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Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign American DB Michael Griffin for 2026 CFL season - 3DownNation

The catch about upfront money is if an injury occurs ( like Schoen ). He did miss 5 games in 2025 and 10 over the last 3 seasons. You don't have to provide a significant signing bonus or have an off season bonus. It's all risk analysis. In theory he won't be a target in either Hamilton or BC so his options are becoming limited. We should speak with his agent and find out.

Not sure about the center thing. I think that just helps our overall performance. I agree tho that Wallace is the guy that will need to take a step or he will be the 6th o lineman. LG could be primarily an American position this year

The guy on the line who needs to take big strides in his game is Gabe Wallace, maybe a new centre helps with his progression.

Neuf is a steadying influence on the OL for sure. I think he'll have a great season with Koala finally gone. I mean.... Finally.

Nice to have Neufeld back.

He was better last year than the previous year when he was banged up. With out Kola to drag the line down, I expect to see the healthy guys who play have a serious jump in their performance.

I am really happy about Neufeld upping on another year. I feel some don't give him the credit he deserves.

Was pretty much a formality imo

Pat Neufeld signs one-year contract extension with Winnipeg Blue Bombers - 3DownNation

If he was a direct cover db, I would agree more. He's also played a ton of D snaps off the bench down south. But at S, I don't think he needs more experience from down south. He's got the football IQ and instincts for S, tremendous size and athleticism. His success at S would be based on his adjustment to the cfl game. He's certainly not TCF. He's actually played something like 1000, snaps at S in the Big 10. That's worth many times more snaps at low levels. That is likely why we signed him for 2 years. He might be a developmental guy at worst in our view. Outside of Corner (unless we kick Allen out to Corner, as Booch said), this secondary will be extremely hard to make. I do love the idea of kicking Allen out to corner early and seeing how he does. Then if Kramdi goes back to S, Start Griffin at Sam. Holm, Nichols, and Woodbey should also be locked in (if healthy out of camp) to similar roles as last year. I'd be fine with having Houston and or Bonds back in camp to try and reclaim the other corner spot. I wouldn't have them leading the pack but if they step up either could lock down that spot. If Vaval is back as KR, it becomes harder to use a 2nd DI at DB. With Woodbey already to play wil, we don't need one nearly as much either. Makonzo, Shay, and Smith also greatly reduce any need to carry another DB. With all of that, we would have 1 corner spot open, before cfl free agency even begins. With possibly one or both of Bonds/Houston to compete at that spot. While Mcghee also came to us last year and has league experience, plus Williams and Texada returning who spent time on the pr last year. PLUS all the other rookies. And Lawson, who was brutal here last year but has also played in the league previously. A guy like that can always turn things around. Short of an injury bug, this is the hardest secondary to make that we've gone into camp with in a very long time. But, bringing in impressive size, versatility, and a strong skill set is as good as it gets.

For sure..but he is no more raw than any cis draft pick...and prob blows most away with athleticism...so hopefully our coaching staff will coach Neither will be ready until at least post labour day anyway so they a non issue..maybe some talks in back half of season tho I think both Stan and Neuf have an idea of a fair deal already discussed and are allowing the team to sign others and see what FA is bringing to help the team..and officially sign when dust settles..and possibly get a bit more if money is still there

His responses were absurd and made little sense.

Had a pretty good sleep, put things into perspective with my 1st world problems, calmed down, all is good. So with this I say I. Still. F’ing. HATE. The. Leafs. Namaste.

Sorry to hear that. It must of been very painful for you.

He is cooked thanks to Osh & the medical staff. Where else is Neufeld going to play. he has a home here as he knows our blocking system & has played guard for over. He'd have to start over somewhere else. part of a successful Ol is continuity & trusting the guys beside you.

Austin Mack offseason roster bonus, 2026 CFL contract could fit within salary cap if Alouettes choose - 3DownNation

I wonder if we see a Neufeld and/or Bryant signing before the start of free agency? Assuming we have moved on from Streveler and Schoen. Is Schoen looking to continue to play or is he going to go into engineering?

Let's stick to football, thank you.

Surely the gms are aware of what the cap could be. And where it might be. They must have an idea of sorts like cap ain’t going up 1 million bucks. Maybe it goes up 100k tho. But prob nothing insane.

I would like his chances a lot more if he had more experience. Nice athlete but very raw. I see him as either TCF, or practice roster at best. That being said if he brings his lunch pail and works hard who knows. We did keep the marine for those reasons. He will have to show some serious smarts because his lack of experience at his position will make coaches wary

It cannot be said enough. source: grew up in Leaf country.

Yeah, Pinball used to be a very popular player across canada. Now, he can't even say that Murphy approached the Riders without his knowledge. Which means that could be a lie as well & he knew. As in gave Murphy permission to do so. Just that Mace ratted the Argos out. Pinball's integrity is shot.

MLSE made no effort to market the game in Southern Ontario. It is disgusting how lazy & greedy that ownership group is.

we're still on a point streak at least