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[I don't think Vaval had to re-up.]

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - January 19, 2026, 08:40:37 PM

I don't don't we've ever talked about this or if it's a new thing in the CBA, but rookies have been entering the league on 3 year deals. I don't think Vaval had to re-up.

He doesn't, and neither did Pokey, they are still under contract within the CFL.  I'm not against revising their contracts if they sign for extended years but they could also be held to their ELC contract terms, like Schoen was.

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Offside Forum / Re: 2025 NFL season

Last post by Tecno - January 19, 2026, 08:37:45 PM

Update: the final Bears game was pretty fun.  The 4th & 4 TD was insane.  Talk about miracles.  (Why didn't one of the 3 guys who had the QB in his sights just make a bee-line sprint?  All of them did the hold up let's do contain thing -- it would only take 1 or 2 -- oh well.)

But for all the much vaunted "best players eva" NFL I've seen maybe 5 plays so far in the post-season that CFL guys probably couldn't do (outside of Dressler, Burnham, and Flyin' Hawaiian).

I guess I just expect too much.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...

Last post by Jesse - January 19, 2026, 08:00:00 PM

He would have been under contract for 2026. Does this mean he's signing a new deal for an extra season and more $$$$?  That would be good news.

Economically challenging to throw away ELC savings on a new contract anytime a rookie overperforms in their first season, as often enough they don't match their output in their second season. No harm making them wait till after their second season to better define their true value. 

I don't don't we've ever talked about this or if it's a new thing in the CBA, but rookies have been entering the league on 3 year deals. I don't think Vaval had to re-up.

#24

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

Last post by Jesse - January 19, 2026, 07:39:24 PM

You're including the SAM as a DB instead of a LB which is fair.

Yes.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - January 19, 2026, 07:35:18 PM

He would have been under contract for 2026. Does this mean he's signing a new deal for an extra season and more $$$$?  That would be good news.

Economically challenging to throw away ELC savings on a new contract anytime a rookie overperforms in their first season, as often enough they don't match their output in their second season. No harm making them wait till after their second season to better define their true value. 

[Winnipeg Football Club Announces Installation of New High-Resolution Video Boards at Princess Auto Stadium]

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Installation of New High-Resol...

Last post by ModAdmin - January 19, 2026, 07:24:32 PM

Winnipeg Football Club Announces Installation of New High-Resolution Video Boards at Princess Auto Stadium

WINNIPEG, MB., January 19, 2026 – The Winnipeg Football Club announced today that Princess Auto Stadium will debut brand-new, state-of-the-art video boards by Daktronics for the 2026 season, delivering a significantly enhanced visual experience for fans.

The new displays feature 3,091,200 pixels, surpassing the current system's 1,965,495 pixels by more than one million. This upgrade delivers a 57 percent increase in resolution, providing 1.57 times the clarity of the existing boards.

The upgraded video boards deliver a significant advancement in sharpness, brightness, and definition. This enhancement ensures fans enjoy clearer replays, more vibrant graphics, and an improved in-stadium entertainment experience.

"These new boards elevate the game day atmosphere and enhance how our fans experience football at Princess Auto Stadium," said Wade Miller, President & CEO of the Winnipeg Football Club. "We're committed to continuing to invest in our stadium and improving the fan experience every year. This upgrade brings significantly better image quality and integrates seamlessly with the ribbon boards we added last season."

Installation of the new video boards will be completed prior to the start of the 2026 Winnipeg Blue Bombers season, which kicks off on May 23 at Princess Auto Stadium.

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - January 19, 2026, 07:24:18 PM

There's no particular place. And it's not the same 7 guys. They don't line up like it's on a paper depth chart, they're covering zones all over the field.

But just do the math.. if you only see 3 DL, how many guys are back there?

You're including the SAM as a DB instead of a LB which is fair.

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

Last post by Jesse - January 19, 2026, 07:14:48 PM

This is something I haven't noticed.


Where would the extra two db line up to have seven in the secondary?

There's no particular place. And it's not the same 7 guys. They don't line up like it's on a paper depth chart, they're covering zones all over the field.

But just do the math.. if you only see 3 DL, how many guys are back there?

#29

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

Last post by Blue In BC - January 19, 2026, 07:09:54 PM

Having a 6'5 4.4 40 guy that can come off the edge on a blitz sounds juicy...

He doesn't have to gain weight to do that if he's on the AR as a DB. Getting him to add weight and convert to a DE is an interesting thought but 1% chance of that.

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...

Last post by Blue In BC - January 19, 2026, 07:06:54 PM

Speaking of Vaval, Tait tweeted today that he will be back with the Bombers (under contract for 2 more seasons).

He would have been under contract for 2026. Does this mean he's signing a new deal for an extra season and more $$$$?  That would be good news.