2024-2025 CFL (non-Bomber) off-season discussion

[J5V]

Not sure there are many kickers still doing both jobs, maybe Bede?

I would like to hear how Castillo developed the extra power to break the 60 yd. barrier in FG length, was it improved technique, enhanced leg workouts, or luck of the wind?  Most kickers outer limit is 55 yds. he blew by that last season multiple times after he got over "chip gate".
 Just achieving O'Shea's blessing to try longer kicks is also interesting, considering the potential consequences of missing long ones. Castillo is still a bit inconsistent as he can miss multiple makeable FG's in one game, but lucky for him the Bombers usually overcome these mis-hits and it rarely costs them a game.

Medlock spoiled us so badly.  :-)

[ModAdmin]

It's been reported that Alexander Hollins (formerly a BC Lion) has signed with the Edmonton Elks.

https://3downnation.com/2025/04/28/edmonton-elks-sign-former-b-c-lions-receiver-alexander-hollins-after-cflpa-grievance/

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Bombers have been fairly lucky this off-season not to have lost many vets to retirement, looks like a number of CFL vets. have called it quits recently.

Brayden Lenius BC receiver

Fraser Sopik BC LB

Tunde Adeleke Ottawa DB

Adam Korsak Rider Global punter

Devonte Williams Ottawa RB

Colton Hunchak Stamps receiver

David Côté  Als FG kicker

Dom Davis Als QB

Nate Behar Elks receiver

Jeremy Murphy ex Bomber

Jamal Morrow Rider RB

Greg Ellingson Ottawa receiver

Lucky Whitehead ex Bomber

[GOLDMEMBER]

Bombers have been fairly lucky this off-season not to have lost many vets to retirement, looks like a number of CFL vets. have called it quits recently.

Brayden Lenius BC receiver

Fraser Sopik BC LB

Tunde Adeleke Ottawa DB

Adam Korsak Rider Global punter

Devonte Williams Ottawa RB

Colton Hunchak Stamps receiver

David Côté  Als FG kicker

Dom Davis Als QB

Nate Behar Elks receiver

Jeremy Murphy ex Bomber

Jamal Morrow Rider RB

Greg Ellingson Ottawa receiver

Lucky Whitehead ex Bomber

that is alot of quality players.

[dd]

It's been reported that Alexander Hollins (formerly a BC Lion) has signed with the Edmonton Elks.

https://3downnation.com/2025/04/28/edmonton-elks-sign-former-b-c-lions-receiver-alexander-hollins-after-cflpa-grievance/

Hollins is a very decent receiver, good that he got his bonus from the Lions!! I hate when teams try and get out of paying it, bombers included (still disappointed in the Woli release!!)

[TecnoGenius]

Bombers have been fairly lucky this off-season not to have lost many vets to retirement, looks like a number of CFL vets. have called it quits recently.

Brayden Lenius BC receiver

Tunde Adeleke Ottawa DB

Lenius didn't last long.

Adeleke got robbed of GC rings... by us.  Twice.  Oh wait, did he sneak one from us in '24 with TOR?  Drat.

He was one of the few quality NAT DBs/FSs and him being gone will make it harder to fill that last ratio spot on some team.

[Ridermania]

Former # 1 overall pick Dontae Bull retires due to injury.

https://3downnation.com/2025/05/09/former-first-overall-cfl-draft-pick-dontae-bull-retires-from-ottawa-redblacks-due-to-injury-concerns/

[Blue In BC]

Ottawa is down to 26 Canadians after recent retirements. That's a bit thin and they do have a Canadian Kicker taking one roster spot. They might be on the hunt for cuts during TC from around the league.

Bombers still have 32 Canadians on the roster. Hard to predict which end up being released over and above 2 - 4 on our PR.

[Blueforlife]

https://3downnation.com/2025/05/09/canadian-ol-miles-gorrell-inducted-into-hamilton-tiger-cats-wall-of-honour/

[Pete]

it's always so consistent Toronto and Montreal are the last to announce their cuts, how does the league continually allow the lack of communication which btw every new commissioner promises to improve.

[Ridermania]

Riders sign 4th overall draft pick Ali Saad.

https://3downnation.com/2025/05/12/saskatchewan-roughriders-sign-first-round-cfl-draft-pick-dl-ali-saad/

[Stats Junkie]

BC Lions announce that Snoop Dogg will headline the concert kickoff this season

Ready to drop it like it's hot? 🔥 The D-O-double-G is headlining our 2025 Concert Kickoff!

@SnoopDogg
. Live at @bcplace
. June 7.

The biggest party of the summer: laid back, top down, west coast vibes.😎

Lower bowl? Nearly gone.
Upper's moving fast.

https://www.cfl.ca/2025/05/13/snoop-dogg-headlines-bc-lions-concert-kickoff-on-june-7/

[Jesse]

BC Lions announce that Snoop Dogg will headline the concert kickoff this season

Ready to drop it like it's hot? 🔥 The D-O-double-G is headlining our 2025 Concert Kickoff!

@SnoopDogg
. Live at @bcplace
. June 7.

The biggest party of the summer: laid back, top down, west coast vibes.😎

Lower bowl? Nearly gone.
Upper's moving fast.

https://www.cfl.ca/2025/05/13/snoop-dogg-headlines-bc-lions-concert-kickoff-on-june-7/

BC making it tough on Wade to book a killer Grey Cup act.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Cool for

BC making it tough on Wade to book a killer Grey Cup act.

Cool for BC but the CFL books and pays for the half time show and other marketing efforts not the host city team.

[Jesse]

Cool for
Cool for BC but the CFL books and pays for the half time show and other marketing efforts not the host city team.

Uhm, I feel like I need a source on that. I've heard things about the Bombers looking for a while now.