2024/2025 Blue Bombers Off-Season Thread

[Noeller]

1 minute ago, Goalie said:

 

interesting little video. Seems like deslaurier played a prominent role. 

As expected... Was supposed to be the CIS East guru...

[Goalie]

4 minutes ago, Noeller said:

As expected... Was supposed to be the CIS East guru...

Yes. Unless seriously edited they got the 3 guys they wanted. Shay smith and the QB. I think Shay and smith will dramatically improve special teams and we have struggled there. 

Edited yesterday at 02:01 AM by Goalie

[Colin Unger]

On 2025-04-30 at 7:52 PM, M.O.A.B. said:

If you dont have binafude starter, yes. But on our situation 4 would be optimal 7 is a waste of time and spot.

I will keep 4 QBs. The top 3 and Elergesma. Dojegala or Paterdon. In that order.

Elgersma if he does attend camp wouldn't cost a roster spot.  I agree there's a limit to how many qb's make sense for training camp but the value I see to having someone like Patterson there even if he's hard pressed to make the team is that when injuries happen later in the season its nice to have a couple of experienced QB's out there who can come in and help the team quickly if need be because they are already familiar with what you're doing.

[3rdand1.5]

IMO, Zach has struggled with some injury concerns, and he is another year older, Strev. is coming off a serious injury, Wilson has thrown what, two passes in a regular season game....

 

Now let's hope Zach lights it up and stays healthy all the way to another GC. Let's hope Strev. comes in ready at the start of camp and spells off Zach on some packages with success and shows he can take over next year....Let's hope Elegesma makes it to our team at some point this season and shows he isn't too far behind the imports.....The newest guy maybe a look see and PR, maybe a look see and bring him back next year....But IMO we should have a back-up that has at least thrown some passes in this league and started a few games, whether on the IR, or AR, IR.....or even hiding on a CJ "farm team"...lol 

IF TC goes great and Strev. proves he is 100% and Elgersma makes it here and shows he isn't too far behind I think we can look at releasing, but I believe until TC or even RC we keep Patterson...heck 6 arms in RC and early TC would be a nice luxury to have.

[Booch]

22 minutes ago, 3rdand1.5 said:

IMO, Zach has struggled with some injury concerns, and he is another year older, Strev. is coming off a serious injury, Wilson has thrown what, two passes in a regular season game....

 

Now let's hope Zach lights it up and stays healthy all the way to another GC. Let's hope Strev. comes in ready at the start of camp and spells off Zach on some packages with success and shows he can take over next year....Let's hope Elegesma makes it to our team at some point this season and shows he isn't too far behind the imports.....The newest guy maybe a look see and PR, maybe a look see and bring him back next year....But IMO we should have a back-up that has at least thrown some passes in this league and started a few games, whether on the IR, or AR, IR.....or even hiding on a CJ "farm team"...lol 

IF TC goes great and Strev. proves he is 100% and Elgersma makes it here and shows he isn't too far behind I think we can look at releasing, but I believe until TC or even RC we keep Patterson...heck 6 arms in RC and early TC would be a nice luxury to have.

Yeah....smart move is to have one new guy on the PR but I'd be shocked if Our 3 to start are not Collaros...Streveler and Wilson

Strev being on a 1 yr deal...ZC on his last yr...and in my opinion last legs as a legit guy to tie your wagon to past this seaon I would assume Strev gets a lot of opportunity and packages to prove he can be the guy moving forward...and rightfully so....Has experience...has shown he can win games (If used as a QB) and has leadership and respect of the room...Wilson is right now in the Dru Brown scenario developing and has in my opinion more upside and a better skill-set...In his rookie season you could see the poise and pocket presence...the arm....and is more mobile....Looked way more adbanced and polished than Dru looked....so not forcing him....and letting him develop and learn another yr running short yardage is the right/smart move.

Big E obviously is a work in progress/project...and rightly so...there is a reason why you rarely see a Canadian QB step in right away and look legit who hasn't been playing 3..4 yrs of College ball in the U.S as well in most cases U.S Prep school even before that....just aint happening as they so far beneath the curve right outta school it's not even close

Before anyone throws out Ford as an example...he basically did diddly other than some sandlot stuff that had a bit of success...but isnt sustainable and jury is out if he can even ever advance past that....the film we have seen as a true QB is pretty suspect and he looked way out of his comfort zone...Big yr for him to see if he develops/advances...or even maintains the starters gig

[17to85]

53 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

Elgersma if he does attend camp wouldn't cost a roster spot.  I agree there's a limit to how many qb's make sense for training camp but the value I see to having someone like Patterson there even if he's hard pressed to make the team is that when injuries happen later in the season its nice to have a couple of experienced QB's out there who can come in and help the team quickly if need be because they are already familiar with what you're doing.

There's always guys with experience you can sign in an emergency. Not hard to figure out how to turn and give the ball to Brady.

[SpeedFlex27]

The last CFL qb who punted was Sonny Wade 50 years ago. Never happen.

[SpeedFlex27]

1 hour ago, 17to85 said:

There's always guys with experience you can sign in an emergency. Not hard to figure out how to turn and give the ball to Brady.

Then takes two months to undertand the offense, plays, as well as timing with the receivers. 

[17to85]

Any team going down 2 or 3 wbs expecting to keep on keeping on?

[M.O.A.B.]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign Global Draft pick, three 2025 CFL Draft choices including LB Lane Novak - 3DownNation

Bombers signed OL Vibert, LB Novak, DLs Laing and Bailey

[kelownabomberfan]

1 hour ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

The last CFL qb who punted was Sonny Wade 50 years ago. Never happen.

or you could be a linebacker/punter combo like Wally Buono...

[SpeedFlex27]

1 hour ago, kelownabomberfan said:

or you could be a linebacker/punter combo like Wally Buono...

No, it's the era of the specialists. No full time player will step in as a kicker or punter unless there's an injury & roster restrictions. 

Edited 21 hours ago by SpeedFlex27

[sweep the leg]

1 hour ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

No, it's the era of the specialists. No full time player will step in as a kicker or punter unless there's an injury & roster restrictions. 

Chiefs had their starting safety take over kickoff duties for a few games a couple seasons ago. They had another kicker just for field goals. 

[wbbfan]

5 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

The last CFL qb who punted was Sonny Wade 50 years ago. Never happen.

Didn’t Kerry Joseph do it once or am I crazy? 
 

4 hours ago, M.O.A.B. said:

Winnipeg Blue Bombers sign Global Draft pick, three 2025 CFL Draft choices including LB Lane Novak - 3DownNation

Bombers signed OL Vibert, LB Novak, DLs Laing and Bailey

And cut lucky, good moves all around. I’m excited to see what Bailey brings. 
 

7 hours ago, Booch said:

Yeah....smart move is to have one new guy on the PR but I'd be shocked if Our 3 to start are not Collaros...Streveler and Wilson

Strev being on a 1 yr deal...ZC on his last yr...and in my opinion last legs as a legit guy to tie your wagon to past this seaon I would assume Strev gets a lot of opportunity and packages to prove he can be the guy moving forward...and rightfully so....Has experience...has shown he can win games (If used as a QB) and has leadership and respect of the room...Wilson is right now in the Dru Brown scenario developing and has in my opinion more upside and a better skill-set...In his rookie season you could see the poise and pocket presence...the arm....and is more mobile....Looked way more adbanced and polished than Dru looked....so not forcing him....and letting him develop and learn another yr running short yardage is the right/smart move.

Big E obviously is a work in progress/project...and rightly so...there is a reason why you rarely see a Canadian QB step in right away and look legit who hasn't been playing 3..4 yrs of College ball in the U.S as well in most cases U.S Prep school even before that....just aint happening as they so far beneath the curve right outta school it's not even close

Before anyone throws out Ford as an example...he basically did diddly other than some sandlot stuff that had a bit of success...but isnt sustainable and jury is out if he can even ever advance past that....the film we have seen as a true QB is pretty suspect and he looked way out of his comfort zone...Big yr for him to see if he develops/advances...or even maintains the starters gig

Even if some one else plays like their hair is on fire, short of injury I don’t think any one is changing the top3. 
 

when elgersma gets out of mini camp and doesn’t get an nfl deal (mini camp invite is a pretty raw deal for the players these days, it’s like a coaching clinic, no longer a try out for camp) we bring him in, we cut the worst of the rest of the QBs. 
 

I like chase’ arm talent, but we tear through rookie QBs at warp speed. Talented or not. It takes a lot for a rookie qb to earn a long term pr spot. It is as likely that a qb is gone and another rookie is in before elgersma even gets here. 
 

Hopefully elgersma doesn’t drag his heels hoping for an nfl pr invite after minicamp. He needs to get here asap after that imo. Having mini camp and getting here too late would be a big blow to year one development. 

[Tracker]

On 2025-05-01 at 9:43 AM, 3rdand1.5 said:

I'm rooting for Streveler, he has a mental and physical toughness unlike many. IF he is used as s real QB and not a gimmick I honestly do believe he can be a true starting caliber QB in the CFL. I could be wrong but, with his attributes, experiences, and the stage of his life he is in combined with how hard he has rehabbed, I would be very surprised if he gets beat out for number 2.........but if he does then I will be very happy as the guy who beats him would IMO be a real stud QB!

Make or break season for Steveler. He has to show that he is good enough to replace Collaros permanently if need be.

5 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

The last CFL qb who punted was Sonny Wade 50 years ago. Never happen.

Never say never.

[JuranBoldenRules]

Bombers just signed a tailback out of Liberty who had 425 carries and 2655 yards the past two NCAA seasons...only 7 catches over the 2 seasons.

[M.O.A.B.]

Signed:
DT Camron Peterson
RB Quinton Cooley
OL Austin Euler
LB Kobe Wilson
WR Joey Corcoran (Draft Pick)
DB Ethan Ball (Draft Pick)

Released:
LB Lucky Ogbevoen

Edited 17 hours ago by M.O.A.B.

[rebusrankin]

I for one look forward to seeing Ballsy at PAS on May 24th, cheering on his son versus the Riders. The ironing will be delicious that day.

[M.O.A.B.]

Rookie camp starts Wednesday? or next Wednesday?

Edited 17 hours ago by M.O.A.B.

[wbbfan]

44 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Bombers just signed a tailback out of Liberty who had 425 carries and 2655 yards the past two NCAA seasons...only 7 catches over the 2 seasons.

29 rushing tds in 25 games too. 5’7 220lbs, talk about a wrecking ball build. 4800 yards and 80tds in high school too. 
 His measurables are not great athletically, but his quickness and acceleration are very good. Hes got great cut back and hesitation moves, and he’s a tough north south runner. 
 

https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Quinton-Cooley-RB-WakeForest

 

[Goalie]

The global was on their neg list as an American. That’s wild stuff. Dudes legit. The RB looks like an interesting cfl style guy. Might be a future there. How about the DL? Peterson. What’s the dillio there. 

Edited 16 hours ago by Goalie

[wbbfan]

Cam Peterson is a 6’5 280 dt from southern, parts of 2 seasons had 50 tackles 4 sacks 9.5 tfl. 5.54 40 was disappointing, but 34” vert and almost 10’ broad is good. Played 3t-4i which fits well with what we do. Kicked around the nfl work outs/camps a bit. Sounds like a guy coaches really liked down there. 

[Noeller]

54 minutes ago, M.O.A.B. said:

Rookie camp starts Wednesday? or next Wednesday?

This Weds. Medicals next Sat as always and main camp starts on mother's Day...

[SpeedFlex27]

2 hours ago, Tracker said:

Make or break season for Steveler. He has to show that he is good enough to replace Collaros permanently if need be.

Never say never.

The whole reason for having specialists is so the player playing regular positions don't have the added pressure of having to punt a ball & flip the field. Or having to kick a 45 yard field goal on the last play of the game to win. Meanwhile the kicker who is a DB just tackled the receiver. He's out of breath & he hurt his plant foot making the tackle but goes out anyway to try to make it. 

Any oldtimers out there who remember Gene Lakusiak kicking field goals in 1970? He went something like 5 of 30 attempts. All Star DB for the Bombers but a total disaster as a kicker. They traded their kicker to Montreal for some unknown reason prior to the start of the season. They had no one else. No one knows why Lunsford did what he did & why? Maybe the kicker Pierre Guindon didn't salute the guy or something. Like I said, Lakusiak was horrible.

[Brandon]

Randall Cunningham has the 3rd longest punt in NFL history... maybe it's time to bring back the idea of having a fast running QB who can throw and punt for 91 yards