Former Bombers in NFL (and spring leagues) news

[Pete]

14 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

The UFL has no agreement with the cfl when it comes to honoring contracts or rights last I heard. Is it still going to exist? I'm doubtful. But even if it does fail, another spring league will take its place. 

If he sits the whole year down there, though, we lose his rights next year. 

I think it's just a case of they recognize how good his talent and how coachable he is, and want to see him up close to make sure they don't miss out on a 1 in a million shot. 

Elgersma doesn't help us this year, no matter what. But he might be our only real QB hope for the future currently. 

They especially love to kick the tires on Canadians.

I think giving him a really fat signing bonus and the promise of release for NFL signings in the off season is the best bet for us. Other wise I bet he kicks around for another month easy. 

As long as the bonus doesnt kick in til past the nfl window. Paying him a big bonus just to play the remainder of this season may not make sense 

[wbbfan]

Just now, Pete said:

As long as the bonus doesnt kick in til past the nfl window. Paying him a big bonus just to play the remainder of this season may not make sense 

It's a signing bonus, it would be paid immediately for the extension. And would allow him to be paid very, very well for the remainder of this year, while not leaving us committed to a crazy cap hit for him next year if he doesn't get NFL interest. Doesn't make a lot of sense to give him a big roster bonus for after the NFL window next year, he'd have no reason to sign that and come up here today. He may as well just wait till then. Mean while we have excessive cap room because of the lack of signings and use of the cap extension. 

[Brandon]

1 hour ago, wbbfan said:

Elgersma doesn't help us this year, no matter what. But he might be our only real QB hope for the future currently. 

I assume the ideal situation is having him with the club next season as a 3rd stringer and starts 2027?

Cut Strev and keep Wilson as backup?   Or vice versa?