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#81

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

Last post by Waffler - December 24, 2024, 01:23:51 PM

Hard to make sense of this narrative. Much like Frank Costanza's hilarious holiday, it's pretty out there to think Maier coming in for an injured Collaros would've helped the Bombers win GC111.

Lost in all this backup QB chatter is the fact that Streveler was lost to a nasty injury from a dirtbag whose only accomplishment in pro football is taking out QBs with his embarrassingly questionable play.

But I digress. Maier's a known commodity and I'm glad the Bombers didn't try and trade for him.

I can understand the thinking though. We didn't need an allstar. Just a HEALTHY vet that can outplay Arbuckle by one score wins us the game.

#82

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

Last post by Waffler - December 24, 2024, 01:19:05 PM

I have little faith in Dolegala, Riders let him walk and BC cut him

I see it as misfortune. Riders sign Harris and they don't want to pay Dolegala. He was a free agent for a grand total of one day. BC wanted him to the tune of $172,800.  That's pretty good for an inexperienced 2nd string. He became expendable only when Rourke broke the budget else he is probably still there.

He throws a really nice ball, probably why he got looks from 4 NFL teams, Packers and Patriots twice each. There could be potential there but I leave that to the coaches to decide.

#83

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

Last post by blue_gold_84 - December 24, 2024, 01:16:11 PM

Not at all. Aside from Collaros, Maier is far better than anything we have on our roster. I am hoping we have a plan for who our #2 is going to be as last year was a total bust and it cost us big time.

Hard to make sense of this narrative. Much like Frank Costanza's hilarious holiday, it's pretty out there to think Maier coming in for an injured Collaros would've helped the Bombers win GC111.

Lost in all this backup QB chatter is the fact that Streveler was lost to a nasty injury from a dirtbag whose only accomplishment in pro football is taking out QBs with his embarrassingly questionable play.

But I digress. Maier's a known commodity and I'm glad the Bombers didn't try and trade for him.

#84

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

Last post by Blue In BC - December 24, 2024, 01:08:38 PM

Not free agents but Ford, Ayers and O. Wilson have all had tryouts with NFL teams recently. Those are not players we want to lose obviously.

#85

Offside Forum / Re: NHL Discussion (Other than...

Last post by blue_gold_84 - December 24, 2024, 01:00:51 PM

Patrik Laine talks too much, gives his former team bulletin board material

Zach Werenski fires back at Laine after Jackets beat Habs

Big fan of Laine but he needs to learn some humility. And it's not like the Habs are some juggernaut; they're just as lousy as the Jackets.

#86

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Willie Jefferson

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - December 23, 2024, 11:29:34 PM

You're right, Willie has only a couple of seasons left, so he's likely to sign only with a team that gives him a bonafide chance of winning a Grey Cup. Right now, I'd say that's us and Toronto and I can see Pinball backing the truck up for him like he did for Harris, and the Argos D would be just that much better than they already are.

I don't think GC's are his focus at this point, more important is setting himself up in the community for life after football.  Don't know what that would be for Willy, as he doesn't seem to be the type that would want to get into coaching and I don't know what skills he has to offer a business.  Most won't just pay for a big personality.

#87

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

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - December 23, 2024, 11:28:51 PM

I have little faith in Dolegala, Riders let him walk and BC cut him, his ceiling looks to be below mediocre. I like Terry Wilson but if they don't give him serious game reps to develop they could find themselves in the same position in the playoffs. 

It'd be nice to see an OC come in with a different approach, rather than banking on blind luck hoping Zach never gets hurt.

You're right. No idea if either will work out. Odds are they will not. That's not me doubting either of them, it's just the reality of the odds of a QB prospect becoming a starter. 

I'm glad we have Dolegala though. And it's not like Maier or Fajardo were terribly expensive. We could have traded for either and chose not to. To me, that says something about the guys we have and the Bombers opinions of them.

#88

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - December 23, 2024, 11:23:02 PM

year was a total bust and it cost us big time.


Year two Terry Wilson and Jake Dolegala is night and day better than what we went to camp last year with.

I have little faith in Dolegala, Riders let him walk and BC cut him, his ceiling looks to be below mediocre. I like Terry Wilson but if they don't give him serious game reps to develop they could find themselves in the same position in the playoffs. 

It'd be nice to see an OC come in with a different approach, rather than banking on blind luck hoping Zach never gets hurt.

#89

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

Last post by DCM - December 23, 2024, 11:18:04 PM

Ken Wiebe @WiebesWorld
#NHLJets HC Scott Arniel says D Haydn Fleury is day-to-day after suffering what appeared to be a knee injury in the final minute of the second period.

#90

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

Last post by Sir Blue and Gold - December 23, 2024, 10:56:36 PM

Not at all. Aside from Collaros, Maier is far better than anything we have on our roster. I am hoping we have a plan for who our #2 is going to be as last

Not at all. Aside from Collaros, Maier is far better than anything we have on our roster. I am hoping we have a plan for who our #2 is going to be as last year was a total bust and it cost us big time.

year was a total bust and it cost us big time.

Year two Terry Wilson and Jake Dolegala is night and day better than what we went to camp last year with.