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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...
Last post by dd - Today at 01:45:53 AMQuote from: blue_gold_84 on February 09, 2026, 01:21:40 PMMr. Flutie is onto something.He's just stating the obvious and what the rest of us have been saying since Stu the wease1 made the announcement. I have no prob1em with the proposed fie1d changes if they are indeed to support Canadian expansion and the economic viabi1ity of the 1eague and maintain the ratio etc, but just be honest with us, dont te11 us its to make the game more exciting, because the changes wont
#2
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bomber DB's
Last post by Blue In BC - February 09, 2026, 10:12:33 PMBombers agree to terms with Moxey on 2 year deal. I like locking him up for 2 years.
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...
Last post by gobombersgo - February 09, 2026, 08:56:42 PMBlue Bombers add two to roster
WINNIPEG, MB., February 9, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American defensive end Michael Fletcher and American linebacker Aaron Smith.
Fletcher (6-6, 275, Appalachian State; born: February 19, 2001, in Flint, MI.) joins the Bombers after time in the NFL, and a five-year collegiate career with Appalachian State (2023-2024), and Michigan State (2020-2022).
Fletcher signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2025, participating in rookie minicamp and training camp. He appeared in all three preseason games, recording two tackles, one pass knockdown, and one quarterback hit.
Fletcher completed his collegiate career at Appalachian State, where he played two seasons and appeared in 23 games, including nine starts. During his time with the Mountaineers, he totaled 40 tackles (19 solo, 21 assists), nine sacks for 44 yards lost, nine tackles for loss (43 yards), one knockdown, one forced fumble and two recoveries.
Before transferring to Appalachian State, Fletcher spent three seasons at Michigan State, appearing in 21 games with three starts. He posted 31 tackles (12 solo, 19 assists) and three sacks.
Smith (6-2, 230, South Carolina State; born: August 12, 2002, in Manning, SC.) signs with the Bombers after signing in the NFL, and a four-year collegiate career with South Carolina State (2021-2024).
Smith joined the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2025, participating in rookie minicamp and training camp. He appeared in all three preseason games, recording four tackles, one knockdown, and one quarterback hit.
Over his collegiate career, Smith totaled 241 tackles (159 solo, 82 assists), 9.5 sacks, 23.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, two pass breakups, and one forced fumble. In 2024, he posted a career-best 95 tackles and 8.5 tackles for loss, highlighted by a 17-tackle performance against Jackson State. He earned First Team All-MEAC honours in 2024 and participated in the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl.
WINNIPEG, MB., February 9, 2026 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed American defensive end Michael Fletcher and American linebacker Aaron Smith.
Fletcher (6-6, 275, Appalachian State; born: February 19, 2001, in Flint, MI.) joins the Bombers after time in the NFL, and a five-year collegiate career with Appalachian State (2023-2024), and Michigan State (2020-2022).
Fletcher signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2025, participating in rookie minicamp and training camp. He appeared in all three preseason games, recording two tackles, one pass knockdown, and one quarterback hit.
Fletcher completed his collegiate career at Appalachian State, where he played two seasons and appeared in 23 games, including nine starts. During his time with the Mountaineers, he totaled 40 tackles (19 solo, 21 assists), nine sacks for 44 yards lost, nine tackles for loss (43 yards), one knockdown, one forced fumble and two recoveries.
Before transferring to Appalachian State, Fletcher spent three seasons at Michigan State, appearing in 21 games with three starts. He posted 31 tackles (12 solo, 19 assists) and three sacks.
Smith (6-2, 230, South Carolina State; born: August 12, 2002, in Manning, SC.) signs with the Bombers after signing in the NFL, and a four-year collegiate career with South Carolina State (2021-2024).
Smith joined the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2025, participating in rookie minicamp and training camp. He appeared in all three preseason games, recording four tackles, one knockdown, and one quarterback hit.
Over his collegiate career, Smith totaled 241 tackles (159 solo, 82 assists), 9.5 sacks, 23.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, two pass breakups, and one forced fumble. In 2024, he posted a career-best 95 tackles and 8.5 tackles for loss, highlighted by a 17-tackle performance against Jackson State. He earned First Team All-MEAC honours in 2024 and participated in the 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl.
#4
Offside Forum / Re: Opinions on the Super Bowl...
Last post by Jesse - February 09, 2026, 07:22:31 PMObviously a nothing burger of a game, but just like any single CFL game, it should have no bearing of your opinion of the league as a whole at all.
I usually enjoy watching the NFL, but I was on my phone for the part of the game I did watch because nothing was happening.
I usually enjoy watching the NFL, but I was on my phone for the part of the game I did watch because nothing was happening.
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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: New rules / commissioner's...
Last post by blue_or_die - February 09, 2026, 07:13:29 PMQuote from: theaardvark on February 08, 2026, 11:04:55 PMIs the EZ configuration in NFL/NCAA a better design than what is presently used in the CFL? Is it a "better idea"? Regardless tradition, it is a better layout? I guess we will see if it works better.
The field is still 15 yards wider and still 10 yards longer. There is no way to think it could be mistaken for American. And it sounds like the clock won't be changing during the most important time.
If fans have to ask that question because the league has not answered it, that's the problem.
#6
Offside Forum / Re: Opinions on the Super Bowl...
Last post by theaardvark - February 09, 2026, 07:09:12 PMPlaynow had a "Put $20 on the big game, and we'll give you $60 in slots tokens" deal, so I put a sprinkle on the Pats. Free money makes bad decisions.
So, having "skin in the game", I watched the whole thing, including about 25% of the half time.
Having money on the line in a game where the outcome is decided in the first few drives makes for not just a boring game, but a frustrating one.
It was terrible. Yes, if you are a big fan of defence, it was a good game to watch, but zero excitement. No big defensive plays, really. Few sacks, few knockdowns, few INT's until garbage time.
Just solid positional D play neutralizing the O.
Literally nothing to be excited about.
Zzzz...
So, having "skin in the game", I watched the whole thing, including about 25% of the half time.
Having money on the line in a game where the outcome is decided in the first few drives makes for not just a boring game, but a frustrating one.
It was terrible. Yes, if you are a big fan of defence, it was a good game to watch, but zero excitement. No big defensive plays, really. Few sacks, few knockdowns, few INT's until garbage time.
Just solid positional D play neutralizing the O.
Literally nothing to be excited about.
Zzzz...
#7
Offside Forum / Re: Opinions on the Super Bowl...
Last post by bunker - February 09, 2026, 06:53:33 PMIt was pretty bad. I watch NFL occasionally, and that was one of the more boring games I have seen. It was pretty clear by the second quarter that Patriots offense was overmatched trying to deal with Seahawk's D, their O-line in particular, with a fairly green (although talented) QB. I bet my son at half-time that Patriots would get shut out (but lost). I thought the commentary, both play-by-play and colour, was excellent as was the input from the ref analyst. Camera work was great. Skipped the 1/2 time show. I only watch NFL when CFL is not available, for whatever reason, I much prefer CFL.
#8
Offside Forum / Opinions on the Super Bowl, di...
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 09, 2026, 06:44:53 PMI tried to watch the second half to see what Bad Bunny was going to pull out of his hat but fell asleep early in the 4th Q.
#9
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers add DL, LB
Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 09, 2026, 06:31:40 PMQuote from: VictorRomano on February 09, 2026, 06:02:29 PMSorry, it's all I could find.
Not blaming you, there's no other videos available on YouTube. Could be he doesn't see a highlight video as important, or there's not much to show, we'll just have to wait and see what he brings.
#10
Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers agree to term...
Last post by theaardvark - February 09, 2026, 06:07:12 PMQuote from: Jesse on February 09, 2026, 10:49:49 AMYeah, we hear the same story from every player who isn't retained. It's only one side of the story.
The bonus was put into his contract by his agent to ensure an early release if it came to that, and that's exactly wha happened. There were no surprises.
Bonuses make teams make decisions ahead of FA. Definitely. But those decisions should be made in consultation with the player.
Unless the intent was never to consider his return, which should have led to him immediate release, or the trade of his player rights to another team for a neg lister and a case of gatorade. Hanging him out until the day before bonus is due is disrespectful. Legal, but disrespectul.
But again, the phone call to the Elks by the agent saying "Hey, you want to renegotiate? Or are we in your plans? If not, can you cut us loose now?" was not an impossible call to make, and ends the disrespect.