Pete

Brady wasn't as fast but he was a lot stronger. 29 reps vs 16 for Chris-Ike (Herzog was dnp), but I think your right, I would think Chris-Ike at least would go in the 2nd round. I would think we'd even be interested vs taking a fullback (neither Hladik or Oulette impressed speed or strength wise)

Looks like wr and dbs fared well in relation to 2023,  Deblanko improved his stock at lb, Dl were disappointing while oline seems stronger  as well Id be cautious with Haladik, and  Ouellette at fb, no higher than 3rd round. Chris Ikes at 225 lbs is intriguing with great speed and size

At least Hodge seems to put the work in, he seems to be on top of a lot of Bomber related news, I don't always agree with his takes, and this mock draft is an example but the negative view is out of line
Although when he collaborates with Abbot its not pretty

he was on our negotiation list as well, (as was Nichols when we signed him) fingers crossed - it would be nice to have a db with a bit of size

he was on our negotiation list as well, (as was Nichols when we signed him) fingers crossed - it would be nice to have a db with a bit of size

the more top end names added the better, increases our chances of getting a good ol prospect. Ly by the time we got to pick potential starting players were already gone.

the more top end names added the better, increases our chances of getting a good ol prospect. Ly by the time we got to pick potential starting players were already gone.

Need to look at the stats before making comments,, Hallet led team in st tackles. ly, clements had 6 ,and only 4 the previous yr. Ford In his rookie season had 10 st tackles.
Exume is good but was also cut by mtrl midseason

below are the 
Projected Cdns as of this date
 Starters:   Olivera     Demski      Neufeld     Kolankowski      Eli      Wolitarski   Lawton 
primary backups: Kramdl  Hallet   Augustine   Dobson   Thomas    Ford    Gautier    Murphy   Bennet
special teams Caldwader. Benson, Kelly
above account for 19 of 21 starters, 2 of which Jones and Kramdl may also become starters if needed
on the bubble: Smeckle,  Beeksma, Charboneau Hallet, Macdougall
Of the 19 starters I would say we could use upgrades on Bennet, and  Thomas,  With 10 draft picks we are in decent shape
   

below are the 
Projected Cdns as of this date
 Starters:   Olivera     Demski      Neufeld     Kolankowski      Eli      Wolitarski   Lawton 
primary backups: Kramdl  Hallet   Augustine   Dobson   Thomas    Ford    Gautier    Murphy   Bennet
special teams Caldwader. Benson, Kelly
above account for 19 of 21 starters, 2 of which Jones and Kramdl may also become starters if needed
on the bubble: Smeckle,  Beeksma, Charboneau Hallet, Macdougall
Of the 19 starters I would say we could use upgrades on Bennet, and  Thomas,  With 10 draft picks we are in decent shape
   

Briggs was declining last year , Miller didn't play, Ford will outdo Exume, Hallet is our best and is still here, Cole will see more action and  as you said Caldwallader and Kelly are improving (Caldwallader outplayed Briggs).  We  will also be replacing Clements who wasn't very good at st. We've also changed our st coach.  I think you're being way too negative.
We will also be adding in the draft a few players that are being utilized specifically for st .

below are the 
Projected Cdns as of this date
 Starters:   Olivera     Demski      Neufeld     Kolankowski      Eli      Wolitarski   Lawton 
primary backups: Kramdl  Hallet   Augustine   Dobson   Thomas    Ford    Gautier    Murphy   Bennet
special teams Caldwader. Benson, Kelly
above account for 19 of 21 starters, 2 of which Jones and Kramdl may also become starters if needed
on the bubble: Smeckle,  Beeksma, Charboneau Hallet, Macdougall
Of the 19 starters I would say we could use upgrades on Bennet, and  Thomas,  With 10 draft picks we are in decent shape
   

below are the 
Projected Cdns as of this date
 Starters:   Olivera     Demski      Neufeld     Kolankowski      Eli      Wolitarski   Lawton 
primary backups: Kramdl  Hallet   Augustine   Dobson   Thomas    Ford    Gautier    Murphy   Bennet
special teams Caldwader. Benson, Kelly
above account for 19 of 21 starters, 2 of which Jones and Kramdl may also become starters if needed
on the bubble: Smeckle,  Beeksma, Charboneau Hallet, Macdougall
Of the 19 starters I would say we could use upgrades on Bennet, and  Thomas,  With 10 draft picks we are in decent shape
   

below are the 
Projected Cdns as of this date
 Starters:   Olivera     Demski      Neufeld     Kolankowski      Eli      Wolitarski   Lawton 
primary backups: Kramdl  Hallet   Augustine   Dobson   Thomas    Ford    Gautier    Murphy   Bennet
special teams Caldwader. Benson, Kelly
above account for 19 of 21 starters, 2 of which Jones and Kramdl may also become starters if needed
on the bubble: Smeckle,  Beeksma, Charboneau Hallet, Macdougall
Of the 19 starters I would say we could use upgrades on Bennet, and  Thomas,  With 10 draft picks we are in decent shape
   

either that or he truly believed he could help the team by being out there even if he wasn't 100%. If Hall felt it would be better to have someone else play mlb that's Hall's call.  Its not like we had a comparable player on the practice roster we could have inserted.
Bighill wasn't being selfish and to say that he's not team first to me is an insult to the leadership he has always displayed to this team. (anyone in the league will tell you he's one of the best leaders in the cfl)
 

either that or he truly believed he could help the team by being out there even if he wasn't 100%. If Hall felt it would be better to have someone else play mlb that's Hall's call.  Its not like we had a comparable player on the practice roster we could have inserted.
Bighill wasn't being selfish and to say that he's not team first to me is an insult to the leadership he has always displayed to this team. (anyone in the league will tell you he's one of the best leaders in the cfl)
 

either that or he truly believed he could help the team by being out there even if he wasn't 100%. If Hall felt it would be better to have someone else play mlb that's Hall's call.  Its not like we had a comparable player on the practice roster we could have inserted.
Bighill wasn't being selfish and to say that he's not team first to me is an insult to the leadership he has always displayed to this team. (anyone in the league will tell you he's one of the best leaders in the cfl)
 

Bighill has been nothing but class, since he joined the blue, his criticism of the communication process was made as a player and a pleyer rep. But even he stated that Walters was in a difficult position due to the lack of clarity with Olivera and Schoen.
 Bighill has always been a team first player, and I personally believe that he and Jefferson are the  best defensive players to wear the bomber jersey.