2024/2025 Blue Bombers Off-Season Thread

[wbbfan]

1 hour ago, Fatty Liver said:

It's never too late, I'm convinced you could almost pick up a future all-star team of talent by focusing on other competitive team's TC cuts, there's always younger high potential/performing players that slip through the cracks because "right place, wrong time", and after being cut they come willingly at a low price.  No sane GM is going to bank on this strategy, but it's still a good way to pick up a few valuable pieces. 

In-league scouting is poor right now. Mostly it's PR guys that will float around mid-season and into Tcs. Teams seldom look at other teams PR cuts other wise any more. 

[GCn20]

3 hours ago, wbbfan said:

I think they had a vision, but it is a divisive approach. I get what they were going for, and I think it might even work. But it is risky, and not a good look for a team coming off the GC loses and hosting the cup at home. People don't want to see us fill up our middle back roster, especially when we've lost some of the high-paid guys in FA. 

I honestly think sometimes addition by subtraction can't be discounted. We lost some star power but I think we are deeper this year and some guys we moved on from were good moves. I hope we have a signing or two that moves the needle before or during the season as well.

[Fatty Liver]

The CFL Combine is underway in Regina now thru this weekend, although you'd never know it by the lack of media coverage and league promotion.  Pity, what used to be CFL Week is now just a blip on the media landscape.

https://www.cfl.ca/category/cfl-combine/ 

[17to85]

3 minutes ago, Fatty Liver said:

The CFL Combine is underway in Regina now thru this weekend, although you'd never know it by the lack of media coverage and league promotion.  Pity, what used to be CFL Week is now just a blip on the media landscape.

https://www.cfl.ca/category/cfl-combine/ 

You see where the confusion lies...

[wbbfan]

1 hour ago, GCn20 said:

I honestly think sometimes addition by subtraction can't be discounted. We lost some star power but I think we are deeper this year and some guys we moved on from were good moves. I hope we have a signing or two that moves the needle before or during the season as well.

Totally agree, great point. Moving on from guys like BA, Biggie, and maybe Kyrie unless he's somehow back to peak form, and limiting Jakes snaps is huge on D. Consistency on the OL, and a new offensive coaching staff will be big. 

[HardCoreBlue]

20 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

You see where the confusion lies...

There's also a farming joke in here somewhere, combine, Regina something something.

[Booch]

19 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

Totally agree, great point. Moving on from guys like BA, Biggie, and maybe Kyrie unless he's somehow back to peak form, and ELIMINATIING Jakes snaps is huge on D. Consistency on the OL, and a new offensive coaching staff will be big. 

Corrected something for ya....not to beat a dead horse but he has no purpose for rostering.....no upside...and basically no value other than vet experience...which we have enough of

Moving on from some gys is definately a progressive move...but only if we have a true camp of competition...and then...and this is the big IF part of it but if Osh actually rosters guys based on merit and skill and not his personal preference we should be okay...I have zero faith he will tho across the board...and really why should I....Or anyone on the forum or as a fan?....no reason to think thats how it will be...as it hasnt happened here across the board in his 10 yrs here

We also need to scrap this template we use that this position...that position....is a Canadian...or a Vet...Or for an import and just figure out the best guys for the spots...then work it into your ratio

[wbbfan]

1 hour ago, Booch said:

Corrected something for ya....not to beat a dead horse but he has no purpose for rostering.....no upside...and basically no value other than vet experience...which we have enough of

Moving on from some gys is definately a progressive move...but only if we have a true camp of competition...and then...and this is the big IF part of it but if Osh actually rosters guys based on merit and skill and not his personal preference we should be okay...I have zero faith he will tho across the board...and really why should I....Or anyone on the forum or as a fan?....no reason to think thats how it will be...as it hasnt happened here across the board in his 10 yrs here

We also need to scrap this template we use that this position...that position....is a Canadian...or a Vet...Or for an import and just figure out the best guys for the spots...then work it into your ratio

Man, dare to dream. If we eliminate Jakes snaps this year, we likely have a D that can challenge the 21 unit and certainly be the best one since then. 

Yeah, I feel some positions are already set in stone. If Vaughters stays healthy I don't think any performance in camp or PS takes his job. 

Good point, Especially in today's CFL. Ratio breakers are on every team now. The league has really good Canadian starters at basically every position these days. We need to be championship-oriented to the point that flipping a spot like G to Imp isn't a concern. No hesitation. I think we have the guys who can take up a starters role in multiple areas, we don't need to force guys onto the field. 

 

 

https://3downnation.com/2025/03/21/blue-bombers-have-not-had-contract-extension-discussions-with-franchise-qb-zach-collaros/

 

In other news, water is wet and fire is hot!

[SpeedFlex27]

5 hours ago, Fatty Liver said:

It's never too late, I'm convinced you could almost pick up a future all-star team of talent by focusing on other competitive team's TC cuts, there's always younger high potential/performing players that slip through the cracks because "right place, wrong time", and after being cut they come willingly at a low price.  No sane GM is going to bank on this strategy, but it's still a good way to pick up a few valuable pieces. 

Yeah, could happen as some guys do pan out later in their careers. I'm not counting on it. 

11 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

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https://3downnation.com/2025/03/21/blue-bombers-have-not-had-contract-extension-discussions-with-franchise-qb-zach-collaros/

 

In other news, water is wet and fire is hot!

WTH, JC Abbott?? A little early for the Bombers to open negotiations. At his age (35 going on 36), I think the Bombers are waiting to see what kind of season he puts together first. I just hope Plan B is ready if Zach gets hurt. 

Edited Friday at 09:17 PM by SpeedFlex27

[wbbfan]

38 minutes ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Yeah, could happen as some guys do pan out later in their careers. I'm not counting on it. 

WTH, JC Abbott?? A little early for the Bombers to open negotiations. At his age (35 going on 36), I think the Bombers are waiting to see what kind of season he puts together first. I just hope Plan B is ready if Zach gets hurt. 

Year to year for Zach and I’d say a very strong chance this is his last. 

[WinnipegGordo]

3 hours ago, HardCoreBlue said:

There's also a farming joke in here somewhere, combine, Regina something something.

The Riders don't miss any opportunity to put their logo on something.

 

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[wbbfan]

37 minutes ago, WinnipegGordo said:

The Riders don't miss any opportunity to put their logo on something.

 

The bombers and macdon, who are a long long time corporate sponsor, should team up for a better version of this shirt.  

[Noeller]

1 hour ago, WinnipegGordo said:

The Riders don't miss any opportunity to put their logo on something.

 

What a bunch of ******* hillbillies...

[Pete]

20 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Overall, a pretty disappointing off season... I don't feel that Walters & Osh had a shared focus on what they wanted to do when free agency started

i'd have to agree, we lost three allstars, and picked up a number of middle of the pack players. What puts teams over the top is those make a difference type players and Walters is paying so much attention to the last year cap we've once again failed to attract those players

[GCn20]

20 minutes ago, Pete said:

i'd have to agree, we lost three allstars, and picked up a number of middle of the pack players. What puts teams over the top is those make a difference type players and Walters is paying so much attention to the last year cap we've once again failed to attract those players

We can still add some really good players once the NFL starts weeding out their futures and PR guys

[Tracker]

On 2025-03-19 at 9:21 PM, bb1 said:

https://3downnation.com/2025/03/19/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-former-third-round-nfl-draft-pick-rashaan-gaulden/

I will reserve judgement but he sounds meh.