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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign all-star...
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 04:47:06 PMQuote from: BLUEBOMBER on Today at 08:40:07 AMWhite is prone to drop passes.. don't see this stopping.
John Hodge was brave enough to ask him about that during his press conference, usually it's Friesen who asks the awkward questions.
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add linebacke...
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 04:42:41 PMQuote from: theaardvark on Today at 04:02:26 PMNow he's back to 5'11, 244...
I heard 5'-4" 312 lbs.
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Interesting TSN article
Last post by DM83 - Today at 04:26:54 PMGreat read on a cold Winnipeg couple of months. Now if we can just get a couple d linemen.
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Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 04:20:54 PMQuote from: theaardvark on Today at 04:09:20 PMHow do the bolts sell out every game?
I'm not sure how their STH base breaks down but they're a perennial playoff team who's won three conference championships and two Stanley Cups in the last decade. I'm sure that level of consistency helps fill seats.
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Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by theaardvark - Today at 04:09:20 PMHow do the bolts sell out every game? Is there truly that level of following down there, is there a deep snowbird community, or do they paper a lot of the games?
Are their ticket prices more affordable, STH getting a better deal?
Are their ticket prices more affordable, STH getting a better deal?
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: CFL (Non-Bombers) off-seas...
Last post by theaardvark - Today at 04:06:14 PMQuote from: Jesse on Today at 02:07:21 PMWe obviously don't have full transparency (because CFL), but I doubt the CFLPA has full discretion to do whatever the want with the new money.
That said, I don't think they're concerned with the minimum salary. They want to represent the members who are already part of the league (hence the veteran bump you mentioned). I think they're less worried about players who haven't played a snap yet.
There has always been the question about whether the CFLPA serves the vets in the league, who make up their board and voting block, or all the players, including potential players.
I'm not sure what the requirements are for a new member, do they join and get a vote as soon as they are signed to even a futures or PR deal? Or is it only players on AR's that are "dues paying members".
If they serve all members and potential members equally, expanding the rosters should be a higher priority than getting the top 5% a pay bump...
That's just my opinion.
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add linebacke...
Last post by theaardvark - Today at 04:02:26 PMNow he's back to 5'11, 244...
#8
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Interesting TSN article
Last post by markf - Today at 03:58:12 PMThanks, he put lots of work into that analysis. well worth following him.
He seems to think the online is pretty good with the returning players.
This surprised me
"Canadian Gabe Wallace, 26, will look to build after a successful first season at left guard that saw him register the second best pressure rate allowed (2.7) among interior linemen"
Which shows what I know... not much cause I thought Wallace was not that good.
I wonder how stats determines who whiffed on a block, centre or guard. I thought (no stats) a lot of breakdowns came from that left side. I guess the team concluded it was more the centre since he's gone.
Which is good enough for me.
With the Tackle it's pretty easy to see even on tv when a defensive end just easily runs around the outside of the tackle.
He seems to think the online is pretty good with the returning players.
This surprised me
"Canadian Gabe Wallace, 26, will look to build after a successful first season at left guard that saw him register the second best pressure rate allowed (2.7) among interior linemen"
Which shows what I know... not much cause I thought Wallace was not that good.
I wonder how stats determines who whiffed on a block, centre or guard. I thought (no stats) a lot of breakdowns came from that left side. I guess the team concluded it was more the centre since he's gone.
Which is good enough for me.
With the Tackle it's pretty easy to see even on tv when a defensive end just easily runs around the outside of the tackle.
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Blue Bombers add linebacker
Last post by ModAdmin - Today at 03:52:06 PMBlue Bombers add linebacker
WINNIPEG, MB., January 30, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American linebacker Mike Smith Jr.
Smith Jr. (5-11, 244; Baylor; born March 13, 2001, in Flora, MS.) signs with the Bombers after CFL and NFL experience, along with a two-year collegiate career at Baylor (2023) and Liberty (2022).
In 2024, Smith joined the BC Lions' practice roster following his release from the NFL and later signed a futures contract for the 2025 season. He was released following the Lions' 2025 training camp.
Smith signed with the Indianapolis Colts in August 2024, attended training camp, and appeared in one preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
In his lone season at Baylor, Smith started all five games he appeared in, recording 24 tackles (17 solo, seven assists) and one sack.
Smith began his NCAA career at Liberty, starting all 12 games. He posted 85 tackles (45 solo, 40 assists), one interception for 22 yards, and a half-sack.
Before the NCAA, Smith played three seasons at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (2019–21).
WINNIPEG, MB., January 30, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American linebacker Mike Smith Jr.
Smith Jr. (5-11, 244; Baylor; born March 13, 2001, in Flora, MS.) signs with the Bombers after CFL and NFL experience, along with a two-year collegiate career at Baylor (2023) and Liberty (2022).
In 2024, Smith joined the BC Lions' practice roster following his release from the NFL and later signed a futures contract for the 2025 season. He was released following the Lions' 2025 training camp.
Smith signed with the Indianapolis Colts in August 2024, attended training camp, and appeared in one preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
In his lone season at Baylor, Smith started all five games he appeared in, recording 24 tackles (17 solo, seven assists) and one sack.
Smith began his NCAA career at Liberty, starting all 12 games. He posted 85 tackles (45 solo, 40 assists), one interception for 22 yards, and a half-sack.
Before the NCAA, Smith played three seasons at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (2019–21).
#10
Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...
Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 03:45:16 PMThe Bolts are in contender form again, so I'm not surprised the Jets couldn't manage much last night.
The tank is happy today.
The tank is happy today.