Bomber PR

[Blue In BC]

Injuries are adding up with several players lost for the season. Now that the NFL has started we should be thinking about when to add the extra 5 players to the PR. In theory we can start the 30 day period anytime we choose.

All things considered, we should be doing this soon IMO. I'd go further and suggest a few on the PR could/should be replaced.

A few comments were made about making a trade. I'm not opposed but who would we trade and with which team do we find a trading partner. Neg list and draft choices are always an option in any possible trade I suppose.

[gobombersgo]

O'Shea said they are going to expand their practice roster after their bye week which is the week of October.

[Blue In BC]

O'Shea said they are going to expand their practice roster after their bye week which is the week of October.

In that case, none of those newbies will make any impact in 2025. They might get added to play the last game if there is no impact in the standings. That's what usually happens. However for the past several seasons we've been in 1st place.

Chances of a 1st place season at this point is not good. Coming out of this weekend 7 - 5 is better than a 6 - 6 obviously and gives a shot at 2nd in the very least. We'd have a chance to win the series against the Riders.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

In that case, none of those newbies will make any impact in 2025. They might get added to play the last game if there is no impact in the standings. That's what usually happens. However for the past several seasons we've been in 1st place.

Chances of a 1st place season at this point is not good. Coming out of this weekend 7 - 5 is better than a 6 - 6 obviously and gives a shot at 2nd in the very least. We'd have a chance to win the series against the Riders.

Who was the last newbie brought in from the NFL mid-season that made an immediate impact on the Bomber roster?  Over the last decade they seem to use PR recruits mostly to prepare for the next season.

[Blue In BC]

Who was the last newbie brought in from the NFL mid-season that made an immediate impact on the Bomber roster?  Last decade they seem to use PR recruits mostly to prepare for the next season.

I'm not sure but that wasn't quite the point. A new player brought in today would be better prepared to be added to the AR then one added a 4-6 weeks from now if an injury occurs.

We've added / deleted others on the PR during the season. Early NFL cuts or from the USFL.

Even if the premise is to prepare for next season, earlier is better IMO. I don't want to see us fighting for a playoff ranking and adding 5 new guys to look at in a month from now.

Person was the only player added post final roster to start the season last year. He was signed on 09/19. As far as I can tell very few players we had on our PR in all of 2024 returned in 2025. Randolph, Vanterpool and Case maybe but they also played some games in 2024 and were not late season adds.

[Tecno]

Ya, NFL ELC guys won't help us, but trade pickups to load up for the post-season could.  Imagine if we announced tomorrow we signed a league-top DT or beefy REC.  That's really all we need to instantly be better, and neither position has a big book-learning curve.

[Jesse]

In that case, none of those newbies will make any impact in 2025. They might get added to play the last game if there is no impact in the standings. That's what usually happens. However for the past several seasons we've been in 1st place.

Chances of a 1st place season at this point is not good. Coming out of this weekend 7 - 5 is better than a 6 - 6 obviously and gives a shot at 2nd in the very least. We'd have a chance to win the series against the Riders.

Much like when we added Moore and Echols, I don't think the plan is to add players from the PR.

MOS stated that if he need to add a player at this time of the year, it needs to be someone with experience. It wouldn't be some random PR add who's never played in the CFL.

[Pigskin]

In that case, none of those newbies will make any impact in 2025. They might get added to play the last game if there is no impact in the standings. That's what usually happens. However for the past several seasons we've been in 1st place.

Chances of a 1st place season at this point is not good. Coming out of this weekend 7 - 5 is better than a 6 - 6 obviously and gives a shot at 2nd in the very least. We'd have a chance to win the series against the Riders.

I am just hoping we finish 3rd. and go on a playoff run like we did in 2019.

[Jesse]

I am just hoping we finish 3rd. and go on a playoff run like we did in 2019.

Tragic if we miss out on the home West Final this year.

[Pigskin]

Tragic if we miss out on the home West Final this year.

It was going to happen sooner or later. To bad it's going to be the year we host the cup.

[theaardvark]

Is it bad to want the crossover and a GC match against SSK?

[DM83]

lol!

This team needs a lot of players.
They now have two receivers only
They have a A running back
Two of three LBs
And entire d-line
Probably 4 DBs
Entire O line
Entire Quarterback  room

In the Grey cup years they were awesome. Now, they look like the. Ottawa Red / blacks.
O points second half......come on. Management is obviously in over their head

[Tecno]

It was going to happen sooner or later. To bad it's going to be the year we host the cup.

"It's just another normal year"

When it's clear WPG isn't in the cup, watch that stubhub light up.  Even (especially?) if SSK is in it you won't be able to give the tickets away for a -20C game.

[Blueforlife]

lol!

This team needs a lot of players.
They now have two receivers only
They have a A running back
Two of three LBs
And entire d-line
Probably 4 DBs
Entire O line
Entire Quarterback  room

In the Grey cup years they were awesome. Now, they look like the. Ottawa Red / blacks.
O points second half......come on. Management is obviously in over their head

When healthy our receivers are good to great
Our LBs are all great(starters) and our depth is as good as I have seen in a decade here
Our Dline is average and your negativity on this unit isn't correct imo
4 DBs is an out to lunch exaggeration imo, when Houston is ready and Parker is healthy we have an good to great unit imo
Right now our DBs are average
OL is a concern due to injuries and not having consistency
QBs are fine with an elite prospect on the way, suggesting what you are isn't correct, sure sounds like the tone you took when you wanted Hall gone and the we went to 5 straight cups, if Zach is hurt bad yes I'm very worried
Management is the above average with an amazing track record
Forest through the trees, laid two more eggs but maybe we can fry em the next game

[dd]

Tragic if we miss out on the home West Final this year.

Home west final?!?!

We aren't even making the playoffs this year!!