For minor off-season Bomber news.  Any significant stories or news that are likely to generate significant discussion may have their own thread created.

Going to try going with the two threads again for the off season.    One for Bomber news, one for CFL news.   These threads should be used for general / minor day to day news, tweets, etc.  A catch all for tidbits that people want to share to keep everyone up to date on the goings and comings of the league.

Any news, tweets, and signings that is likely to generate significant discussion may have their own threads created.

19 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Looking at the depth chart, the secondary is a little scary to me, because it's a lot of relative "unknown" back there....but if there's one thing I have confidence in Walters to consistently churn out, it's import DBs, so I'm sure we'll be fine...

Alexander, sayles, fenner, rose, gaitor, humes... seems like a pretty reasonable transition 

I had a feeling Chris Matthews would be a late signing. He was Walters number one target for free agency this whole time. Obviously Chris wanted to explore his NFL options but at 29 years old it was pretty obvious he’d be coming back to the CFL. This is a HUGE move, gearing up for that Grey Cup run. Could not be more excited. 

16 minutes ago, Floyd said:

Alexander, sayles, fenner, rose, gaitor, humes... seems like a pretty reasonable transition 

Yeah and IMP db seems to be a plentiful position to recruit from currently, plus one the franchise seems to excel at. 

https://www.bluebombers.com/2019/05/10/bombers-sign-two-2019-draft-picks/?fbclid=IwAR3WM-dv-qvJyEAjVwuZydYskNosfO5QTZ11_x68ZRbGt6yY_Jyc7dgFykY

WINNIPEG, MB., May 10, 2019 –  The Winnipeg Blue Bombers today announce the club has signed two of their 2019 CFL Draft selections, defensive back Nick Hallett and defensive lineman Tariq LaChance.

Hallett (6-0, 195, University of Toronto, February 12, 1994 in London, ON) was selected 61^st overall in last week’s draft. He played in 28 games with the Varsity Blues over six seasons. In three games in 2018, Hallett recorded 13 tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and one touchdown. In 2017, he led the Blues and ranked fourth in the OUA with 60 tackles, adding one sack, two fumble recoveries, one interception and five break ups.

LaChance (6-4, 260, University of Manitoba, November 11, 1993 in Winnipeg, MB) was selected in the sixth round, 52^ndoverall in last week’s draft. He attended Vincent Massey Collegiate in Winnipeg and played for the Rifles before joining the University of Manitoba Bisons. He appeared in four games, recording four tackles, one sack, a tackle for a loss and two forced fumbles.

1 hour ago, Colin Unger said:

Like I've been saying it's not going to be bad.  Even if they had to go with Couture, Bryant, Hardrick and Foketi as a worst case scenario it wouldn't be bad. 

I could see foketi inside, with nuefeld and couture getting pretty rough actually. But I really dont think thatll be the case. 

 

 

 

1 minute ago, wbbfan said:

I could see foketi inside, with nuefeld and couture getting pretty rough actually. But I really dont think thatll be the case. 

Would be nice if we hit a real home run with the Eli pick.  If he pans out I like the long term future of him at center and Gray and Desjarlais as the guards.  

Just now, Colin Unger said:

Would be nice if we hit a real home run with the Eli pick.  If he pans out I like the long term future of him at center and Gray and Desjarlais as the guards.  

I think gray is taking a job this year. Desjarlais and eli are great picks. The OL is gonna be a WAR in tc. I cant wait to watch it. 

 

 

 

1 minute ago, wbbfan said:

I think gray is taking a job this year. Desjarlais and eli are great picks. The OL is gonna be a WAR in tc. I cant wait to watch it. 

Im looking forward to it as well.  The writing i think is on the wall for guys like Couture and Speller.   If they don't earn starting jobs with the team this year they won't be starters with this club. By next season there will be more picks coming in and Gray and Desjarlais will be hitting their strides. 

I'm excited that Matthews is back as Adams is definitely a streaky guy.  My only concern is Nicholls playing like he did last season and only going deep once a game....

 

 

Matthews talking about Nichols.....a whole lotta nothin' in this quote, and I'm wondering if that (ironically?) says something...

25 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Matthews talking about Nichols.....a whole lotta nothin' in this quote, and I'm wondering if that (ironically?) says something...

Deep, man

#mindblown

I’m ecstatic to have Matthews back. Matthews and Adams will be a nice 1-2 punch and if we decide to start Simonse we’ll have three big targets for Nichols. 

I just wish this would’ve happened last year and he never put on a Calgary jersey, but better late than never. 

33 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Matthews talking about Nichols.....a whole lotta nothin' in this quote, and I'm wondering if that (ironically?) says something...

Lol this is the diplomatic version of “he sucks”

Couldn’t be happier with the Matthews signing.  With trolls like P Friesen jumping out of the weeds and declaring FA a failure - feels good to know they can go shove it!

5 hours ago, Mr Dee said:

Ya, broken down, worn out players seem to be targets of the semi-Rough*riders.

Whatever excites them, right?

More like the roughed-up riders

1 hour ago, Blueandgold said:

I’m ecstatic to have Matthews back. Matthews and Adams will be a nice 1-2 punch and if we decide to start Simonse we’ll have three big targets for Nichols. 

I just wish this would’ve happened last year and he never put on a Calgary jersey, but better late than never. 

Don't forget Drew is not a small man. 6'2" and 220 LBS. 

and good at getting tough yards in traffic

34 minutes ago, Engelwood said:

Don't forget Drew is not a small man. 6'2" and 220 LBS. 

Yep well have enough size in our receiving core this year. Just took replacing Dressler with Matthews

2 hours ago, Noeller said:

Matthews talking about Nichols.....a whole lotta nothin' in this quote, and I'm wondering if that (ironically?) says something...

I think he likes Nichols.

I know everyone is giddy about the Whitehead signing, but unless they get the return game sorted out from last year it won't matter.  They could have had Gizmo back there last year and not gotten a kickoff past the 25.  I never figured out what it was but it was not the returners.  The kid from Oregon was a top-end return talent and Demski is no slouch. The Bombers have options.  They just need to get more out of their special team guys.