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

[Booch]

1 hour ago, Tracker said:

I would say there is a kernel of truth in this, but it would sound corny and I would be creamed in comments. But he is husk-y.

hopefully he can navigate the maize of training camp 

 

26 minutes ago, JohnnyAbonny said:

As a backup he’s fine. Better to have a guy with some speed at least instead of the Corcoran’s and Jeremy MurphY’s of the world. 

and although somewhat liited in attempts he avaeraged over 10 yards a PR and 21 a kickoff...so as in in gae replacement he wont just bobble and drop for no gain....so that depth is nice and especially with his National status...and yes he does have some wheeels on him and has to be accounted for out there

[johnzo]

1 hour ago, Bigblue204 said:

I hope he gets an opportunity to really pop this year...

I love you guys but also I hate you guys.

[bigg jay]

On 2025-12-23 at 3:50 PM, wbbfan said:

signed peyton thorne. wow its going to be interesting to watch the qbs in camp. Mich state, auburn, played at good schools. Guy has incredible raw talent and athleticism. Easy smooth arm action with a good release. Very capable runner. He’s not really wired for high volume running. 

 Great upside in a young guy. 

Looks like we can thank Kent Austin for this guy coming up here.  Hope he pans out.

https://3downnation.com/2026/01/16/payton-thorne-winnipeg-blue-bombers-qb/

[SpeedFlex27]

5 hours ago, Colin Unger said:

On 2026-01-13 at 9:32 AM, SpeedFlex27 said:

You just answered your own question...

how exactly??  If you’re looking at two QBs and they are both equally injury proned and uninspiring you’d obviously rather have the one that’s younger and cheaper.  So I repeat.  You’d be against that swap why?  

 

  

Edited yesterday at 01:06 AM by SpeedFlex27

[WinnipegGordo]

Bombers signed a 6'5" American safety

[kelownabomberfan]

3 hours ago, Tracker said:

I would say there is a kernel of truth in this, but it would sound corny and I would be creamed in comments. But he is husk-y.

I bet he performs well if the coaches butter him up.

[wbbfan]

9 hours ago, WinnipegGordo said:

Bombers signed a 6'5" American safety

Addison isn't just big (tall), he plays big. Converted to S during the COVID-shortened season after starting out as a WR (2 years).  In the 3 years post-position change, he was very productive. 

The good: Size (6'5 195), Athleticism 4.55 40 10'7"broad, 36" vert, great explosive numbers, good speed, and average agility numbers. Successful position change. Versatility, he played a lot of teams, backed up, but played a lot of reps. Played very well against the run and the pass. Physical, with a great nose for the ball, made a lot of plays.

The bad, a bit slight build for his height, 6-year covid super senior, despite playing well and for big schools, didn't get much NFL interest.

The Ugly is, only a 1-year starter despite being in college for 6 years. 

Overall, really good pick up for camp. Very high upside, the type of guy who could fit extremely well into JYs system, and has an inside track to playing his way onto the team with his team's skill set. He's a crafty, extremely physical football player who has that lunchbox ethic and dog mentality that Mos loves. Which, in a very big-bodied athletic DB, is a great combo. He's going to be in a very tough position to make the roster, with Kramdi/Allen/Woodbey, hopefully Griffin, and likely Vaval as a Di. But he's got the talent where he could come in and take a job, or capitalize on any opportunity that pops up. 

 

https://www.nfldraftscout.com/cfb/bio/1021804

https://uclabruins.com/sports/football/roster/bryan-addison/14419

[SpeedFlex27]

With his size, physicality & speed, wouldn't he be better suited to play SAM rather than Safety? 

[wbbfan]

1 minute ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

With his size, physicality & speed, wouldn't he be better suited to play SAM rather than Safety? 

He’d be a very good fit at either, also at wil/nickel. 

 Hes a down hill type more than a side to side guy. The sam needs to be a good bit of both, especially in our system. His so so agility would be the big obstacle, plus the nuance of the position.

He certainly has that upside and versatility that we should challenge him in camp with many positions and see where he settles. 

Those big fringy guys who can cover are extremely valuable in Ds. 
For me, i’d build a D around as many of those outlier match up nightmares as possible. 

 

[SpeedFlex27]

4 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

He’d be a very good fit at either, also at wil/nickel. 

 Hes a down hill type more than a side to side guy. The sam needs to be a good bit of both, especially in our system. His so so agility would be the big obstacle, plus the nuance of the position.

He certainly has that upside and versatility that we should challenge him in camp with many positions and see where he settles. 

Those big fringy guys who can cover are extremely valuable in Ds. 
For me, i’d build a D around as many of those outlier match up nightmares as possible. 

 

I just remember Brandon Browner patrolling the secondary with the Stamps. Receivers had a hard time with his size (height), speed & physicality. He dominated. 

[Booch]

Intruiging for sure..I could see him doing well in a role like woodbey did..off the edge..in the box covering the intermediate zone and flats

But watching his tape...he could be a real good downhill safety too, with ability for some real good over the top coverage..hopefully he pans out and gets a DA role to experiment with him

Him at safety if he is real deal and Allen at corner...versatile scenario..especially with woodbey amd hopefully Griffin

[GCn20]

16 hours ago, wbbfan said:

He’d be a very good fit at either, also at wil/nickel. 

 Hes a down hill type more than a side to side guy. The sam needs to be a good bit of both, especially in our system. His so so agility would be the big obstacle, plus the nuance of the position.

He certainly has that upside and versatility that we should challenge him in camp with many positions and see where he settles. 

Those big fringy guys who can cover are extremely valuable in Ds. 
For me, i’d build a D around as many of those outlier match up nightmares as possible. 

 

I would like his chances a lot more if he had more experience. Nice athlete but very raw. I see him as either TCF, or practice roster at best. That being said if he brings his lunch pail and works hard who knows. We did keep the marine for those reasons.

15 hours ago, Booch said:

Intruiging for sure..I could see him doing well in a role like woodbey did..off the edge..in the box covering the intermediate zone and flats

But watching his tape...he could be a real good downhill safety too, with ability for some real good over the top coverage..hopefully he pans out and gets a DA role to experiment with him

Him at safety if he is real deal and Allen at corner...versatile scenario..especially with woodbey amd hopefully Griffin

He will have to show some serious smarts because his lack of experience at his position will make coaches wary