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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign all-star...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 06:33:52 PM

I'd still be interested in bringing Sterns back. He'd have to understand that barring injury he may end up on the PR for most of the season. That's tough for a player to accept but I don't think he'll get much more opportunity than that elsewhere.

Essentially we have no holdovers as depth from last season. What the team expectations are for some of the rookies comes into play. We look at many during TC and pre season and last year we kept ZERO. Those that were kept were free agent acquisitions that didn't pan out.

At least we know what Sterns can do.

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Tre Ford

Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 06:18:25 PM

It seems everyone assumes he is moving on from EDM.

That's a pretty reasonable assumption to make considering he was due a hefty bonus on Sunday.

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: wr replacement

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 06:17:35 PM

Its one thing keeping a solid player (ROY) like Schoen though some injury issues, especially without dead money in the deal. Its quite another buying one at a premium price from someone that cut him.

White, I don't think it was an issue with his play that caused HAM to release him, but the fact they have a Lawler eating up the highest salary in the league on the roster.  The fact that he can do returns is a huge addition as well.  Can you imagine White/Vaval back for a punt?  With the ST shenanigans we can get up to?  Fun times.

Hervey's decision to give guaranteed money/bonus to someone who may have an injury issue that winds him up on he 6 game with a reduced $SMS benefit is questionable as well.

Schoen was coming out of 2024 after only playing 3 games. Many questioned the wisdom of a large contract and heavy signing bonus. At least with a nominal singing bonus, SMS is sheltered on 6 the game IR.  It was a risky decision and unfortunately didn't pay off. Sometimes that works out but it was a high risk choice.

We'll see how 2026 plays out. Nobody is safe from injuries even in TC.

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Tre Ford

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 06:15:24 PM

It seems everyone assumes he is moving on from EDM.  Is there any reason he couldn't end up back in Edm?  Was his release prompted by the impending bonus and not renegotiating the deal in time, or him thinking he could get a better deal elsewhere?

He will get a chance now to see if any other team wants to take a flyer on him, at more than what Edm was willing to commit to him as QB2.  And then he can make his best deal with Hervey to stay with his brother (might be funny if the DB brother ends up better paid than the QB brother, and induce the Sinopoli effect).

The Elks had 2 months to re-negotiate his contact. It's possible he returns but I think that boat may have sailed.

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Tre Ford

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 06:13:38 PM

It seems everyone assumes he is moving on from EDM.  Is there any reason he couldn't end up back in Edm?  Was his release prompted by the impending bonus and not renegotiating the deal in time, or him thinking he could get a better deal elsewhere?

He will get a chance now to see if any other team wants to take a flyer on him, at more than what Edm was willing to commit to him as QB2.  And then he can make his best deal with Hervey to stay with his brother (might be funny if the DB brother ends up better paid than the QB brother, and induce the Sinopoli effect).

#26

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign all-star...

Last post by GOLDMEMBER - Today at 06:11:00 PM

He dropped those passes because he played in Hammytown.

#27

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: wr replacement

Last post by theaardvark - Today at 06:09:06 PM

Draft profiles of each.

Tim White is a 5'9", 175-pound wide receiver and elite return specialist who
went undrafted in 2017 out of Arizona State. Known for his speed (4.51s 40-yard dash) and versatility, he has spent five stellar seasons in the CFL, earning multiple All-CFL honors and four consecutive 1,000-yard seasons before joining the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2026.



Austin Mack is a 6'1", 208-pound wide receiver from Ohio State who went undrafted in 2020 before carving out a career in the CFL and briefly the NFL. Known for solid size, strong run-blocking, and reliable hands, he lacks elite speed (4.59s 40-yard dash). He recently re-signed with the CFL's Edmonton Elks after a stint with the Atlanta Falcons.

Schoen only played in 19 games in 2023 and 2024 with only 3 of those in 2024. We didn't rule him out as injury prone going into 2025.

I'm not saying you're wrong but it's early to rule a player out on that IMO. I do think he has more reliable hands.

Its one thing keeping a solid player (ROY) like Schoen though some injury issues, especially without dead money in the deal. Its quite another buying one at a premium price from someone that cut him.

White, I don't think it was an issue with his play that caused HAM to release him, but the fact they have a Lawler eating up the highest salary in the league on the roster.  The fact that he can do returns is a huge addition as well.  Can you imagine White/Vaval back for a punt?  With the ST shenanigans we can get up to?  Fun times.

Hervey's decision to give guaranteed money/bonus to someone who may have an injury issue that winds him up on he 6 game with a reduced $SMS benefit is questionable as well.

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign all-star...

Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 05:59:11 PM

Hodge is the worst.

He's not brave for doing his job, either.

#29

Offside Forum / Catherine O'Hara (1954-2026)

Last post by blue_gold_84 - Today at 05:53:08 PM

https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/livestory/catherine-ohara-dead-9.7068523

Canadian legend. Very sad and unexpected news. Rest In Peace.

#30

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

Last post by Pigskin - Today at 05:49:04 PM

After the first, in which the lads had chances and defended decently, the offensive effort was not good
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I agree, but I also think Helle let in a couple of soft goals.