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#21

Offside Forum / Jesse Jackson

Last post by Pigskin - February 17, 2026, 10:59:07 PM

Jesse Jackson dead at the age of 84. A true leader.

#22

Offside Forum / Re: 2026 Olympics

Last post by Pigskin - February 17, 2026, 10:54:08 PM

Speed skated Sarault, has picked up $55K so far. $15K for each one of her silver medals, $10K for the Bronze, and $5K per medal from Malaviya. Italian skater with 2 gold medals will receive over $500K so far. 

#23

Offside Forum / Re: Team Canada unveils 2026 O...

Last post by Pigskin - February 17, 2026, 10:50:03 PM

Bennett and Mackinnon missed practice today. Maintenance.

JMO is good to go and looked good.

Marchand is also ready to go.

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Santos-Knox

Last post by Blueforlife - February 17, 2026, 10:35:17 PM

Good points. He'd certainly make the AR if not for ratio and roster size rules. This will be something to watch during TC.

I was also wondering whether a trade comes into play for somebody but not necessarily Ayers. Nothing is really off the table.

With the number of assets at LB we could trade for a pick maybe? What other position would you target? American or Canadian?

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Zach Collaros Media Confer...

Last post by gobombersgo - February 17, 2026, 10:30:59 PM

He must be wintering in Wpg. why else would an Aussie be there mid Feb?

He was at The Festival du Voyageur the other day signing autographs with Neufeld and Cadwallader.

#26

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 17, 2026, 10:11:12 PM

The issue with Elgersma is he seems more focused on his football aspirations in the US than up here. It could be a while before we see him suit up in the CFL, if ever at all.

Interestingly enough, Dru Brown's on the last year of his contract with the RedBlacks.

If Dru Brown comes home next year he'll be instantly appointed starter and Elgersma will have to wait for his turn in a line that never moves very fast. Could be another 3 years before this guy even begins to make his mark.

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Zach Collaros Media Confer...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 17, 2026, 10:00:09 PM

Sheahan is a great guy, I'd say most games @PAS he's out in the signature pit, and for a long time.  We got his sig on one of our jerseys once.  Most players NEVER come out to the pit, and the ones that do don't stay long.

He must be wintering in Wpg. why else would an Aussie be there mid Feb?

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers agree to term...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - February 17, 2026, 09:30:58 PM

That would be akin to passing on Collaros and keeping Brown... sounds good on paper, but...

No way ever that that would happen, unless Willie had been injured, and even then, unlikely.

Willie is here until he says he can't play anymore, or until it is clearly evident he can't play any more.  Last year was not a great year, but I'd conjecture it was more a team lull, and a Dline as a whole lull, than a Willie failure.

Ceresna is going to make Willie a lot better.

And I'm saying Vaughters will probably have a better season in 2026 than Willie. Would anyone be surprised about that?

 He arguably had a better 2025. It was at least a push and now we fast forward a year. It certainly is not a forgone conclusion Willie will be the better player in 2026, in any case.

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Zach Collaros Media Confer...

Last post by Tecno - February 17, 2026, 09:28:43 PM

Sheahan is a great guy, I'd say most games @PAS he's out in the signature pit, and for a long time.  We got his sig on one of our jerseys once.  Most players NEVER come out to the pit, and the ones that do don't stay long.

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers re-sign DB Ni...

Last post by Tecno - February 17, 2026, 09:27:00 PM

I find it tougher and tougher to stomach wasting a DI on Ayers... or any IMP who is "ST-mostly" (K/P/RET excluded).  You simply have to bring more to the table, and Ayers still doesn't see many/any reps on D.

At least with Griffin you sub him in at times for special sets and spelling.  That makes sense.  As would any DI on the DL where you want heavy rotation.

DIs are simply too valuable to "waste" on "just" ST coverage guys.  To make the point clearer: if we ditch Ayers we could keep Kyrie as a DI who actually comes in on D, sharing WILL with JSK.  Not saying that's preferred or likely, but it shows the trade-offs we're facing.