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Here's a cut at a 2 round mock draft. Taking realistic projection on guys who are going to be in NFL. 1. Edmonton- Curtis Dublanko LB 2. Ottawa- Dumoulin-Duguay OL 3. Sask- Kevin Mital Receiver 4. Calgary- Tyson Hergott DE 5. Toronto- Kevens Clercius Receiver 6. BC- Luke Brubacher DE 7. Hamilton- Michael Chris-Ike RB 8. Winnipeg- George Una OL 9. Montreal- Benjamin Labrosse DB 10. Edmonton- Gabe Wallace OL 11. Ottawa- Geoffrey Cantin-Arku LB 12. Sask- Daniel Okpoko DL 13. Calgary- Nick Mardner Receiver 14. Calgary- Kyle Hergel OL 15. BC- Christy Nkanu OL 16. Hamilton- Owen Mueller OL 17. Winnipeg- Melique Straker LB 18. Edmonton- D'Sean Mimbs Receiver 19. BC- Theo Benedet OL 20. Winnipeg- Jared Chisari RB

Abra Cadabra!!!

If you swap out every letter in Pete for a different letter, it spells John stay woke people

They should allow players to bet on CFL games. #TooSoon

Some of you mistake the legal process with professional conduct policy. The CFL doesn’t have to wait for anything if they determine their conduct policy has been violated.

If it's true that the commish is dismissive of this and not taking it seriously, then I might just be joining the bandwagon calling for his head. That's inexcusable and good on the women who quit over it.

the road to redemption and healing after a nasty departure has begun......... I am so stoked this is happening!

I know absolutely nothing about any of these prospects, but I promise to get upset when Walters doesn't pick the one guy everyone says we want!

Global players impact players pick one lol all this talk about these guys like we have MBB posters scouting the German leagues for talent we know nothing about 99% of these guys and we’re talking about how we passed on impact players

We probably missed the boat on this. I feel like the could have been a deal to be had earlier... 😂 Walters: How about we swap your 1st overall pick for Damian Jackson, straight up. Jones: Not a chance! Walters: Do you know how many different positions you could convert him to? Jones: Jones: You got yourself a deal!

I watched every game for one RSEQ team for the last 4 years, and am in no way an actual football scout, but here's my take on some of the RSEQ players: Ben Labrosse and Kevin Mital - they are two of the three best football players I've seen in the RSEQ. The other was Josh Archibald, now on the BC Lions. Labrosse and Mital will definitely make CFL rosters this season. Both should be impact players in the CFL. Nathaniel Dumolin-Duguay - He's at least a backup guard in the CFL now, starter down the road. Laval OL are really well prepared to play at the next level, providing they have the size, athleticism, which he does. Dawson Pierre - Hodge has him going in the 4th round. If a team gets him in the 4th round they've scored. I'd be shocked if he doesn't have a decent CFL career. Special team player at a minimum. Every game I watched he made an impact. Totally disruptive force on D. Draft writers talk about him playing in the box in the CFL. I think he could stick with safety, be a Taylor Loffler type. I'm a big fan of his. Frédérik Antoine - Depending on the team, I think he could make a roster next season. Laval's offense was so good he probably didn't stand out as much as he could have on another team. Fast, smooth, good hands. Had a good combine.

Whelp, results aside (the problems this team has have been and will be beaten to death), my boys had a blast at the game yesterday. The crowd was into it so they got the full whiteout experience, and my older son especially couldn't wipe the grin off his face for most of the first period just looking at the spectacle of it all. From that aspect, last night was a success.

Big thanks to all our resident experts who provided great insight this evening for the rest of us dummies and to Jay for keeping everyone updated once the draft went online only. It's greatly appreciated! Can't wait for summer... Can't wait for football.

This was too good not to share:

interesting quote from draftdiamonds scouting report Synopsis: Eric Barriere is a stronger quarterback prospect than fellow Eastern Washington quarterback Vernon Adams, who ultimately spent time playing in the CFL. While he may not project as a first round pick, he is the type of player that represents a strong value and investment on draft day. Barriere stands out as one of the top, if not the top, prospects in FCS football heading into the draft, and while he does have room to develop, he also showcases the work ethic necessary to grow. His best fit is on a team with an older established starter where he will have a season or two to learn the system before being thrust into a starting role, but his ceiling is not that of a career backup

I see you are unfamiliar with Farhan Lalji! 😂 I don't think anyone can compete with him in that area, it's just that the rest of the TSN crew might be closer to his level of nut hugging this season.

Further info from the league website just in case anyone forgot... The 2024 CFL Draft will take place on Tuesday, April 30 at 8:00 p.m. EDT and feature 74 selections over eight rounds. The Edmonton Elks currently hold the first overall selection, followed by the Ottawa Redblacks and Saskatchewan Roughriders. The CFL’s Global Draft will take place earlier that same day at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Rookie camps across the country will open on May 8 with teams being required to reduce their rosters to 85 players (excluding non-counters) by May 11. Training camps will open on May 12 with teams needing to reduce their rosters to 75 players (excluding non-counters) by May 14. Training camps will conclude on June 1.

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I think he may be remembered more for his Never Alone Foundation that helped cancer patients, families & caregivers than his time as a Bomber player or President. Rest in Peace, Lyle Bauer. He'll be missed.

"Jake Thomas Clone" says Barker... Poor Booch.

Bombers can now draft two FB's to fill their glaring need - Hodge (probably).

This seems to work every April sadly ...

It's been said already, but it really is a shame that Brady got robbed of the MOP award. The League could have had a guy who at least appears to be a proud Canadian, playing for his home team and literally rescues puppies, as the face of the league....instead they have a Chad...

Why isn't it May yet?

Yup...it's gonna be interesting if we see a lot of 2 QB sets...or a lot of ZC and Strev rotation...I think it'sthe multiple dual QB looks.....and from looking at what that Thompson brings, can you imagine a set with both ZC and Strev, as well as Thompson with motion in the backfield....or in a bunch set....what are your keys defensively there?...and oh yeah....you have BO lurking there too....All I can see right now is if you are not up on the Bombers...and by a lot in 2nd half/4th quarter....you are gonna be ground out to a fine dust

Spotters need to pull Butler (Sask at #1) & Lewis (Edmonton at #2) to check for concussions.

For whatever reason, I feel like I’d really lost sight of how many interesting prospects the Bombers brought in this off-season. Not too worried about the massive amounts of WR or DB, that’ll sort itself out with reps but I do appreciate some of these names … real high calibre guys being brought up here. 5 names to watch in my obviously incredibly educated opinion: WR KJ Hill, DE John Waggoner, DT Jamal Woods, DB Travon Fuller, DB Juan Lua Bonus name, I think it’s a foregone conclusion he’s QB3: Eric Barriere Bonus name if Janarion Grant doesn’t come back: WR Aron Cruickshank

Wade would be an interesting choice, but I don't want to lose him from the Bombers.

Yup as it should be. Blue and Gold in his veins. Oh and Argos suck.

What if they are a fullback/Running back with military service in their background, who also rescues old ladies from burning buildings?

I would prefer that we drafted three FBs instead.

This is exactly why I like the Manu pick... worst case scenario he never comes north and he is exactly like the players listed above... best case scenario, he shows up here in a few years and we have a very good Canadian that can play tackle...

I don't know any of the players we drafted. I almost don't care who we drafted. But I am so ready for Bomber football it isn't even funny.

Because he is still a free agent and could play again. Could also coach.

LB preview https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/04/24/positional-preview-3-the-linebackers-2/ Not a lot of fresh talent here. Hope the couple guys brought in are good because Biggie is on the downslope. DB preview from yesterday too https://www.bluebombers.com/2024/04/23/positional-preview-2-the-defensive-backs/ Offense lost but the D still allowed Cody @$%!ing Fajardo to put up 3 TDs on them. Almost like it is a team game or something and not all the blame can be put on one player.

He probably also thinks that because Auston Matthews scored in game 2 that Toronto is now going to rattle off 3 more straight wins and beat Boston because Auston Matthews Everyone is so eager to throw away the regular season matchups... but the fact is that the Jets dominated the Avs in all 3 meetings. Also conveniently lost in this, is that the Jets played Colorado's "game" in game 1 and still WON. Jets play Jets hockey the rest of the series, I'm confident we're going to round 2.

Thanks to whoever added the Jets emoticon!

GO JETS GO! I'll be there at the game tonight! Tighten things up, shut down MacKinnon and we'll be in good shape. Canada Life Centre will be rocking!

The real solution is to just not punt... like that game where we scored on 7(?) straight drives.

I expect the Bombers to end up with 2-3 legit players out of both drafts along the DL. Hopefully one rush end type, one nose, one more versatile type. There will be guys available in the 5th round of this draft who are better CFL prospects than Bennett.

No, I think that's just an evergreen statement.

I'm still worried about our front 4 on d. Especially the DT.

Their case manager/boss is Mike Kelly, and all of their targets are "handled internally". When someone needs to be liquidated, it's a "non-issue".

Such an absolute loser of a person.

Probably the most intriguing set of prospects we’ve had since TC of 2021. Glad to see the front office isn’t thinking status quo. Finally some roster battles!

Thanks guys for rescuing this thread! Time to get excited for camp where we hear one good thing about a guy and then can imagine him being an all-star! Can't wait!

Can we just refer to "Pete" as John H... no that's too obvious, let's say J. Hodge?

My all time favourite....