James

I think it gives some hints.  For example, it's not an accident that a guy like Desia Dunn is listed as the starter at WILL.  To me, that says we are looking to use that position more like the SAM is traditionally used, as a DB/LB hybrid.  I believe that it also shows a lack of confidence in our interior OL when they have an American penciled in at right guard, even though we have guys like Pencer, Swiston, and Kowalczuk who have already been around for awhile.
 
Like you say, a depth chart on day one doesn't mean much.  But you are fooling yourself if you don't believe the coaches have already sat down and contemplated which position each player on the roster fits into best, and as such has slotted them in there on the depth chart.  These things can and will change, but it is a starting point.
 
If nothing else, it provides some great talking points for an obviously football-starved fanbase.

That's probably what worries me most.  I think back to our games against Calgary last year and it really didn't matter how fast or in-position our players were, they were getting steamrolled by the big boys on the Calgary offence... couldn't make a tackle to save their lives.

Zach Anderson 3rd on the chart... If Etch ends up cutting him I'm breaking out the pitch fork and torches

Anderson needs to be on the field as much as possible and they better not try and tell me he doesn't fit Etcheverry's idea of a DT because he's historically exactly what Etch has looked for.
 
That being said, I'm sure he will be. A day one depth chart means nothing lol

This is really great news. I think its a position that fits Sears very well. Can go out and seek and destroy guys across the middle. Going across the middle is going to be a scary proposition for anyone with Kuale and Sears patrolling it. Hopefully can get a full season out of Johnny.

Who knows- the Tabbies may sour on him and perhaps trade his rights to the Bombers. I for one wouldn't mind seeing him in blue and gold in September.

Thanks anyways IC, but I have no interest, nor time to waste, following a twitter account where one jackass and another jackass are hee-hawing at one another.
I've seen Korey's (with a K) sideline antics and I'm not impressed.

As much as Aaron Kelly has been raked over the coals on this board, I doubt he gets cut before training camp.

I would say Bilukidi is in tough to make the team.  They will likely roster four defensive tackles... Domata Peko is 30 years old but he has played his whole career in Cincinnati, I can't see him being cut.  They also have Brandon Thompson and Devon Still who they used a 3rd rounder and 2nd rounder on, respectively, in the 2012 draft.  The other likely DT is Geno Atkins who just signed a 5 year extension.... BUT he also tore is ACL last season so it is unclear if he will be ready for the start of the season or not.  There are likely going to have to be some injuries on the DL for Bilukidi to crack the lineup.  Also, I believe he has played in too many games to be signed to a practice roster.

Glenn Suitor has said that he thinks Newman is very underrated and should make a good cornerback or safety.

I would definitely bring in Koch for a situation where Goossen isn't ready day one

I wouldn't mind playing some touch football with you guys!

I agree, this is the best of the major Bomber fan discussion forums. Congratulations on the one year.
Has there ever been discussion about a MBB member get together? For example, watching a Bomber game together in a sports bar, a game of touch football?

Nice work ladies & gentlemen. Easily the best forum to talk Bomber football, & arguably the best one in the league. It was great we could bring in guys known around the CFL like Rids & TBieber. When they're added to our veteran posters it makes us, IMO, the most knowledgeable fansite in the league.

Seems silly and quite pointless to say given what the thread just talked about, but based on what I have heard sums it all up. Goossen will be the pick if they can't trade out.
 
1. Lavertu
2. Trade
3. Goossen
 
Trade would be great for the Bombers... I would try and swing 2 & 20 for 5, 12, 14. Not sure the Lions would go, but worth a shot.

If his defense sucks, he will. If it doesn't he won't. Pretty simple situation to me. 

Thats not nearly the same thing and you know... Etch was already on thin ice with many of us due to his track history in this league. Combine that with the article about him being fired from wherever and him being all arrogant about it, not even having a playbook, sounding like a crazy, and now this latest gem of a rumor going against management pushing for his release.... 
 
Its going to take a miracle for me, and many others I presume, to change our opinions on the guy.

He always kind of struck me as one of those guys who is a great athlete but lacks stuff between the ears. Not my favourite kind of player. 

The concern here would be that the coaches and management appear to be on different pages. Coaches and management should all be on the same page here. 

Hey I'm simply commenting on the rumours that the coaches and management had a difference opinion on the player. With a defensive coordinator who has failed as many times as Etchevary has I am not giving him the benefit of the doubt. I'll give him a chance this season but I ain't expecting radically different results from what he has shown in the past. And to add to that coaches and management should always be on the same page. There are two ways to build a team, you either build a system around the players you have, or you find players who fit the system you're going to run. Anything else and you wind up with seasons like we saw the last couple years. 

Why, are you afraid our QBs can't hit the broadside of only one Barnes?

Save him for the playoffs!

Hajrullaha has just as good stats if not better and can do both.

I would rate January as the 4th best import tackle in the league behind Jovan Olafioye, Stanley Bryant, and Xavier Fulton. He is vastly underrated here for some reason.
The attitude that an import OL has to be some dominant monster is totally unfounded. There isn't a guy in the league like that these days.