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

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 06:45:54 PM

End zones will be 15 yards and the hold length adds 7. So it's the LOS +22 yards to calculate field goal length in the CFL in 2027 (the NFL is +17).

[five yards longer]

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

Last post by wpg#1 - Today at 06:36:26 PM

Technically, getting to field goal range is only five yards longer than it is now when a team is driving from its own end of the field.

Additionally, without the concern of a return on a missed field goal, will that increase attempts of longer field goals?

You're forgetting the goal posts at the back of the endzone. field goal range would change by 20 yards, since the endzones are changed to 20 yards and goalposts at the back of the endzone.

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Offside Forum / Re: NHL Discussion (Other than...

Last post by Pigskin - Today at 06:08:27 PM

Dahlin with another dirty hit last night. 5 and a game for boarding. Add to that, his cheap hit on GV13 a couple of nights ago.

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

Last post by blue_or_die - Today at 06:06:35 PM

My tinfoil hat theory is that the apparent OC search is being driven to appease Brady into signing/making here a more attractive place to sign.

IMO I felt Brady was underutilized under Hogan all year and it was one of my primary pain points with Hogan. Brady will always say he's not getting the ball often enough.

Even if my hunch isn't true, that effort and willingness to adjust and get better should go a ways for him and other FAs in general.

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

Last post by bomber beetle - Today at 06:06:18 PM

It will be interesting to see if there will be any associated rule changes.
Will kickoff placement and points of scrimmage change to suit a shorter field? Possibly.
Any new rules regarding the above may impact the number of field goals as well. Technically, getting to field goal range is only five yards longer than it is now when a team is driving from its own end of the field.

Additionally, without the concern of a return on a missed field goal, will that increase attempts of longer field goals?

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

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 05:13:24 PM

Hypothetically, who has the $ to pay Brady? Montreal and BC, I'd say no. The Riders have a ton of big name guys to try to sign. Hamilton has some bigger contracts.

Not only that, which team will want that kind of balance between run and pass offence? It's our bread and butter, but Rourke, VAJ, Alexander, BLM are pass oriented.

The reality is where does any team spend money to improve the roster. Money is also spent to retain top players but it also has to find ways to improve other areas.

I don't expect our entire 2025 roster to return or just assume we spend the extra $400K in those salaries. Much has been said about where we should replace players as well as where should we retain players.

Most retention and decisions happens before free agency hits. As that falls into place, we see some additions during free agency.

All of us can name a dozen players we'd like to add beyond our own roster. We'll land some but who or how much it costs is TBD.

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Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...

Last post by Jesse - Today at 05:07:54 PM

Comrie was outstanding and still only one point. Chevy has to find some secondary scoring.

Well, Chevy has stated that nothing is coming and improvements need to come "from within".

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

Last post by Jesse - Today at 05:06:50 PM

Hypothetically, who has the $ to pay Brady? Montreal and BC, I'd say no. The Riders have a ton of big name guys to try to sign. Hamilton has some bigger contracts.

Most teams have 20+ free agents. Everyone has the money.

I'd say Montreal has probably taken themselves out of the running, but at least 2 teams thought they had a chance last year and put in bigger bids than ours. No reason to think it wont happen again.

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

Last post by RebusRankin - Today at 04:48:41 PM

Hypothetically, who has the $ to pay Brady? Montreal and BC, I'd say no. The Riders have a ton of big name guys to try to sign. Hamilton has some bigger contracts.

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

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 04:30:40 PM

Brady is a very good blocker which is important in a passing league. I haven't watched Rankin enough to know how he does in that role. Any idea?

That's a fair question and one I don't know the answer. Rankin was just an example. However when / if a team has a RB that has that ability it slows down the pass rush somewhat. The fear of speed by the defence alters the game plan.

I don't think Roberts could block but his elusiveness struck fear into opponents.

Brady fits / is a major part of our game plan and team make up. I hope he stays.