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[what does that say about the Canadian LB's drafted in 2025. If you expected any of them to take a bigger role, you wouldn't bring in Santos-Knox]

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 CFL Draft - Blue Bomb...

Last post by Tecno - Today at 03:10:19 AM

It's easy to say that but then what does that say about the Canadian LB's drafted in 2025. If you expected any of them to take a bigger role, you wouldn't bring in Santos-Knox.

Sure you would.  The '25 DP LBers like Shay are still on the dev track.  They aren't starter, or even #1 backup, level yet.  That's why I said the best hope is to see Shay get many reps spelling the starters, at MLB or WILL (or both).

If Shay sits ST-only like most other DP LBers we ever get, then we'll know we're in trouble with that pick.

Even better would be Shay pulls a Kramdi and actually can start in year 2.  But that doesn't seem to be in the cards.  (Is WILL/MLB harder to dev/learn? vs SAM? dunno)

As for JSK... he's plug'n'play and ready to roll week 1.  He could start or be main DI backup.  For 2 positions.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: major announcement - big c...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 02:00:53 AM

How far are you going to go back in time.  Why not tell us how Grey Cup games were played during World War 1 while You are at it. The CFL has made no major changes since the early 70s.

I've heard this spiel from you for several months. You just do not get it.  The Bombers do not have a monopoly on entertainment in the city. The fact that only a small minority are in favor of the news changes should tell you something about the way the public feels about this.

You seem to have the attitude that "hey the CFL can do what they want. We are going to accept it unconditionally. Deal with it."

That is an incredibly unwise strategy. You do realize that there is a good chance that people will hate the new changes so much that they will be of the opinion "why should we shell out hundreds of dollars per game to see this product that is vastly inferior to what the CFL was for the past 50 years?'

People will begin to vote with their wallets. There are plenty of other entertainment options in the city.  The Goldeyes.  The Sea Bears.  The Moose. Concerts.  The Concert Hall.  The RWB. Etc.

Even the Jets are finding out that there is a limit as to how loyal people are, when it comes to buying tickets to  see the team.  True North has been notoriously bad dealing with season tickets holders. I can tell you first hand that other cities are doing a much better job selling the product to their respective cities.

The CFL can do whatever they please, but come 2027, I guarantee some fans will be put off with the CFL giving the middle finger to hardcore fans, and will being to lose them for good.  Judging by fan reaction, this will not end well.

Or none of that will happen and the league will continue on like it has for over a hundred years.

The door is that way.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: major announcement - big c...

Last post by jets4life - Today at 01:18:40 AM

The truth? You can dislike the rules all you want but don't give me this BS argument that everything has stayed the same until now. The 50s and 60s were hugely transformational for football. Changes have been consistent and constant over time. Such is life.

How far are you going to go back in time.  Why not tell us how Grey Cup games were played during World War 1 while You are at it. The CFL has made no major changes since the early 70s.

I've heard this spiel from you for several months. You just do not get it.  The Bombers do not have a monopoly on entertainment in the city. The fact that only a small minority are in favor of the news changes should tell you something about the way the public feels about this.

You seem to have the attitude that "hey the CFL can do what they want. We are going to accept it unconditionally. Deal with it."

That is an incredibly unwise strategy. You do realize that there is a good chance that people will hate the new changes so much that they will be of the opinion "why should we shell out hundreds of dollars per game to see this product that is vastly inferior to what the CFL was for the past 50 years?'

People will begin to vote with their wallets. There are plenty of other entertainment options in the city.  The Goldeyes.  The Sea Bears.  The Moose. Concerts.  The Concert Hall.  The RWB. Etc.

Even the Jets are finding out that there is a limit as to how loyal people are, when it comes to buying tickets to  see the team.  True North has been notoriously bad dealing with season tickets holders. I can tell you first hand that other cities are doing a much better job selling the product to their respective cities.

The CFL can do whatever they please, but come 2027, I guarantee some fans will be put off with the CFL giving the middle finger to hardcore fans, and will being to lose them for good.  Judging by fan reaction, this will not end well.

[Daniels is listed on our roster as a WR!!! lol]

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

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 12:27:50 AM

Gatkouth will probably miss some or all of TC along with Cline. Hooper is a big guy.

So we've added 5 of our draft picks and 3 other Canadians not drafted.

Rocker replaces Taylor as the import RB.

Daniels is listed on our roster as a WR!!! lol

Haha he's not going to slim down with the offensive line. Streaks and posts only.

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

Last post by Blue In BC - April 30, 2026, 11:24:44 PM

We're seeing lots of vets retiring or being released across the league. Also quite a few rookies doing the same, essentially decided to be no shows or replaced by newbies perceived to be better.

To some degree the drafts made may have pushed out a few players on rosters. A combination of youth and SMS impact ( Vaccaro over Bladek ) for example. At the same time Godber retires.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 CFL Draft - Blue Bomb...

Last post by theaardvark - April 30, 2026, 10:55:47 PM

We could end up with "Team 78" if Jones and Santos Knox win spots.

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Offside Forum / Re: Winnipeg Jets Discussion -...

Last post by Pigskin - April 30, 2026, 10:49:51 PM

Sol had shoulder surgery and will be out for 5-6 months. Chib had core muscle surgery. Recovery time is about 8 weeks. 

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: major announcement - big c...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - April 30, 2026, 10:19:38 PM

Do you actually remember "everything"?

The CFL in the 1950s:

Touchdowns were worth five points

Helmets were brand new inventions becoming mandatory only at the start of the decade

It wasn't even called the Canadian football league.

There's a ton more, shall I go on?

The truth? You can dislike the rules all you want but don't give me this BS argument that everything has stayed the same until now. The 50s and 60s were hugely transformational for football. Changes have been consistent and constant over time. Such is life.
 

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Video links to Announcemen...

Last post by gobombersgo - April 30, 2026, 10:02:07 PM

#30

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: major announcement - big c...

Last post by jets4life - April 30, 2026, 09:58:39 PM

I'm 69, and I've been watching the CFL since I was 10, and this is the first time since I started that I'm actually wondering if there is any point in continuing. I feel like I'm watching the death of the CFL play out in slow motion.

The new rules suck. The new field sizes suck. The new playoff format SUCKS. The only point of the 18 game season is to remove 1 team? ***? We already have the same 9 teams playing each other up to 4 times a year. Now it could be up to 6 times, including playoffs, & the only time it will really matter is the Grey Cup.

I feel the exact same way. When I was a small child, my Grandparents bought me a third ticket at the 50 years line (West Side). They had tickets going back to Osborne Stadium, and were there in 53' when the new stadium opened. Before leaving to Alberta for over a decade I had season tickets for 20 years. I remember everything.

- Brockbusters
-84 Grey Cup
-Sean Salisbury
-Mike Riley leading us to 2 Grey Cups
-Tom Clements, Matt Dunigan, and Khari Jones
-Troy Westwood and the origins of the banjo bowl
-surviving the Rheinbold years
-Milt Stegal and the "catch"
-the record 18 game home winning streak 83-85


I love the Bombers, but the CFL executive directors are destroying our game. They need to be stopped NOW.
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