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I think when we drafted Elgersma it was kind of a 'throw away pic' ... and it was 'loooong term' whether he would show up in the Peg at any rate...With that in mind, I would say we were prepared to let him playout his dream down south and wait until he and his agent make up their minds in which direction they want to proceed in....Looks like he's exhausted his first shots at catching on in the nfl ,and just a little more time till he makes the smart move and heads north.. ....I think we'll see him at tc and get to see first hand if he's got the talent to play professional ball and stick

Sure, so here's hoping we find out the verdict by him coming here. Doesn't work out so be it, no harm. Over the many years we've experienced our share of disapointment in QB's that have some and gone around these parts. Nothing wrong with holding a bit of hope that he may be one of the answers in our succession plan at QB.

A game might put IMG vs bishop sycamore to shame lol

Big time...I seen many a u.s high-school team that would own cis squads...no question

If they had the option, NFL teams would be going with HS kids over cis kids.

People need to also realize Elgersma has proven nothing...shown nothing to make a team want him in the NFL...but dominated somewhat a lil bit in the CIS In all honesty big flipping deal..he could amount to basically what all cdn qbs prior to him did...zero The most recent cis dominant qb ...Ford has shown exactly that...he ain't good enough Training and evaluation in the U.S is do specific and so detailed and investigated from so many avenues and by talking to so many people involved with a player it would blow your mind...I see it with the athletes I work with. Rourke got some legit looks and some legit playtime in TC and not just against other scrubs who had no chance to make it anyway...and had success but again...nfl politics were his demise...and he had pro game film after his first go around when teams didnt even wanna give him a qb look Difference...u.s prep school play...u.s college career...u.s legit chance albeit with the CDN bias against him...and he got punted and that was that Only other cdn qb i can think of...Palmer, who followed same path as Rourke had a limited existence but it also wasnt enough Sure a guy can chase a dream...but also needs to be realistic..a big arm...the prototypical NFL qb body type isnt a garuantee...there are so many guys who possess what Elgersma has coming out of u.s college with u.s football training that teams will always put first..and thats the reality. I also wouldn't hang my hat on him here in cfl to be this big success...why would anyone? Its a big jump to make...and if there was a legit thought he had it...he would have been PR'd all yr in the NFL.. and that didnt happen either And this pinning in Canada to almost force this idea thst a Canadian QB is needed and great is ludicrous too..who effing cares...find and or develop the best QB regardless...birth certificate should have no bearing on a position..best player should tho

Hard to tell, but I'm expecting a lot of guys to be vacuumed up from this class again. I think we would be lucky to see 8+ of the guys in the top 20 actually available in this draft.

Maybe Winnpeg goes after Darius Bell this upcoming draft? Played at East Carolina, ranked #12 on the scouting list, 6'5 300lbs, centre. Hamilton might also be an option, same with Saskatchewan and Ottawa.

Good to get the W. We'll see what happens against Florida.

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Again. Lol See you in the remand center my friend along with @rebusrankin

I think Amanda Seyfried is better looking. I’m chasing her.

It'll be nice to date Julia Roberts again.

You have to keep chasing your dreams. Me, I am chasing the dream of landing a date with Sydney Sweeny. You got to believe!

Someone has to be the first. Honestly some of you need to stop fretting about the guy. He is chasing a dream, whether it's likely or not is irrelevant. When he's ready to come here get excited until them he's just another dude not on the Bombers.

I’m not being sarcastic, I’m being serious. I’ve always said for many years the CFL needs to do a way better job at marketing how players can enjoy, can carve out a very nice career in the CFL and how they need to find better ways to generate revenue to increase salaries across the board. Currently the CFL sucks royally at this, wasting time, energy and focus on rule changes ffs.

I think almost everyone is in agreement on this.... But nobody should slight the kid for trying. I'd be more than happy to see an honest to goodness Canadian, trained in the CIS, QB make it down south... If for nothing other than to show that the CIS is growing as a legitimate talent source.

I have no problem with Elgersma chasing and NFL dream but sooner or later he’ll be in the CFL if he wants a pro career at QB. I may be biased but I think the sooner he comes to that conclusion the better off he’ll be.

He would only make $64000 US & not $100,000 as a starter in the UFL. NFL practice roster players make more for sure but he has the option most American qbs that come up here don't have. A backup roster spot with the Bombers behind Collaros with a realistic chance to be a starter when Zach retires. Rourke is making $600,000 a year now. If the salary cap keeps going up, he may be making $700 or $800,000 a year... I really don't know if you're being serious or sarcastic. All I'll sayis talk to Zach Collaros about how he feels making $600000 a year. If the salary cap keeps rising, you'll probably see CFL qb salaries rise to $700 or $800,000 a year? How many people do we actually know that make that kind of money with their careers? people can scoff at what the CFL pays in comparison to the NFL. but really???? That's some serious life altering coin as well. But CFL qbs only get that from playing & doing extremely well. But the opportunity is there.

I should wear this to work living in Oil land along with mimicking the look he’s giving here. Priceless.

Right, choose signing, playing and carving out a fantastic career with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. 🙂

I agree. I don't think he'll ever start in the NFL. But I'm not going to get my nickers in a bunch over a 23yr old who believes in himself. If he gets a chance to join a PR maybe that leads to a roster spot....and who knows from there. Again as long as there are outliers who make it happen (and there are). I can understand why he'd doing everything he possibly could to get it done as soon as possible. Playing in the UFL this year he will make more money than coming to the CFL. If he gets a shot to play in the UFL and turns some heads, maybe he gets another shot at a NFL PR. And then he's only 1 play away from a roster spot. Sure he can come up here and light it up and turn heads...but he'd be making less money than he would in the UFL. And every snap could be your last. So make 100k USD or 85k CDN. What would you choose? I know what I would choose.