1st & 10 | The Complete Blue Bombers QB Picture

[LXTSN]

There's still a chance that he could join our practice roster after that season is over.
Regular season: March 27 – May 31
Playoffs: June 7 – 13
He's the youngest QB on their roster, so there is no guarantee that he actually gets to play. I hope he does!

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

It actually makes more sense in some ways for him, since he'll make as much or more money there, and his season will be over in time for NFL training camps. I'm not sure he'd be making much of a contribution to the bombers at this point anyway, given his stage of development.

This story obviously requires some investigation and clarification, Walters commented a few days ago that he is in touch with Elgersma's agent and nothing has changed, he still intends to explore his NFL opportunties fully.

[theaardvark]

He was drafted by Birmingham, but not sure he actually signed with them.

Not the worst thing that can happen, not like he's getting the start out of camp.

Not sure we honour UFL contracts, or when they terminate, if they are a year, or if they terminate after their "super bowel"

[Blue In BC]

He was drafted by Birmingham, but not sure he actually signed with them.

Not the worst thing that can happen, not like he's getting the start out of camp.

Not sure we honour UFL contracts, or when they terminate, if they are a year, or if they terminate after their "super bowel"

Super Bowel. lol

[dd]

Signing with a USF1 team te11s me he has very 1itt1e/no NF1 interest but wants to keep 'active' south of the border and he hopes to get NF1 interests via the back door. I think it's a waste of time, but whatever, I don't see him making an impact here and fans are p1acing way too much hope on him if they honest1y think he's going to be our #2, hes not

[Tecno]

Signing with a USF1 team te11s me he has very 1itt1e/no NF1

You been hanging out with DM83?      

[Jesse]

This story obviously requires some investigation and clarification, Walters commented a few days ago that he is in touch with Elgersma's agent and nothing has changed, he still intends to explore his NFL opportunties fully.

I mean, did you click the link that stats junkie provided? His Canadian based agent told Walters that, but he also has an American based agent who handled the UFL deal.

He was drafted by Birmingham, but not sure he actually signed with them.

Not the worst thing that can happen, not like he's getting the start out of camp.

Not sure we honour UFL contracts, or when they terminate, if they are a year, or if they terminate after their "super bowel"

The head coach of Birmingham says he's ready to go, so it seems like he's signed or is about to.

[Sir Blue and Gold]

I think the UFL is fine for Elgersma. You don't really want a QB to bolt to the NFL if he were to sign here now and so it's better if he walks the path for now.

He'll get access to some half decent coaching (which is not something he's really ever had outside of the NFL pre-season) and that should solidify things for him.

He's either going to light up the UFL and get a real NFL chance or he'll wash out.

Either development is good news in terms of QB clarity going forward. The quicker both parties find out the better.

[Pete]

yeah the ufl season goes from may to June 13th, so it gives him a chance to show his stuff. If he had signed with us the chances of him getting much regular season action would have been slim to none so very little chance to improve his stock with the nfl.
Im not sure how long hes locked into ufl ie is he available to sigh with us after the ufl season or is he locked in for longer?
 

[Blue In BC]

yeah the ufl season goes from may to June 13th, so it gives him a chance to show his stuff. If he had signed with us the chances of him getting much regular season action would have been slim to none so very little chance to improve his stock with the nfl.
Im not sure how long hes locked into ufl ie is he available to sigh with us after the ufl season or is he locked in for longer?
 

UFL seems to roll with 1 year contracts and roster shuffle each off season. He may not get any game time there either unless there are injuries, but at least he's getting a pay check and still available to either league before TC.

[theaardvark]

Does the CFL have a reciprocal agreement with UFL?  Do we even need to worry about signing guys under contract with the spring league?

Do they have an NFL window?  That a player can twist for the CFL?

Are the UFL deals now not just flat rates?  With zero gate, is there budget to pay a player more?

[BLUEBOMBER]

Collaros should last another year or two.. enough time to help mentor a successor.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Collaros should last another year or two.. enough time to help mentor a successor.

Disagree, plenty of evidence Zach was a big part of the reason they came up short last season, 6th best team out of 9 isn't good enough.  He's now grading on a pass or fail basis and a discounted contract isn't going to buy him a few more years in Blue. They can't ignore "the next QB" discovery and development like they did last year, past time to move on IMO.

[kkc60]

UFL has a better chance of getting him NFL looks, let him learn and maybe even get some reps and if it doesn't work out then he will be here eventually.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

UFL has a better chance of getting him NFL looks, let him learn and maybe even get some reps and if it doesn't work out then he will be here eventually.

Timing is everything, if Elgersma shows up at the wrong time the Bombers starting QB job may no longer be available. He should take notice of the advantage Rourke's ratio status provided him in opportunity and salary, he only spent one season as a backup, which is well below normal.