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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Santos-Knox

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 06:47:34 PM

This is specifically what Walters said they did last year that they would not be doing again.

I can't see them abandoning the 1 game strategy totally as it's a useful tool to temp. stash vet. players that don't deserve to be discounted being moved to the PR, certain personalities are not going to take that pay cut well. Sure don't expect them to pay players full salary for half the season waiting for their chance like they did with Jon Jones, Mitchell, Payton and Vanterpool, of which none advanced their status. 

[Edmonton]

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Black History Month - 2026

Last post by Stats Junkie - Today at 06:19:41 PM

February is Black History Month and once again there are several articles posted by CFL teams celebrating the good and acknowledging the bad.

Edmonton
Johnny Bright story
The story touches on 'the incident' which resulted in a broken jaw. It also touches on the Legacy projects, one of which is Johny Bright Sports Park which is adjacent to my former high school in Edmonton.

Montreal
Patrick Dorvélus
It is a Q & A catching up with former Alouettes player Patrick Dorvélus

Ottawa
Mentorship
This story focuses on current players who are playing the role of mentors

Saskatchewan
Robert Ellis Jackson & Gabe Patterson
The Roughriders celebrate the first two black players to play for the team.

Robert Ellis Jackson, aka Stonewall Jackson, played with Regina in 1930, Saskatoon in 1931 & St.John's (WPG) in 1932

Gabe Patterson won the WIFU scoring title in 1947. August 28, 1948 he played QB (Q4) against the Blue Bombers.

George Reed
Reed retired from the CFL as the all-time rushing leader & all-time TD leader.

Toronto
Desegregation of the Argonauts
Argos new president in 1950, Bob Moran, ushered in an era of desegregation

Winnipeg
Dave Raimey
Dave Raimey, aka the Knife, played halfback (RB) for the Blue Bombers 1965-1969. He also spent the first 6 games of the 1963 season on the Bombers injured list.

Willard Reaves
Willard Reaves, aka the Sheriff, came to the Blue Bombers in a trade with Edmonton prior to the 1983 regular season.

James West
James 'Wild' West joined the Blue & Gold late in the 1985 season and became a prominent figure in the line-backing corps for several seasons.

#3

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Zach Collaros Media Confer...

Last post by Jesse - Today at 06:15:50 PM

Dropping by to pick up a big bag of money or negotiate a pay cut?

Earning his marketing money.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Santos-Knox

Last post by Jesse - Today at 06:15:29 PM

Can't see them sending Woodbey back to the PR now, nor Kyrie, that would be a slap in the face for a veteran player. Won't be surprised to see strategic use of the 1 game IR stash continued, till the LB group sorts itself out.

This is specifically what Walters said they did last year that they would not be doing again.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Santos-Knox

Last post by Jesse - Today at 06:13:59 PM

I don't consider Woodbey or Griffin as in competition for roles. Their position is separate from the depth chart in that they come on situationally.

Santos-Knox, "starting" or not, may be used more as a pass rusher while Griffin/Woodbey used more on passing downs. There are time they'll be on the field together and times when it's either/or. Wilson may be the odd man out if they want to roster both Griffin and Woodbey or they one of them may win that role with Wilson staying on the roster.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Zach Collaros Media Confer...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 06:09:22 PM

Dropping by to pick up a big bag of money or negotiate a pay cut?

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Santos-Knox

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 06:07:24 PM

That wasn't quite the point. Griffin was on the AR until his injury. He was a very good rotation piece on defence. Woodbey got on the AR when Griffin was injured.

They may have different roles on defence but I think Griffin is more useful. He would see more coverage assignments.

This isn't knocking Woodbey but the Canadian LB's we drafted might be more ready to be next man up, now.  I didn't expect Kyrie to be re-signed and thought Woodbey might take on the role.

That got even more complicated adding Santos-Knox.

So I'm expecting Griffin on the AR and Woodbey bumped to PR until an injury causes a roster shift. That's not a direct replacement in the role, just one in and one out on the AR.

Roster size and ratio won't allow everybody on the AR.

Can't see them sending Woodbey back to the PR now, nor Kyrie, that would be a slap in the face for a veteran player. Won't be surprised to see strategic use of the 1 game IR stash continued, till the LB group sorts itself out.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers agree to term...

Last post by Jesse - Today at 06:03:24 PM

It's always an imaginary scenario for everyone.

The questions are whether or not he can adapt his 3-4 to get more pressure and generally speaking, be more effective. Whether or not he can expand his system to include more 4-3 and if he can be effective with it.

He probably can. But I want to see it. Don't you?

Again, I think his system works well enough to win the Grey Cup and our offence is our handicap.

I want to see what this defence looks like when Collaros is scoring TDs instead of throwing pick sixes or going 2 and out late in games allowing the opponent to lean on the run game.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers agree to term...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 06:02:34 PM

Every coach was hired to be fired. So we can say "so far" for every person in the the league.

But heading into 2026, I think that MOS, Walters, Wade think that Younger is as extraordinary coach who is performing exactly as they want and expect.

We can make up an imaginary scenario where his defence is completely ineffective in 2026 and that would cause him to feel pressure, but right now I think any sort of job insecurity only exists in the minds of certain fans.

They came in 4th in the West one up from the bottom, that's performing well below the water-line, no coach with the exception of Miller performed up to expectations, including O'Shea.  Do it again this season and another head or two might roll.  Pretty obvious in the Bomber organization pressure to course correct comes down from the very top.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Should the "tandem blockin...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 05:43:49 PM

On that specific play Vaughters initially pushes Scott backwards stopping all forward progress which is when the play should have been blown dead, instead the ref. kept the play live and he ended up getting steam rolled into the endzone by a wave of linemen.

Bombers are as guilty as any team of breaking that rule, it's been a staple through the Harris and Brady years.  As a player safety issue I would prefer to see the penalty called.