Blue Bombers re-sign kicker Sergio Castillo

[dd]

Sergio had a decent year, was consistent, only had one off night and they all have off nights.

We got a kicker, we need to find us a decent kick returner. Every punt exchange we were losing 20-25 yards, and that adds up in a game. That's gotta change

[Blueforlife]

Sergio had a decent year, was consistent, only had one off night and they all have off nights.

We got kicker, we need to find us a decent kick returner. Every punt exchange we were losing 20-25 yards, and that adds up in a game. That's gotta change

We didn't lose that much everytime.  Our punting was average and our returns were consistent but didn't break any.  Yes to a new returner.

[GOLDMEMBER]

Good signing.

[TecnoGenius]

I wonder if we'll hear how much his new deal is worth and compared to his last deal. He's not getting Medlock money but he's not getting ELC either.

Castillo has always been affordable.  I would think he took a small cut or status quo for 2025.  He may have cost us 2 games in '24... and his success average was one of the worst.  Oh ya, and his dumb KO in the GC gave TOR early momentum which is at least 10% to blame for the loss.

Yes, I appreciate we put him out there for much longer kicks than every other team, and he often made them.  Yes, I take that into account.

For bang for the buck, I think we made the right choice.  And I'm satisfied they made the right choice to move on from Leggs.

[Blue In BC]

Awesome signing

Our punting was over criticized early by some with other teams finding success with the big leg.

Our punting is average, consistent and cheap.  Non issue handled internally.

If you looking for average or cheap then he's your man. Also note he's a potential free agent and will want more money so cheap may be out the window. The salaries for global players was allowed to be increased in the last CBA once they hit free agency.

In the Grey Cup Haggerty punted 5 times for an average of 54.8 yards ( longest 70 yards ). Sheahan also punted 5 times for an average of 45.8 yards ( longest 50 yards ).

What exactly did we handle internally? The best we can say is we used our necessary global roster spot.

NOTE: Haggerty is also a potential free agent and is a global. He may not reach free agency or he may want more money, but how much more? Interesting.

Sheahan was 9th ( dead last ) of all 9 CFL punters in season average.

[Blue In BC]

Castillo has always been affordable.  I would think he took a small cut or status quo for 2025.  He may have cost us 2 games in '24... and his success average was one of the worst.  Oh ya, and his dumb KO in the GC gave TOR early momentum which is at least 10% to blame for the loss.

Yes, I appreciate we put him out there for much longer kicks than every other team, and he often made them.  Yes, I take that into account.

For bang for the buck, I think we made the right choice.  And I'm satisfied they made the right choice to move on from Leggs.

Costing us the two games is a concern and something to watch for in 2025. Not so much whether misses actually costs us games but missing PAT's and what we'd consider easy FG's, can come back to haunt us. As mentioned, it did cost us 2 games in 2024.

I would still be bringing in some competition to TC.

[Waffler]

I would still be bringing in some competition to TC.

My money is on NOT. MOS loves him some Sergio. Best we can hope for is snapper and holder (whoever they may be) become something approaching perfection.

Which brings up another point I wonder about. With an Aussie kicker holding there was never a chance for a fake or a successful scramble if botched. Prukop used to do the holding and I think it should be someone that has throwing/scrambling ability. I think the argument is that the kickers can practice together more but doing that you lose a player that can maybe make a play out of disaster.

[Blue In BC]

My money is on NOT. MOS loves him some Sergio. Best we can hope for is snapper and holder (whoever they may be) become something approaching perfection.

Which brings up another point I wonder about. With an Aussie kicker holding there was never a chance for a fake or a successful scramble if botched. Prukop used to do the holding and I think it should be someone that has throwing/scrambling ability. I think the argument is that the kickers can practice together more but doing that you lose a player that can maybe make a play out of disaster.

We brought in other kickers for TC last year didn't we? That doesn't mean we make a roster change but injuries happen. Development on the PR happens.

I had been wondering about a new holder in 2025. Nothing wrong with the punter as the holder but a QB does give you some other opportunities if there is a problem.

Benson had some issues which Sheahan handled well but it's also possible we go younger for our snapper. Whether Benson retires of is released in order to keep Leroux, we'll see before free agency.

[Waffler]

We brought in other kickers for TC last year didn't we?

We did? I only recall a punter. Add to that the speed at which the re-up was announced makes me think it's Sergio, period. MOS is stubborn once he has his guy and I see that being the case here.

[TecnoGenius]

Sheahan was 9th ( dead last ) of all 9 CFL punters in season average.

Go back and look at Sheahan's coffin corner rate: basically league best.  Junkie's stats told the tale.

Our cover teams also vastly improved this season, and part of that may be Sheahan being told to aim for things other than the big boomer.

I'm fine with Sheahan.  As  GLOB even if he gets a slight $ bump, it'll be tiny and affordable.  No other team will want him as, like you said, his "distance avg" is garbage... only we know the secret!

[Blue In BC]

Go back and look at Sheahan's coffin corner rate: basically league best.  Junkie's stats told the tale.

Our cover teams also vastly improved this season, and part of that may be Sheahan being told to aim for things other than the big boomer.

I'm fine with Sheahan.  As  GLOB even if he gets a slight $ bump, it'll be tiny and affordable.  No other team will want him as, like you said, his "distance avg" is garbage... only we know the secret!

I already had looked. Here are some of the highlights.  Maybe you can take another look?

From our side of field:

1. Net 8th
2. Inside 1-10, 3 tied for 4th
3. Inside 11-20 9th

From opponent side of field:

1. Average 6th
2. Inside 1-10 1 tied for 7th
3. Inside 11-20 7 4th


More bad there than possible good.

[Blue In BC]

We did? I only recall a punter. Add to that the speed at which the re-up was announced makes me think it's Sergio, period. MOS is stubborn once he has his guy and I see that being the case here.

Wasn't the Canadian punter a dual role guy?

Fair point about how quickly he was re-signed but you still need TC competition IMO. MOS can't continue to be overly stubborn.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Wasn't the Canadian punter a dual role guy?

Fair point about how quickly he was re-signed but you still need TC competition IMO. MOS can't continue to be overly stubborn.

See who turns up from U-Sports, hasn't been much to get excited about lately.

[ModAdmin]

We did? I only recall a punter. Add to that the speed at which the re-up was announced makes me think it's Sergio, period. MOS is stubborn once he has his guy and I see that being the case here.

Last year's training camp - Dante Mastrogiuseppe, punter and field goal kicker.

[Blueforlife]

Go back and look at Sheahan's coffin corner rate: basically league best.  Junkie's stats told the tale.

Our cover teams also vastly improved this season, and part of that may be Sheahan being told to aim for things other than the big boomer.

I'm fine with Sheahan.  As  GLOB even if he gets a slight $ bump, it'll be tiny and affordable.  No other team will want him as, like you said, his "distance avg" is garbage... only we know the secret!

Yup he punts well and know where to place them.  Don't need a massive leg to be effective.  He is consistent and is going no where.

You nailed it about out coverage teams, were good and worked well with our directional punting.  We need to improve a bit on coverage and our ST will be great.

If you looking for average or cheap then he's your man. Also note he's a potential free agent and will want more money so cheap may be out the window. The salaries for global players was allowed to be increased in the last CBA once they hit free agency.

In the Grey Cup Haggerty punted 5 times for an average of 54.8 yards ( longest 70 yards ). Sheahan also punted 5 times for an average of 45.8 yards ( longest 50 yards ).

What exactly did we handle internally? The best we can say is we used our necessary global roster spot.

NOTE: Haggerty is also a potential free agent and is a global. He may not reach free agency or he may want more money, but how much more? Interesting.

Sheahan was 9th ( dead last ) of all 9 CFL punters in season average.

He will be cheap again, sign him for 2 years, he will take it.

The handle internally is an old joke, just having a little fun at a ridiculous (and funny imo) saying from a previous coach.

You want change at a lot positions it seems.  I want to tweak what we got and find a few more studs.  Good debate.  My plan would be save on the punter who we can rely on and buy a stud somewhere else.  Can't all be excellent.  SMS is a balancing act.