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#41

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...

Last post by theaardvark - December 20, 2024, 12:54:47 AM

Mixed reviews on Tyson Pencer prior to his stint in the CFL.  He was ranked as the ninth best player in the Canadian Football League's Amateur Scouting Bureau September rankings for players eligible in the 2012 CFL Draft.

But disappeared from the last two lists altogether...

He shared a house with Anthony Woodson and Rene Stephan, i gave them a ride home one night after a poker tournament, and ended up being sort of a local guide, helping them with stuff as none had a car.  i'm not sure if I recall correctly, but it seemed like every time I visited, he was playing video games..  he always seemed to be injured.  They all ended up needing surgery that year, Ty and Rene for shoulder injuries...  not a lucky household...

#42

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2024-2025 CFL (non-Bomber)...

Last post by theaardvark - December 20, 2024, 12:45:02 AM

B.C. Lions hiring Mike Benevides as defensive coordinator.

"The Lions' incumbent defensive coordinator, Ryan Phillips, is the only member of the team's 2024 staff who remains under contract for next season and his firing would count against the football operations cap. According to Lalji, the former defensive back could still return next season in a different role, though that has yet to be hammered out."

If he's still under contract, I guess he goes back to DB coach under Bene...  no doubt Buck wanted someone with more experience to help him, and Bene has the DC/HC chops to do it.

#43

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

Last post by Jesse - December 19, 2024, 11:48:20 PM

Chib. back to the Moose.

That's crazy.

#44

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...

Last post by ModAdmin - December 19, 2024, 11:04:25 PM

If you read the article, it is very onfusing as to why they drafted Pencer.  He played DE and OT, and teh article mentions replacing DB97, but also that Mack liked how he played LT... makes no sense, but Joe Mack rarely did

Mixed reviews on Tyson Pencer prior to his stint in the CFL.  He was ranked as the ninth best player in the Canadian Football League's Amateur Scouting Bureau September rankings for players eligible in the 2012 CFL Draft.

#45

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bomber Free Agents

Last post by Pete - December 19, 2024, 10:30:37 PM

I have a theory that USFL and other lower league players have a better chance of signing with the NFL cause the coaches, and management, and players representatives have ties, and dealings, that do not exist between CFL staff and NFL

So.... "In just two seasons, the USFL has shown it can help players get to the NFL. The USFL has seen more than 320 players land workouts with NFL teams, with more than 100 NFL contracts signed."

Could be wrong though.

i think its younger prospects that first turn to usfl etc. in order to get that nfl look. once they hit 26 or older then the cfl becomes a more viable option.

#46

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...

Last post by theaardvark - December 19, 2024, 10:23:21 PM

Too easy too pass up, but maybe MACK was on CRACK?! Some of those draft choices are truly bizarro. 

It was like he wanted to make the unconventional picks, have them work out and be considered a genius... and when none of them did... he got fired.

[Mack sucks.]

#47

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...

Last post by ichabod_crane - December 19, 2024, 09:52:51 PM

Revisionist history.

I have seen no evidence to support that nonsense in bold. And besides, Walters only became asst GM in 2013, anyway. He was the ST coordinator from 2010 through 2013.

And considering how proficiently Walters has drafted since becoming GM, it leads me to think that he had no say in decisions with Mack at the helm - if that was even a privilege he had back then.

I stand by my statement: Mack sucks.

Too easy too pass up, but maybe MACK was on CRACK?! Some of those draft choices are truly bizarro. 

#48

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Blue Bombers Transactions ...

Last post by ichabod_crane - December 19, 2024, 09:49:01 PM

Kito Poblah?

Yes, thanks for another one to toss into the bust bin!

#49

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bomber Free Agents

Last post by ichabod_crane - December 19, 2024, 09:46:48 PM

Cone of silence over Blue Bombers office.

I don't care, that's the way they do things.

We have no idea who they are interviewing for O.C. Not a peep.

Ah Yes, the cone of silence!! Wonder if they got the prop from the Get Smart set from the 1960's!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxmEtJ31Ldw

#50

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

Last post by Pigskin - December 19, 2024, 09:20:01 PM

Chib. back to the Moose.