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#21

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bomber Free Agents

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 03:36:09 PM

Must have been more than 3 left on the PR?  I don't see Jay Persons on the roster or that American OG.

Yes I forgot about Person. I was only intending to list those that were around back in 2023 but spent most of 2025 on the PR.  There were other rookies or recent additions during the expanded PR that were left.

I thought Person would be retained by way of adding him to the 1 game IR. Clearly they wanted to keep the 2 new rookies instead.

I mentioned earlier that it will be interesting to see who gets re-signed before the end of the year using whatever is left of the SMS or otherwise.

I wonder what D. Allen in BC will decide in his choice of team if he reaches free agency and what at what SMS? He's a TOP RT.

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#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: O'Shea Granted Permission ...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 03:33:28 PM

Can't see this happening. We would want to start our search ASAP too. IF he leaves. Which we still don't know.

I'm not disputing that but I have mentioned why this is outside the norm when coaches leave. Buck Pierce left for a promotion to HC as the example. I don't remember whether he was still under contract but that's the norm.

O'Shea has had a successful career in Winnipeg despite Grey Cup losses. Is the tie to Ontario to an organization that appears to be in more trouble than in Winnipeg a stronger draw?

If money as a HC is maxed out, what is the incentive for any candidate that isn't getting a promotion?

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Retiring QB's?

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 03:28:17 PM

Back to QB's. Does anyone know more of the details of the extension Collaros signed? Did he get a raise or did he get more early money to reduce his tax load? What is the guaranteed money and what is it based on?

The Bombers are in a tough position. They don't have an alternative, he's not an asset in trade due to the contract. It may be a large SMS hit if they even wanted to cut him for no return.

I'm not suggesting they trade or cut him but do think they need to work out a better deal for the team. That may not be better for Collaros but it's the nature of the sport.

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#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: O'Shea Granted Permission ...

Last post by Waffler - Today at 03:19:33 PM

Technically the Bombers could say no to releasing him early

Can't see this happening. We would want to start our search ASAP too. IF he leaves. Which we still don't know.

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: O'Shea Granted Permission ...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 03:16:17 PM

What do you mean? MOS's contract is expiring. I don't expect him to move on, but there's nothing the Bombers can do or Argos need to do.

Not until the end of December. The Argos will want to find their candidate before that date. Technically the Bombers could say no to releasing him early for a lateral move. Normally an organization doesn't refuse a chance for a greater role ( promotion ), but this is a little different.

OTOH, it's bad PR to refuse to let him go if that's what he wants for whatever his reasons may be. He obviously has ties to Toronto but he's also been in Winnipeg for a substantial amount of time as well.

So the question is this a lateral move or some sort of higher level role? I mean you can give it some sort of semi fake new title but what is the reality?

Dinwiddie left the Argos but is taking on more responsibilities than he had in Toronto.

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: O'Shea Granted Permission ...

Last post by GOLDMEMBER - Today at 02:58:07 PM

Still waiting for this announcement...
When can we expect this @Pigskin ?

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: O'Shea Granted Permission ...

Last post by Waffler - Today at 02:56:39 PM

rookies and has beens who have flamed out elsewhere. 

Maas was thought to have flamed out.  Mace and Dinwiddie both rookies. So there is talent out there if you can recognize it.

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: O'Shea Granted Permission ...

Last post by The Zipp - Today at 02:31:12 PM

with our job just being HC (currently) all we will get are rookies and has beens who have flamed out elsewhere. 

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: O'Shea Granted Permission ...

Last post by Ducky - Today at 02:25:04 PM

Steinhauer is president of football ops in Hamilton. He is not coming to Winnipeg.

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: O'Shea Granted Permission ...

Last post by Jesse - Today at 02:14:32 PM

What would the Argos need to do for the Bombers to let him out of his contract to make a lateral move? Something isn't right in this equation.

What do you mean? MOS's contract is expiring. I don't expect him to move on, but there's nothing the Bombers can do or Argos need to do.