Rich Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Always nice to see Bisons getting a shot with the big Blue. Was very surprised the Riders gave up on McKay so quickly. Blue-urns 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted August 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 http://www.bluebombers.com/2016/08/31/bombers-add-ol-alex-mckay/ Quote WINNIPEG, MB., August 31, 2016 – The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the addition of national offensive lineman Alex McKay to the practice roster. McKay (6-5, 300, Manitoba, January 25, 1991 in Winnipeg, MB) was selected by Saskactehwan in the sixth round, 52nd overall in the 2016 CFL Draft. The Winnipeg native spent the last four years at the University of Manitoba. McKay started all 32 regular season and seven postseason games during his collegiate career with the BIsons. Following last season, he was selected to participate in the 2015 CIS East-West Bowl. The club has also released international receiver Kris Adams from the practice roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty Liver Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) Adams was given a decent shot, despite having good height and speed his hands just didn't seem to be good enough. Edited August 31, 2016 by Throw Long Bannatyne Blue-urns and LimJahey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyDogHasScheifeles Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 It was clear to all that Adams was doomed with guys on the ir mending up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IC Khari Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said: Adams was given a decent shot, despite having good height and speed his hands just didn't not seem to be good enough. Slow and unspectacular pretty much sums up Adams Bomber career, sounds like the club is prepping for the return of Dress or Smith as well ... Edited August 31, 2016 by IC Khari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 When are they back on the practice field? Golf tournament was Monday, I think yesterday was a day off.....is today the first day back at 'er? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_fanaddict Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 5 minutes ago, Noeller said: When are they back on the practice field? Golf tournament was Monday, I think yesterday was a day off.....is today the first day back at 'er? Yup Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripper Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 26 minutes ago, Atomic said: Always nice to see Bisons getting a shot with the big Blue. Was very surprised the Riders gave up on McKay so quickly. I agree. From what I read he had a good training camp. My theory is with the way the JSJ ordeal played out, Mckay became expendable. Had St John came to camp and performed, maybe he would be starting at Tackle. Then Mckay would still be here in backup/ development role. My opinion is that it was a mistake giving up on him so quickly, and that Chris Jones wanted the roster spot for his Eskimo buddy Andrew Jones, who has been horrible to say the least this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-F-F-C Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 McKay didn't want to share a house with 40 other guys. ? Blue-urns, JCon, LimJahey and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-F-F-C Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 (edited) Adams days were numbered as soon as Denmark was signed. He only stick around a little longer because of injuries. Inconsistency killed him. Edited August 31, 2016 by B-F-F-C bustamente 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BomberBall Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Dressler and Smith are back at practice today. The Classic, Noeller and johnzo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 3 hours ago, Atomic said: Always nice to see Bisons getting a shot with the big Blue. Was very surprised the Riders gave up on McKay so quickly. This puts McKay in good company- with Chick, Denmark etc. I hope he does well with the Bombers- you can't coach size or passport and we have the luxury of having the time to assess and groom him. ddanger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebusrankin Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Transcona Boy. Worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueandgold Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 Adams was easily the worst of our receivers. I'm glad to see him go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCon Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 I'm pleased they signed McKay. Local boy with nothing to lose! The Adams move was inevitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bustamente Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 No surprise on Adams and since both mighty mites are back on the field he was first on the chopping block really didn't impress anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatty Liver Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 3 hours ago, B-F-F-C said: Adams days were numbered as soon as Denmark was signed. He only stick around a little longer because of injuries. Inconsistency killed him. I sure would like to see Dressler, Denmark, Smith and D. Adams on the field together, I don't foresee height being an issue. That is one solid receiving core, sprinkle in Kohlert for blocking and ball security and they could compete with any receiving group in the league. ddanger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holoman Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 4 hours ago, Ripper said: I agree. From what I read he had a good training camp. My theory is with the way the JSJ ordeal played out, Mckay became expendable. Had St John came to camp and performed, maybe he would be starting at Tackle. Then Mckay would still be here in backup/ development role. My opinion is that it was a mistake giving up on him so quickly, and that Chris Jones wanted the roster spot for his Eskimo buddy Andrew Jones, who has been horrible to say the least this year. Their whole draft this year had me scratching my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddanger Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 we have some good players just about ready to return......exciting and optimistic times ahead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearpants Posted August 31, 2016 Report Share Posted August 31, 2016 I'm always happy to add Bison players/local guys... being a depth O-lineman is even better... hopefully he works out to be a starter one day... Mark F, Noeller and GCJenks 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelownabomberfan Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 8 hours ago, Ripper said: I agree. From what I read he had a good training camp. My theory is with the way the JSJ ordeal played out, Mckay became expendable. Had St John came to camp and performed, maybe he would be starting at Tackle. Then Mckay would still be here in backup/ development role. My opinion is that it was a mistake giving up on him so quickly, and that Chris Jones wanted the roster spot for his Eskimo buddy Andrew Jones, who has been horrible to say the least this year. Eskimo buddy or eskimo brother? Atomic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest J5V Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 4 hours ago, ddanger said: we have some good players just about ready to return......exciting and optimistic times ahead! Chemistry can be a funny thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripper Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 17 hours ago, kelownabomberfan said: Eskimo buddy or eskimo brother? I'll go with buddy, being how one of them is a large black man and the other a small white man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyDogHasScheifeles Posted September 1, 2016 Report Share Posted September 1, 2016 Ripper has no idea who Taco is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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