M.O.A.B. Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 I like the pick @ 52 Bison's Tariq LaChance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedFlex27 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 I'm hoping Western's QB Chris Merchant is picked by someone. He's from Calgary & played on the same bantam team my son did albeit a few years later. I know Chris & his father real well. The Unknown Poster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpgallday1960 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Last Bombers pick is a dB from Montreal. Certainly a candidate for longest last name in the CFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCon Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 23 minutes ago, Noeller said: So apparently the Samoan OL was a stud but told scouts he was done with football.... I think it was Forde on TSN1290 raving about this kid this morning? Says he got injured and that the CFL should have pushed his draft another year. Anyhow, could be a sleeper if he wants to play. When the audio is up, I'll post the link. So far, nothing on TSN1290. Not a surprise really, Toth was away and Westwood was horrible leading the discussion. wbbfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpan85 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 wbbfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 58 minutes ago, wpgallday1960 said: Won’t like the weather here. He;s big enough to burn diesel (6'4", 315lb), so he ought to have enough body mass to not even need a parka here. wbbfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wbbfan Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Love the draft from the bombers. 3 guys with our first 3 picks that can all start in this league. The OL is gonna have some tough decisions this year. A very talented young NI OL is gonna get cut and land with another team. Colin Unger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickthesizz Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 You can’t say Oliveira doesn’t make cool instagram videos though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Dee Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Nice Bomber recap by, of course, Ed Tait... rebusrankin, Tracker, Fred C Dobbs and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Dee Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 In case you’re interested.. wbbfan and bearpants 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Dee Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Like him or not, this is a good piece by John Hodge.. wbbfan and Tracker 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCon Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 What I love most about this draft, besides the players the Bombers picked, is the absolute conviction showed by Rider fans that they do not need more OL because they signed Shepley. Against all odds, they are dug in on this. Bravo! Also like that the Argos took Richards. I feel like that's a miss. wbbfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 I feel like Shane Richards will be another JSJ. Shame Reachards. MOBomberFan and JCon 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuranBoldenRules Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) CFL.ca erred on Desjarlais height and weight last night. So now he’ll be 6’5 325 for the rest of his life! Edited May 3, 2019 by JuranBoldenRules Atomic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuranBoldenRules Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 4 hours ago, Gotmilt said: You can’t say Oliveira doesn’t make cool instagram videos though. Run through bags and have people throw things at you...that’s a new drill. wbbfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 ASOTUI ELI Offensive Line 6-4 / 315 2017 (Junior): Started 11 of 12 games at center…missed only game of the season at UNLV… list…key member of the line that helped UH to its best rushing average (168.2) in 22 years…had 22 knockdowns on the season…named to the preseason Rimington Award watch list for the second straight year…also named the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Watch List prior to the season. * 2017 Game-by-Game Statistics2016 (Sophomore): Appeared in 13 games...started first two games of the season at right guard...had nine starts at center...named to the preseason Rimington Award watch list...on preseason watch list for the Polynesian College Football Player of the Year...selected academic all-MW. * 2016 Game-by-Game Statistics 2015 (Freshman): Appeared in 12 games in the interior offensive line, starting 11 games at center and one at right guard...only missed the Louisiana Monroe (Nov. 28) game due to injury...one of only two freshmen offensive linemen in the Mountain West to start 12 games...graded out at 82 percent for the season, ranking third-best on the team...allowed only four sacks all season...totaled 40 knockdowns which ranked third-highest on the team...participated in 96 percent of offensive snaps of games he played (798-of-828), while missing most of the second half of the San José State (Nov. 21) game due to injury. * 2015 Game-by-Game Statistics 2014: Redshirted...earned team’s offensive Scout Team Award. Prep: A 2014 graduate of Kealakehe High School in Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i…rated as the No. 17 prospect in the state of Hawai‘i by Scout…named to the 2013 American Family Insurance All-USA Hawai‘i Football team…Honolulu Star-Advertiser honorable mention all-state as a senior…all-Big Island Interscholastic Federation first-team selection in 2012 and honorable-mention pick in 2013 on the offensive line…named team’s Offensive MVP...served as a team captain...part of squad that captured back-to-back BIIF championships...also played on the defensive line…played club rugby for the Kona Bulls...helped lead Bulls to a state championship in 2012...invited to the U.S. Rugby U20 camp...an honor-roll student. Personal: Born in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada...full name is Tavita Asotui Peter Eli...nickname is “Tui”...grew up in Samoa where his father is a tribal chief...major is family resources...has a brother, Misikopa, and two sisters, Leilani and Hannah...parents are Vaeluaga and Julianne Eli of Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i. Noeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 (edited) Per Duane Forde, The "Ultimate Sleeper" of the draft and could have gone with the top picks, if he has not told scouts that he's done playing football. Our current brass is known to draft players who live & bleed football, so it's a little bit counter-productive when they pick this guy. But maybe they have already talked and convinced him to play again. It's interesting to see what will come out of this pick. Edited May 3, 2019 by M.O.A.B. Fred C Dobbs and wbbfan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigblue204 Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Naylor asked Walter's during the draft if they had info showing Eli wanted to play again. Apparently he does. We will see if he is still in football shape though. Could be the steal of the last 5 drafts. Potential starter in 5th round? Huge upside. Just needs to work out....and if it doesn't, no harm. I was surprised they didn't take Ross there, thought he would have fit the system well. But if Eli turns out. It's a no brainer. Wonder what went down with Wilkinson? Kinda odd to see that happen in the CFL draft. We'll see how well the teams have done this time next year, but I feel like it was a strong draft for the Bombers. Think its safe to say they are looking at starting a NI on the DL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.O.A.B. Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 23 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said: Naylor asked Walter's during the draft if they had info showing Eli wanted to play again. Apparently he does. We will see if he is still in football shape though. Could be the steal of the last 5 drafts. Potential starter in 5th round? Huge upside. Just needs to work out....and if it doesn't, no harm. I was surprised they didn't take Ross there, thought he would have fit the system well. But if Eli turns out. It's a no brainer. Wonder what went down with Wilkinson? Kinda odd to see that happen in the CFL draft. We'll see how well the teams have done this time next year, but I feel like it was a strong draft for the Bombers. Think its safe to say they are looking at starting a NI on the DL. I believe the answer was not a definite yes rather the Bombers already looked on to it ( Eli playing again ) Noeller and Bigblue204 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCon Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 Here's a link to the Duane Forde interview on TSN1290 yesterday morning: https://www.tsn.ca/radio/winnipeg-1290/the-big-show-may-2-2019-1.1299673 Interview starts at 1:26:10 After CBA and Solo talks, the draft talk starts at: 1:30:30 Kongbo talk: 1:33:10 Oliveira talk: 1:35:10 Eli talk: 1:37:15 wbbfan, Noeller and Mark F 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booch Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 pretty good draft this year...possibly could have 4 guys make the roster out of camp...really like the Kongbo pick..guys a beast..loves playing AND the big factor wants to be here and sign..he will be a perfect rotation piece this year with the Jeff's as he gets his feet wet in the CFL game...and Love the Asotui pick..a top 1-3 pick nabbed in round 5...doesn't take o-lineman much to get back to playing form and I am sure he has been still training and has most his size...most 6'4" 300+ pound Samoan's stay big anyway...so if the fire is there, combine him with our 4th pick..Gray..Speller and Couture and our young lineman pipeline is just fine. Like the Olivera pick too...him and Augustine give us good depth now, and I wouldn't mind, or be surprised to see sets with one of them in the Backfield with Harris, or with Harris in a slot position at times...taking wear and tear off of him and also allowing him to be a mismatch as a receiver against defenses' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Dee Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 The reasoning behind the 1st 2 Bomber picks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted May 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 5 minutes ago, Mr Dee said: The reasoning behind the 1st 2 Bomber picks? This was all talked about last night..... "I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT GUY WAS AVAILABLE" - Every GM Ever JCon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noeller Posted May 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 11 minutes ago, Booch said: most 6'4" 300+ pound Samoan's stay big anyway... this is just a fantastic line... Piggy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booch Posted May 3, 2019 Report Share Posted May 3, 2019 even with the injury..I think Kongbo was best player available in the draft..also I think that Tavita is the best o-lineman available, and now that he wants to get back playing....that was the steal of draft in the 5th round amazingly...a 3 year starter at a Div 1 school says something Noeller and JCon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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