Mike

can you explain a bit that 'rover' position in Etch's D? is it the same to the 'jack' position in Burke's D? It's a term open to definition, it can mean any number of things but in Etcheverry's defense, it basically means a guy who could line up almost anywhere on any given play. Obviously there's more of a science to it with him, but I've given up trying to understand.

Well, here's the Etcheverry influence. Former Maryland safety and wide receiver Kenny Tate, who we've all been viewing as an option at one of the linebacker spots is listed as a "rover" and is taking mostly defensive line reps. Leon Williams doing the same thing.

Marve looking good today again. Apparently CJ Tarver is having a strong showing too, which is interesting to me because he's worked out for them about two or three times by now and has yet to be offered a deal. Yet one of his teammates who plays the same position (Austin Coleman) earned a deal based off the Saginaw tryout and from what I've heard, has been completely underwhelming so far this camp.

What a lunatic.

But there wasn't water coming through the roof that caused any kind of damage resulting in a facility shutdown ...

Kirk Penton mentioned in his column that two kickers will be reporting to mini camp today QB Brian Brohm and REC Mario Urrutia also showed up today. Standouts as per ... Penton: Receivers Antonio Robinson, Jaymar Johnson and Willie Haulstead. defensive backs Stephon Morris, Bruce Johnson and Cyhl Quarles Irving: Receivers Jaymar Johnson and Willie Haulstead, returner CJ Tarver, defensive backs Stephon Morris and Bruce Johnson Bauming: Receivers Willie Haulstead and Quentin Sims, quarterback Rob Marve Wiecek: busy reporting on curling, apparently

He's actually working out Tuesday now. No idea why the switch.

Kirk Penton says Rob Marve was the best QB today.

Are you at mini camp in Bradenton? Nope, just relaying some reports. The Richards comment was based off some of the film I saw (not from today)

2 drops in the PM session today

Jeff Richards reminds me of Johnny Sears.

Kirk Penton tweeting that QB Robert Marve and REC Antonio Robinson had good showings in the morning session

Bombers mini camp started today in Florida ... we'll keep a central thread for all reports and tweets, etc from those who have been following it. Darrin Bauming has been an awesome source of news this morning. Pretty sure Penton and Wiecek are there too. -- Apparently there are 7 new bodies from yesterday's free agent camp that we have yet to see "officially" signed by the club who showed up in Florida. Few more unannounced names than that overall, though. -- Florida State REC Willie Haulstead, Florida State OL Daniel Glauser, Central Michigan RB Paris Cotton, Emporia State DB Jeff Richards are among the names that the club has yet to announce but are there. In the case of Haulstead, Glauser and Cotton, it's possible they have no contracts yet while Richards' agent has confirmed he signed a deal with the club. (chose Winnipeg over Calgary + another CFL club, in fact) -- Couple more guys in the backfield who I can't name yet (as per request) but one of them spent time with Hamilton last year and the other is a fullback from LSU with 3 years of NFL time bouncing around practice rosters.

The annual Jim Popp NFL signing that turns out to be nothing. Credit to Popp for never turning down any opportunity to find talent but these rarely work for him.

I'm not blaming Friesen for the story. I'm blaming Friesen for his whiny entitled attitude that goes along with his version of this story.

Impossible to say either way. He played great in two meaningless games. All things considered he did about as well as he could have. But it's too small of a sample.

Not likely we'd have to add to next year's first rounder to get one this year.

Riderfans is where I saw it.

Interesting. I wonder what the Bomber brain trust sees in Goossen that leads them to believe he should be ranked lower. Attitude? Lack of speed? Teachability? Fragility? I think it's just general ability, to be honest. He's not at the skill level you'd expect out of a #2 pick.

Will be curious to see how Paul Friesen spins this to place blame on the WFC.

I'm working on a few ideas. But soon, I hope.

Bombers have a guy from FSU - Daniel Glauser - attending mini camp next week who lost a year due to playing two games in a Swiss league prior to attending JuCo. Missed out on a National Championship this past year. Still calls himself a National Champion in his Twitter bio too.

In my evaluations, Lavertu is the only guy I like to play right away. Matthias Goossen would be the sure bet, because he comes out of Simon Fraser in the NCAA, which means he can't return to school, however I feel he is atleast two years away from making an impact. I can't imagine a scenario where Lavertu returns to school, given how high the Bombers are on him. Bingo. PS, glad you signed up, Tyler.

Would be inclined to say you're dead on. I don't hate the signing, he looks intriguing at worst but I would just expect we would be able to do better than a guy whose most recent athletic endeavor was a varsity baseball team.

Not a big fan of this Grigsby signing at all.