2024/2025 Blue Bombers Off-Season Thread

[wbbfan]

1 hour ago, Bigblue204 said:

Schoen doesn't have the quickness like those guys. He's close, but in that environment close isnt good enough. I'm not saying he wouldn't succeed in the NFL, I'm just saying i understand why he isn't in the NFL. 

He does though. He might be quicker than kupp. That was the same knock on all 3. And frankly he is the best tester out of all 3 by a lot. 

[Brandon]

1 hour ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Not to the point of harassing people like Lyle Bauer in the way that he did which became very, very personal.. At first, it may have been amusing. Then it became strange like he was obsessed with Bauer. Nate has been banned almost everywhere on CFL social media. I think Nate has a couple of screws loose inside his head.

Loneliness will lead people to doing weird things.   We see lots of similar behaviour online these days with how easy it is for people to contact/connect with people in the eye of the public.  

I assume Nate had a bad mixture of being lonely and being narcissitic.  

[Goalie]

49 minutes ago, Pete said:

Would like to see if a player leaves to go to nfl that if he returns to cfl within the duration of his former contract that he must return to the cfl team and fulfill it.

 I can 't see Wilson lasting in the nfl but can't blame him for taking a shot

The Jets are kind of a **** show tho. They really just have G Wilson and that’s it cuz Adam’s and AR are done there. Think O Wilson might have a shot there. 

[Fatty Liver]

55 minutes ago, Pete said:

Would like to see if a player leaves to go to nfl that if he returns to cfl within the duration of his former contract that he must return to the cfl team and fulfill it.

Isn't that the case already?

[JuranBoldenRules]

1 hour ago, Pete said:

Would like to see if a player leaves to go to nfl that if he returns to cfl within the duration of his former contract that he must return to the cfl team and fulfill it.

 I can 't see Wilson lasting in the nfl but can't blame him for taking a shot

That's exactly how it is.  If he comes back to CFL he comes back to Bombers until end of his current CFL contract.

12 minutes ago, Goalie said:

The Jets are kind of a **** show tho. They really just have G Wilson and that’s it cuz Adam’s and AR are done there. Think O Wilson might have a shot there. 

If you watch any NCAA bowl game there's 2-3 guys per game better than a guy like Wilson.  He'd do pretty good to make it through OTA's and into August.  The NFL is completely saturated at receiver and he doesn't really have a way to make the game roster unless he's one of the top 3 receivers on a team.

[Booch]

4 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Anyone really think he'll last down there or he's nothing more than training camp fodder for the Jets? I think he'll be back but we'll have to sign him as other CFL teams will jump when he's cut.

Nope...early cut if he even makes main camp...he's a nickle a dozen in the meat grinder

3 hours ago, wbbfan said:

He does though. He might be quicker than kupp. That was the same knock on all 3. And frankly he is the best tester out of all 3 by a lot. 

Schoen has the testing numbers...but in the NFL he had 2 strikes originally...walk on...Un drafted...then added his 3rd strike being a CFL invite..just way nfl works

 

2 hours ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

That's exactly how it is.  If he comes back to CFL he comes back to Bombers until end of his current CFL contract.

If you watch any NCAA bowl game there's 2-3 guys per game better than a guy like Wilson.  He'd do pretty good to make it through OTA's and into August.  The NFL is completely saturated at receiver and he doesn't really have a way to make the game roster unless he's one of the top 3 receivers on a team.

Yup...they will likely draft 2 guys better...plus any free agent pickup...I bet he doesn't last in main camp long if he even makes it to camp

[wbbfan]

10 hours ago, Booch said:

Nope...early cut if he even makes main camp...he's a nickle a dozen in the meat grinder

Schoen has the testing numbers...but in the NFL he had 2 strikes originally...walk on...Un drafted...then added his 3rd strike being a CFL invite..just way nfl works

 

Yup...they will likely draft 2 guys better...plus any free agent pickup...I bet he doesn't last in main camp long if he even makes it to camp

It's true. Normally, such a dominant season, little on two, would propel you into another chance. He's more deserving than pookie. But I'll be more than happy to have him play his career here. 

[Bigblue204]

3 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

It's true. Normally, such a dominant season, little on two, would propel you into another chance. He's more deserving than pookie. But I'll be more than happy to have him play his career here. 

Keep in mind after his 2nd season he was injured. That may have played a role.

[wbbfan]

8 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

Keep in mind after his 2nd season he was injured. That may have played a role.

He was, but I'm more talking about a camp shot. Not an immediate departure for part of the nfl season that overlaps. 

Some guys get an insane amount of chances and looks, especially at QB and KR. I can't count how many times guys cut and who didn't cut it up here go and get another NFL shot. Position depth plays a bit of a role in that, a long with a bunch of other factors. Soo many, it almost seems random some times. Oh this db who can't cover man is going to get 8 nfl TCs, 2 years on the PR and a hand full of games.

[rebusrankin]

12 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

He was, but I'm more talking about a camp shot. Not an immediate departure for part of the nfl season that overlaps. 

Some guys get an insane amount of chances and looks, especially at QB and KR. I can't count how many times guys cut and who didn't cut it up here go and get another NFL shot. Position depth plays a bit of a role in that, a long with a bunch of other factors. Soo many, it almost seems random some times. Oh this db who can't cover man is going to get 8 nfl TCs, 2 years on the PR and a hand full of games.

Some guys get a lot of looks based on the old underwear test + great measurables.

[bigg jay]

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/10/blue-bombers-re-sign-defensive-back-jamal-parker-jr

 

[Booch]

15 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/01/10/blue-bombers-re-sign-defensive-back-jamal-parker-jr

 

Good signing..if he is finally healthy and stays healthy is probably our best all around DB...versatile...one best tacklers on team too....and one of fastest

Edited 12 hours ago by Booch

[rebusrankin]

Parker is a nice signing. Can't have enough good DBs and pretty sure he wouldn't break the bank.

[17to85]

Parker would be a nice piece to slot in should they lose Ford.

[Booch]

31 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

Parker would be a nice piece to slot in should they lose Ford.

Or replace Holm if he isnt re-signed....He'd also make a real nice SAM if need be tho I would like to see Griffin take that spot over as he is really good inside the box in run support and has way better coverage skills....and is a A+ tackler....The addition of Parker and more full time play from Griffin would istantly make us a better tackling back end...and see if Kramdi can handle safety...which I think he should be able to.

[wbbfan]

1 hour ago, Booch said:

Good signing..if he is finally healthy and stays healthy is probably our best all around DB...versatile...one best tacklers on team too....and one of fastest

Low risk, High reward move. He's still like 26 or 27. Hasn't started in an age. But such a beast. I'd love to see him healthy and back to his old form. I have no expectations at this point though. 

[Booch]

10 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

Low risk, High reward move. He's still like 26 or 27. Hasn't started in an age. But such a beast. I'd love to see him healthy and back to his old form. I have no expectations at this point though. 

yup.....no risk...high reward....and plug and play with no learning curve so if he breaks camp as a starter he hits ground running...another plus

People forget if not for him saving our bacon coming outta nowhere to take down Rhymes on the Holm and Kramdi gaff...we wouldnt have been to 4 straight cups...let alone 5

 

[wbbfan]

12 minutes ago, Booch said:

yup.....no risk...high reward....and plug and play with no learning curve so if he breaks camp as a starter he hits ground running...another plus

People forget if not for him saving our bacon coming outta nowhere to take down Rhymes on the Holm and Kramdi gaff...we wouldnt have been to 4 straight cups...let alone 5

 

Pretty much. Great to have that guy in the room too. 

Yep. Hes also the most physical DB on our roster, maybe the most physical and imposing guy on our whole D. He's not physically big at all, but he's an outlier like Grant. Just built different. Runs around smashing WRs and Rbs. He was damn good at Sam, and If he gets back to his old self he could be a prime candidate for a long term S replacement for BA. I feel like after last year, BA could play half again. But the physical side is just too much of a struggle for him to be S or in the run fits. Maybe another off season he gets even healthier and that changes. But it's hard to see happening at his age. 

[Fatty Liver]

40 minutes ago, Booch said:

Or replace Holm if he isnt re-signed....He'd also make a real nice SAM if need be tho I would like to see Griffin take that spot over as he is really good inside the box in run support and has way better coverage skills....and is a A+ tackler....The addition of Parker and more full time play from Griffin would istantly make us a better tackling back end...and see if Kramdi can handle safety...which I think he should be able to.

Kramdi is getting better every year, I think they'd want to keep him busy closer to the action so he can make plays, not back at Safety where he may only get 3 or 4 interactions per game.  I think his weakness would be in deep coverage against speed.

[Goalie]

Gonna hope the year almost year and a half off for Parker was beneficial to him. He was a good one so if he can return to form, should be starting. 

[Goalie]

Would the bombers be dumb enough to go in to free agency without naming their coaching staff yet? Does that matter to a player. Could that be a hold up here with some of the o players like a Kenny lawler. Or is that just all cash. 

[Stickem]

18 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Would the bombers be dumb enough to go in to free agency without naming their coaching staff yet? Does that matter to a player. Could that be a hold up here with some of the o players like a Kenny lawler. Or is that just all cash. 

Don't like not hearing anything ..not even a credible rumour, while veryone else in the league is signing what seems to be , everyone and anyone, including the water boy...Somebody has to break the silence soon

Edited 9 hours ago by Stickem

[rebusrankin]

This is my reccuring, I am concerned we haven't announced our entire coaching staff yet post.

[Bigblue204]

2 hours ago, Booch said:

yup.....no risk...high reward....and plug and play with no learning curve so if he breaks camp as a starter he hits ground running...another plus

People forget if not for him saving our bacon coming outta nowhere to take down Rhymes on the Holm and Kramdi gaff...we wouldnt have been to 4 straight cups...let alone 5

 

They wouldn't have hosted 3 straight WF. 

[Booch]

Jim Jauch, Eric Deslauriers and Brock Sunderland will be added to scouting staff...3 to replace 1 guy seems a bit odd but can never have enough scouts