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

[HardCoreBlue]

6 minutes ago, Mark H. said:

It'll be nice to date Julia Roberts again.

Again. Lol

2 minutes ago, Goalie said:

I think Amanda Seyfried is better looking. I’m chasing her. 

See you in the remand center my friend along with @rebusrankin 

[rebusrankin]

36 minutes ago, HardCoreBlue said:

Again. Lol

See you in the remand center my friend along with @rebusrankin 

Its ok, I sign all my notes HardCoreBlue and send all emails from HardCoreBlue@gmail.com. 

[CrazyCanuck89]

Maybe Winnpeg goes after Darius Bell this upcoming draft?  Played at East Carolina, ranked #12 on the scouting list, 6'5 300lbs, centre.  Hamilton might also be an option, same with Saskatchewan and Ottawa.

[HardCoreBlue]

45 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

Its ok, I sign all my notes HardCoreBlue and send all emails from HardCoreBlue@gmail.com. 

[wbbfan]

33 minutes ago, CrazyCanuck89 said:

Maybe Winnpeg goes after Darius Bell this upcoming draft?  Played at East Carolina, ranked #12 on the scouting list, 6'5 300lbs, centre.  Hamilton might also be an option, same with Saskatchewan and Ottawa.

Hard to tell, but I'm expecting a lot of guys to be vacuumed up from this class again. I think we would be lucky to see 8+ of the guys in the top 20 actually available in this draft. 

[Booch]

People need to also realize Elgersma has proven nothing...shown nothing to make a team want him in the NFL...but  dominated somewhat a lil bit in the CIS

In all honesty big flipping deal..he could amount to basically what all cdn qbs prior to him did...zero 

The most recent cis dominant qb ...Ford has shown exactly that...he ain't good enough

Training and evaluation in the U.S is do specific and so detailed and investigated from so many avenues and by talking to so many people involved with a player it would blow your mind...I see it with the athletes I work with.

Rourke got some legit looks and some legit playtime in TC and not just against other scrubs who had no chance to make it anyway...and had success but again...nfl politics were his demise...and he had pro game film after his first go around when teams didnt even wanna give him a qb look 

Difference...u.s prep school play...u.s college career...u.s legit chance albeit with the CDN bias against him...and he got punted and that was that

Only other cdn qb i can think of...Palmer, who followed same path as Rourke had a limited existence but it also wasnt enough

Sure a guy can chase a dream...but also needs to be realistic..a big arm...the prototypical NFL qb body type isnt a garuantee...there are so many guys who possess what Elgersma has coming out of u.s college with u.s football training that teams will always put first..and thats the reality.

I also wouldn't hang my hat on him here in cfl to be this big success...why would anyone? Its a big jump to make...and if there was a legit thought he had it...he would have been PR'd all yr in the NFL.. and that didnt happen either 

And this pinning in Canada to almost force this idea thst a Canadian QB is needed and great is ludicrous too..who effing cares...find and or develop the best QB regardless...birth certificate should have no bearing on a position..best player should tho

Edited 20 hours ago by Booch

[wbbfan]

2 minutes ago, Booch said:

People need to also realize Elgersma has proven nothing...shown nothing to make a team want him in the NFL...but  dominated somewhat a lil bit in the CIS

In all honesty big flipping deal..he could amount to basically what all cdn qbs prior to him did...zero 

The most recent cis dominant qb ...Ford has shown exactly that...he ain't good enough

Training and evaluation in the U.S is do specific and so detailed and investigated from so many avenues and by talking to so many people involved with a player it would blow your mind...I see it with the athletes I work with.

Rourke got some legit looks and some legit playtime in TC and not just against other scrubs who had no chance to make it anyway...and had success but again...nfl politics were his demise...and he had pro game film after his first go around when teams didnt even wanna give him a qb look 

Difference...u.s prep school play...u.s college career...u.s legit chance albeit with the CDN bias against him...and he got punted and that was that

Only other cdn qb i can think of...Palmer, who followed same path as Rourke had a limited existence but it also wasnt enough

Sure a guy can chase a dream...but also needs to be realistic..a big arm...the prototypical NFL qb body type isnt a garuantee...there are so many guys who possess what Elgersma has coming out of u.s college with u.s football training that teams will always put first..and thats the reality.

I also wouldn't hang my hat on him here in cfl to be this big success...why anyone? Its a big jump to make...and if there was a legit thought he had it...he would have been PR'd all yr in the NFL.. and that didnt happen either 

And this pinning in Canada to almost force this idea thst a Canadian QB is needed and great is ludicrous too..who effing cares...find and or develop the best QB regardless...birth certificate should have no bearing on a position..best player should tho

If they had the option, NFL teams would be going with HS kids over cis kids. 

[Booch]

Just now, wbbfan said:

If they had the option, NFL teams would be going with HS kids over cis kids. 

Big time...I seen many a u.s high-school team that would own cis squads...no question

[wbbfan]

3 minutes ago, Booch said:

Big time...I seen many a u.s high-school team that would own cis squads...no question

A game might put IMG vs bishop sycamore to shame lol

[HardCoreBlue]

27 minutes ago, Booch said:

People need to also realize Elgersma has proven nothing...shown nothing to make a team want him in the NFL...but  dominated somewhat a lil bit in the CIS

In all honesty big flipping deal..he could amount to basically what all cdn qbs prior to him did...zero 

The most recent cis dominant qb ...Ford has shown exactly that...he ain't good enough

Training and evaluation in the U.S is do specific and so detailed and investigated from so many avenues and by talking to so many people involved with a player it would blow your mind...I see it with the athletes I work with.

Rourke got some legit looks and some legit playtime in TC and not just against other scrubs who had no chance to make it anyway...and had success but again...nfl politics were his demise...and he had pro game film after his first go around when teams didnt even wanna give him a qb look 

Difference...u.s prep school play...u.s college career...u.s legit chance albeit with the CDN bias against him...and he got punted and that was that

Only other cdn qb i can think of...Palmer, who followed same path as Rourke had a limited existence but it also wasnt enough

Sure a guy can chase a dream...but also needs to be realistic..a big arm...the prototypical NFL qb body type isnt a garuantee...there are so many guys who possess what Elgersma has coming out of u.s college with u.s football training that teams will always put first..and thats the reality.

I also wouldn't hang my hat on him here in cfl to be this big success...why would anyone? Its a big jump to make...and if there was a legit thought he had it...he would have been PR'd all yr in the NFL.. and that didnt happen either 

And this pinning in Canada to almost force this idea thst a Canadian QB is needed and great is ludicrous too..who effing cares...find and or develop the best QB regardless...birth certificate should have no bearing on a position..best player should tho

Sure, so here's hoping we find out the verdict by him coming here. Doesn't work out so be it, no harm. Over the many years we've experienced our share of disapointment in QB's that have some and gone around these parts. Nothing wrong with holding a bit of hope that he may be one of the answers in our succession plan at QB.

[Stickem]

I think when we drafted Elgersma it was kind of a 'throw away pic' ... and it was 'loooong term' whether he would show up in the Peg at any rate...With that in mind, I would say we were prepared to let him playout his dream down south and wait until he and his agent make up their minds in which direction they want to proceed in....Looks like he's exhausted his first shots at catching on in the nfl ,and just a little more time till he makes the smart move and heads north.. ....I think we'll see him at tc and get to see first hand if he's got the talent to play professional ball and stick

[SpeedFlex27]

What people don't realize is that a whole new class of graduating qbs are coming to training camp for 2026. Elgersma has worked out for probably 10 teams, so a third of the teams. These new kids have been drafted, are regarded higher & aren't free agents. Teams are prepared to invest in their development.

Elgersma can sign with an NFL team, play better than the New Kid In Town & still get cut. Being a second year Canadian FA QB who has never had a home isn't the most enviable position to be in. 

Edited 17 hours ago by SpeedFlex27

[SpeedFlex27]

8 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

What people don't realize is that a whole new class of graduating qbs are coming to training camp for 2026. Elgersma has worked out for probably 10 teams, so a third of the teams. These new kids have been drafted, are regarded higher & aren't free agents. Teams are prepared to invest in their development.

Elgersma can sign with an NFL team, play better than the New Kid In Town & still get cut. Being a second year Canadian FA QB who has never had a home isn't the most enviable position to be in. 

What's funny about what I said, rebusrankin? That exact thing happened to Nathan Rourke in Atlanta. 

5 hours ago, rebusrankin said:

You have to keep chasing your dreams. Me, I am chasing the dream of landing a date with Sydney Sweeny. You got to believe!

The only dream I chase at my age is that a bathroom is close by. 

[bigg jay]

Couple more neg list signings.

 

 

[17to85]

5 hours ago, Booch said:

also wouldn't hang my hat on him here in cfl to be this big success...why would anyone? Its a big jump to make...and if there was a legit thought he had it...he would have been PR'd all yr in the NFL.. and that didnt happen either 

And this is why I don't get people hanging onto him so hard. The list of qbs who don't make the leap to pro is huge. Until he's in camp showing well he's just another guy

[SpeedFlex27]

19 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

And this is why I don't get people hanging onto him so hard. The list of qbs who don't make the leap to pro is huge. Until he's in camp showing well he's just another guy

I guess because he's Canadian. He would grow the game here in this country. Imagine if he did come up here & established himself as a star & we played Nathan Rourke & the Lions? The hype would be epic. 

[wbbfan]

32 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

Couple more neg list signings.

 

 

I don’t think he’s related to shonte peeples.

Tremendous raw talent as a pass rusher and play maker.Didn’t play hs. Lead all of juco in sacks. bounced around colleges, didn’t put up the crazy sacks after he left juco but he did have incredible win rates and lead the conference in pressures. Has a motor that doesn’t quit. And makes a lot of plays in the run game. 

 Hes smaller, but strong and extremely disruptive. Hes one to be excited about seeing in camp. 

 

 

[Noeller]

Pretty sure Shonte was "Peoples" so definitely not related. 

[rebusrankin]

3 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

What's funny about what I said, rebusrankin? That exact thing happened to Nathan Rourke in Atlanta. 

The only dream I chase at my age is that a bathroom is close by. 

Hit the button for the wrong post.

 

[SpeedFlex27]

2 hours ago, rebusrankin said:

Hit the button for the wrong post.

 

Okay as I was puzzled by the reaction. Thank you for explaining. It happens. 

3 hours ago, Noeller said:

Pretty sure Shonte was "Peoples" so definitely not related. 

He's pretty fast coming off the edge, isn't he? 

[Booch]

Hopeful;

ly guys like Peeples get legit looks and opportunity in camp...And skill level/upside wins out

As it sit's we have zero vet ends coming back, and the one who coulda made a nice difference in Hicks just re-upped

WJ tho I think is back, and just a formality at some point soon...I know he is currently in Texas training and represents himself, so likely a deal in principal has already been discussed and they just waiting it out a bit much like Big Stan does before he is official....team first vets allowing Walter's to do what he has to for the overall team benefit, then level off the deals for those 2...And wouldnt be surprised if a good portion of WJ will be marketing

WJ rotating in with 2 youthful high ceiling guys, and Bailey sprinkled in would be a nice transition for 2026, especially if we solve the interior

With who we have returning in the backend, and some of the prospects already signed...have a good feeling about what the 2026 defence can morph into...

 

[rebusrankin]

If WJ comes back he needs to take a lot less money.

[Atomic]

Willie signed

[wbbfan]

6 minutes ago, Atomic said:

Willie signed

Hope its cheap. And hope he finds a motor to play with. Or that he is limited in reps. 

 

8 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

If WJ comes back he needs to take a lot less money.

qft

 

15 minutes ago, Booch said:

Hopeful;

ly guys like Peeples get legit looks and opportunity in camp...And skill level/upside wins out

As it sit's we have zero vet ends coming back, and the one who coulda made a nice difference in Hicks just re-upped

WJ tho I think is back, and just a formality at some point soon...I know he is currently in Texas training and represents himself, so likely a deal in principal has already been discussed and they just waiting it out a bit much like Big Stan does before he is official....team first vets allowing Walter's to do what he has to for the overall team benefit, then level off the deals for those 2...And wouldnt be surprised if a good portion of WJ will be marketing

WJ rotating in with 2 youthful high ceiling guys, and Bailey sprinkled in would be a nice transition for 2026, especially if we solve the interior

With who we have returning in the backend, and some of the prospects already signed...have a good feeling about what the 2026 defence can morph into...

 

Yeah its gotta be a real battle for spots, especially on the lines. 

Peeples might be best off in a super sub role, because hes soo raw and the season is long. Wj plus a guy like that splitting reps would be great. 

[MOBomberFan]

https://www.bluebombers.com/2026/01/22/willie-j-will-stay/

Ed Tait rationalizing why Willie is a good signing makes me worry a bit the $ is higher than we all hope