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#81

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.

#82

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Hansen

Last post by Tecno - October 08, 2026, 01:25:30 PM

Any idea who he actually replaced on ST's?

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.

#83

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Who is untouchable with th...

Last post by Tecno - October 08, 2026, 01:22:30 PM

You're dreaming.

Run the math. The CBA guarantees the sms gets a fixed cut of increased revenues. They already spelled out what the dazn revenue will be. Figure out what it is per year. Apply the CBA cut...

Boom. There's your massive sms boost. And a huge chunk will go to taking the best qbs from 600-750k all in to over 1M.

Simple math. That's why I'm screaming all the time about the dangers of the dazn deal. It's so easy to jack up the sms. Not so easy to lower it when dazn goes away. You tell Alexander his 1M is going back to 600k!

#84

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

Last post by Blue In BC - October 08, 2026, 01:22:13 PM

Truth is, most leagues worldwide have an import quota of some sort.

Aside from NFL, NHL, MLB & NBA there aren't many without restrictions. Most soccer leagues including MLS have a limit.

I wasn't considering that a worldwide question but sure.

#85

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

Last post by Blue In BC - October 08, 2026, 01:15:19 PM

I don't know, but I'll take a guess. Ken Nielson, #21, a doctor.

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.

#86

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

Last post by Blue In BC - October 08, 2026, 01:13:31 PM

What's he a running back?

Receiver.

#87

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Hansen

Last post by Blue In BC - October 08, 2026, 01:12:42 PM

BinBC: 1Q10:05 Hansen has the 2nd key block on Vaval's very good 2nd return.  And not only that, once he makes his block, he goes down field in front of Vaval and chips another guy, probably buying Vaval a few more yards.

You asked for what else he did in the game...

(I'm just starting my rewatch / grading now -- always depressing for a game like this.)

Edit: 1Q8:53 Hansen is getting manhandled on a MTL return but somehow still gets a huge grip on the returner and stops him nearly dead as he gets pushed by the guy, allowing the others to get there for the tackle.  I can't even see how he does it, but it's him because no one else is anywhere close when the guy stops dead.

So ya... it's not looking very good for the theory Hansen isn't making an outsized impact!  So far in my rewatch he's making plays in 2 of the 3 kick plays!

Good information which is all I asked for earlier. I repeat: I did not say he had a bad or even average. I only said I didn't notice him.

You have the luxury of a frame by frame analysis which would be much better than just a normal re-watch.

Any idea who he actually replaced on ST's?

#88

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Who is untouchable with th...

Last post by Blue In BC - October 08, 2026, 01:07:52 PM

We already did! WM already did! The only difference is it was last year and only 300k. If Brady is still healthy then I guarantee his next contract will be shocking to everyone. Heck, it may even be more than 500k. Don't forget the new dazn millions. We will see qbs getting 1M by then.

You're dreaming.

#89

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Zach will be our QB in 202...

Last post by Waffler - October 08, 2026, 01:01:33 PM

Willie and probably Neuf can play for several years still.  They aren't really the problem.  Nichols probably shouldn't, but might.  Is he worse than Moxey?  Probably not.

Agree that they CAN play. Going to depend on how this season ends and what direction we want to go in for next year. A rebuild would leave them on the outs. A typical MOS retool would allow them another year.

#90

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Who is untouchable with th...

Last post by Tecno - October 08, 2026, 08:46:32 AM

One thing I've noticed for a while now, is that we always seem undersized compared to the top teams.  You see their D operate and it's these hulking beasts that have no problem pushing OL to close run holes or collapse the pocket, or LBs that can stuff our run dead on first hit.  Then our D can't push anyone around, can't close run holes, and LBers aren't beefy enough to stop runners dead.

Similar thing on O, including the OL.

It's like the other teams took our players at like-for-like positions and added 25 lbs to every last one.  And it seems to be causing us a huge disadvantage.

Watch the MTL game and note MTL's run game.  Everyone is that much beefier and so Scott, who isn't very good, gets 10 on each carry.  Then watch Brady who has to move heaven and earth to get 7 and most often gets 1-3.  It's because everyone involved on our side is a bit weaker, and everyone on the MTL side is a bit stronger.

Extremely aggravating.

In theory you don't need to be the beefiest, as speed & brains can kill too, but on average it seems to be important -- especially when we aren't super fast or smart either!!

Maybe Chris Jones was right on all the teams he built here: just hire the biggest, tallest, beefiest, thuggiest guys you can and beat the tar out of the other team -- to heck with any other attribute.

My point?  I think, as we replace the aging-out players, we need to purposely seek out bigger guys, even at the expense of MOS-desired attributes.  I guess we made a small start with this with Daniels.  But we need to go further, especially on D, and especially as you get closer to the LoS.