Blue Bombers quarterback discussion

[Blue In BC]

Ya, cute & funny.  But the end is what explains his behavior and actually makes all that seemingly-nonsense before it suddenly logical.

If he comes up now, he really does have 2 (probably 3) seasons of playing for CFL QB ELC.  No one gets excited at that prospect.

Compared to earning ZERO?  Many players of all nationalities play on ELC deals.

[Pete]

Looks like Elgersma hit the fast forward button and is now a Blue Bomber- heres hoping that hes a blue chipper! https://3downnation.com/2026/04/16/canadian-quarterback-taylor-elgersma-signs-with-winnipeg-blue-bombers/

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Looks like Elgersma hit the fast forward button and is now a Blue Bomber- heres hoping that hes a blue chipper! https://3downnation.com/2026/04/16/canadian-quarterback-taylor-elgersma-signs-with-winnipeg-blue-bombers/

Yeeha!!!  Glad we don't have to go through another season wondering who the future QB will be, hopefully this works out well.

[Tecno]

Yeeha!!!  Glad we don't have to go through another season wondering who the future QB will be, hopefully this works out well.

Uh... do you want me to break it to him?  Things are still as clear as mud.  All we have at this exact moment are hopes & dreams & a lot of QBs coming to camp, that just happens to include a Usports star who may or may not be able to hack it as a pro.

Can we be more optimistic now?  Sure.  But maybe by only 5%?

[Tecno]

Yeah, every NHL player hates having 5 years of pro contracts in the control of the team... they could go to Europe and make so much more...

Uh... what is NHL ELC vs CFL ELC?  LOL.  (Yikes, I just looked it up... double LOL.)

[BLUEBOMBER]

Elgersma is just a lottery ticket at the moment. He hasn't even thrown a single CFL pass. The BB needs a better option when (not if) Collaros goes down during the season.

[markf]

So much negativity. Can't be much fun.

Hopefully he plays well and is a success for the Bombers and the  CFL

 That would be good in a few ways.

[Ridermania]

Glad the kid finally signed with the Bombers.

Hope Zach teaches him well this year.

Good news for CFL fans.

[theaardvark]

Uh... what is NHL ELC vs CFL ELC?  LOL.  (Yikes, I just looked it up... double LOL.)

ELC as % of FA contract might actually be higher in the CFL than NHL, except at the starting QB position.

Yeah, $850k NHL ELC is better than an $85k CFL deal, but the FA deal for a top player can go 10x, and no CFL player ever gets a 10X ELC deal, ever.

[theaardvark]

If he lights it up, he uses the NFL window for sure.  And if he sticks down there like Streveler did, really screws up the post Zach discussion if he wins it out.

So I'm not sure if I want him lighting it up instantly.  If Perkins or Thorne can impress and win the #2 spot from Wilson, and Elgersma does enough to get QB3 / SY, I think that might be best long term.  Year 2, when Perkins/Thorne take over from Zach, Elgersma move to QB2 and with a year under his belt, can challenge for #1.

I can see him taking advantage of the window every year, regardless of his success and progress.  So until he either sticks or gives up, he will always be a ?, so the Blue need a contingency other than Elgersma.

He is a very nice potential asset and if his place ends up being in the league and he does well, it will be a blessing.

[Pete]

If you look at Rourke, his first year was definitely part of a learning curve
Elgersma will be the same, Limited reps barring injuries and even then might be behind one of the ither qbs with mire oro experience

[Tecno]

You guys said he's tall right?  I assume has some beef too?  Then couldn't he be a Stevens type and be SY in week 1?  And learn the #2 role over the next 1-2 seasons...