RHÉANNE M.

WINNIPEG, MB., May 11, 2017 –  The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has invited Winnipeg Rifles wide receivers Xander Tachinski (#73) and Brendan Naujoks (#74), running back Michael Ritchott (#76), and defensive back Andrew Ricard (#77) to take part in the club’s three-day rookie camp commencing Wednesday, May 24. The players will continue with the team through the first part of the main training camp.

Tachinski and Ritchott attended part of last season’s rookie camp, and most recently played in their third and fourth years with the Rifles, respectively. Naujoks and Ricard have both spent three seasons with the Rifles.

“The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have continued to try to invest in the growth of younger football players within Manitoba,” said General Manager Kyle Walters. “This will be a great experience for all of them to be on the field with professional players, and to continue to grow as athletes.”

Quarterbacks and CFL newcomers will report to Winnipeg and will be on the field for the opening of rookie camp on Wednesday, May 24th. Veterans report on May 26th and will begin practicing on May 28th.

The Blue Bombers will play two pre-season games:  June 10th at Mosaic Stadium in Regina against the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and June 15th at Investors Group Field against the Edmonton Eskimos.

 

Edited June 5, 20178 yr by Mr Dee

I was there yesterday from about 10am-11:30... nothing spectacular to note, a few of the other posters have mostly covered it... one newby that stood out to me, mostly cuz of his hard work and enthusiasm was DB # 17 Brian Walker... no idea if he's a real player or not but he certainly seems like a Mike O'Shea type guy...

FWIW (not much, in my opinion) this was the "starting" line-up in the first 12-on-12 session...

O:
Bryant - Bond - Goossen - Chungh - Hardrick (shocking!!)

Nichols - Harris (another shocker)

Adams - Dressler - Denmark - Sheppard - JFG (might be slightly off of who was where)

D:
Westerman - Thomas - Nevis - Okp

Wild - Hurl - Leggett (hoping Hurl was just there b/c he is the most experienced)

Randle - Heath - Loffler - Johnson - Fredrick

 

Edited May 29, 20178 yr by bearpants

anyone know where to find the time of the remaining camp sessions? bluebombers.com doesnt really help and the times we posted in this thread only cover rookie camp and day 1 of main TC (unless i missed it posted somewhere, but ive looked over most pages full of gifs and simpson's beer)

Might be too late to catch todays if its only a morning session, but i'd like to take in one at some point

1 minute ago, Taynted_Fayth said:

anyone know where to find the time of the remaining camp sessions? bluebombers.com doesnt really help and the times we posted in this thread only cover rookie camp and day 1 of main TC (unless i missed it posted somewhere, but ive looked over most pages full of gifs and simpson's beer)

Might be too late to catch todays if its only a morning session, but i'd like to take in one at some point

http://www.bluebombers.com/practice-schedule/

Monday, May 29  (Quarterbacks not available, Offensive coaches available)
Practice: 9:30 a.m. – 11:35 a.m.
Cameras can record practice from 9:35 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, May 30  (Defensive coaches available)
Practice: 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Cameras can record practice from 8:50 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.

Wednesday, May 31
Practice: 8:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Cameras can record practice from 8:50 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.

Thursday, June 1
Practice: 10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Cameras can record practice from 10:50 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.

Bauming reporting that Knox got first team MLB reps yesterday and now Hurl is getting them today... is he mixed up?

Hard to believe we might actually be considering Hurl as potential starting MLB...

I'm a bit scared that Hurl is getting reps there too, but part of me is sure it's just to give the new guys an example to watch, since Hurl knows the expectations, even if he can't execute at a high level.

Bauming also saying that there's no place for Bear Woods with the bombers current LB core...

Isn't 6'0 240lbs basically exactly the body type Hall was looking for?

Is Darren Bauming actually Tuscaloosa Blue...?!!

I did notice Hurl during punt cover practice yesterday and thought he had an extra jump in his step FWIW.

Ed Tait‏ @EdTaitWFC  6m6 minutes ago

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First mini-scrap of #Bombers camp as Jamaal Westerman and Dominick Jackson get after it

15 minutes ago, Atomic said:

http://www.bluebombers.com/practice-schedule/

Monday, May 29  (Quarterbacks not available, Offensive coaches available)
Practice: 9:30 a.m. – 11:35 a.m.
Cameras can record practice from 9:35 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, May 30  (Defensive coaches available)
Practice: 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Cameras can record practice from 8:50 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.

Wednesday, May 31
Practice: 8:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Cameras can record practice from 8:50 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. – 10:55 a.m.

Thursday, June 1
Practice: 10:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Cameras can record practice from 10:50 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.

thanks, i tried looking at the training camp guide under the schedule tab on BB.com but it just gave me a pdf of an actual like game day guide with rosters and info about the players/coaches.  Looks like I may go tomorrow or wed as those seem to be the longest

13 minutes ago, BBlink said:

I did notice Hurl during punt cover practice yesterday and thought he had an extra jump in his step FWIW.

Hurl has always been good on ST, like him or not he provides the Bombers with valuable ratio flexibility when injuries crop up.

Darrin Bauming‏ @DarrinBauming  13m13 minutes ago

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On full display today, the chemistry between Matt Nichols and Clarence Denmark — they connected on eight TDs in 10 games in 2016. #Bombers

34 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Ed Tait‏ @EdTaitWFC  6m6 minutes ago

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First mini-scrap of #Bombers camp as Jamaal Westerman and Dominick Jackson get after it

Wasn't it Dave Ritchie who always liked to see guys scrapping in training camp? Showed the competitive fire. 

Still can't believe it took so long to bring Denmark back...  he's so good with Nichols.

Would be great if Stafford ended up as depth behind Adams

 

why cant denmark, adams, dressler and stafford all be on the field at once..with another import on roster as well...totally doable

45 minutes ago, Floyd said:

Bauming reporting that Knox got first team MLB reps yesterday and now Hurl is getting them today... is he mixed up?

Hard to believe we might actually be considering Hurl as potential starting MLB...

Hard to believe players getting tried out in different combinations and positions during training camp is still surprising after all these years.

That first depth chart had 10? guys at field corner and 2 on the boundary.  There's no point in reading too much into the early camp decisions.

It is never to early to worry about Hurl getting First Team Reps.

Darrin Bauming

Moe Leggett tightens up and comes off, and in comes Roc Carmichael at strongside linebacker. He's been opening eyes all week. #Bombers

Ed Tait

Day 2 of #Bombers camp underway- good start for Kenny Stafford, who looks comfy working with Matt Nichols

Bob Irving

Clarence Denmark lighting it up at Bomber practice.

 

Another observation from camp yesterday was the noticeable physical presence of Tom Miles... that guy looks like a lumberjack, a la the Montreal/Hamilton receiver whose name is currently slipping mind (the guy Rod Black has a crush on)... he looks bigger (in a good way) and faster than Hurl...

3 minutes ago, bearpants said:

Another observation from camp yesterday was the noticeable physical presence of Tom Miles... that guy looks like a lumberjack, a la the Montreal/Hamilton receiver whose name is currently slipping mind (the guy Rod Black has a crush on)... he looks bigger (in a good way) and faster than Hurl...

sam giguere

5 minutes ago, bearpants said:

Another observation from camp yesterday was the noticeable physical presence of Tom Miles... that guy looks like a lumberjack, a la the Montreal/Hamilton receiver whose name is currently slipping mind (the guy Rod Black has a crush on)... he looks bigger (in a good way) and faster than Hurl...

Giggity Giggity Giguère?

Edited May 29, 20178 yr by Throw Long Bannatyne

Ooooo, the 1st good news item to take some pressure off of a former draft pick..

Darrin Bauming

Day 2 wraps with a long Andrew Harris catch and run to the house. Strong blocking from Addison Richards and rec corps

 

 

1 hour ago, bearpants said:

Another observation from camp yesterday was the noticeable physical presence of Tom Miles... that guy looks like a lumberjack, a la the Montreal/Hamilton receiver whose name is currently slipping mind (the guy Rod Black has a crush on)... he looks bigger (in a good way) and faster than Hurl...

He has some starting experience as well.

1 hour ago, Mr Dee said:

Darrin Bauming

Moe Leggett tightens up and comes off, and in comes Roc Carmichael at strongside linebacker. He's been opening eyes all week. #Bombers

Ed Tait

Day 2 of #Bombers camp underway- good start for Kenny Stafford, who looks comfy working with Matt Nichols

Bob Irving

Clarence Denmark lighting it up at Bomber practice.

 

Rock Carmichael - my alter ego when I am in Vegas.

Roc Carmichael...sounds like a character from the Flintstones.   Rod Black is sporting a ********* dreaming about him making the roster.

I can just imagine Carmichael making a big tackle to stop a third down conversion and the announcer yells "ROC CARMICHAEL"  and then they play some Metallica or ACDC and the crowd goes nuts. (daydreaming at work, let me be )