2024/2025 Blue Bombers Off-Season Thread

[Booch]

1 hour ago, rebusrankin said:

Fine with the extension for ZC but agree that I hope that its 500k next year not 600k.

 

1 hour ago, Bigblue204 said:

500K is still too much imo.

450 should be his ceiling now...that and no big upfront money and he has to prove he is clearly head and shoulders the best QB in town...not given the job based on yrs past...especially if he does the big choke...again 

 

1 hour ago, wbbfan said:

Who gives a 37 year old qb coming off his worse season in years a future contract extension, before the start of the current season? 
 Woof this is ugly and going to get worse. Even if zach is mop quality this year, it screams of “he plays till he gets carted off for good.” 
This would need to be the most team friendly deal ever to make any sense. 

100% he’s the best blocker of the new WRs. TBH, Dmitch is the least engaged in blocking. Sterns is significantly better, but he’s one of those little blood n guts guys like dressler was. If sterns gets in games, every one is gonna in love with that kid. 

 

 

Yep should be very low guaranteed higher incentives. 

Yup...case of us resting on laurels and complacency again...not earned but given.

Lets say this yr...Strev lights it up in first game...Zc struggles in next...Strev comes in and commands things again...happens throughout first 3rd of season?? What's the smart coach do...what does Osh do? 

I think talk of extension should been talked about..but let first 3rd...even half the season play out first to see if it is the smart move...no rush whatsoever to extension now...he ain't t at risk going anywhere until feb 2026

50 minutes ago, Mike said:

What would be the point of that now?

Considering a ton was guaranteed and a big portion up front 

[wbbfan]

49 minutes ago, Mike said:

What would be the point of that now?

We might have used a bunch of the extended salary cap to front load two years for him so he’d be dirt cheap next year and after. 
 Still wouldn’t love that move, but I could see some logic to it. Especially since they are married to Zach. (Who has had a really good camp) 

[BigBlue]

52 minutes ago, Mike said:

What would be the point of that now?

I believe I read on 3D that it was for $550k

 

[wbbfan]

2 minutes ago, Booch said:

 

450 should be his ceiling now...that and no big upfront money and he has to prove he is clearly head and shoulders the best QB in town...not given the job based on yrs past...especially if he does the big choke...again 

 

Yup...case of us resting on laurels and complacency again...not earned but given.

Lets say this yr...Strev lights it up in first game...Zc struggles in next...Strev comes in and commands things again...happens throughout first 3rd of season?? What's the smart coach do...what does Osh do? 

I think talk of extension should been talked about..but let first 3rd...even half the season play out first to see if it is the smart move...no rush whatsoever to extension now...he ain't t at risk going anywhere until feb 2026

Considering a ton was guaranteed and a big portion up front 

It’d take a lot for me to say he’s earned more than 400k even at this point. 

Im worried about strevy from what I’ve seen. But pre season performance is worth 10x more than camp. So hopefully he has a good pre season. Similarly, zachs camp could evaporate with live rounds and hits. 
 I’ve got that familiar sinking feeling when it comes to roster management out of this camp. The big saving grace this year is going to be the young athletic depth we’ve amassed. 
 

We should’ve moved off Zach with brown. At this point I think we will run with zach till he physically can’t lace em up any more or quits. 

[Goalie]

Obviously means Streveler ain’t the guy and Wilson and the other kid ain’t ready. If nothing else Zach is a starting QB in the cfl, the starter of the team who has been to 5 straight cup finals now. Reality is he’s better than everyone else we have and a year extra ain’t gonna change things. Should have would have could have but didn’t. And here we are today. Zach is the best QB on the roster. You don’t move on if you don’t have the next guy ready.  The next guy isn’t Streveler. It’s Wilson Chase A or Elgersma. 

Edited 2 hours ago by Goalie

[B140]

1 hour ago, BigBlue said:

I believe I read on 3D that it was for $550k

 

In 2022

[JuranBoldenRules]

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

Barring pre-season injury, Im expecting our starting receivers will be: Wheatfall, White Jr, Demski, Schoen and Clercius.

Dillon Mitchell will be (not so) surprised cut.

I'd be pretty surprised if Wheatfall made the opening roster, barring injuries.  D Mitchell is kind of the speed element at all levels and screen game, kind of your Lawler replacement.  Wheatfall hasn't really looked good on anything but a couple verticals, and really hasn't finished a ton of plays.  Could be a 2nd year breakout candidate I guess but just don't see a spot for him to get on Game 1.  He'd be a PR guy again if he doesn't get beat out by someone who looks like a better fit.  

To me White Jr and Stearns are in a battle for the 3rd slot position.  Maybe can get both on if Stearns can return.  If White is in good health I could see him and Schoen (if he's healthy too) being devastating targets down the middle.

[Fatty Liver]

1 hour ago, Booch said:

 

450 should be his ceiling now...that and no big upfront money and he has to prove he is clearly head and shoulders the best QB in town...not given the job based on yrs past...especially if he does the big choke...again

Yah, I doubt Zach's agent is going to agree to a massive pay cut after he's led the Bombers to the Grey Cup 5 years running and elite QB pay is still $500k+ and potentially headed up.  It's not like he's failed to produce winning seasons like BLM  did for a few years before he accepted a substantial chop in pay.

[wbbfan]

42 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

I'd be pretty surprised if Wheatfall made the opening roster, barring injuries.  D Mitchell is kind of the speed element at all levels and screen game, kind of your Lawler replacement.  Wheatfall hasn't really looked good on anything but a couple verticals, and really hasn't finished a ton of plays.  Could be a 2nd year breakout candidate I guess but just don't see a spot for him to get on Game 1.  He'd be a PR guy again if he doesn't get beat out by someone who looks like a better fit.  

To me White Jr and Stearns are in a battle for the 3rd slot position.  Maybe can get both on if Stearns can return.  If White is in good health I could see him and Schoen (if he's healthy too) being devastating targets down the middle.

I think this start is that big shot for him, the guys who stick around and make the next camp seem to get this shot. I do think he’s a long shot to make the ar. 
 I think sterns is a real sleeper to stick and make a niche for him self. 
I think white is gonna win the spot if he stays healthy. Hes so much in the mold we like. 

[Brandon]

2 hours ago, Goalie said:

Obviously means Streveler ain’t the guy and Wilson and the other kid ain’t ready. If nothing else Zach is a starting QB in the cfl, the starter of the team who has been to 5 straight cup finals now. Reality is he’s better than everyone else we have and a year extra ain’t gonna change things. Should have would have could have but didn’t. And here we are today. Zach is the best QB on the roster. You don’t move on if you don’t have the next guy ready.  The next guy isn’t Streveler. It’s Wilson Chase A or Elgersma. 

How does these guys develop and get real game time sitting on the PR or playing 3rd string.    

I would of rather they play out the contract this year and if he returns to form then pay him big at the end of the season.   I'm anticipating that next year these boards will be pissed that they gave away a large chunk of money to a broken QB who is no longer worth the money.