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#91

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: No Rebuild

Last post by ModAdmin - January 15, 2026, 07:33:46 PM

Humorous. We have 2 OL, 5 receivers, 3 DL, 1 DB, 1 LB, 1 QB and both kickers as potential free agents. We've released 2 starters from 2025.

Now I expect we'll get back most of those potential free agents. However for the moment, we can't say we aren't in a major re-build unless we re-sign some of them.

It is equally possible some of those "potential free agents" are already signed but not yet announced. 

[if Vaval was brought in primarily to be a DB back up on the PR or whether they thought he'd be best as a returner]

#92

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

Last post by Tecno - January 15, 2026, 07:32:11 PM

IDK if Vaval was brought in primarily to be a DB back up on the PR or whether they thought he'd be best as a returner.

You mean brought in to WPG?  I'm pretty sure he was eyed as a DB who could also return.  Like a Fogg.  The fact he was the next Grant was a bonus that just proved their hunch.

[Kolankowski you are the weakest link]

#93

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers Release Chris Kola...

Last post by Tecno - January 15, 2026, 07:28:14 PM

OShea said as much in his presser, we couldnt just stay with the status quo and accept the same results as last year, the oline has to improve and its just too bad...Kolankowski you are the weakest link.

I would say a weak link.  Not the weakest... At best he's tied for weakest with our revolving RT and LG spots.

#94

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: No Rebuild

Last post by Blue In BC - January 15, 2026, 07:24:32 PM

Humorous. We have 2 OL, 5 receivers, 3 DL, 1 DB, 1 LB, 1 QB and both kickers as potential free agents. We've released 2 starters from 2025.

Now I expect we'll get back most of those potential free agents. However for the moment, we can't say we aren't in a major re-build unless we re-sign some of them.

#95

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

Last post by Blue In BC - January 15, 2026, 07:20:43 PM

Correct almost every receiver and DB is well equipped to return kicks, but very few pan out, it takes a huge element of fearlessness to do that job well. In Vaval they found someone with the right amount of crazy, even a player as fast as Lucky Whithead approached returns with mucho caution and was overly tentative. 

I'm not disagreeing but we wouldn't bring in 40 rookies for TC if we knew who would pan out at a given position. We may find a new returner immediately or not. It doesn't take away from the fact that Logan did not succeed given the chance.

So we're no worse off if we have to settle for a rookie back up on an ELC. Keeping in mind that player could also potentially be a back up receiver or DB that is better in that role and could end up as a DI.

IDK if Vaval was brought in primarily to be a DB back up on the PR or whether they thought he'd be best as a returner.

#96

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - January 15, 2026, 07:07:19 PM

Logan was due a $10,000 bonus due today and would earn $110K in 2026. It's true we don't know whether Vaval will return although the Bomber management might have a better idea of whether he's expecting an NFL contract.

Every TC there are receivers and DB's that compete for a role as a returner on top of being a starter or back up on offence.

There are already many signed that have that skill set but whether it translates to the CFL is a TBD.

Hopefully Vaval returns but I'm not yet too concerned about the back up role. Of course that could change to a more significant issue if we hear he's not coming back for TC.

Correct almost every receiver and DB is well equipped to return kicks, but very few pan out, it takes a huge element of fearlessness to do that job well. In Vaval they found someone with the right amount of crazy, even a player as fast as Lucky Whithead approached returns with mucho caution and was overly tentative. 

#97

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / No Rebuild

Last post by ModAdmin - January 15, 2026, 06:59:05 PM

This is a good interview with Farhan Lalji and Mike O'Shea on the philosophy of the Blue Bombers and where the team stands...

https://www.tsn.ca/cfl/video/2026/01/14/oshea-dismisses-the-idea-of-a-rebuild-in-winnipeg/

#98

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

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - January 15, 2026, 06:58:30 PM

RedBlacks extend Geno Lewis.

https://3downnation.com/2026/01/15/superstar-signing-ottawa-redblacks-extend-geno-lewis-through-2027/

Darn, Gino went from the highest paid receiver in Edmonton to a relative bargain in Ottawa at $220k, guess he's found his happy home.

#99

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: 2026 CFL Winter Meetings

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - January 15, 2026, 06:52:53 PM

When Stewie mentions "data", he really means something less trustworthy.

#100

Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum / Re: Bombers Release Chris Kola...

Last post by Throw Long Bannatyne - January 15, 2026, 06:35:02 PM

So, the decision had been made to move on from him.  Walters/MOS aren't ones that move on without a plan in place, though, so I fully expect to see Eli getting the C spot going into camp, it being his to lose. 

We don't tend to buy FA Oline, can't remember ever signing a FA Olineman to start.  We've lost a lot of starting Oline to higher bidders, and while some of those stung a bit, no way we could have matched, we'd have a million dollar Oline now.

Not saying we can't sign a FA OC, just saying anyone worth signing will be expensive, and I'm not sure they are in the budget.

Interesting, Eli's college dimensions were 6'-4" 315 lbs, he is now listed at 6'-3" 287 lbs, a drop off of 28 lbs and 1".  Confirms what I suspected, when Eli first came to the Bombers his jersey fit him like a moomoo, now he's a scratch golfer.