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Elgersma signs!

Next few weeks can't go by fast enough... I'm beyond ready to get the season underway with Draft, TC, etc....

It’s crazy, because if anything I think he’s underhyped at this point. We all really have no idea, he’s raw and will need coaching but the NFL liked his tools and I don’t see why we wouldn’t either. But because the majority of us are butthurt, we just expect him to suck. He might but he also might be our next QB1. We’re so far removed from what he’s been working on to have any idea if he’s good or not.

Its been a long off season but there's reason to believe that maybe this season will be better than the last.

One way or another - its good we signed Elgersma. We get to see him in camp - and evaluate. I'm glad they didn't sign him last year with the 'squid' of an O.C. we had (Hogan) - would have been disastrous.

Yawn.

Good on the Riders for taking this seriously.

Anyone ever heard of this Elgersma kid?

Who advised him to do this? They've been wrong the whole time and I'll bet they're wrong now!

Finally came to his senses. Excited to see how he does n TC.

Bombers print money year after year, class of the league on the field and off.

lol you, me and literally every other literate person here all know that’s not all you said. You’ve been shitting on this guy for months because his career goals don’t align with your fandom. I hope you can learn to cheer for him and anyone else who chooses to manage their own career

The success rate of my "seems like a dingus" detector remains perfect.

I don't see what goes on behind closed doors obviously, but if every other club doesn't corner Miller and demand his secret at every opportunity, they aren't paying attention. Amazing stuff.

Not sure if asking the MAGA crowd for help, getting a foreigner getting a work visa, is a sound strategy.

As much as it pains me to defend the Riders, they were the ones who brought the issue to the league so they did the right thing. They also confirmed that he won't be resigned when his suspension is up - if they were douchebags like Montreal or Toronto, they would gladly take him back.

I gotta give the organization credit for not becoming complacent. Their sales team could have mailed this season in after selling out last year but the opposite is happening. I have seen them marketing the standing room tix that you mentioned, they are promoting group sales and I even received a card from my ticket rep (I didnt even know I had a rep).

we must have quite he rainy day fund accumulated now....and imagine what it could be if not for the 2 covid yrs Proof positive that if you put in the leg work, and do things right a franchise can be profitable....Hopefully other squads take note and reach out to try and replicate...tho it's also not rocket science either....you just need the right people in charge and ability to listen to and get a sense of your fan base

Considering his playing career & his time as president...is Wade Miller the greatest Blue Bomber of all time? I think there's a legit argument. His impact on the field is....something that leaves you wanting more, sure...but has anyone had a bigger impact to this club off the field?

That's eye popping for the CFL. Holy smokes. Made as much as the Jets lol

Breaking News... January 1, 2027. The 14 agents representing Taylor Elgersma have arranged tryouts with the Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings & Chicago Bears with more teams to come. This would mark his 88th tryout for an NFL team when he flies to the Falcons training facility on January 4th. Elgersma's agents are also confident that he'll get his work visa to play in the UFL this season. Breaking News.... January 1, 2028. The 22 agents for Taylor Elgersma have said that they have arranged tryouts with the Carolina Panthers. New York Jets, Los Angeles Rams. Las Vegar Raiders & Houston Texans with more teams to come. This will be his 148th workout for an NFL team in the the past 3 years when he flies into Charlotte on January 5th. Elgersma's agent's are hopeful that he'll get his work visa to play in the UFL this season. Breaking News.... January 1, 2029. The 107 agents for Taylor Elgersma have said that they have arranged tryouts starting on January 5th for the New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Chargers, San Francisco 49ers & Seattle Seahawks with more teams to come. The Pats tryout marks his 265th NFL workout trying to secure a training camp spot for the upcoming season. Elgersma's agents are praying he gets his work visa to play in the UFL this season. Breaking News: February 1, 2030. Taylor Elgersma ended his years long NFL sojourn by signing his rookie deal with the Blue Bombers yesterday. Now, the 27 year old has 3 years to look forward to playing for the CFL minimum.

CFL stupid rules with the Coaching Cap. This league worries more about the 55 yard line than a rule that chokes the life out of teams trying to improve thanks to that asshat Randy Ambrosie. Now the new guy. He won't get rid of it.

Intelligent people assume....wouldn't put it past the CFL to announce cap penalties after the draft or something stupid. Can't waste anytime when there are 55 yard lines to remove from fields.

Here's Hull scoring in the 1990 grey cup (1:15)

He was the Indianapolis Colts receivers coach in 2016 when TY Hilton led the league in receiving yards

Finally he made the right decision..he should have known and sucked it up after his 6 workouts after the Packers it wasn't in cards right now. History of players of his football pedigree never will succeed at qb down there...its a fact He has a lot to prove and learn and he finally will have the environment now to do it...now let's see what he does with it. Sure he looks the part...but so do a lot of players but they just can't make the jump. Lighting up Canadian college kids is a far cry from transferring it in pros..so the sooner he got here to try..the better his longterm football life will be Also I couldn't care less about people's boner about a Canadian qb..its irrelevant as the qb is just 1 of 24 starters...as a coach I want the 22...or 24 best available to me regardless of where they came from. To force a Canadian one...and 99 percent of time a lesser talent into one the more important spots to satisfy some stupid narrative...is well stupid...I could care less if he was a shot on a rock hatched by the sun...if hes the best then he plays

Super pumped about Elgersma. He's definitely not just some scrub Canadian QB fodder. He's got the size, skills, and pedigree to be the next Rourke. He was the best Packers QB not named Love during their training camp last year. I think this guy is the real deal and our future at QB. Exciting stuff.

I heard his work visa was denied due to social media posts that were negative about McDonald's and DoorDash.

I hope they do... He'll look great in green!

Looking forward to the daily Elgersma TC report.

The visa was never coming.

And promptly replace him with…Lauther

I think it depends on where you are in your team evolution. If you are young and growing and still don't high expectations, you play the young guys to get them experience, okay with more mistakes as you don't expect to really compete and will take the higher draft picks. If you are in a win now mode, like the Jets thought they were based on last season, you will want more veterans to make the push. Should the Jets have adjusted earlier and played the younger guys this season? I'm sure there is an argument for that the day they decided to trade away assets before the trade deadline.

One of the biggest and best things Wade did (in terms of revenue) was the Standing Room Only tickets at the Rum Hut. I can't get over how many 30-and-Under people I know who have season tickets just for that. They just go there because it's a fun place to hang out and meet girls/guys...

Bombers post $12.1M profit in 2025. Excellent work and support by the fans selling out every game.

Gold standard. That's who we are.

That was from the 50/50 proceeds. The CFL released the draft order on March 31st which would indicate no team exceeded the cap by 100k or more.

glad he finally made it here, it’s good timing for us and for him. For us, it doesn’t fix our qb situation but it does deepen our talent pool and we need any help we can get at qb. That said, now that he’s signed if any one would give us a second or higher back for him in this draft class i’d take it in a heart beat. He does have a ton of talent, and I think he has a chance to be good. I could see mos falling in love with him. It would be hilarious if he was one of the first cuts though. Small chance it happens too, we have a quick process of elimination for qbs no matter the talent. if they don’t show the mental toughness and mental capabilities quickly they get shown the door. taylor didn’t see the field today, but he was giving this blank stare i don’t like, should cut him. Saw him throw a ball under arm to a coach on the side line and not to over blow it, he might be the goat

I think he becomes one of the most interesting training camp stories now. Let's see how fast he gets up to speed.

Comments about this on Facebook are about what you'd expect. Surprised that the Riders let Nield get away if they had any inkling it would come to this

It's the culture of the team. Posters above said it's the place to be. It is. They are FUN to go to.

I dont know how some in Calgary can proclaim they have the best tailgating in the league. The Bombers need to send up a drone prior to a game to show fans how much "unofficial tailgating" is actually happening around campus. Maybe it will get other teams/fans to up their game.

Excellent news on the financials.

I think the key is they've made it the place to be. From the game day experience, the amount of tailgating, and making affordable options for casual fans to be part of the action all contribute to the growth. Moving the season up so there aren't as many cold weather games makes a difference too. I've noticed since tailgating has become a big thing, the support has really gone up. Riders can learn a couple things as they expand tailgating. Interesting note- in the article, I'm in the second photo.

ahhhh awkward, the secret is me (and the fam) constantly buying BB merch and hating on all other teams especially the Argos and Riders. Go Blue, Go CFL. :)

Even still Stegall was in the NFL for a bit...so was deemed good enough there for a bit Every new player really comes up as a nobody for the most part...some with shining college stats...some with rather plain and unassuming stats...it's all about the opportunity present when they get here, and a coaching staffs ability to see it...or see something in a player and squeeze the most out of them and get them in a position to succedd....if you have talent and ability....teams will see it Interesting in regards to Bruce he came up here basically with experience in college as mainly a RB and not a receiver but our staff at the time saw in him the talent and gave him the chance at receiver as there was no chance in him unseating Roberts, and we also had Blount and Mills ....and that turned out pretty well for us. You don't let high ability talent walk out the door just cause it doesn't fit your ratio or established stars in prime are in the way....good evaluators will find a way...we have a hard time doing that here of late

Thank you for your intelligence, sir... You are appreciated around here, Gordo!

well, now that everybody has cut this kid Frederickson, maybe we should see what he can do before he hits the field at training camp or the exhibition season. I'm sure that a lot of receivers were prejudged as not being good enough. The thing is, you can't judge charactder or the size of a man's heart.