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?  

[wbbfan]

3 hours ago, Brandon said:

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?  

For us, I think best case is he sits down there, gets released late with out TC invites for next year, so signs with us early enough then is in full rookie camp forward. I'd say go into camp next year with zach, elgersma, wilson, chase, and strevy or another league vet. Then break camp and dress Elgersma as qb3. Hopefully with a vet as a qb2, and 1 qb on the PR. If chase/wilson doesn't pan out you use the PR qb spot to try out developmental guys. 

[Tracker]

On 2025-08-27 at 11:58 AM, Atomic said:

He looked really poised and professional in his appearances, it would be great to get him here this season if he doesn't catch on to anyone else's PR

Aye, there's the rub.

[SpeedFlex27]

16 hours ago, Bigblue204 said:

In that instance I think Trump is all talk. He mentioned that months ago and nothings come of it. 
 

I guess he's been busy with his tariffs. Trump may ignore something for awhile but then that same something pisses him off & he reacts. 

14 hours ago, voodoochylde said:

I think it speaks more to the point about Elgersma (and his camp) being willing to exhaust *every* NFL possibility (no matter how odd the fit might be) before considering coming back to Canada.

I think the CFL rookie deal had a lot to do with it. From what I understand it's something like $75,000 Canadian for 3 years. 

[Squeakers and Skippy]

Doesn't seem to want to play here  in Canada now, Im sure he thinks he's a nfl player. There's no guarantees he's good enough to play here there are thousands upon thousands who can't. 

[rebusrankin]

28 minutes ago, Squeakers and Skippy said:

Doesn't seem to want to play here  in Canada now, Im sure he thinks he's a nfl player. There's no guarantees he's good enough to play here there are thousands upon thousands who can't. 

Doesn't want to play here? Based on what?

[Colin Unger]

Right now he is going to exhaust his NFL opportunities but when that’s exhausted and it could happen pretty quickly I think he becomes pretty eager to sign given the opportunity to burn through a year of his entry level deal in the CFL.  Does he want to make 75k still as a starter in the 2030 season or deal he want to make 450k? 

[pw13]

33 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

Right now he is going to exhaust his NFL opportunities but when that’s exhausted and it could happen pretty quickly I think he becomes pretty eager to sign given the opportunity to burn through a year of his entry level deal in the CFL.  Does he want to make 75k still as a starter in the 2030 season or deal he want to make 450k? 

I might be wrong but I thought the league made a change a few years ago that means years spent in the NFL count as years served in the CFL (for NAT players). So a drafted player who was in the NFL for three years (even if only on practice rosters) would be able to sign the going rate and would not be bound by the CBA rules binding NATs to $75k for their first three years in the league. If this is correct, Elgersma has no particular need to burn a year at this point. 

 

[Colin Unger]

It’s true.  But I’m talking about a scenario where he’s got no more nfl teams willing to work him out. I’d fully expect he would want to be on an nfl practice roster rather than come here. 

[Goalie]

2 hours ago, Colin Unger said:

It’s true.  But I’m talking about a scenario where he’s got no more nfl teams willing to work him out. I’d fully expect he would want to be on an nfl practice roster rather than come here. 

Yea cuz he’d be paid more but if that isn’t an option and so far it doesn’t look like it is he will be here. Just like pokey. 

[SpeedFlex27]

What's the scoop on Elgersma & Wilson? Did they catch on to any PR's??

[WinnipegGordo]

Elgersma is in Canada, quick someone steal his passport.

 

 

[Colin Unger]

1 hour ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

What's the scoop on Elgersma & Wilson? Did they catch on to any PR's??

Elgersma worked out for the giants 3 days ago who apparently didn’t previously plan to add a qb to their practice roster.  Crickets since then.  I would be a bit surprised if someone added him considering the Packers didn’t bother to do it.  Given his lack of experience with the American game I wouldn’t imagine that he’s a guy you call when you need depth when you have an injury.  And the Packers passed on him as a developmental guy. 

[wbbfan]

2 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

What's the scoop on Elgersma & Wilson? Did they catch on to any PR's??

no news. manu made the lions ar as the back up at rt though. couple more days and they are at best waiting for an injury replacement spot on the pr