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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 04:11:15 AM

There haven't been a lot of Canadian QB's playing in any league.  Rypien, Palmer, O'Rourke in the NFL, Jackson and now Rourke in the CFL. 

But then again, Canadian born football players in skill positions have been hens teeth as well.  Sure, we've had a lot of hoggies over the years, but not a lot of skill players. 

Recently, though, we've seen more of that, as Canadians get more NCAA opportunities.  So thinking that Canadian boys can't be QB's is not likely to continue being a thing.

There is also the other side of being a Nat QB, there's always the Sinopoli option... Elgersma is 6'5 227, Sinopoli was 6'4 217... and he runs a 4.53 40... so there's that.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by TBURGESS - Today at 02:25:44 AM

Started a few games isn't what I call a starter. 

What I'm saying is the chances of any Canadian QB, especially one who didn't have US coaching, becoming a starter in the CFL is remarkably slim. If he makes it he will be a unicorn, like Rourke. 

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 01:36:08 AM

Had to look him up, but it looks like there have been 2 starters since the 1960's. My point stands.

There have been a few Canadian that have started some games. Lions had another one. Hamilton had one in the mid 80's as well. While they did not have great success, they had some opportunities.

Frank Consentino in Hamilton also comes to mind. He played in the 1960's and had a 10 year career. Completed nearly 50 passes for 7700 yards. Keeping in mind that was the era of more run than passes.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 12:02:54 AM

One Canadian QB has become a starter in the CFL since Russ Jackson. Why does anyone care about Elgersma?

Gerry Dattilio had a few moments in the sun.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by Jesse - Today at 12:01:53 AM

One Canadian QB has become a starter in the CFL since Russ Jackson. Why does anyone care about Elgersma?

I think we care about all of our draft picks who are good enough to get NFL looks. We're also in the market for a young quarterback with his physical attributes.

Should we be intentionally uninterested because he's Canadian?

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by TBURGESS - March 03, 2026, 11:23:04 PM

Eric Guthrie says hello.

Had to look him up, but it looks like there have been 2 starters since the 1960's. My point stands.

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Offside Forum / Re: USFL 2026

Last post by Pigskin - March 03, 2026, 11:14:17 PM

What's the base salary for a QB in the USFL. 

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

Last post by Pigskin - March 03, 2026, 11:11:15 PM

IF, I am trading NP4, it would have to be for a top 6 forward with some term. The Jets need a 2nd. line C or RW.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by Blue In BC - March 03, 2026, 09:49:04 PM

One Canadian QB has become a starter in the CFL since Russ Jackson. Why does anyone care about Elgersma?

Eric Guthrie says hello.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by GOLDMEMBER - March 03, 2026, 09:44:17 PM

Much a do about nothing here until something, anything ever occurs...