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#21

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by Pete - January 30, 2026, 09:03:42 PM

Isnt it likely Elgersma signs with UFL?. I believe one of the areas hes weak in , is the lack of 4 down experience. Then if he does anything he'll likely hang around for another round of tryouts in the nfl.

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#22

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

Last post by bunker - January 30, 2026, 08:36:36 PM

We obviously don't have full transparency (because CFL), but I doubt the CFLPA has full discretion to do whatever the want with the new money.

That said, I don't think they're concerned with the minimum salary. They want to represent the members who are already part of the league (hence the veteran bump you mentioned). I think they're less worried about players who haven't played a snap yet.

https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/23/2025-season-yields-10m-in-league-wide-revenue-growth/

My impression from this is that the CFLPA had discretion to determine where their share of revenue growth was allocated.

There are players in their second year who will earn the minimum if they signed 2 year contracts. Raising the minimum will also end up benefiting all players at the lower pay scale, veterans included, since you will not likely pay a special teams player who's a vet 85,000 if league minimum rises to 80,000.
I agree they probably are less concerned with players who have not yet played a snap, but this is basically based on self-interest rather than any true principle, such as trying to figure out a more equitable arrangement for all players.

#23

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

Last post by Ridermania - January 30, 2026, 08:32:33 PM

Red Blacks release LB Jovan Santos-Knox.

https://3downnation.com/2026/01/30/ottawa-redblacks-release-veteran-linebacker-jovan-santos-knox/

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 Winnipeg Blue Bomber ...

Last post by peg_city - January 30, 2026, 08:32:23 PM

I've been updating as we went along.

Please let me know if I missed a salary (and source it)

Feel free to add this information on an excel spreadsheet and try and figure out what the remaining salaries are. 3 Down will release more salary information as the season starts.

A few notes:

1) I don't think we have a lot of money left after signing a good DE, an O-lineman and a draft pick or two. The bombers usually like to keep a bit of money available for NFL cuts.

2) The fact I did this myself pokeys a hole in 3 down nation's argument that it can't be done.

#25

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - January 30, 2026, 08:09:18 PM

Als sign Devonte Deadmon over James Letcher.

https://3downnation.com/2026/01/30/montreal-alouettes-sign-returner-devonte-dedmon-following-release-by-redblacks/

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - January 30, 2026, 08:01:41 PM

Looks like Ford, Maier and Powell will all be free agents. I don't think we'll have interest in any of them, but I would kick the tires on Powell. Zac won't be around much longer.

I'd be very disappointed if the Bombers signed Maier, just the thought makes me sad.

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Interesting TSN article

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - January 30, 2026, 07:57:40 PM

Many of the OLine we lost to $$$ did not have ties to this community, and "moved home".  I can see not spending $SMS on that.  But if Wallace is already here, we can spend top dollars less the home town discount, and keep him forever.  I'm all for that, I can't see any CFL player getting more than 3 years in this day and age with the cap being so flexible, but for as long as the CBA will be in force, sure...

I realize Walters can't sign players to long term deals but once a player is considered core, like Bryant, Willie or Neufeld, you don't expect them to go elsewhere as long as they're paid fairly and treated well.   Walters should offer Gabe marketing money so he gets involved in the community further.

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Tre Ford

Last post by VictorRomano - January 30, 2026, 07:56:20 PM

https://www.cfl.ca/2026/01/30/3-potential-landing-spots-for-tre-ford/

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers add quarterba...

Last post by bunker - January 30, 2026, 07:54:25 PM

Looks like Ford, Maier and Powell will all be free agents. I don't think we'll have interest in any of them, but I would kick the tires on Powell. Zac won't be around much longer.

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Tre Ford

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - January 30, 2026, 07:42:17 PM

Unless he's taking a paycut to be QB2, I can't see him going there. The Lions already have a ton invested in their QB1.

Of course he has to accept his role as a #2 and a commensurate pay cut, but 6 games in half the teams are starting their #2 QB's and with Rourke running like a wild man, decent chance BC will be one of those teams.  Also as a short yardage QB Ford offers so much more than Chase Brice or Masoli, he brings athletic talent and unpredictability.