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

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 02:31:44 AM

Not crazy about drafting Canadian defensive backs. There is a forever pipeline great American DBs.

Over the last handful of years we've asked more from our safety than most teams. If we were mostly just keeping them high like some systems I think a Canadian is fine there but maybe just cause we were spoiled with Alexander for awhile we've asked them to be much more versatile. Makes it tough. If we see a guy who could actually develop into that, sure, but I wouldn't bet on it.

I'd draft OL/DL with the top two picks first and then maybe a receiver given the depth we need there.

Yes and no. Safety is no longer a ratio dominant Canadian but if you find a good one, then it could be. Findlay for example could be that for BC.
I'd expect a safety could more likely start earlier in his career than an OL for example. I'd also expect his SMS would never reach that of a top Canadian OL as a counter comment.

You mentioned there are lots of imports available to play safety but that's even more true about import OL.

We don't need another Canadian starter and it could be suggested we need another OL ( soon ) capable of becoming a starter. We can see that it the conversations about moving to a 3 import OL.

OTOH, if you find that excellent Canadian safety then you have another way tor roster import OL.

The top draft candidates seem to be OL heavy but it's not yet clear how many will be lost to NFL opportunities or for how long. NFL is more likely to draft a Canadian OL than a Canadian safety since that's not a direct position in the NFL.

So yes draft an OL with 1st pick. After that get the best bang for the $$ for the next 2 picks. Not interested in taking a flyer on someone we won't see in 2026. Use the 4th pick for that maybe.

#22

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

Last post by dd - Today at 12:23:35 AM

Pick a sport-hockey, football, baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, you can just keep going....the US always has and always will have a far superior infrastructure for developing athletes vs Canada. Its a shame but at least our athletes can go down there and compete and develop and hopefully get careers out of the deal.

#23

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

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - February 27, 2026, 11:06:02 PM

Not crazy about drafting Canadian defensive backs. There is a forever pipeline great American DBs.

Over the last handful of years we've asked more from our safety than most teams. If we were mostly just keeping them high like some systems I think a Canadian is fine there but maybe just cause we were spoiled with Alexander for awhile we've asked them to be much more versatile. Makes it tough. If we see a guy who could actually develop into that, sure, but I wouldn't bet on it.

I'd draft OL/DL with the top two picks first and then maybe a receiver given the depth we need there.

#24

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

Last post by dd - February 27, 2026, 10:16:42 PM

He's just not that good.  There were better players to play then him.

I don't believe for a Second he couldn't have been on their third line. Same goes for MS55

#25

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

Last post by Pigskin - February 27, 2026, 09:25:20 PM

I was also okay with Cam Allen. But, I would be happy if the Bombers could find a Canadian safety. The Bomber dropped the ball last season Not drafting Jackson Findlay 6'2" 207. Findlay started in week 16 for BC and recorded 21 DTs, 5 ST, 4 Int. This year Bell and Elab are two DBs in the top 20 of the CFL draft. Both are 6'1" 205, and have excellent speed. I could see us going OL,DB,DL with our first three picks if either Bell or ELad are there at 13.

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Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Kicking Showcase

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 27, 2026, 06:36:48 PM

So anyone know anything about any of these kickers and have any idea which might draw Bomber interest? It's pretty normal in the global draft in particular to draft a kicker to sit on the PR.

There are 6 or 7 Canadian kickers which might end up as late round choices across the CFL. I haven't checked to see which are punters or kickers but it's a ratio bonus if they can play well.

Canadian kickers need a lifeline extended, with no CFL teams willing to give them a start their careers now end prematurely in USports.  If the only purpose of the Global program is to supply Australian kickers with jobs, they should end it now.

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 27, 2026, 06:31:04 PM

I hope he does well. Nice to see Canadians competing at the top level. It's unfortunate we don't get them playing in Canada. He'll make a lot of money very earlier if hes drafted in 1st couple of rounds.

His signing bonus alone would be more than several years in the CFL.

The same thing that happened to football is happening in hockey for both men and women now, American universities can offer students much more lucrative enticements to attend their schools, Canadian schools can not compete.  Most of our best athletes are being polished in the USA.

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Kicking Showcase

Last post by Blue In BC - February 27, 2026, 06:25:38 PM

So anyone know anything about any of these kickers and have any idea which might draw Bomber interest? It's pretty normal in the global draft in particular to draft a kicker to sit on the PR.

There are 6 or 7 Canadian kickers which might end up as late round choices across the CFL. I haven't checked to see which are punters or kickers but it's a ratio bonus if they can play well.

#29

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - February 27, 2026, 06:24:22 PM

Maybe in TC but I don't believe he saw any reps at corner in a preseason game. Safeties practice with the DBs, so sure he maybe got some practice reps.

His NFL profile explains why he isn't in the NFL. Makes sense since he is in the CFL.


Sure *hypothetically* it could work. But trying something 4 times with no success usually serves as a good barometer for what will happen that fifth time. We have a plethora of natural corners coming into TC, why waste our time trying to move a solid safety to corner?

As for Lamont, maybe he is the exception. Or maybe he also fits better at safety just like all those other guys.

Allen was a decent Safety but it wasn't like he was an allstar in his first season like Taylor Loffler, so he could be potentially upgraded and replaced or breakout in his second season.  Seems to have great mobility and looked good in coverage, but doesn't add much of a physical presence and had a tendency to get confused at times trying to cover multiple receivers.  At Safety it often seems the smartest player wins the job.

#30

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

Last post by Blue In BC - February 27, 2026, 06:22:08 PM

NFL combine on right now. Sounds like CFL #1 rated player for the 2026 draft, Akheem Mesidor 6'3" 259, will probably get picked in the 1st round of the NFL draft. 

I hope he does well. Nice to see Canadians competing at the top level. It's unfortunate we don't get them playing in Canada. He'll make a lot of money very earlier if hes drafted in 1st couple of rounds.

His signing bonus alone would be more than several years in the CFL.