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Bombers signed a 6'5" American safety

Addison isn't just big (tall), he plays big. Converted to S during the COVID-shortened season after starting out as a WR (2 years). In the 3 years post-position change, he was very productive. The good: Size (6'5 195), Athleticism 4.55 40 10'7"broad, 36" vert, great explosive numbers, good speed, and average agility numbers. Successful position change. Versatility, he played a lot of teams, backed up, but played a lot of reps. Played very well against the run and the pass. Physical, with a great nose for the ball, made a lot of plays. The bad, a bit slight build for his height, 6-year covid super senior, despite playing well and for big schools, didn't get much NFL interest. The Ugly is, only a 1-year starter despite being in college for 6 years. Overall, really good pick up for camp. Very high upside, the type of guy who could fit extremely well into JYs system, and has an inside track to playing his way onto the team with his team's skill set. He's a crafty, extremely physical football player who has that lunchbox ethic and dog mentality that Mos loves. Which, in a very big-bodied athletic DB, is a great combo. He's going to be in a very tough position to make the roster, with Kramdi/Allen/Woodbey, hopefully Griffin, and likely Vaval as a Di. But he's got the talent where he could come in and take a job, or capitalize on any opportunity that pops up. https://www.nfldraftscout.com/cfb/bio/1021804 https://uclabruins.com/sports/football/roster/bryan-addison/14419

I bet he performs well if the coaches butter him up.

I just remember Brandon Browner patrolling the secondary with the Stamps. Receivers had a hard time with his size (height), speed & physicality. He dominated.

For the health of the league we obviously need the Argos healthy and thriving but this does look good on them.

He’d be a very good fit at either, also at wil/nickel. Hes a down hill type more than a side to side guy. The sam needs to be a good bit of both, especially in our system. His so so agility would be the big obstacle, plus the nuance of the position. He certainly has that upside and versatility that we should challenge him in camp with many positions and see where he settles. Those big fringy guys who can cover are extremely valuable in Ds. For me, i’d build a D around as many of those outlier match up nightmares as possible.

Things went off the rails for sure. When ownership doesn't care this is what happens. Pinball is such a company man. He straight out lies to cover MLSE & his ass.

I cant see an American draft working unless they were to draft from a pool of players that have committed to playing in the CFL. Otherwise, there would need to be at least 100 rounds just to ensure you have enough Americans coming up for training camp. Just look at how often teams' neg lists are changing.

almost excessive is recommended

Okay, great we’re up to two including myself. Can I add huge amounts of sarcasm to vitriol to attract others?

I love you guys but also I hate you guys.

hopefully he can navigate the maize of training camp and although somewhat liited in attempts he avaeraged over 10 yards a PR and 21 a kickoff...so as in in gae replacement he wont just bobble and drop for no gain....so that depth is nice and especially with his National status...and yes he does have some wheeels on him and has to be accounted for out there

🕕 1800 📺 SN, CBC Last Ten: 6-1-3 @ 4-5-1 Stats: 23-16-8 @ 19-22-5 Streaks: OT1 @ W4 Maple Leafs projected lineup Matthew Knies -- Auston Matthews -- Max Domi Matias Maccelli -- John Tavares -- Calle Jarnkrok Easton Cowan -- Nicolas Roy -- Nicholas Robertson Bobby McMann -- Scott Laughton -- Steven Lorentz Morgan Rielly -- Brandon Carlo Jake McCabe -- Oliver Ekman-Larsson Simon Benoit -- Troy Stecher Dennis Hildeby Joseph Woll Scratched: Matt Benning, Philippe Myers Injured: Anthony Stolarz (upper body), Chris Tanev (groin), Dakota Joshua (kidney), William Nylander (lower body) Jets projected lineup Kyle Connor -- Mark Scheifele -- Alex Iafallo Cole Perfetti -- Jonathan Toews -- Gabriel Vilardi Nino Niederreiter -- Adam Lowry -- Vladislav Namestnikov Cole Koepke -- Morgan Barron -- Tanner Pearson Josh Morrissey -- Dylan DeMelo Dylan Samberg -- Elias Salomonsson Logan Stanley -- Luke Schenn Connor Hellebuyck Eric Comrie Scratched: Gustav Nyquist, Danny Zhilkin, Isaak Phillips Injured: Haydn Fleury (bruised back), Colin Miller (knee), Neal Pionk (undisclosed) Status report The Maple Leafs held an optional morning skate. ... Nylander will not play and is also doubtful to play against the Minnesota Wild on Monday, coach Craig Berube said; the forward aggravated an injury in the first period of a 6-5 overtime loss at the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday. He will be replaced by Jarnkrok. … The Jets will dress the same lineup from a 6-2 win at Minnesota on Thursday. … Miller recently had knee surgery and the defenseman is week to week, Winnipeg coach Scott Arniel said.

Just an absolute ******* scumbag.

In front of a national audience?

Intruiging for sure..I could see him doing well in a role like woodbey did..off the edge..in the box covering the intermediate zone and flats But watching his tape...he could be a real good downhill safety too, with ability for some real good over the top coverage..hopefully he pans out and gets a DA role to experiment with him Him at safety if he is real deal and Allen at corner...versatile scenario..especially with woodbey amd hopefully Griffin

no doubt. it’s not that which worries me. it worries me that cfl teams can’t spend responsibly or do financial planning worth a damn. I’m all for these guys getting great pay.

With his size, physicality & speed, wouldn't he be better suited to play SAM rather than Safety?

Toronto just sounds like an absolute dumpster fire off the field. Even Pinball wants out or at least wants to reduce his involvement. https://3downnation.com/2026/01/17/mike-pinball-clemons-mum-on-toronto-argonauts-tampering-allegations-john-murphy-departure/

“I agree to a certain extent, then there’s a certain extent that I don’t agree with. It is what it is, but obviously, we have to have a lens. That’s one of the things I always talk about. Players have to have lenses; coaches do too. We’ve got to do a better job getting our players prepared to win football games. I think we had some adversity last year. I thought we handled it the best way we could, but there’s some things that we need to get better at. And then there’s a reason why some of the guys that were on my staff aren’t coming with me to Ottawa.” Dinwiddie only brought two coaches with him from Toronto to Ottawa — receivers coach Pete Costanza and quarterbacks coach Drew Tate — choosing to fill the rest of his staff with new faces or incumbents.

Looks like we can thank Kent Austin for this guy coming up here. Hope he pans out. https://3downnation.com/2026/01/16/payton-thorne-winnipeg-blue-bombers-qb/

i'd engage and revel in your vitriol

I hope he gets an opportunity to really pop this year...

I would say there is a kernel of truth in this, but it would sound corny and I would be creamed in comments. But he is husk-y.

Boy if I had Mod access to this discussion board it would definitely have a certain vibe based on what I allowed and did not allow. Mind you if I was indeed the sole mod of this site me thinks I might be the only active user having fantastic discussions with myself.

No team with out a fan base is worthy of such vitriol.

We're 31 points back from league leading Avs. Not to use this angle view.

Good signing really...proven National depth...proven returner as a backup in a pinch with in game injury...can run jet.....Far better player than Corcorran who if we draft well and or grab a National in FA should never see the roster

Big assumption that they haven't tried. BIG

Exactly think big, uncover every rock you can find to get our league to a better spot, it feels like it's dying. Stop wasting time on high browing our rules and taking the easiest path to the real work that needs to happen.

I’d be fine with it if the refs didn’t continuously miss completely obvious calls right in front of their faces.

Not convinced either. But Madani's got us talking about the CFL the first week in January so I thank him for that.