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#21

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Receiver

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - Today at 04:32:40 PM

Ya, but wasn't he used as a screen target and wide-out-near-LOS-at-the-rail "wide open" guy?  Easy to get 5-7 YAC on every one of those.  Especially when you're the guy the D ignored because they were dealing with the "real" threats.

A telling factor is he has only 1 TD in 2 full seasons, as the mostly ignored receiver he should have more TD's on stealth alone. He replaced Woli who made his mark more than anywhere finding open space in the endzone.

An obvious advantage Woli had was he was a sociable individual who developed a great working relationship with his QB, perhaps this is a skill Clercius lacks confidence in acquiring. I don't think I've ever seen him interviewed by anyone.

#22

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bomber games on YouTube

Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 04:06:31 PM

CFL Time Machine posted highlights from Bombers OT win over Ticats from 1992.

Includes Troy Westwood's winning field goal and an interview with Matt Dunigan after his 1st win as a Bomber.

#23

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign quarterb...

Last post by Blue In BC - Today at 12:57:35 PM

Mostly true (for us).  But not always.

In the recent past we've had McCrae types (Cooley(?) too, was that his name?) as backup RB slash gadget REC.

Other teams, of course, roster DI RECs and RBs all the time.  Many put a top-15 REC as DI and use them as DNA (25 snaps).  White was used that way more often than not the last 2 years in HAM.

Could have sworn we had 1-2 games the last 1-2 seasons where we started an IMP as backup hoggie?  (Usually when too many NAT hoggies were IR'd.)  Other than that, yes it's uber-rare.

IIRC McCrae was also the returner at the time. Cooley came on the AR when Oliveria was injured but that meant we needed to remove another import off the roster to fit him in. Can't remember whether we had more than 7 Canadians starting ( probably did ). Regardless, an import comes on and an import comes off.

Generally, aside from a returner as a DI, the Bombers have seldom had an offensive DI on offence.

A DNA doesn't increase the number of imports allowed. It just allows him to rotate with a Canadian for limited snaps.

To qualify to be a Designated Nationalized American, an American player must be with the same CFL team for three consecutive seasons or have spent five total years in the CFL.
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These American players can replace National players for up to 25 snaps in a single game. (It was originally 49 per cent of plays, but the league changed the rule to make 25 the limit). The designated Nationalized Americans usually won't start the game — he will typically be listed as a backup on the depth chart — but can come into the game after the first play on offence or defence.

An import on the roster is generally starting or a role specific DI. Castillo and Vaval will be 2 of ours this year. DI's will rotate with other imports: Griffith, Woodbey, or be an ST specialist mostly : Ayers.

DNA is essentially another useless category.  What import on our roster is going to sub for a Canadian that isn't already a primary starter?

#24

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bomber games on YouTube

Last post by gobombersgo - Today at 12:44:43 PM

CFL Classics has added a couple of games from 2003.

#25

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers sign quarterb...

Last post by Stats Junkie - Today at 04:52:37 AM

I was impressed with how Taylor Elgersma conducted himself in his media availability today. He was very careful not to give the answers that a couple of media members were hoping to capture.

Summary of media availability from Ed Tait
https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/04/17/elgersma-media-session-5-takeaways/

It has been a long time since the Blue Bombers have rostered a Canadian QB and even longer since one accomplished anything in a game. Here is a list of the last time it happened : Canadian QB for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers edition.

#26

Offside Forum / Re: Blue Jays 2026

Last post by Pigskin - Today at 04:23:02 AM

Another L, and another key player with an injury. I hope Varsho's injury isn't long term.

#27

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

Last post by Pigskin - Today at 04:20:15 AM

JT19 says, Winnipeg is the only place he will play.

[Literally 1/3 of his yards came after the catch]

#28

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Receiver

Last post by Tecno - Today at 04:19:50 AM

352 total yards, 114 YAC.  Literally 1/3 of his yards came after the catch.

Ya, but wasn't he used as a screen target and wide-out-near-LOS-at-the-rail "wide open" guy?  Easy to get 5-7 YAC on every one of those.  Especially when you're the guy the D ignored because they were dealing with the "real" threats.

[Maybe it was just the sophomore jinx]

#29

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Add Receiver

Last post by Tecno - Today at 04:17:19 AM

I guess we will see in camp.  There is no debating he showed he had the ability to get open and catch as a rookie under Buck.  Maybe it was just the sophomore jinx.

People keep saying this... but isn't year 2 the year these NAT DPs are supposed to "break out"?  A mediocre NAT REC has a limited time to prove himself...

[He was still all potential at this point.]

#30

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

Last post by Tecno - Today at 04:15:17 AM

Ajou has a career high of 300 yards?

He was still all potential at this point.

But Ajou was probably their best blocker and is a very big body out there.  That's the type SSK/Mace are interested in.

He was probably already better than Clercius, and with even more future potential.

Well, bye!