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

Last post by Pigskin - Today at 06:09:11 PM

2025 draft choice that returned to school as far as I know. In theory he'll be back for TC 2026. And / or we'll draft another DL this draft as well.

Trey Laing 6'2" 240lb, DL. Decided not to come to camp due to personal reasons. One site shows him signing with the Bombers on 5/2/2025 and released on 5/20/2025. He has no stats for 2025 that I could find.

#22

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 05:56:51 PM

Pretty sure $100k is the best AH can expect going forward.  Not the brightest bulb.  That's pretty good for a dim bulb who burnt every bridge in his hometown.

I hope he gets some respect in Regina, though.  I wonder if people thank him for turning Oullette from a loser into a powerhouse, or still spit on him for having kicked their butts in blue for 8 years straight.

I'm still his greatest fan, but man did the "happy ending" rewrite turn out to be crap.

This is harsh, don't see evidence Harris is a dim bulb just because he didn't have a fairy tale ending in Blue.  As for his past, circumstances come into play and he's made a success of himself, he's street smart, focused and well spoken. He had a bad childhood which can scar people for life, just look at the mess that is Theoren Fleury. Same story for Brady, but fortunately he found support and focus in his teen years and went onto university where he found stability.

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers Release Chris Kola...

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 05:43:27 PM

I think Eli is down to 287 lbs. Kola struggled at 305 lbs, happy to see him get the chance but not sure he's equipped to do the job.

I'll take what's behind door number three please.

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers Release Chris Kola...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 05:27:25 PM

I have no issue with slotting Eli in at C.  Depending on what he signed for, that is probably the plan.  He's marinated long enough.

In college, he was considered an NFL draftable C.  He had some life issues, and took time off, but ended up here.

I think Eli is down to 287 lbs. Kola struggled at 305 lbs, happy to see him get the chance but not sure he's equipped to do the job.

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers Release Chris Kola...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 05:24:43 PM

Can anyone remember the name of that big DT from the Rifles that attended TC last year?  Wouldn't mind seeing more of him as he showed a lot of raw grit and explosiveness in pre-season games.

The Bombers don't do the greatest job of bringing along local football talent, they pluck the stars off the tree once they've been developed elsewhere but they seem to let the rest of the crop whither in the field after quickly rejecting them, if they succeed at all it's elsewhere. It seems like Sask. does a much better job of raising a healthy crop of football players and giving them a longer timeframe to develop.  Maybe it comes down to having a better provincial football organization and more ways to bring them along.

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

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - Today at 05:23:25 PM

Willie will, unfortunately for us, be even worse than last year.

We need to completely rebuild both lines and I see no really good way to keep him unless we decide to use the roster rules for once. He would be a candidate for that, and frankly you could argue he's earned that opportunity.

But as an every down American starter? No way that works out for us in 2026.

#27

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

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 05:10:33 PM

D.Alford signs with the Saints. He's the 1st option window player to sign a deal.

#28

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

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 05:08:09 PM

Trey Laing?  Who is that?

2025 draft choice that returned to school as far as I know. In theory he'll be back for TC 2026. And / or we'll draft another DL this draft as well.

[Trey Laing now competes for depth on the PR barring injury.]

#29

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 04:59:55 PM

I think we're all ok with Kolo being released but what the plan going forward is a TBD. Also interesting that he was released rather than allowed to hit free agency. Courtesy I imagine giving him a head start possibly.

Schmekel seemed obvious as depth behind Lawson.  Trey Laing now competes for depth on the PR barring injury.

If there is any controversy it's more about those I didn't list on who I thought would be re-signed.

Trey Laing?  Who is that?

#30

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 04:49:51 PM

Never letting Willie go.  Do you know what Willie would do if you put him on a legit DL like SSK's??  He would light the league up and wreak terror on QBs.

The only reason Willie appears neutered on our team is we have no DTs, so every snap they double/triple-team Willie.

Top banner on the Bomber site right now, he's either integral to the team's promotion or they're having a blow out on his merchandise.

I don't think they would part ways with Willie unless he thought he could make significantly more elsewhere in FA.  But one thing to note, both he and Neufeld negotiate their own contracts and are always first in line  when it comes to locking in a deal in place that provides them security, so they're a bit behind schedule.