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#71

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Calgary @ Winnipeg Pre-gam...

Last post by Blue In BC - October 08, 2026, 01:54:31 PM

Can't see Hazen making the roster again with Hansen on ST's, not sure what the plans are for him but there are a few too many LB's lined up in front of him.

Hansen replaces a Canadian on the roster but subs for an import in substitutions ( maybe ). It depends on how many Canadians we are starting.

Hazen would have to directly replace an import to get on the AR. If he was a DI his role would be different than if he was just an extra import due to starting more Canadians.

His actual role on an ST or even SY wouldn't be directly the same as Hansen necessarily. Small sample.

I'm expecting Hazen and Moxey to serve out the balance of the 6 game IR. OTOH I though Collaros would as well.

Whether Collaros plays at all this season, now that he's practising we've given up any SMS savings opportunity. If he stayed on the 6 game IR that would nearly a 1/3 of his SMS ( about $300K post bonus ) = about $80K

#72

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Trade Brady?

Last post by Blue In BC - October 08, 2026, 01:48:28 PM

And I maintain that abolishing the ratio would make GMs' jobs too easy. Right now the GMs do like triple the work NFL GMs do, dealing with the ratio and Canada draft, etc.

Half of building a gc team is taking years to get some top Nats on your team. Gone are the days you can just start 7 Hurls and win anything.

Of course, you can argue simplifying would improve the league... But I like that GMs have to have a bit more brains and juggling ability.

I also like how this makes it nearly impossible for a new regime to take a zero team to the gc in one year. Two, yes, one no. I've always liked teams that make monotonic progress, like they bided their time and earned it. That's why I won't be too upset when edm wins the cup this year.

I don't see the NFL GM's having it any easier. Their are winning teams and losing teams. Bad draft choices are made and some exceed expectations. GM's and coaches are being fired all the time.

#73

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Trade Brady?

Last post by bomb squad - October 08, 2026, 01:46:33 PM

Yes, that's him. Even better he did in a WDF against Calgary in 1965. He was a dentist though.  You must be another old timer.

Yeah, a bit I guess. I do remember him from his latter couple of years only, so there you go, not that old.😉His nickname "Doc" is mostly what clued me in to the answer. I never knew about the 109 yd thing though. That did make me hesitant because I don't remember him being particularly speedy. Just luck on the 1965 guess though. I think I'll pick up a lottery ticket today. Thanks for the question.

#74

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Hansen

Last post by Tecno - October 08, 2026, 01:41:19 PM

When you study the plays enough you start to visualize and identify the schemes and personnel.

I know nothing about how kick coverage works and tsn never talks about it, and it's never talked about here. But I've picked up the gist with all my slow mo studying. What I'm missing is the nomenclature, outside of the word gunner.

I fully agree that this part of Canadian football needs more of a spotlight and talk. I'd love to learn more about it. I'd pay for some 2 hour workshop at pas where Miller or someone explains the schemes and verbiage. It could even just be in the film room.

#75

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

Last post by Tecno - October 08, 2026, 01:35:42 PM

Could be but he's not really that big. We have 3 receivers at slightly above 210 lbs. Daniels is a TE and he's 272 lbs and has been used as a receiver a few times.

But factor in the height. That's pretty porky for a REC. This the thick nick guffaws.

#76

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Hansen

Last post by Blue In BC - October 08, 2026, 01:35:12 PM

Not yet, but I may be able to tell by game end. It'll be a painful slog though, might not finish until after the cgy game.

I can say he appears to be second wave: next pair after the gunners. It appears blockers have trouble getting him where they want him. It's more the other way around...

Just like we saw in 2019.

It's too bad they don't have depth charts for all the different kicking aspects. The ones that are obvious are the result of their work and what the others do " unnoticed " per se.

It's not like Cadwallader or Ayers can go down field all by themselves without the work done by the rest.

#77

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Trade Brady?

Last post by Tecno - October 08, 2026, 01:34:19 PM

And I maintain that abolishing the ratio would make GMs' jobs too easy. Right now the GMs do like triple the work NFL GMs do, dealing with the ratio and Canada draft, etc.

Half of building a gc team is taking years to get some top Nats on your team. Gone are the days you can just start 7 Hurls and win anything.

Of course, you can argue simplifying would improve the league... But I like that GMs have to have a bit more brains and juggling ability.

I also like how this makes it nearly impossible for a new regime to take a zero team to the gc in one year. Two, yes, one no. I've always liked teams that make monotonic progress, like they bided their time and earned it. That's why I won't be too upset when edm wins the cup this year.

#78

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

Last post by Blue In BC - October 08, 2026, 01:30:23 PM

Pretty sure dm was being facetious. Like making a statement about his size and weight...

Could be but he's not really that big. We have 3 receivers at slightly above 210 lbs. Daniels is a TE and he's 272 lbs and has been used as a receiver a few times.

#79

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

Last post by Tecno - October 08, 2026, 01:27:08 PM

Receiver.

Pretty sure dm was being facetious. Like making a statement about his size and weight...

#80

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Trade Brady?

Last post by Blue In BC - October 08, 2026, 01:26:43 PM

Nah it's a fair rebuttal to an anti Cdn content fan, you are understating the value of Cdn content but that's fine, some share you view, many don't.

Johnny A. is depth Cdn.  The notion about buying a ticket to see him is a stretch to try to win an argument with no merit.  People buy tickets to see all the great Canadians play.  It's a key part of the league even if you value it or not.  You can't compare US football and Cdn, it's a completely different situation.  Casual fans don't know roster players, they know stars.  Hard core fans know and value the Cdn content on each team and it's critical to the success of each club.

I feel any fan of this league should at least respect and ideally support the great CDN talent we have.   If you don't like Cdn content in ball, there are options to the south for you.  This league will always feature Canadians.  Understating the value of a Cdn OL.  Yes we enjoy them road grading for Brady. But yes I understand the point, most go to watch the skilled positions.  The guys in the trenches win you games on both sides.

Look me a bit to understand your last point, now I do.  Yes results may vary LOL.  You should get someone to do a poll for you at the game LOL.  How many can you name LOL

The Canadian game is home grown, small and community based.  American ball is based on big venues, hype and big biz, fueled by a massive population.  I have lots of friends that only support American ball and they forget the great options we have at home.  The bright shinny object gets the attention.  Yeah they got better athletes but we got a lot going for us too.

WAIT, this is a Brady thread LOL

Nah it's a fair rebuttal to an anti Cdn content fan, you are understating the value of Cdn content but that's fine, some share you view, many don't.

Johnny A. is depth Cdn.  The notion about buying a ticket to see him is a stretch to try to win an argument with no merit.  People buy tickets to see all the great Canadians play.  It's a key part of the league even if you value it or not.  You can't compare US football and Cdn, it's a completely different situation.  Casual fans don't know roster players, they know stars.  Hard core fans know and value the Cdn content on each team and it's critical to the success of each club.

I feel any fan of this league should at least respect and ideally support the great CDN talent we have.   If you don't like Cdn content in ball, there are options to the south for you.  This league will always feature Canadians.  Understating the value of a Cdn OL.  Yes we enjoy them road grading for Brady. But yes I understand the point, most go to watch the skilled positions.  The guys in the trenches win you games on both sides.

Look me a bit to understand your last point, now I do.  Yes results may vary LOL.  You should get someone to do a poll for you at the game LOL.  How many can you name LOL

The Canadian game is home grown, small and community based.  American ball is based on big venues, hype and big biz, fueled by a massive population.  I have lots of friends that only support American ball and they forget the great options we have at home.  The bright shinny object gets the attention.  Yeah they got better athletes but we got a lot going for us too.

WAIT, this is a Brady thread LOL

It's interesting that you think you can call me an anti Canadian fan. I'm not anti Canadian. I'm anti handing any player a roster spot determined by his nationality and setting a ratio to accomplish that. The same goes for global players.

I've continually challenged why some imports are on the roster by a type of default.

You can't seem to see that difference which I have made clear for years.