Always nice to see Bisons getting a shot with the big Blue.  Was very surprised the Riders gave up on McKay so quickly.

http://www.bluebombers.com/2016/08/31/bombers-add-ol-alex-mckay/

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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, 52^nd 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.

 

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, 20169 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne

It was clear to all that Adams was doomed with guys on the ir mending up.

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, 20169 yr by IC Khari

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?

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

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.

McKay didn't want to share a house with 40 other guys. ?

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, 20169 yr by B-F-F-C

Dressler and Smith are back at practice today.

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.

Transcona Boy. Worth a look.

Adams was easily the worst of our receivers. I'm glad to see him go.

I'm pleased they signed McKay. Local boy with nothing to lose!

The Adams move was inevitable.

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

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.

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. 

we have some good players just about ready to return......exciting and optimistic times ahead!

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...

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?

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.

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

Ripper has no idea who Taco is.

22 minutes ago, MyDogHasScheifeles said:

Ripper has no idea who Taco is.

They only get 5 channels in Saskatchewan.  And 56K internet