Blue Bombers add quarterback

[Blue In BC]

I think there are more ufl players moving up to the NFL than CFL players.

Also, some NFL coaches go the UFL and come from the UFL, so there are more relationships that way.

So a better chance to get into the NFL.

I think Elgersma is wasting his time.. I can think of four CFL quarterbacks that lasted in the NFL. Over a period of forty years.

Even Flutie was held in low estime.

Joe kapp, Warren moon,  Jeff Garcia and Flutie. Sean Salisbury for a bit of time.

Elgersma has reported to UFL TC. We'll see if he makes the roster and how much playing time he gets. Too soon to tell how things work out for him.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Elgersma has reported to UFL TC. We'll see if he makes the roster and how much playing time he gets. Too soon to tell how things work out for him.

Wonder how many QB's make each team, likely 3, doesn't look like they maintain PR's during the season.

Key 2026 UFL Roster Details:
Training Camp Roster: Limited to 64 players.
Draft & Reserves: Teams can draft a maximum of 12 players to a Reserve List.
Structure: Similar to the inaugural 2024 season, teams manage a 50-man active roster for games while utilizing a broader, shifting roster during the off-season and training camp to develop talent.

EDIT: Birmingham only has 3 QB's in TC, so he pretty much makes the team.

https://www.theufl.com/teams/birmingham/roster

If Birmingham doesn't make the playoffs their 10 game season would be over by the end of May.

All games will be broadcast on either Fox, ABC or ESPN.

[theaardvark]

Are the UFL contracts annual, or seasonal?  Does he have a one year deal, or two?

Does the CFL honour UFL contracts?

I don't see a need for him to be here for camp, or for time during the season, we have plenty of arms for that.

If he shakes loose before camp, he can try to earn a roster spot.

If he decides to come north after the start of the season, if we want to keep him, he needs an AR spot, not a PR spot.  But I am sure whoever is QB3 at that time will take the PR spot.

Or, if he kicks around looking to land an NFL look again, be just as happy to see him next spring for camp.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Are the UFL contracts annual, or seasonal?  Does he have a one year deal, or two?

Does the CFL honour UFL contracts?

I don't see a need for him to be here for camp, or for time during the season, we have plenty of arms for that.

If he shakes loose before camp, he can try to earn a roster spot.

If he decides to come north after the start of the season, if we want to keep him, he needs an AR spot, not a PR spot.  But I am sure whoever is QB3 at that time will take the PR spot.

Or, if he kicks around looking to land an NFL look again, be just as happy to see him next spring for camp.

Hoping to see him in June, if he takes a different route time to consider trading his rights away.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

Don't like him reporting to the UFL. No idea how well he'll do but even Rourke didn't go that route. He says the right things about the CFL but his actions say another. He's essentially a CIS quarterback doing a nuclear version of the Henoc Muamba tour. His head is clearly not in the CFL game or Canada despite that being the only football he's played.

[bunker]

As far as I'm concerned he can do whatever he wants. He won't make a meaningful contribution this season even if he comes up here. Even looking longer term, who knows if he even ever becomes a contributing QB in the league, even as a number 2. He's totally unproven, and the odds of any QB developing into a proven commodity  are small. Lots of sizzle so far, but no steak.

[dd]

We have Perkins coming to camp, he's a former UFL MVP, Elgersma hasn't even made a UFL team yet...I really couldn't care less about the guy and if it wasn't for his NAT status, we wouldn't even be talking about him. Too much has been said about a guy who really hasn't done anything

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

As far as I'm concerned he can do whatever he wants. He won't make a meaningful contribution this season even if he comes up here. Even looking longer term, who knows if he even ever becomes a contributing QB in the league, even as a number 2. He's totally unproven, and the odds of any QB developing into a proven commodity  are small. Lots of sizzle so far, but no steak.

If there's any chance he is the one to replace Zach, he needs to show up this season and show some signs he can be developed into a #1 QB.  If he can't achieve that, than he goes down as a wasted draft pick.

[Jesse]

Don't like him reporting to the UFL. No idea how well he'll do but even Rourke didn't go that route. He says the right things about the CFL but his actions say another. He's essentially a CIS quarterback doing a nuclear version of the Henoc Muamba tour. His head is clearly not in the CFL game or Canada despite that being the only football he's played.

His words and his actions have been pretty clear. He is going to exhaust all NFL opportunities. The NFL has told him he needs experience in the 4-down game, so he took the first the first available opportunity to gain that experience.

I'm sure he hopes that he'll run through a spring league season and earn new work outs ahead of the next NFL season. It's not ideal for us, but it's what he feels is his best shot moving forward.

[Tecno]

I think there are more ufl players moving up to the NFL than CFL players.

Is there stats on this?  I'm not so sure that's the case.  CFL has more teams, right?  So more potential good finds.  Plus, we pay our top players more, so we should attract better talent than UFL.

How many CFL guys go to the NFL for "looks" every season?  12?  How many "stick" on average for more than 1 year?  3 a season?  How many stick for more than 3 years?  1?

The number isn't high, but it just might be higher than the UFL.  We certainly know that the NFL scouts are always watching the CFL for the next big thing.

[Tecno]

He's essentially a CIS quarterback doing a nuclear version of the Henoc Muamba tour.

There's a more nuclear version of the Henoc mercenary tour than what Henoc himself did?!          

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Is there stats on this?  I'm not so sure that's the case.  CFL has more teams, right?  So more potential good finds.  Plus, we pay our top players more, so we should attract better talent than UFL.

How many CFL guys go to the NFL for "looks" every season?  12?  How many "stick" on average for more than 1 year?  3 a season?  How many stick for more than 3 years?  1?

The number isn't high, but it just might be higher than the UFL.  We certainly know that the NFL scouts are always watching the CFL for the next big thing.

One advantage the UFL has over the CFL is the player can be scouted without a passport and border crossing  and is available within a 3-4 hour direct flight from almost anywhere. Simplicity always makes it easier.