Roster

[Blue In BC]

We moved some PR players over to IR last week. Now there are 16 players on the combined IR lists. Only 8 players remained on the PR and with the exception of Texada were mostly late adds during the expanded PR.

They become free agents as we speak.

By my count that means we have 63 players on our final roster. I'm expecting to hear that we have 25-30 potential free agents. The ones we want to retain we usually are good at making that happen.

The free agent list will come out next week.  Then the comments will heat up.

Who gets signed before the end of the year and before free agency is the question. Whether we have some 2026 SMS let is not known at the moment.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

It looks like they managed to stash almost everybody except Texada.  The only Natl. left on the PR was recently acquired receiver Vyshonne Jamusas, Cobb, Corcoran and Vibert all got moved to other lists, so they remain protected.  In the next few weeks we might see more released but O'Shea probably wants to interview them before they leave town out of courtesy.

[Blue In BC]

It looks like they managed to stash almost everybody except Texada.  The only Natl. left on the PR was recently acquired receiver Vyshonne Jamusas, Cobb, Corcoran and Vibert all got moved to other lists, so they remain protected.  In the next few weeks we might see more released but O'Shea probably wants to interview them before they leave town out of courtesy.

Protected yes but some of them are potential free agents. That gives the team more time to determine whether to bring them back or let them hit free agency to test the market in Feb.

It will become more clear when we see the potential free agent list next week. We don't normally see players moved from PR to 1 game IR at the end of the season. Usually those they want get added back later.

I think the ones they added back might get some sort of pay check but I'm not sure.  There is about $7K of money for the ESF and EDF combined involved. Players on the AR will get. IR is in question.

I'm going to add an opinion that will get rejected by many. I think Kramdi and Jones are not good enough. I'd be looking to move both one way or another.

Lots of tackles from chase mode are a dollar short and a day late. I know both are popular and O'Shea loves them. Kramdi has devolved into the next " Hurl " IMO.

Earlier I've suggested it could be time to move on from Jefferson and Demski which will also draw ire from the forum.

So be it.

[Tecno]

Kramdi is a lock because he's the brains of the operation. And he's being groomed for a bug coaching role eventually. He's probably a lifer here. Better make peace with it now.

Jones is arguably too small. That's why every enemy carrier gets 4y extra at the end of their carry. Compared to Brady et al who hit brick walls. However he's very fast and is good at behind LoS work.

I think both stay and we make a play for a league best monster MLB. He wouldn't even have to be smart.

It's time for puzzle piece mode, and that's the biggest puzzle piece on D.

[Blue In BC]

Kramdi is a lock because he's the brains of the operation. And he's being groomed for a bug coaching role eventually. He's probably a lifer here. Better make peace with it now.

Jones is arguably too small. That's why every enemy carrier gets 4y extra at the end of their carry. Compared to Brady et al who hit brick walls. However he's very fast and is good at behind LoS work.

I think both stay and we make a play for a league best monster MLB. He wouldn't even have to be smart.

It's time for puzzle piece mode, and that's the biggest puzzle piece on D.

That's what was said about Hurl " brains of the outfit ". It's also part of what I asked about where he's best suited to play. It's not in a dual safety look with him in the box replacing a liability at MLB in coverage.

If he's the brains then maybe he's a candidate for a new DC?

I know posters will disagree but that's the view I have.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Kramdi is a lock because he's the brains of the operation. And he's being groomed for a bug coaching role eventually. He's probably a lifer here. Better make peace with it now.

Jones is arguably too small. That's why every enemy carrier gets 4y extra at the end of their carry. Compared to Brady et al who hit brick walls. However he's very fast and is good at behind LoS work.

I think both stay and we make a play for a league best monster MLB. He wouldn't even have to be smart.

It's time for puzzle piece mode, and that's the biggest puzzle piece on D.

Protected yes but some of them are potential free agents. That gives the team more time to determine whether to bring them back or let them hit free agency to test the market in Feb.

It will become more clear when we see the potential free agent list next week. We don't normally see players moved from PR to 1 game IR at the end of the season. Usually those they want get added back later.

I think the ones they added back might get some sort of pay check but I'm not sure.  There is about $7K of money for the ESF and EDF combined involved. Players on the AR will get. IR is in question.

I'm going to add an opinion that will get rejected by many. I think Kramdi and Jones are not good enough. I'd be looking to move both one way or another.

Lots of tackles from chase mode are a dollar short and a day late. I know both are popular and O'Shea loves them. Kramdi has devolved into the next " Hurl " IMO.

Earlier I've suggested it could be time to move on from Jefferson and Demski which will also draw ire from the forum.

So be it.

Agree on Kramdi, he just doesn't make enough plays to warrant a full time spot, if they can use him part time, that's fine.  He's a waif, he's been with the team 6 seasons and has not put the time in to bulk up to effective playing weight of 220 IMO. He has a relatively small frame so maybe that wouldn't work well anyway as it could make him more prone to injury as it did Mo Leggett.

Jones is another matter, he may not be the most effective MLB but he is a great pass rusher and WIL is probably the right spot for him.  Those plays were Alexander ran around for 20 seconds wouldn't have happened if Jones was in hot pursuit.

I think he almost makes Reese redundant as Jones gets after the QB more effectively, they could replace Reese with a larger pass rusher that is suited to containment and taking on O-linemen, something Reese has not done well with. He's evolved into a drop off or sprint around the edge DE who rarely completes the task.

As Techno mentioned it's time to find a big meat and potatoes stay at home MLB that devours RB's and takes care of the middle of the field, it would be ultra convenient if Shay could fill that role.

LB sized players with a bright future are Smith, Jones, Griffin, up in the air are Ayers, Woodbey, Shay and I guess JSK depending on his future prognosis. I'm not sure any of the Natl. STer's will ever rise above their role as meat eating Orks, but you never know who will rise to the occasion when opportunity knocks, Kramdi certainly did.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Emotionally unleashed Zach, no decision on his future will be made for a few weeks.  I'm hoping Walters takes a hardline and looks at this decision rationally, the offence has underperformed for at least 3 straight seasons, Zach and Condell are on the same page but that page seems to be out of date.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Willy plans to play next year, whether it's in Wpg. or elsewhere is TBD, he isn't about to show his hand.

[Throw Long Bannatyne]

Nichols intends to play football next season.

[Waffler]

Emotionally unleashed Zach, no decision on his future will be made for a few weeks.  I'm hoping Walters takes a hardline and looks at this decision rationally, the offence has underperformed for at least 3 straight seasons, Zach and Condell are on the same page but that page seems to be out of date.

the bombshell being:
him being offered a two-year extension early in the year but never finalized and probably because the Bombers changed their approach following his neck injury.

"In the beginning of the season, the first four weeks, we were having discussions here in the building about getting something done before for the injury in Hamilton. I thought I was going to play another couple years, so everything changes day to day, and things happen, and we'll see," said Collaros.

"We haven't touched base (regarding an extension) since then, but things change as the season goes on, obviously, on both sides."

[Ridermania]

Bombers have close to 30 free agents.

https://3downnation.com/2026/11/09/winnipeg-blue-bombers-have-nearly-30-pending-cfl-free-agents-for-2027/

Quarterback
Dru Brown (A)
Zach Collaros (A)

Running back
None

Fullback
Michael Chris-Ike (N)

Receiver
Kevens Clercius (N)
Gavin Cobb (N)
Tim White (A)

Offensive line
Stanley Bryant (A)
Patrick Neufeld (N)
Micah Vanterpool (A)
Gabe Wallace (N)

Defensive Line
Willie Jefferson (A)
Kydran Jenkins (A)
Thiadric Hansen (G)
Matt Jaworski (A)
Tanner Schmekel (N)

Linebacker
Michael Ayers (A)
Tony Jones (A)
Jovan Santos-Knox (A)
Kyrie Wilson (A)
Jaiden Woodbey (A)

Defensive Back
Cam Allen (A)
Michael Griffin II (A)
Nick Hallett (N)
Jake Kelly (N)
Deatrick Nichols (A)

Specialists
Jamieson Sheahan (G)