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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - December 30, 2025, 05:01:57 PM

Isn't 287 a little light these days for an OLineman type?

Yes, Kola struggles to stay above 300 lbs, at that weight Eli stands no chance.

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 1st & 10 | The Complete Bl...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - December 30, 2025, 04:59:22 PM

But Scott might be a unique case in that he's the QB Whisperer and HC.  I'm not sure some dude coming in, and (usually) only staying 1-3 seasons then leaving, is going to really help Zach find his second wind or Wilson become Mahomes.

I guess it is possible.  But not likely, especially if the QB coach is a low-pay position and the dudes may be younger than the vet QB they are coaching!

Not to be forgotten is the improvement BLM has shown in his throwing ability post recovery, as he was a pretty good QB before shoulder injuries took their toll. If not for the shoulder injury, I believe he'd still be a Stamp.

[Blue Bombers re-sign offensive lineman Tui Eli to two-year contract]

#23

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Last post by BBRT - December 30, 2025, 04:47:38 PM

Blue Bombers re-sign offensive lineman Tui Eli to two-year contract

WINNIPEG, MB., December 30, 2025 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with veteran Canadian offensive lineman Tui Eli.

He was scheduled to become a free agent in February.

Eli (6-3, 287; University of Hawaii; born: January 31, 1996, in Richmond, B.C..) returns in 2026 for his sixth year with the Blue Bombers after a 2025 Canadian Football League campaign which saw him appear in all 18 regular season games and the Eastern Semi-Final. Eli also picked up a receiving touchdown in the club's win over the B.C. Lions in June, pulling in a five-yard pass from Zach Collaros.

He has now suited up for 70 regular season CFL games, six of them starts and was part of the Grey Cup championship teams in both 2019 and 2021.

Eli was selected in the fourth round, 34th overall, in the 2019 CFL Draft after a solid college career at Hawaii where he appeared in 36 games over three seasons with the Rainbow Warriors.

Isn't 287 a little light these days for an OLineman type?

#24

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Last post by blue_gold_84 - December 30, 2025, 04:45:00 PM

Good. Maybe we'll see more of these:

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 1st & 10 | The Blue Bomber...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - December 30, 2025, 04:43:12 PM

OC, OG backup, starting TE on Jumbo with pretty good mitts...

I don't think this was a bank breaker, and probably excellent value.

Always liked Eli, no idea if he does actually beat Kman at OC, because MOS never makes those types of changes without injury...

Is Neufeld too tall to play Center?  If not I hope he's been practising his snaps this winter, cause it sure looks like only 2 Natls. will be starting.

[Blue Bombers re-sign offensive lineman Tui Eli to two-year contract]

#26

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Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - December 30, 2025, 04:36:02 PM

Blue Bombers re-sign offensive lineman Tui Eli to two-year contract

WINNIPEG, MB., December 30, 2025 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with veteran Canadian offensive lineman Tui Eli.

He was scheduled to become a free agent in February.

Eli (6-3, 287; University of Hawaii; born: January 31, 1996, in Richmond, B.C..) returns in 2026 for his sixth year with the Blue Bombers after a 2025 Canadian Football League campaign which saw him appear in all 18 regular season games and the Eastern Semi-Final. Eli also picked up a receiving touchdown in the club's win over the B.C. Lions in June, pulling in a five-yard pass from Zach Collaros.

He has now suited up for 70 regular season CFL games, six of them starts and was part of the Grey Cup championship teams in both 2019 and 2021.

Eli was selected in the fourth round, 34th overall, in the 2019 CFL Draft after a solid college career at Hawaii where he appeared in 36 games over three seasons with the Rainbow Warriors.

For a guy that wasn't all that interested in pursuing a football career after College, he's hung in there for a long time.  An amazingly positive person that seems to be happy with his lot in life, even if destined to be a career backup.

[Blue Bombers re-sign offensive lineman Tui Eli to two-year contract]

#27

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Last post by ModAdmin - December 30, 2025, 04:17:20 PM

Blue Bombers re-sign offensive lineman Tui Eli to two-year contract

WINNIPEG, MB., December 30, 2025 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with veteran Canadian offensive lineman Tui Eli.

He was scheduled to become a free agent in February.

Eli (6-3, 287; University of Hawaii; born: January 31, 1996, in Richmond, B.C..) returns in 2026 for his sixth year with the Blue Bombers after a 2025 Canadian Football League campaign which saw him appear in all 18 regular season games and the Eastern Semi-Final. Eli also picked up a receiving touchdown in the club's win over the B.C. Lions in June, pulling in a five-yard pass from Zach Collaros.

He has now suited up for 70 regular season CFL games, six of them starts and was part of the Grey Cup championship teams in both 2019 and 2021.

Eli was selected in the fourth round, 34th overall, in the 2019 CFL Draft after a solid college career at Hawaii where he appeared in 36 games over three seasons with the Rainbow Warriors.

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 1st & 10 | The Blue Bomber...

Last post by theaardvark - December 30, 2025, 03:36:59 PM

OC, OG backup, starting TE on Jumbo with pretty good mitts...

I don't think this was a bank breaker, and probably excellent value.

Always liked Eli, no idea if he does actually beat Kman at OC, because MOS never makes those types of changes without injury...

#29

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Last post by Blue In BC - December 30, 2025, 03:06:02 PM

No announcement from the Bombers yet but looks like Eli was extended.

2025-12-29   WPG   ELI, Asotui   OL   N   Hawaii   ADD   Active Roster

Decent signing. We have 4 starters on the OL as potential free agents. He could end up as a starter if we lose some players.

At worst he's depth and plays on jumbo. I don't imagine his new contract is excessive or in the realm of starters money.

#30

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

Last post by Jesse - December 30, 2025, 01:30:54 PM

Watched an interview with Brett Lauther in the summer, he is the CFLPA rep for the Riders, he mentioned the CFL has not been upfront or forthcoming in releasing financial information or money to the PA.  It appears the league is taking a hostile approach to a cooperative effort. Cue the appointment of Stewart Johnston as a soulless sycophant of greed.

When the cap increase was released last year and no one knew what was happening, Justin Dunk reported that the financials were so delayed by the league that this increase was based on revenue from the 2021 or 2022 season. That's how far behind they are.