Chris Streveler has accomplished a rare feat... going directly from the CFL to a No. 2 job in the NFL. The recent
#Bombers
QB will serve as Kyler Murray’s backup today in San Fran.
At a time of elation and celebration for
#Bombers
nation ahead of the
#GreyCup
, I can’t help but think of Adam Bighill today.
An injury like that is awful, and heartbreaking.
Hoping for the absolute best for one of the GOATs, a true professional, and an outstanding individual.
Chris Streveler has been released by the Arizona Cardinals. As a free agent, he is able to sign with any CFL or NFL club.
“”Hey Chris, what are you up to the next few weeks? Want a cheque and to party with the Grey Cup again?“”
h/t
@nik_kowalski
@BonfireSportsTV
Hearing strong indications that Nic Demski will sign with the
#Bombers
this week. The
#Riders
receiver and 2015 first-round pick will hit free agency on Tuesday. Just imagine, two Oak Park High School grads on Winnipeg's starting offence.
For the biggest hockey game this city can widely remember, I am beyond happy to be able to watch it with those I love and care for. I hope you all are able to as well.
Enjoy, Winnipeg. This is a special night.
The sweet, sweet breath of relief.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are Grey Cup Champions for an 11th time, and for the first time since 1990. And the hero is a born and bred Winnipegger.
Celebrate, Manitoba. You’ve endured a drought unlike any other.
#GreyCup
#Bombers
#itisreal
Breaking:
The
#Bombers
have re-signed pending free agent linebacker Les Mauro through the 2023 season. The 🇯🇵Global player is entering his third CFL season. Mauro only missed one game in 2022 and had two special teams tackles in the 109th Grey Cup.
Adam Bighill was presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal on Thursday for ongoing service and dedication to our community, to Manitoba and to Canada.
#Bombers
I like the rouge. You know why? It rewards field position, which is the name of the game.
It’s a single point. In a game where 40 combined points is a relatively low-scoring affair, what’s just one measly little point, right?
Well, it’s enough for a team to learn a serious
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WATCH:
[thread]
Jackets coach Pascal Vincent said the
#NHLJets
are
"a team that plays a playoff style. It was complicated for us to create offence.”
So I asked him to expand on that sentiment...
The first words from Willie Jefferson on his conference call today after signing an extension through the 2022 season:
“Happy. Happy, happy, happy.”
I’ve also heard the Jefferson family is moving to Canada and will expand their community involvement.
#Bombers
#CFL
#CFLFA
The Winnipeg Jets honour the
@Wpg_BlueBombers
’ 108th Grey Cup championship during the first game break at Canada Life Centre tonight.
#Bombers
|
#CFL
Just got word on something pretty big.
Tomorrow morning the league is going to make an announcement that will have fans, and I think
#Bombers
fans especially, excited. Stay tuned.
Deatrick Nichols nearly pulls it in, Winston Rose gets his left hand on it and scoops it up, and Kyrie Wilson ends the game.
What a classic finish to a classic game.
#Bombers
|
#TiCats
|
#GreyCup
Winnipegger and
@MBBisons
product Dylan Schrot scored tonight’s only touchdown — a 48-yard strike from Bryan Bennett. The Sisler High School grad speaks about crossing the goal line tonight.
#Bombers
So these are a thing.
This exact t-shirt was gifted to each of Miller, Walters, and O’Shea here at
#GreyCup
in Edmonton. The one and only Carol the over-qualifies model.
@Wpg_BlueBombers
#Bombers
🇨🇦🐴
Records Tonight:
Andrew Harris—No. 1 all-time in CFL rushing yards by a Canadian, and eclipses 9k.
Mike Miller—now No. 2 all-time in CFL career special teams tackles, and most amongst all-time
#Bombers
(185)
Willie Jefferson—most pass knockdowns in a season by a D-lineman (16)
It should not be overlooked just how incredibly special it is for Winnipegger
@andrewharris33
to capture back-to-back
@CFL
rushing titles playing for his hometown
#Bombers
.
Harris’ 1,390 rushing yards set a new career-high. He also led the league in runs of 20+ yards with 11.
Jon Gruden says the
@Raiders
had no issue with the field — so assumedly it was the
@packers
who had an issue. “We liked the field.”
Gruden thanks the people of Winnipeg and says he enjoyed witnessing the fans and coming to the city. Mentions Bud Grant and the football traditions
According to
@EdTaitWFC
and the Blue
#Bombers
’ website, GM Kyle Walters has agreed to contracts in principle with offensive tackles Stanley Bryant and Jermarcus Hardrick, who were both set to hit free agency this winter.
Just like old times again here at the barn in downtown Winnipeg.
It's a sellout tonight, and a "Go Jets Go" chant from the 15,000+ faithful rings at a volume not heard by these ears in years.
#NHLJets
Greg Ellingson is an excellent signing for the
#Bombers
. Elite production through his career, and now with Zach Collaros the two have the potential to be an extremely dangerous duo.
The first sentiment Jermarcus Hardrick shared on his conference call this morning after signing a contract extension — relieved.
Hardrick also says he’s been recruiting other pending free agents to re-sign with Winnipeg.
#Bombers
#CFL
#CFLFA
The
#NHLJets
are the third team in the NHL’s expansion era (since 1967-68) to allow three or fewer goals in at least 26 consecutive contests.
The other two; the Wild (35 GP in 2014-15), and the Blues (27 GP in 2011-12).
James and I didn’t even know one another beyond a couple on-air chats, but he cold called me to touch base and to get in contact with over a dozen others here in Winnipeg.
True character and leadership on display — that’s what a real teammate does.
Spoke w/
@DarrinBauming
today and he said Duthie reached out to him, too, and after talking asked him for the numbers to ALL employees affected by the cuts. He then received a text from James around 11:30 to say he had got to everyone but wanted to check it there were others.
Lucky Whitehead on LDC vs
#Riders
: “I’ve got a good feeling about this game, and hopefully they play man (coverage) like I’ve seen because I’ve got something for it.”
Q: Then what happens?
Lucky: “You know. Everybody knows what happens. Somebody going to get run past.”
#Bombers
"This isn't the Grey Cup, this isn't the CFL. You can't just take chances and throw the ball down the middle of the field and expect someone not to come up with it" says commentator after Streveler INT for a touchdown.
Something absolutely needs to be done regarding the Vernon Adams Jr. and Adam Bighill helmet incident on Saturday. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if a suspension results.
#MontreAls
#Bombers
Nik and I have finally emerged from the
#Bombers
' smoke and carbonated beverage-drowned locker room.
Text on my phone:
Are Bombers going to put the
#12
in the Ring of Honour?
Me: Wut??
Pal: The TiCat that gave Winnipeg a free point after catching it one yard in the endzone.
😂
The
#Bombers
are headed to Calgary for the West Division Final next week. Winnipeg captures their first playoff win in seven years.
Andrew Harris carried his team to victory with 163 combined yards.
New✍🏼
Winnipeg has signed kicker
@Chandler_Staton
out of Appalachian State
Undrafted
Worked out for Green Bay
95% on FGs in senior season
PFN All-American
It appears Stanley Bryant has been provided an IV.
We all hope this is just a heat-exhaustion or hydration issue.
He is conscious and talking, drinking water.
#Bombers
Calgary’s second half on offence vs the
#Bombers
:
2&out
3 plays, punt
2&out
2&out
2 plays, interception
1 play, interception
5 plays, turnover on downs
According to sources, the
#Bombers
have agreed on a two-year contract extension with defensive back Brandon Alexander, keeping him in Blue & Gold through 2020. Alexander was hours away from hitting the free agent market. Strong signing.
#CFLFA
Best chant I’ve heard from the
#NHLJets
’ faithful in a long, long time… “You look nervous” directed at Jordan Binnington following his noteworthy “Do I look nervous?” comment prior to Game 1.
The man IS sports talk in Winnipeg, and I know all of us are behind him. The 1290 team will do our best to hold you down while you’re recovering, Hus. Get back soon 👊💯
The
#Bombers
have added 6’5” 256lb defenesive end Justin Alexandre
@BigJust90
, according to the CFL Transaction wire. Alexandre spent time with the NY Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2019 out of the University of the Incarnate Word.