CJOB
That was Jake Kelly's 38th CFL game over 4 years. If he is not ready, he never will be. Teamer for life. I don't think Allen is close. Texada isn't a FS. We might have to look for a trade.
Jackson Findlay : BC Lions. 5 games, 26 DTs, 3 STs, 1 Int.
Quote from: Pigskin on July 25, 2026, 09:01:09 PMThat was Jake Kelly's 38th CFL game over 4 years. If he is not ready, he never will be. Teamer for life. I don't think Allen is close. Texada isn't a FS. We might have to look for a trade.
Jackson Findlay : BC Lions. 5 games, 26 DTs, 3 STs, 1 Int.
Not a fair or accurate representation of Kelly imo.
He has shown some good development last few games and failed at FS yesterday. He is not just a teamer for life. Just because he isn't ready to start FS as of now or likely suited for it means very little imo. He has been a rotational defensive player for us who before this year didn't show very much but enough to stick around.
I believe he is yes likely a ST but also a decent rotational option for our defense.
Agree with nothing you have said but yes I would have brought in a Vet FS. Findlay shows promise but we ain't getting him and I would prefer a stud not a prospect.
I am neutral on Kelly, didn't like his game like many but started to warm up to him a bit. Not fair to judge his performance on one game in a very difficult position to be put in.
Quote from: Blueforlife on July 25, 2026, 09:25:13 PMNot a fair or accurate representation of Kelly imo.
He has shown some good development last few games and failed at FS yesterday. He is not just a teamer for life. Just because he isn't ready to start FS as of now or likely suited for it means very little imo. He has been a rotational defensive player for us who before this year didn't show very much but enough to stick around.
I believe he is yes likely a ST but also a decent rotational option for our defense.
Agree with nothing you have said but yes I would have brought in a Vet FS. Findlay shows promise but we ain't getting him and I would prefer a stud not a prospect.
I am neutral on Kelly, didn't like his game like many but started to warm up to him a bit. Not fair to judge his performance on one game in a very difficult position to be put in.
No we will never get Finn, but we could have had him in the draft. However the point was Finn in one year he's become BCs starting safety. And, he is not a prospect he is a starting Canadian safety. Kelly in 4 years still hasn't figured it out. Opportunity's like this either make or break your career. This isn't the first time Jake has been given an opportunity and didn't step up.
Quote from: Pigskin on July 25, 2026, 09:40:53 PMNo we will never get Finn, but we could have had him in the draft. However the point was Finn in one year he's become BCs starting safety. And, he is not a prospect he is a starting Canadian safety. Kelly in 4 years still hasn't figured it out. Opportunity's like this either make or break your career. This isn't the first time Jake has been given an opportunity and didn't step up.
our issue once again is not working in a replacement, and when Kramdi goes down you see what we get. Why havent we utilized a young guy like Smith there, hes faster and a better tackler.
Mathew Jackson has impressive speed and can also be an alternative. It seems like Youngers defense is so complicated it makes it extremely difficult to step in.
Quote from: Pigskin on July 25, 2026, 09:40:53 PMNo we will never get Finn, but we could have had him in the draft. However the point was Finn in one year he's become BCs starting safety. And, he is not a prospect he is a starting Canadian safety. Kelly in 4 years still hasn't figured it out. Opportunity's like this either make or break your career. This isn't the first time Jake has been given an opportunity and didn't step up.
You have mentioned him before and its real easy to mention we should have drafted him after the fact that he was able to step in and start right away. That is pretty rare. Would he have had success here, who knows. I think calling him a prospect was not giving him enough credit after I see the number of games he has played. Young cdn developmental player maybe a better characterization.
Santos-Kox and Allen are shown as extended on 6 game IR as of today. We may not see either again this season. At best for Allen it will still be awhile since he's not practising yet.
Quote from: Blue In BC on July 25, 2026, 10:27:23 PMSantos-Kox and Allen are shown as extended on 6 game IR as of today. We may not see either again this season. At best for Allen it will still be awhile since he's not practising yet.
DT recently speculated that Allen had surgery to repair whatever issue got him in preseason.
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 25, 2026, 12:11:17 PMYes! Kramdi! In Ottawa we only gave up 34 points and 420 yards of offense. I want him back because without him we gave up 408 yards of offense and 45 points(on defense) to a significantly better team.
Doesn't matter. Every cgy rec was wide open and got major yac. I don't recall many wide open busts in OTT... Only difference was: no kramdi.
Quote from: Tecno on July 26, 2026, 04:55:38 AMDoesn't matter. Every cgy rec was wide open and got major yac. I don't recall many wide open busts in OTT... Only difference was: no kramdi.
Look again. We've had major busts in nearly every game we've played this year. The Ottawa game maybe less so but the winless Redblacks and the intrepid Jake Maier are not running Dickenson's offense with VA. So a few more things might be different between the games after all.
One thing that wasn't different: both offenses had some of their best output of the season against our defense.
Quote from: Tecno on July 26, 2026, 04:55:38 AMDoesn't matter. Every cgy rec was wide open and got major yac. I don't recall many wide open busts in OTT... Only difference was: no kramdi.
Maier threw for 344 yards at a 75% clip and you don't remember wide open receivers? And this was the only offence in the league less successful than ours.
If anything receivers were better covered against Calgary. It was the ridiculous display of missed tackles that led to the big plays on Friday.
Quote from: Jesse on July 26, 2026, 01:20:26 PMMaier threw for 344 yards at a 75% clip and you don't remember wide open receivers? And this was the only offence in the league less successful than ours.
If anything receivers were better covered against Calgary. It was the ridiculous display of missed tackles that led to the big plays on Friday.
Haha that's the other thing, busts aside, open receivers because we're either calling zone coverage with too much gap (most likely) or we're just physically too used to playing way too safe and therefore giving up too much a lot of the time is just been constant through 7 games.
And I don't even mean when we get beat in a match look where the coverage becomes man (Nichols two yards behind a receiver on a field out) but literally when we're in our zones and too far away to contest passes over and over and over .