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#21

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Defensive...

Last post by Pete - February 25, 2026, 03:00:03 PM

Meh signing imo. Maybe he'll be better here, but really probably nothing more than good preseason depth. Could compete at safety, just not too sure he is an upgrade over Allen. Nice PR depth though if he cracks it.

I don't totally disagree. As you mentioned it might depend on the success of the new CB. Any newer player getting injured can be that lost opportunity to continue.

If / when he's healthy it will be a timing issue of need for any team since he's a free agent. His SMS is not going to be excessive so that's in his favour.

We really don't know much about his injury or how limiting it will be going forward.

Yes, I'd bring him back but he might have to be prepared to stick on tthe PR.

With Bonds and Lamont along with a few others we already have a good indication that their ceiling will be a serviceable corner, am hoping that one of the new prospects such as McCrutchen comes thru (and are given the opportunity) ,

#22

Offside Forum / Re: Team Canada unveils 2026 O...

Last post by blue_gold_84 - February 25, 2026, 01:27:21 PM

MacKinnon missing the gaping net, Hellebuyck making a miraculous save on Toews, squandering a 90-sec. 5v3 powerplay: three things that immediately come to mind that if they go the other way, Canada likely wins the game. The better team didn't win but that's just how it goes sometimes, especially with 3v3 OT.

McDavid was the MVP and best forward of the tournament and set a record for points scored. Anyone criticizing his performance is simply being irrational.

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: OLine Training Camp

Last post by bunker - February 25, 2026, 01:26:37 PM

https://3downnation.com/2026/02/24/giordano-vaccaro-remains-in-2026-cfl-draft-class-sets-pro-day/

This guy looks like a possible prospect...native of Winnipeg, seems to project as a guard. We have an extra pick at the end of the second round, but sounds like they are projecting he will go first round. I like that he is from Winnipeg, makes it more likely he will stay for more than the ELC/cup of coffee.

[Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign defensive back Jordan Taylor]

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...

Last post by gobombersgo - February 25, 2026, 05:29:51 AM

Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign defensive back Jordan Taylor
February 24, 2026 Michael Heilman

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed defensive back Jordan Taylor on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.

Jordan Taylor is five foot ten and weighs 174 pounds. The 25-year-old from Miami, Florida, attended the Las Vegas Raiders rookie minicamp in 2025.

Collegiately, Taylor spent four seasons at Tusculum University (2020-23) with 91 tackles (61 solos, 30 assists), eight tackles for loss, six interceptions, 10 pass breakups, and one blocked kick in 32 games for the Pioneers.

In 2021, he was named Second Team All-South Atlantic Conference after finishing the season with a career-high 44 tackles (29 solos, 15 assists), four tackles for loss, one interception, six pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and one blocked kick in 11 games.

In addition to football, Taylor competed in track & field as a sprinter, where he qualified for the 2023 NCAA Championship in both the 100 and 4×100 relay. He was named a two-time USTFCCCA All-Southeast Region.

Then, he transferred to James Madison University in 2024 with 25 tackles (18 solos, 7 assists) and five pass breakups in 13 games for the Dukes.

https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2026/02/24/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-defensive-back-jordan-taylor/

#25

Offside Forum / Re: Team Canada unveils 2026 O...

Last post by dd - February 25, 2026, 03:06:32 AM

I can't believe the criticism and hard knocks McDavid has taken over this loss. The man is only human and can only do so much. Without him we don't even get out of the playoff rounds. We had zero puck luck in that gold medal game, zero. We were clearly the better team, but Sometimes the bounces just don't go your way, and a lot of bounces didn't go our way. There no point p*##ing and moaning about the 3 on 3 overtime, who went who didn't go, fact is our 3 best players were on the ice and there was a calamity of things that went wrong, but seriously, with the game on the line and you have Nate Connor and makar on he ice, you ve done all you can do to win the game, but sometimes you need to get a bounce even the best players in the world need a.bounce sometimes 

[might be added before TC if his re-hab went well]

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Defensive...

Last post by Tecno - February 25, 2026, 01:16:50 AM

The team might be waiting for a medical evaluation. IIRC he might be added before TC if his re-hab went well. I don't think his SMS will be an issue at all.

IIRC he was injured around labor day?  And it was ACL?  If so, I would expect him back in the summer, not TC.  After what we've seen with ACLs, we certainly don't want to rush him.

[Bonds did pretty well when he first arrived]

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Defensive...

Last post by Tecno - February 25, 2026, 01:15:39 AM

If I recall correctly Bonds did pretty well when he first arrived, can't help but think the D-line lack of pressure eventually makes even the best DB's look bad.  Step one is not allowing an over reliance on Younger's 3 man front, I don't care how much they improved the the D-line personnel, sending 3 against 5 is a losing proposition in every case.

Bonds in his first few starts was definitely picked on, but didn't do too bad.  He was generally in the right place on deep shots, but couldn't get the batdown or disruption.  Then he got a couple of near-INTs and teams started taking him more seriously.

A good DL will be able to get the QB flustered even bringing just 3, it just takes 2-3 sec longer.  The idea when you bring 3 is you're guaranteeing the QB gets his magic 2.7s.  The difference between a good 3 and our 2025 3 is that a good 3 will still break down the pocket and force the QB to move after 5-7s.

We saw that with the better DLs last year.  They won't do it every time, but they'll do it at least half the time.

The problem is when our 3-man DL gets stopped for 3, then 6, then forever seconds.  You can't have that.  Hopefully Ceresna will be the key to stopping that.  That is where the "neverending motor" aspect of a DL comes in.

#28

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 25, 2026, 12:50:58 AM

Surprised, I saw Neufeld doing a commercial for CPAP Machines Canada on YouTube, is that ad running on local television in Wpg as well?  Can't understand why CFL players don't receive more opportunities to become local and Natl. celebrities. 

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#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers roster - 2025...

Last post by gobombersgo - February 24, 2026, 10:47:02 PM

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#30

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

Last post by Blueforlife - February 24, 2026, 10:29:54 PM

Interesting. He was bound to end up somewhere.

A good depth piece that likely came cheapish? Enjoyed him while he was here.