Bomber Free Agents

[Blue In BC]

I don't think so. He took a pretty good hometown discount on his last contract.

Offers.
BC: 256k
Hamilton: 275k
WPG: 235k

He makes it clear he wants to win and is not confident of that here.

He probably owns a home in Winnipeg. How much would it cost him to rent a home in Vancouver for 5 months and be away from his friends and family? I didn't see those offers but I'll take your word on that.

I get the wanting to win a championship but there are no guarantees. Bombers and Argos both were in the Grey Cup last year. This year, neither came close.

Also the Bomber offence has been geared to his talent. The Lions are not a run first or a lot. They are a passing team which is obvious from their QB and receiver group.

In the WSF Butler had 7 carries. O'Rourke had 6 and more yardage. It was an off day for their passing attack

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Didn't even know he was on the team...remember how long it took to hire him?  Was he option "C"?

Check out 2:50, you're unlikely to find higher praise for a coach.

Check out 1:50, he repeats the message.

[gobombersgo]

This is the list of players that are signed for next year. On a positive note there aren't a lot of guys that I think need to be cut:

Zach Collaros -8    QB  A
Terry Wilson -3   QB  A 
Chase Artopoeus -12  QB  A
                   
Michael Chris-Ike -25  RB  N
Matthew Peterson -22 RB  N

Kevens Clercius -86  WR  N
Gavin Cobb -82  WR  N
Joey Corcoran -81  WR  N
Cam Echols -15  WR  A
Ontaria Wilson -80  WR  A

Gabe Wallace -61  OL  N
Kendall Randolph -69  OL  A
Micah Vanterpool -68  OL  A
Ethan Vibert -62  OL  N
   
Ian Leroux -42  LS  N 
Peyton Logan -4  KR/RB  A
Trey Vaval -23  KR/DB  A
                                     
K Munier-Bailey -45  DE  G
Matt Jaworski -56  DL  A
Kydran Jenkins -54  DL  A

Michael Ayers -49  LB  A 
Tony Jones -33  LB  A 
Lane Novak -48  LB  N 
Ethan Ball -29  LB/DB  N
Jaylen Smith -39  LB  N 
Connor Shay -34  LB  N
             
Jake Kelly -16  DB  N
Cam Allen -0  DB  A
Dexter Lawson, Jr. -27  DB  A
Jaiden Woodbey -26  DB/LB  A
Ridge Texada -37  DB  A 
Major Williams -41  DB  A

[Blue In BC]

This is the list of players that are signed for next year. On a positive note there aren't a lot of guys that I think need to be cut:

Zach Collaros -8    QB  A
Terry Wilson -3   QB  A 
Chase Artopoeus -12  QB  A
                   
Michael Chris-Ike -25  RB  N
Matthew Peterson -22 RB  N

Kevens Clercius -86  WR  N
Gavin Cobb -82  WR  N
Joey Corcoran -81  WR  N
Cam Echols -15  WR  A
Ontaria Wilson -80  WR  A

Gabe Wallace -61  OL  N
Kendall Randolph -69  OL  A
Micah Vanterpool -68  OL  A
Ethan Vibert -62  OL  N
   
Ian Leroux -42  LS  N
Peyton Logan -4  KR/RB  A
Trey Vaval -23  KR/DB  A
                                     
K Munier-Bailey -45  DE  G
Matt Jaworski -56  DL  A
Kydran Jenkins -54  DL  A

Michael Ayers -49  LB  A
Tony Jones -33  LB  A
Lane Novak -48  LB  N
Ethan Ball -29  LB/DB  N
Jaylen Smith -39  LB  N
Connor Shay -34  LB  N
             
Jake Kelly -16  DB  N
Cam Allen -0  DB  A
Dexter Lawson, Jr. -27  DB  A
Jaiden Woodbey -26  DB/LB  A
Ridge Texada -37  DB  A
Major Williams -41  DB  A

A decent list of talent not heading to free agency. 4 import rookies, 2 that haven''t played yet, 2 that played in the last game. They will most likely get a chance in TC.

Our QB situation may or may not change before TC. That's something to watch beyond free agency itself.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Surprised by some names on that list, is it in any way official or your best guess?

[gobombersgo]

Surprised by some names on that list, is it in any way official or your best guess?

I compiled the list myself but it should be accurate.

A player is either signed for next year or is a pending free agent.

Only way the list is wrong is if Hodge's list of pending free agents is wrong.

[Pigskin]

I am hoping we can get Elgersma signed for TC next season. Would really like to see how this kid looks in a CFL TC.

[The Zipp]

I am hoping we can get Elgersma signed for TC next season. Would really like to see how this kid looks in a CFL TC.

me too but I think the siren song of the NFL may still be playing in his head...hard to resist that call of potential $$.  He didn't stick in GB but there will be new opportunities to entice him.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

me too but I think the siren song of the NFL may still be playing in his head...hard to resist that call of potential $$.  He didn't stick in GB but there will be new opportunities to entice him.

Thought he might meet up with the team for the ESF in Montreal to chat, would have been nice to get an update on his intentions.

[Jesse]

me too but I think the siren song of the NFL may still be playing in his head...hard to resist that call of potential $$.  He didn't stick in GB but there will be new opportunities to entice him.

If there aren't any opportunities right now, why would there be more opportunities?

[dd]

If there aren't any opportunities right now, why would there be more opportunities?

There isn't, he only perceives there's opportunities. He didn't stick with GB, so why would he stick somewhere else?? I'd argue there's even less opportunity for him this time around vs last, as the next training camp will have a whole other lot of up and coming college Qb's, he's already been in that mix and didn't make it. If Nathan Rourke after a sensational rookie CFL season couldn't make it, some kid from some canadian 3 down college, who didn't win a national championship ain't gonna make it. But he's young, and he wants to exhaust all his NFL options, so so be it, he won't be available until mid season.

[Blue In BC]

If there aren't any opportunities right now, why would there be more opportunities?

Coaching regime changes. Retirement, trade or release of some QB's and possible injuries that extend into 2026.  TC injuries as well.

NFL has large TC rosters so it's not unusual for some rookie QB's to get TC offers, especially those that were drafted in 2025. It's risky but high reward to survive even as a PR player.

[The Zipp]

Coaching regime changes. Retirement, trade or release of some QB's and possible injuries that extend into 2026.  TC injuries as well.

NFL has large TC rosters so it's not unusual for some rookie QB's to get TC offers, especially those that were drafted in 2025. It's risky but high reward to survive even as a PR player.

exactly all of those reasons - new season, new opportunities - opportunities can change week to week in season but off season is when many present themselves...chances are slim he sticks somewhere but the reward / payoff is huge.  a portion of NFL or even other sporting chances are right place at the right time and blind luck.