Bombers ink Blink
Published on April 13, 2005 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers News Release
WINNIPEG, MB - The Blue Bombers have retained a vital cog in their offensive attack with the signing of running back and return specialist Charles Roberts to a multi-year contract extension.
G.M. and vice-president of football operations Brendan Taman says having Roberts signed, sealed and delivered ensures that the Blue Bombers will be a team to be feared on the offensive side of the ball for some time to come.
"Locking in a player of Charles's ability for the long-term is a great benefit for the ball club, for Charles and for the fans," Taman said.
"His long-term commitment to us is a great gesture and we are excited to have him with the team for years to come."
Roberts appeared in all 18 regular-season games for the Blue Bombers in 2004. He rushed for 1,522 yards on 300 carries for an average of 5.1 yards and eight rushing touchdowns.
He also had 398 receiving yards on 53 receptions for five touchdowns and was the Club's Most Outstanding Player for 2004. Roberts also had three punt returns for 28 yards along with four kickoff returns for 84 yards.
Roberts will be entering his 5th season with the Blue & Gold. He currently sits 5th in the Blue Bomber record books in rushing yards and rushing attempts with 4,858 yards and 887 rushes.
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