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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 1st & 10 | The Complete Bl...

Last post by LXTSN - Today at 06:01:58 PM

I agree that Wilson hasn't really been given the chance, but he's had a few opportunities and he hasn't exactly shined.
He is a solid short yardage QB.

In a perfect world, I would like to have this:
QB1 - Star QB / Starter
QB2 - Solid serviceable veteran. Jake Maier, MBT, Crum... etc. Someone that can win you games short term, but not a championship.
QB3 - Prospect / potential future starter. He would ideally be your short yardage QB as well.

I think we had a bad QB room last season with 2 short yardage QB's and Collaros struggled.
Hoping that Zach can come back from a down season. He's oldish QB's can last a long time!

#2

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 05:49:23 PM

Ti-cats signed CB Jamal Peters for 2 years at $355k, Dan Ralph is reporting.

Highest paid American CB.

Dammmn, nobodies holding the line, the price for Nichols and Holmie just went up.

#3

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 1st & 10 | The Blue Bomber...

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 05:40:19 PM

BO20 is definitely worth whatever the market will give.  But like AH33, he has to be ready and willing to prove he's coming to camp ready for battle.  Not suggesting he'd do anything but that, but if he pulls the same crap as AH33 did, let someone else sign him.

I have no doubts he will be ready, healthy and raring to go.  And the "home town discount" should be considerable, but not insulting. 

I'm much more worried about Demski, though.  His value is higher with his versatility.  The fact there are others competing for NAT starting Rec$ out there makes it a little easier, but more than any other player, I value Demski as the game changer.  Fewer touches than Brady, but just as many yards.

Demski
Brady
Holm
Kramdi
Schoen (if 100%)

Those are the must haves of those left.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 05:37:57 PM

No, FG will still be 15 yards further.  Sure, only 5 yards further from the other side of C, but 15 yards deeper, moving max Castillo FG range from the 55 to the 40.

A punt from your 40 needs to go 60 yards to get to the EZ instead of 70.

Coffin corner kicks become a thing outside the 40, much easier to pin than from the 55.  And kicks into the EZ but not through (new rouge) from outside the 40 are easier, but will also look pretty much like a missed FG return yardage.

It will be interesting to see how ST coaches change their play calls on the new field. 

Good points! And I think field goal range will be even shorter because of the holding distance. If you're on the 30, that's +15 for the endzone and +7 for the hold, making it a 52 yard field goal. Scrimmaging from the 40 is probably more like 62 yards which he can probably hit in the right conditions but I'm not sure we'd want to try it very often.

You know is going to like these rules is a punter like Sheahan. Have to say his shorter but more accurate leg could be perfect for the new field.

#5

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Free Agent Acquisition

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 05:31:56 PM

Stealing a FA OT from another team is going to be expensive, but just might be worth it.

Looks like we are going the other way, though, with so many potential American OTs on the roster.

That one yard is such a difference maker, finding that guy that can make the change, who's game improves with that yard, is the key here.

I know, no one wants to hear the name again, but should we invest a spring guest coach salary on Bob Wylie, to assess the raw talent of these imports, and tweak some of these hoggies to the CFL game?  He is literally the best there ever was at this.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Ontaria Wilson signs two-y...

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 05:26:02 PM

Good news...

#7

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 05:22:42 PM

The field has been reduced by 10 yards and goal posts moved to back of 15 yd end zone so field goals will be a net of 5 yds further. With very little return threat I think there will be more field goals as you don't have to cover them you either make it or if it's wide it's out of bounds. A 10 yds reducing on field dimensions won't impact TD production at all, it's a 5 yard pass, insignificant. But I think mos will have Costillo bombing the long field goals as he either makes them or it's a touch back, no need to have your cover team run 50 yards to cover a wide kick

No, FG will still be 15 yards further.  Sure, only 5 yards further from the other side of C, but 15 yards deeper, moving max Castillo FG range from the 55 to the 40.

A punt from your 40 needs to go 60 yards to get to the EZ instead of 70.

Coffin corner kicks become a thing outside the 40, much easier to pin than from the 55.  And kicks into the EZ but not through (new rouge) from outside the 40 are easier, but will also look pretty much like a missed FG return yardage.

It will be interesting to see how ST coaches change their play calls on the new field. 

#8

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...

Last post by Jesse - Today at 05:17:10 PM

Ti-cats signed CB Jamal Peters for 2 years at $355k, Dan Ralph is reporting.

Highest paid American CB.

#9

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 1st & 10 | The Complete Bl...

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 05:13:52 PM

It would be wise on Elgersma to sign up here and really get his career rolling. His toiling down there is fruitless.

Elgersma at #2 here would be less visibility than a PR in the NFL. 

Now, if he gets a legit chance to be #1, if Collaros renegotiates his contract with a low salary and game start bonus, and Elgersma gets the same, were I he, I'd sign in an instant.

But signing behind a veteran that was kept in the GC by his current coach even though he could not grip the football, I wouldn't like my chances of getting in the game and making game film to shop south of the border.

Make it worth his while.  Give him a legit shot at taking over BEFORE Collaros leaves (or get knocked out).  Platoon Collaros to extend his career.

I know there is less than 0% chance that can happen.  We will stick with Collaros again, and Elgersma will have a slight chance of choosing to come north and ride a CFL bench over a much more lucrative NFL bench.

#10

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Favourite Lesser Known Blu...

Last post by Stats Junkie - Today at 05:11:30 PM

You forgot Delbert "Treetop" Fowler. Played lb for the blue 1984-1988.

Delbert Fowler was a great LB for the Blue & Gold.

He spent the 1985 season pursuing an opportunity in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers.

Delbert Fowler