Blue Bombers -- 2025/26 Offseason -- Discussion Thread

[SpeedFlex27]

57 minutes ago, blue85gold said:

Osh hires the assistant coaches 

Logan showed nothing at returner last year. Don’t see a need to pay him at all. 
 

No real need for a backup American RB on the roster, better to find a DB or WR that can return if Vaval signs down south 

I hope he's back & we sign him for 2 years.

[Tracker]

1 hour ago, wbbfan said:

plus brought in some good prospects for camp, and we’ve moved on from thomas. big win in my books so far. 

Have we really moved on from Thomas, though? His so-called pass rush was pure and repeated bull rush. If that failed, he was useless as he had nothing else. That said, how can he teach techniques he never had? I see this as O'Shea giving the finger to his critics.

[SpeedFlex27]

Just now, Tracker said:

Have we really moved on from Thomas, though? His so-called pass rush was pure and repeated bull rush. If that failed, he was useless as he had nothing else. That said, how can he teach techniques he never had? I see this as O'Shea giving the finger to his critics.

There's qualified coaches out there at the U Sport level who could come up & be great DL coaches who never get a chance. They languish hoping for an opportunity to coach in the CFL & Osh gives an important coaching position to Thomas. like it's nothing. Just one of his Boyz with absolutely no coaching experience. Just cuz he played (debatable) doesn't mean he can coach. Mind boggling. 

[WinnipegGordo]

 

 

[SpeedFlex27]

Hope it's more than a depth signing. As in Center.

[TBURGESS]

[Booch]

8 hours ago, GCn20 said:

In fairness to Logan he got what one game? Vaval looked like trash his first couple games too.

Jefferson i would keep but with a shave in salary. Vaughters and Kola...yep...bye bye. I would be going after their replacements very hard in FA if I were KW. Sadly he will probably take that week off again. I have zero faith in Walters right now, and I hope I'm wrong.

I dont believe Logan was 100 percent still either..he deserves another camp..its good to have a proven returner as a backup if vaval is back..we seen the effects of none for a yr or so

 

7 hours ago, CrazyCanuck89 said:

Stats are great, but tape is even better.  Coverage ability, can they get off a run block, are they making plays in the backfield.

Makonzo showed that in his rookie yr..hes a legit talent..just unfortunate with injury so far in his early career 

4 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Yep, the litmus test will be free agency. If he does well, I'll change my tune. Until then, nope. Bringing Thomas & Hogan back as coaches is a big red flag for me. 

FA this yr is one of our most important and vital we dont whiff pretty much since early in this regime

3 hours ago, WinnipegGordo said:

Looks like Tui Eli was extended as per the CFL transactions page.

I guess the Bombers media department has the day off today as they havent made the announcement yet.

Smart..solid signing

3 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

There's qualified coaches out there at the U Sport level who could come up & be great DL coaches who never get a chance. They languish hoping for an opportunity to coach in the CFL & Osh gives an important coaching position to Thomas. like it's nothing. Just one of his Boyz with absolutely no coaching experience. Just cuz he played (debatable) doesn't mean he can coach. Mind boggling. 

Yeah...no sense at all with that choice..regardless how long he played..or how well hes liked

 

[WBBFanWest]

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/12/30/blue-bombers-re-sign-offensive-lineman-tui-eli-to-two-year-contract/

[Tracker]

16 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Hope it's more than a depth signing. As in Center.

What in O'Shea's history would lead anyone to beieve that Tui is going to get a legit shot at replacing turnstile Kolankowski? 

[Arnold_Palmer]

17 hours ago, WinnipegGordo said:

 

 

Fine with it. I’m not sure if we’re ever going to expect him to be a starter at this point but as a depth player on the o-line I’m perfectly fine with having him back. Can’t ever have too many capable Canadian OL on the roster. 

[Piggy 1]

52 minutes ago, Tracker said:

What in O'Shea's history would lead anyone to beieve that Tui is going to get a legit shot at replacing turnstile Kolankowski? 

Has Kola re-signed????

[Blue In BC]

19 hours ago, blue85gold said:

Osh hires the assistant coaches 

Logan showed nothing at returner last year. Don’t see a need to pay him at all. 
 

No real need for a backup American RB on the roster, better to find a DB or WR that can return if Vaval signs down south 

Some RB's also are very good returners / receivers. However as you pointed out a DB or WR COULD have more value as depth whether or not Vaval is lost for the season.  Peterson is our depth at RB but it seems we bring in an import every TC just to have a look see. 

[Pete Catan's Ghost]

2 hours ago, WBBFanWest said:

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/12/30/blue-bombers-re-sign-offensive-lineman-tui-eli-to-two-year-contract/

….with a promise to appoint him as OLine coach in 2028 #kiddingnotkidding

[rebusrankin]

Maybe just maybe Kyle Walters doesn't bring Kola back taking the decision out of MOS's hands.

[17to85]

19 hours ago, Tracker said:

That said, how can he teach techniques he never had? I

Because teaching isn't about having been able to do a thing,  it's about imparting knowledge onto others.