Per 3downnation, these are our free agents ... basically everyone but Zach, Vaval, Peterson, Clercius, Randolph, Wallace, Pokey Wilson, MCI, Allen, T. Jones, and Leroux the longsnapper.  

Quarterback

Chris Streveler (A)

Running back

Brady Oliveira (N)

Receiver

Kody Case (A)
Nic Demski (N)
Dillon Mitchell (A)
Dalton Schoen (A)
Jerreth Sterns (A)
Keric Wheatfall (A)

OL

Stanley Bryant (A)
Tui Eli (N)
Chris Kolankowski (N)
Eric Lofton (A)
Patrick Neufeld (N)

Defensive line

Willie Jefferson (A)
Cameron Lawson (N)
Tanner Schmekel (N)
Jake Thomas (N)
James Vaughters (A)
Jamal Woods (A)

Linebacker

Tanner Cadwallader (N)
Shayne Gauthier (N)
Kyrie Wilson (A)

Defensive back

Terrell Bonds (A)
Michael Griffin II (A)
Nick Hallett (N)
Evan Holm (A)
Demerio Houston (A)
Redha Kramdi (N)
Enock Makonzo (N)
Deatrick Nichols (A)
Jamal Parker (A)

Specialist

Sergio Castillo (A)
Jamieson Sheahan (G)

Edited November 12, 2025Nov 12 by johnzo

Pull Dane Evans out of retirement.

At least he knows our D. (He doesn’t like it…but he knows it.)

2 hours ago, Booch said:

barring some unseen signing....I totally expect it to be ZC...Wilson and Perkins....how they manage the short yardage and who actually comes in with QB2 type packages/plays....yet to be determined, but i'd be shocked if it Is different QB's behind ZC

What would be a reasonable expectation of fans toward Bomber Management and Scouting in having a serviceable QB2 in case ZC can’t ’get back out there’?

I’m asking cuz I don’t know the answer, key word in the question being reasonable.

Edited 5 hours ago5 hr by HardCoreBlue

Masoli would be the last guy I'd have out of that list.

MBT would be my first choice.

I'd also be good with Adams/Evans/Patterson... somebody with at least some CFL experience. Could also wait for someone getting cut in TC.

6 hours ago, BBlink said:

I'd say you could do a lot worse than having Masoli as a vet backup. He'd be the poor man's Collaros at this point given he can't run much anymore. But theoretically our line would do a lot better to protect both of them.

6 hours ago, Goalie said:

Masoli looked cooked 2 years ago. Dude was deep fried last season. No interest there. Better sign a vet crappy old backup cuz a dude mainly on the pr last year retired. Why. Now is time to start developing our future QB and we can develop another for another team. Ppl go on about there are no future QBs, and that’s cuz teams bring in washed up vets to take spots of guys who could have potential to be more than just a washed up vet. It’s time to develop a qb and that means letting him play when Zach can’t go. There is no future with Masoli or mbt. I’m not even sure they are stop gaps or band aid solutions even anymore.

I really like masoli, Id love him as an IR hide QB coach type. I don't think he has any thing left in real action. I thought zach was toast too though. Id happily bet my house on him being done though.

Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by wbbfan

7 hours ago, wbbfan said:

I think I'd rather have him come in next year with the embarrassment of wealth we have on the ol right now.

It's a strange time for him to retire as well. You'd hope from a team standpoint that a guy would make it clear before FA starts.

I would be surprised if that doesn't accelerate us bringing in another arm now. Maybe 2.

Told ya, these guys are totally replaceable. Every year they come & go. The only thing is the money wasted on their so called development & a roster spot. I learned a long time ago following the Bombers & the CFL that if they're unknowns signed for third string or PR roster positions then there's a good reason why no one's ever heard of them. They're replaceable as changing yesterday's dirty underwear.

Artoepus got a job coaching high school qbs in his hometown & good for him. He was never going to see the field here & was probably the first qb who would have been cut. And we had posters here thinking he may be the next great one. Hopefully, Artoepus becomes a successful head coach & his time with the Bombers will be a footnote in his future career.

Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by SpeedFlex27

I learned to be skeptical of any young qb who came to the Bombers since Jim Krahn out of the University of Arizona. A supposed blue chip prospect he had it all physically. He was tall, athletic with a strong arm who could tuck it away & run if the pocket collapsed around him. Fans like me were excited. is this guy Dieter brock's heir apparent? I got caught up in the hype & was more excited to hopefully see Krohn get some playing time over Brock.

Krohn's big problem as it is with a lot of American qbs was that he couldn't adjust to the Canadian game. He failed miserably. Krohn played part of one game in 1980. he attempted 17 passes & completed 10 & tossed one td pass. The problem was he threw 4 picks the other way. During the game, I remember he looked lost at times on the field. he'd be sacked, fumble or throw a pick at the worst possible time. Head Coach Ray Jauch never played Krohn again & was released after the season ended. The guy wound up playing in the USFL with Philadelphia & never distinguished himself there, either.

After that disappointment & ever since I just yawn now when they bring in these young guys as 95% of them can't play in the CFL. We all know the Bombers record the past 30 seasons developing legit CFL starting qbs. Not very good.

8 hours ago, wbbfan said:

It's a strange time for him to retire as well. You'd hope from a team standpoint that a guy would make it clear before FA starts.

He must have used ChatGPT to see the projected depth chart where he was listed behind Darian Durant. Chase saw the writing on the wall and decided to hang them up.