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[What I'd really like to know is how much of the 2025 SMS left was used as early money]

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Winnipeg Football Club Pos...

Last post by Tecno - Today at 03:56:11 AM

Absolutely makes sense and back to a normal year with no late increase to the SMS. What I'd really like to know is how much of the 2025 SMS left was used as early money to reduce 2026 SMS hit on those players.

The $400k question, eh?  I'm pretty sure that, unlike "who went over SMS and by how much", we'll never know the answer to your question.  That info simply isn't made public, except in bits and pieces doused in speculation.

[more injured players going straight to the 6 game list]

#12

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Winnipeg Football Club Pos...

Last post by Tecno - Today at 03:53:58 AM

Because of the tighter budget this season you'll see more guys cut when others come back from injury. You'll also see more injured players going straight to the 6 game list.

As they should be.  Anything else is asinine.  And I don't even think you need a legit reason to 6G.  Stubbed toe.  6G.  Stashing the plyaer.  6G.  "They won't agree to it!", pffft: they get 100% full pay on 6G and are safe from cutting.  What more do they want?  If they didn't want to be stashed they should have played better.

#13

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Winnipeg Football Club Pos...

Last post by Jesse - Today at 03:44:07 AM

I'm not convinced that either Vanterpool or Randolph make the roster. There must be a reason why they've signed so many new imports.

Either way it seems if they aren't starting, they may choose to leave. Both won't be starting and even a 3rd import OL is not yet written in stone.

Yeah, neither guy has forced their way onto the active roster, much less proven they can replace an all-time great.

#14

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

Last post by Pete - Today at 02:15:50 AM

If he's convicted of criminal charges, he's unlikely to be allowed to cross the border.

there is no criminal charges or even a civil suit. The complainant went to the riders directly.
The league and the team does have the right to release any player due to behavior detrimental to the team, it part of most pro contracts

#15

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 01:07:09 AM

But he's already had a Visa, might still be valid.

If he's convicted of criminal charges, he's unlikely to be allowed to cross the border.

#16

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

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 12:22:43 AM

I would think that they needed to verify before any steps including releasing him could be taken, probably some legal ramifications as well

If charges were not laid or complaints made, I'm not sure how he can get suspended or released.

If there was enough evidence to suspend him after deliberation, there was enough evidence for them to release him Nov 19th.

Just sayin.

#17

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

Last post by Pete - April 17, 2026, 09:30:48 PM

https://ottawacitizen.com/sports/davis-saskatchewan-roughriders-do-the-right-thing-after-ajou-does-bad-things?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-ca

"The Roughriders are suitably embarrassed by your actions, which is why they released you moments after the CFL announced you were being suspended through the pre-season and at least six more regular-season games for being "engaged in aggressive and unwelcome physical contact with multiple women at a restaurant in Regina" on Nov. 18." (the day of the Parade)

So, the Riders knew of the infraction, but waited until the CFL suspended him to release him.  It originally sounded like they released him immediately after the incident, and then the league suspended him.  But its been over 4 months.

Not really the high road I thought they'd taken.

I would think that they needed to verify before any steps including releasing him could be taken, probably some legal ramifications as well

#18

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Receiver

Last post by bunker - April 17, 2026, 09:01:06 PM

He averages 10 yards a catch. I think most of his receptions are when is open at around 7-8 yards and falls/bulls forward for a few more. He's not a make guys miss kind of guy.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Winnipeg Football Club Pos...

Last post by Blue In BC - April 17, 2026, 08:47:07 PM

More than Randolph and Vanterpool, there are a lot of IMP Oline in camp.  Its going to be a bloodbath, but hopefully results in a stronger Oline to protect Zach, with or without Big Stan.  Maybe he follows Jake Thomas into coaching?

I'm not convinced that either Vanterpool or Randolph make the roster. There must be a reason why they've signed so many new imports.

Either way it seems if they aren't starting, they may choose to leave. Both won't be starting and even a 3rd import OL is not yet written in stone.

#20

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Receiver

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - April 17, 2026, 08:32:32 PM

352 total yards, 114 YAC.  Literally 1/3 of his yards came after the catch.

Bring up his highlight reel, I musta missed them.