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.

ROOKIE CAMP ROSTER

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/bombers/bombers-host-three-day-rookie-camp-509873192.html

Kevin Anderson, QB

Rasheed Bailey, WR

Bryan Bennett, QB

Christian Boutte, DB

Malik Boynton, DB

Chauncey Briggs, OL

Kendall Calhoun, OL

Patrick Choudja, DE

Amari Coleman, DB

Tyneil Cooper, DB

Joe Este, DB

Jacob Firlotte, DB*

Geoff Gray, OL*

Nick Hallet, DB*

Thiadric Hansen, LB+

Matt Hazel, WR

Chris Humes, DB

Dexter Janke, DB*

Garrett Johnson, WR

Mike Jones, DB

Ben Koczwara, OL*

Tariq LaChance, DL*

Kenny Lawler, WR

Fernando Richarte Martinez, WR+

Alex McCalister, DE

Charles Nelson, WR

Gabriel Amavizca Ortiz, K+

Matthew Ouellet De Carlo, OL*

Sergio Shiaffino Perez, DB+

Evan Perrizo, DL

Otha Peters Jr., LB

Marcus Rios, DB

Ja’Von Rolland-Jones, DE

Larry Rose III, RB

Cody Speller, OL*

Josh Stewart, WR

Chris Streveler, QB

Nick Temple, LB

Kenneth Walker, WR

Dale Warren, LB

Lucky Whitehead, WR

Tim Wilson, WR

* Denotes Canadian

+ Denotes “Global” player

I don’t think this is a complete roster..the official roster tomorrow?

Edited May 14, 20196 yr by Mr Dee

2 minutes ago, Mr Dee said:

ROOKIE CAMP ROSTER

https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/bombers/bombers-host-three-day-rookie-camp-509873192.html

Kevin Anderson, QB

Rasheed Bailey, WR

Bryan Bennett, QB

Christian Boutte, DB

Malik Boynton, DB

Chauncey Briggs, OL

Kendall Calhoun, OL

Patrick Choudja, DE

Amari Coleman, DB

Tyneil Cooper, DB

Joe Este, DB

Jacob Firlotte, DB*

Geoff Gray, OL*

Nick Hallet, DB*

Thiadric Hansen, LB+

Matt Hazel, WR

Chris Humes, DB

Dexter Janke, DB*

Garrett Johnson, WR

Mike Jones, DB

Ben Koczwara, OL*

Tariq LaChance, DL*

Kenny Lawler, WR

Fernando Richarte Martinez, WR+

Alex McCalister, DE

Charles Nelson, WR

Gabriel Amavizca Ortiz, K+

Matthew Ouellet De Carlo, OL*

Sergio Shiaffino Perez, DB+

Evan Perrizo, DL

Otha Peters Jr., LB

Marcus Rios, DB

Ja’Von Rolland-Jones, DE

Larry Rose III, RB

Cody Speller, OL*

Josh Stewart, WR

Chris Streveler, QB

Nick Temple, LB

Kenneth Walker, WR

Dale Warren, LB

Lucky Whitehead, WR

Tim Wilson, WR

* Denotes Canadian

+ Denotes “Global” player

Good to see the Canuck players taking things seriously enough to come to the mini-camp, as well as Streveler and Anderson. Looks to be a very competitive camp from Day One.

1 minute ago, Noeller said:

Exactly... It wasn't just Walters saying it. Jones is good... 

people tend to forget for JOnes first few years he was worked as and practiced as a Corner and emergency HB....NOT  as a safety and it wasn't a matter of him not being able to take it away from Loffler for his first 2 years, he was a back-up to Loffler sure, but he was also a back-up at corner too....Last year was his first rel open competition to win the safety spot, and was by all accounts about to take it...

I would never write off guys like Jones. Lotta professionalism there, and those guys earn their stripes.

Nice to see Streveler showing up to rookie camp to get those reps in. 

QBs Sawyer Buett and Sean McGuire not listed on Jeff Hamilton’s rookie roster.

Excited for a few battles

whitehead v nelson

bailey v washington

cooper v boynton

gray v DL

34 minutes ago, Mr Dee said:

QBs Sawyer Buett and Sean McGuire not listed on Jeff Hamilton’s rookie roster.

*Buettner

I only correct because I know a Buettner out in S'toon... wonder if this is his kiddo... 

8 hours ago, gcn11 said:

If working out the ratio were only as simple as having open competitions regardless of passports....but they are not. Sometimes, you have to pencil in a player that is not as good as his American counterpart because from a total team building/ratio perspective it is what will make for the strongest team over all within the confines of the ratio rules.

There are very few NAT players on our team that would survive the passport challenge. The trick is to play NAT starters in positions where the least amount or no drop off from the ratio is incurred. Gray is not competing against Foketi, he is competing against a ratio number and all the other NATs trying to get or maintain a starting position. If he constitutes the least amount of drop off, or none at all, from Foketi than other players would constitute then he will win the job.

I know and agree.  I just think the sacrifice should be made elsewhere, not on the OL.  We largely depend on our running attack and we have a QB who's not very mobile.

 

17 hours ago, Floyd said:

Why should Gray have to win his position but Jones is 'gifted' his?

Just my IMO, but OL should be a higher priority.  You don't have to agree with me. 

Anyone else super pumped that Streveler gets a full rookie and main camp this year?  From what I recall he missed all (or most) of training camp last season, and next thing you know he’s impressing us as the starter in-relief.  

Pre-season hopes in full flight for this fan!

He was not there for mini camp but he was there for the rest.

3 minutes ago, Jpan85 said:

He was not there for mini camp but he was there for the rest.

Gotcha, thanks for the correction 

24 minutes ago, Mark H. said:

I know and agree.  I just think the sacrifice should be made elsewhere, not on the OL.  We largely depend on our running attack and we have a QB who's not very mobile.

So where?  If you're going 2 NI OL...  then Jake Thomas and Jones are gifted starting jobs?

16 minutes ago, Floyd said:

So where?  If you're going 2 NI OL...  then Jake Thomas and Jones are gifted starting jobs?

Simonise/Peterson could get a look ahead of a rookie American receiver.   I also don't believe Chris Ackie has a job yet.

30 minutes ago, BigBlueFanatic said:

Anyone else super pumped that Streveler gets a full rookie and main camp this year?  From what I recall he missed all (or most) of training camp last season, and next thing you know he’s impressing us as the starter in-relief.  

Pre-season hopes in full flight for this fan!

I remember him play significantly in both pre-season games last year.  I think it was Bennett that was a late add. 

4 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

Simonise/Peterson could get a look ahead of a rookie American receiver.   I also don't believe Chris Ackie has a job yet.

If we sign Ackie, Fenner better be our safety...!

37 minutes ago, Floyd said:

So where?  If you're going 2 NI OL...  then Jake Thomas and Jones are gifted starting jobs?

2 OL, Harris (RB), 2 receivers, Jones (S)

7th spot: DL on a rotational basis and/or a 3rd Canadian receiver

Not ideal, but better than sacrificing an OL position.  FDR I want one of the young Canadians to step in and take it as much as any of you.   

I just don’t see how one of gray or Desjarlais would not grab that spot

Not to mention speller and kowczara

1 hour ago, Floyd said:

I just don’t see how one of gray or Desjarlais would not grab that spot

Not to mention speller and kowczara

It certainly won’t be for lack of opportunity...

Where’s spuds at ?

Jones didn't get hurt til game 3 and didn't see the field on defence at all so I really don't think he won the safety job. I believe that he had a good camp but there was never any doubt who would be starting at safety.

https://www.chrisd.ca/2019/05/15/jim-beam-social-pass-winnipeg-blue-bombers/#.XNwa7shKhQI

 

This is kind of interesting, but $37/game seems high.....not sure I'd pay that much and not have a seat.

3 minutes ago, Noeller said:

https://www.chrisd.ca/2019/05/15/jim-beam-social-pass-winnipeg-blue-bombers/#.XNwa7shKhQI

 

This is kind of interesting, but $37/game seems high.....not sure I'd pay that much and not have a seat.

It seems like a good deal for the people who don't go to their seats anyway.  They stand by the Rum Hut & drink so this gets them in & their 1st drink for cheaper than what they probably pay now. 

They can always just go sit in an empty seat until someone kicks them out too since sell-outs are rare (Banjo Bowl excluded).

If the Bombers offered me a pass for $100/season, and I didn't get anything but a lanyard that lets me through the gates, I'd be all over that, even living in AB. I could stand at the railing, and if there's an empty seat up top, I can sit there. No drink, no food.....just a way into the building (and I wouldn't say no to the Bombers Store discount that STH get...) and I would buy that, right now...