Blue Bombers roster - 2021-2022

[gobombersgo]

Who each team signed (and lost) during the first day of CFL free agency

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

In

REC Greg Ellingson (A)

Out

REC Darvin Adams (A)
DL Tobi Antigha (A)
DB Alden Darby (A)
RB Andrew Harris (A)
DB Mike Jones (A)
REC Kenny Lawler (A)
DL Steven Richardson (A)

https://3downnation.com/2022/02/08/who-each-team-signed-and-lost-during-the-first-day-of-cfl-free-agency/

[PloenFan]

Does anyone know if Namaan Roosevelt is still in the Bombers' plans for this season ?
It appears he was on our practice roster last season, but was later released.
He had some productive seasons in Saskatchewan, including 2018 and 2019, when Collaros played there.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Does anyone know if Namaan Roosevelt is still in the Bombers' plans for this season ?
It appears he was on our practice roster last season, but was later released.
He had some productive seasons in Saskatchewan, including 2018 and 2019, when Collaros played there.

Not in the plans, I believe he was cut or retired before seasons end.

[dizzycamper]

Who each team signed (and lost) during the first day of CFL free agency

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

In

REC Greg Ellingson (A)

Out

REC Darvin Adams (A)
DL Tobi Antigha (A)
DB Alden Darby (A)
RB Andrew Harris (A)
DB Mike Jones (A)
REC Kenny Lawler (A)
DL Steven Richardson (A)

https://3downnation.com/2022/02/08/who-each-team-signed-and-lost-during-the-first-day-of-cfl-free-agency/

Add to this, during this time:

WR/KR Charles Nelson

& to the NFL:
OL Drew Desjarlais
DL Jonathan Kongbo
DB DeAundre Alford

& moving on:
QB Sean McGuire

A couple comments:

On Dec 30th we had 62 players listed on the Bomber roster, today 49. So, I assuming there is plenty of room for additions, be it free agents, recruits or this years draft choices.

Kyle Walters has done very well in keeping the core free agent group together (22 by my count) and deserves a "good job" comment... but, the word out in the street is there is no spending money available now....

Now, in typical fashion, Kyle Walters along with the Calgary GM say they have no spending money. Mr. Huff appears is finding cash in his sock drawer over past couple days, Kyle on the other hand apparently must be putting together a fund me drive.

There are capable replacements on the current roster for the players that we have lost over the past few weeks/days, but again it still is cause for concern when you see the likes of Hamilton, Calgary & Sask dipping into the free agent pool. I keep telling myself, the scouting department will find players for the areas that need upgrading or replacing.

Patience I guess, but again, if you dip into the free agent pool, its kind of proven known player....

[gobombersgo]

BLUE BOMBERS AGREE TO TERMS WITH AMERICAN DEFENSIVE BACK TYQWAN GLASS

WINNIPEG, MB., February 10, 2022 - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with American defensive back Tyqwan Glass.

Glass (5-11, 195; Fresno State; born: June 23, 1994, in Pasadena, CA) is a three-year CFL veteran, most recently playing seven games with Montreal in 2021. He spent the 2019 season with Edmonton, and started his career with the Alouettes in 2018. Through 30 games, Glass has recorded 95 defensive tackles, six special teams tackles, one sack and three interceptions.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2022/02/10/blue-bombers-agree-terms-american-defensive-back-tyqwan-glass/

[BLUEBOMBER]

Bombers lost a lot of great players..  how can we have no money left to sign a decent backup QB and veteran kicker? Even offer AH a bit more money to entice him to stay?

[the paw]

Bombers lost a lot of great players..  how can we have no money left to sign a decent backup QB and veteran kicker? Even offer AH a bit more money to entice him to stay?

Collaros is making $150k more than last year.  Ellingson probably costs $50k more than we paid Lawler last year.  Oliveira probably gets at least $30k more than his old contract.  The entire offensive line, Bailey, Wolitarsky get small raises.  So, you have to find at least $250k in savings, which is basically Harris and Adams.

On the defensive side, we gave raises to Bighill, both DEs, Rose.  Thomas,  Marston and Taylor probably come back for same money or close.  But Stove was on a cheap deal, so losing him doesn't save us any money.  We might save some on switching Darby for Glass, but not a ton. 

We lost some good players, but we retained a ton of very good players. 

[blue_gold_84]

We lost some good players, but we retained a ton of very good players. 

This is what seems lost on many fans, unfortunately. The roster is still in pretty good shape, even if management has some work left to do. Bottom line: the trenches were kept intact, which is where the majority of games are won and lost.

The defense is going to be dominant again, IMO. I also see a balanced offense in the cards again.

[gobombersgo]

BLUE BOMBERS AGREE TO TERMS WITH SAFETY BRANDON ALEXANDER ON TWO-YEAR CONTRACT

WINNIPEG, MB., February 11, 2022 - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed all-star American safety Brandon Alexander to a two-year contract.

Alexander (6-0, 180, Central Florida; born: September 27, 1993 in Orlando, FL) returns to the Blue Bombers for a fifth season, after originally signing with the club in 2017.

Alexander had his best season in 2021 and was recognized by being named to both the CFL All-Star Team and the Canadian Football League Players' Association All-Star Team.

Alexander finished the season with 44 total tackles - 36 on defence and eight more on special teams - adding two interceptions and a forced fumble in his 13 games, all starts. He also added six more combined tackles in victories in the Western Final and 108thGrey Cup.

Alexander was named the club's Most Outstanding Rookie in 2017 and has played all over the defensive backfield. Now a two-time Grey Cup champion, Alexander has played in 52 regular season games with the Blue Bombers and amassed 162 tackles, six interceptions - including one for a touchdown - and five forced fumbles.

A walk-on at Central Florida, he was twice nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy - awarded annually to the college football player who began his career as a walk-on player.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2022/02/11/blue-bombers-agree-terms-safety-brandon-alexander-two-year-contract/

Transactions:

2022-02-11   WPG   GLASS, Tyqwan   DB   A   Fresno State   Add To   Active Roster
2022-02-11   WPG   ALEXANDER, Brandon   DB   A   Central Florida   Add To   Active Roster
2022-02-11   WPG   ELLINGSON, Greg   WR   A   Florida International   Add To   Active Roster

[Pigskin]

BLUE BOMBERS AGREE TO TERMS WITH SAFETY BRANDON ALEXANDER ON TWO-YEAR CONTRACT

WINNIPEG, MB., February 11, 2022 - The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed all-star American safety Brandon Alexander to a two-year contract.

Alexander (6-0, 180, Central Florida; born: September 27, 1993 in Orlando, FL) returns to the Blue Bombers for a fifth season, after originally signing with the club in 2017.

Alexander had his best season in 2021 and was recognized by being named to both the CFL All-Star Team and the Canadian Football League Players' Association All-Star Team.

Alexander finished the season with 44 total tackles - 36 on defence and eight more on special teams - adding two interceptions and a forced fumble in his 13 games, all starts. He also added six more combined tackles in victories in the Western Final and 108thGrey Cup.

Alexander was named the club's Most Outstanding Rookie in 2017 and has played all over the defensive backfield. Now a two-time Grey Cup champion, Alexander has played in 52 regular season games with the Blue Bombers and amassed 162 tackles, six interceptions - including one for a touchdown - and five forced fumbles.

A walk-on at Central Florida, he was twice nominated for the Burlsworth Trophy - awarded annually to the college football player who began his career as a walk-on player.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2022/02/11/blue-bombers-agree-terms-safety-brandon-alexander-two-year-contract/

I like the fact that BA37 signed for 2 years.

[Pete]

With Alexander, by my count that makes 11 allstars going into next season including 1 outstanding player, 1 outstanding defensive player and 1 outstanding lineman (not to mention top coach) not too shabby. Is there another team that comes close?

[kkc60]

I like the fact that BA37 signed for 2 years.

Same, especially if he winds up missing half this year. Nice to have him locked in for the next one

[Lincoln Locomotive]

On paper we still look good....now we'll see if there's enough left in the Bomber Team tank for another run at a Cup.    There's no reason not to believe we are still contenders but it's a long season and we are vulnerable should Zach Collaros get injured, god forbid!  I pray for Strevvy to return but alas, it's only a pipe dream! 

[dd]

You?re right, Collaros goes down and we re done, which is not a good place to be as everyone gets injured sometime, he was one of the very few that didn?t get hurt last year, but still, pickup a watford or Shiltz and we could all sleep a little better

[Blue72]

Why is Walters being so stubborn about bringing in another vet receiver. All the high priced guys are picked up already so guys like Collins and Huff would be great pickups incase we loose a vet during TC or the start of the season. We only have two IMP starting receivers which is not good plus no one to replace Adams yet. Please don't say McKnight because he is to small for blocking to replace Adams blocking and size. We "might" find a receiver during TC but by the time he gets used to the CFL game we are 3-4 games in.
I know we also need a backup QB and a kicker, just hope MOS doesn't wait to long with the kickers he had last year.