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#81

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

Last post by Tecno - February 28, 2026, 04:35:17 AM

Maybe the key to long term success is to find spots no one wants a NAT, and draft/trade for a top NAT for that position?  Does such a thing exist?

The problem with allstar, top-5, ratio-busting NATs at non-OL positions is they usually cost too much to retain after ELC.  Like Ty Ford.

You want a guy that is superb but won't draw FA interest so you can keep him at modest (or cheap) money.  Like Kramdi??

So does Kramdi work because no one else wants to start a NAT SAM?  Although not like Kramdi is super cheap with his latest contract.  But still far below Ty Ford.  Or is that if a player flashed Ford-level talent he'll pull top dollar no matter the position?

I don't know the answer.  Keep in mind I'm talking super talent guys here.  So Fatboi (and probably Lawson) don't count.  But maybe DT is a possible answer?  Did Ted Laurent and other high-end NAT DTs ever demand big coin?  Or were they limited?

FS is another spot, though Loffler did leave for a big-ish payday for the time.  And Dequoy was set to probably earn $200k if he left MTL.

Thoughts?

#82

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Kicking Showcase

Last post by bunker - February 28, 2026, 04:34:29 AM

Punters yes, place kickers, no.  The only GLOB PK I can think of is that Mexican MTL has?

To make it in the CFL a NAT has to either be a good PK, or better yet, a dual threat P/PK.

Yes, kind of sucks for NAT P's... but if they are as good as the ozzies, then there's no reason they can't make the roster.  Yes, it seems some teams want to "hide" their "weak GLOB" at P because there are so few GLOBs who are good at non-kicking posotions... but the situation isn't THAT dire.  Especially seeing as how the rules force you to dress only 1 if you want to.

And speaking of Mexicans: our Castillo is as Mexican as the MTL guy, I'm sure.  Why do they get the chintzy GLOB designation and we are stuck wasting a DI??  Seems unfair.

Castillo was born in Texas, and played college football at West Texas A and M.
If you're not careful, you may end up getting ICE on his tail.

#83

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Kicking Showcase

Last post by Tecno - February 28, 2026, 04:00:17 AM

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.

Punters yes, place kickers, no.  The only GLOB PK I can think of is that Mexican MTL has?

To make it in the CFL a NAT has to either be a good PK, or better yet, a dual threat P/PK.

Yes, kind of sucks for NAT P's... but if they are as good as the ozzies, then there's no reason they can't make the roster.  Yes, it seems some teams want to "hide" their "weak GLOB" at P because there are so few GLOBs who are good at non-kicking posotions... but the situation isn't THAT dire.  Especially seeing as how the rules force you to dress only 1 if you want to.

And speaking of Mexicans: our Castillo is as Mexican as the MTL guy, I'm sure.  Why do they get the chintzy GLOB designation and we are stuck wasting a DI??  Seems unfair.

#84

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

Last post by Blue In BC - February 28, 2026, 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.

#85

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

Last post by dd - February 28, 2026, 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.

#86

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.

#87

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

#88

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.

#89

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.

#90

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.