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#21

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...

Last post by gobombersgo - January 22, 2026, 08:42:49 PM

For fans like us, this is why salary disclosure would be good.

This move is somewhere been horrible and possibly passable depending on percentage of sms.

Definitely don't love it though.

We will find out from 3DownNation soon enough if he is one of the top 10 paid Dlinemen in the league.

If he is not listed at least we will know what the maximum he will be making.

Works for me.

#22

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

Last post by theaardvark - January 22, 2026, 08:14:28 PM

Fortunately, the top line hasn't really missed a beat and Vilardi has helped the second line since the shuffle. However, the production is still a far cry from where it needs (and needed) to be. This team still needs a 2C to help drive the offense, especially when the bottom six can't score.

I'm still hoping on a young gun like Lambert can be that player down the road. In the meantime, though, a proven stopgap would be nice.

You think we need a 2C?

Pretty sure Toews would, at the moment, be one of the best 2C in the league...  but that's just me.

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - January 22, 2026, 08:04:27 PM

For fans like us, this is why salary disclosure would be good.

This move is somewhere been horrible and possibly passable depending on percentage of sms.

Definitely don't love it though.

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...

Last post by TBURGESS - January 22, 2026, 07:53:31 PM

Willy was one of the guys I hoped we'd move on from. He used to get 3 sacks a game, he's down to 3 sacks a season.

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...

Last post by VictorRomano - January 22, 2026, 07:44:34 PM

The dline has been identified by many here , and rightly so, as an area of weakness ly, re-signing the same old crew isn't going to help that. In order to sign an impact dl (maybe ceresna?) I am more than fine with going with a starter rookie de such as Jenkins and Jaworski. Vaughters will be 33 this season. We could go with either Jefferson or Vaughters but not both.

I've said before we should make a hard run at Ceresna.

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: C. Streveler

Last post by Blue In BC - January 22, 2026, 07:13:37 PM

I think BC is still big time over.  Probably MTL, too.  Maybe SSK paying that D, even though the O was cheap.

SMS increase for 2025 not spent in free agency by any team IMO. So in that sense, I doubt they are over. We'll see when it's announced later.

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...

Last post by Blueforlife - January 22, 2026, 07:05:43 PM

He has been rotating for years already.  He is still good enough to take a lot of reps.  He has evolved the way he impacts a game which is still can be significant, just not as often.  Agree on leadership, mentor role but don't count him out yet.  Still a little gas in the tank.  Needs assistance for others.  Would help him get more sacks but I am fine with that by committee.

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers re-sign Willie Jef...

Last post by blue_or_die - January 22, 2026, 06:56:08 PM

Speaking of beef, look at the size difference Willie has to deal with every play...and sometimes there are 2 large bodies in his way.

You mean the same matchup in all football? A larger but shifty end vs a tackle, the heaviest position in football?

Any reports of $$? I'm all for this signing but not at a premium salary. He should be there for leadership, as a team ambassador, and in for situations, but otherwise should be rotated and grandfathered out of a primary role. Love the guy and happy he's staying here but we need to use him correctly and pay him accordingly.

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers add 2

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - January 22, 2026, 06:48:45 PM

6'2 230 lb DE with limited production... we will see. Our ends should be bigger imo

Similar build to Person and Bailey, speed rushers keep trending smaller.

#30

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

Last post by blue_gold_84 - January 22, 2026, 06:48:28 PM

I think with Chevy not making any moves to improve this team, he's doing a quite tank.

I'd have to imagine the organization has no choice but to embrace the tank when you look at the standings; this team would have to go on an insane run to even get back in the hunt. And even then, to what end? In all likelihood, a WC berth means another first round exit.

Additionally, a top 3 draft pick would be a massive boost considering the last time that happened was a decade ago.

In terms of looking ahead to 2026-27, the GM's top priority has to be a 2C - whatever it takes. The second line has been pretty useless since Dubois' departure.