(2019 Main Training Camp

Can’t remember a start to a main training camp where, even though we have openings at several spots (7?), we seem to have prepared to fill those spots with quality players and good prospects. 

Highlights coming into camp are the signings of Willie Jefferson and most certainly Chris Mathews. Not to mention the signing of all our draft choices, some of whom could be dynamic. 

We got bigger and better at receiver prospects.

We’ve stacked the defensive line to make it easier for Bighill. 

We’ve added defensive backs and linebackers to fill any perceived shortcomings. 

Little by little, day by day, shortcomings will be noticed and those players will fall by the wayside.

It’s training camp and the veterans will teach the newbies..in more than one way.

Today, medicals and film room. Good luck to all. Let’s put out the best lineup we possibly can.

 

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN

Stanley Bryant*.          Jermarcus Hardrick*         Patrick Neufeld

Michael Couture.        Geoff Gray.          Drew Desjarlais

Manase Foketi*.          Cody Speller.       Asotui Eli

Ben Koczwara.            Matthew Ouellet de Carlo.       Delroy Baker Jr.*

Chauncey Briggs*.       Kendall Calhoun*

DEFENSIVE LINE

Jackson Jeffcoat*.       Willie Jefferson*.       Drake Nevis*

Brandin Bryant*.           Craig Roh*.                Jake Thomas

Patrick Choudja*.         Alex McCallister*.      Steven Richardson*

Maxx Forde*.                Connor Griffiths.       Tariq Lachance

Evan Perrizo*

LINEBACKERS

Adam Bighill*.       Jesse Briggs.       Shayne Gauthier

Thiadric Hansen***.    Manuel Hernandez-Reyes***.    Jonathan Kongbo (Inj)

D.J. Lalama.        Thomas Miles.      Nick Temple*

Dale Warren*.      Kyrie Wilson*

DEFENSIVE BACKS

Brandon Alexander*.       Elijah Battle*.       Christian Boutte*

Malik Boynton*.       Amari Coleman*.        Abu Conteh

Tyneil Cooper*.       Joe Este*.           Kerfalla Exume

Chandler Fenner*.   Jacob Firlotte.   Anthony Gaitor*

Payton Hall.       Nick Hallett.        Jeff Hecht

Chris Humes*.    Dexter Janke*.     Derek Jones

Mike Jones*.       Marcus Rios*.      Winston Rose*

Marcus Sayles*.   Sergio Schiaffino-Perez***

RECEIVERS

Darvin Adams*.      Chris Matthews*.     Nic Demski

Drew Wolitarsky.    Rasheed Bailey*.     Matt Hazel*

Lucky Whitehead*.      Chris Hubert*

Garrett Johnson*.     Kenny Lawler*.    Charles Nelson*

Daniel Petermann     Rashaun Simonise.    (Kenbrell Thompkins*)-suspended 

Corey Washington*.  Tim Wilson*      (Josh Stewart*)-released

RUNNING BACKS

Andrew Harris.    Brady Oliveira

Johnny Augustine.  Larry Rose III*

QUARTERBACKS

Matt Nichols*.    Chris Streveler*

Bryan Bennett*.   Sean McGuire*

Sawyer Buettner**

 

Can you feel it?

Edited May 28, 20196 yr by Mr Dee

In regards to rallying the team... last season it was night and day different between Streveler and Nichols.  Nichols had moments but the offense fell into deep lulls with him being scared to make quick reads and doing a lot of safe dump offs.  

Streveler got the guys going big time,  with his legs and with his quick strikes the team from a fans view looked way more energized and enthusiastic once he was in the game. 

Two seasons ago the guys rallied behind Nichols but last season  not so much.  It also didn't help that he sounded more whiny last season blaming everything else aside from his own poor play. 

I'm hoping this season it is not a repeat.  

18 minutes ago, Albertabomberguy said:

I was at practice and was blown away but lucky whiteheads quickness.  It will be a wicked battle for the returner spot.  Maxx Forde came over and chatted with us and couldn’t stop raving about the city and the organization.  There will be some really really tough cuts with this team.  One of the vets even joked with us that teams like sask and bc will be patiently waiting to pick through our cuts and sign them.

Saskatchewan does that for every team's cuts. 

3 hours ago, Mr Dee said:

Chris Streveler

Looking forward to this

A little added pressure for Matty.

How do you ignore people on this site?

I can't find the option anywhere I've seen

Just now, Geebrr said:

How do you ignore people on this site?

I can't find the option anywhere I've seen

Go into your own profile page... It's like Manage Settings or something.... And click Manage Ignore User Settings, I think.... It's in your own settings tho. 

Just now, Noeller said:

Go into your own profile page... It's like Manage Settings or something.... And click Manage Ignore User Settings, I think.... It's in your own settings tho. 

Just found it. 

Many thanks!

Is Matthews getting any looks at SB or just WR

19 minutes ago, Floyd said:

Is Matthews getting any looks at SB or just WR

From what I noticed, it's all at WR. Adams has been inside.

9 minutes ago, Jesse said:

From what I noticed, it's all at WR. Adams has been inside.

I just don't see Adams being durable enough for boundary SB

Not sure where to out this but I thought some would like to give it a read.... 

https://lastwordoncanadianfootball.com/2019/05/20/winnipeg-blue-bombers-2019-training-camp-questions/

19 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Not sure where to out this but I thought some would like to give it a read.... 

https://lastwordoncanadianfootball.com/2019/05/20/winnipeg-blue-bombers-2019-training-camp-questions/

Is there a virtual garbage can to put it in?

 

33 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Not sure where to out this but I thought some would like to give it a read.... 

https://lastwordoncanadianfootball.com/2019/05/20/winnipeg-blue-bombers-2019-training-camp-questions/

I did give a read and he certainly goes to on to point out the flaws in the Bomber roster. He throws a damp towel over the Bomber enthusiasm. 

In my opinion, where he doesn’t merit too much attention is he does not balance the losses with the gains. This Bomber team, especially with the key additions, is strong with several 2nd year (and more) who have been on this team and who know the system. They’re good players. 

So, it’s his opinion..and he’s welcome to it, and that’s where it ends.

8 minutes ago, Mr Dee said:

I did give a read and he certainly goes to on to point out the flaws in the Bomber roster. He throws a damp towel over the Bomber enthusiasm. 

In my opinion, where he doesn’t merit too much attention is he does not balance the losses with the gains. This Bomber team, especially with the key additions, is strong with several 2nd year (and more) who have been on this team and who know the system. They’re good players. 

So, it’s his opinion..and he’s welcome to it, and that’s where it ends.

Especially funny when you look at the Argonaut 'powerhouse' offence analysis...

https://lastwordoncanadianfootball.com/2019/05/10/argos-offence-mean-business-2019/

 

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

Not sure where to out this but I thought some would like to give it a read.... 

https://lastwordoncanadianfootball.com/2019/05/20/winnipeg-blue-bombers-2019-training-camp-questions/

Aside from Goossen, Taylor Loffler was the biggest loss Winnipeg underwent in the off-season.

LOL. can't take it seriously when Loffler is a bigger loss than Chung. 

8 minutes ago, 17to85 said:

Aside from Goossen, Taylor Loffler was the biggest loss Winnipeg underwent in the off-season.

LOL. can't take it seriously when Loffler is a bigger loss than Chung. 

Thanks - I won’t waste my time reading it. 

My god his grammar is horrendous 

I actually snorted reading it so I'm glad I'm not alone... 

Where Winnipeg is ahead of a lot of teams and will(should) be key early on is that with our continuity on both sides of ball we are already installing things above and beyond the basic stuff and the guys have already have the playbooks mastered more or less..especially on offence.. so we should hit field game 1 actually continuing on from last year

That Toronto preview is even worse.  Argos stack up with any receiving corps in the league.  Old Jimmy Ralph the 4th receiver with 70 yards last season.

Its basically from a fansite isn't it? The author of the Bomber piece is a first year creative communication student at Red River.

I think we're all amazed at the fact Taylor Loffler has lived off his reputation of 2016. I think he was among the worst starting safeties in the CFL last season yet he was given the All Star nod. With free agency, every team has holes to fill. We're fortunate to only have a few. I'm confident that we'll be just fine. Better than fine.

Its a bit much jumping on Loffler...  he was exactly what we needed when we didn't have a legit MLB...

Bighill made his style of S redundant and he had to change his game - in the second half of the season, he was still very good

And Mike Edem was the worst starting safety in the league... followed closely by Anthony Thompson

49 minutes ago, Floyd said:

Its a bit much jumping on Loffler...  he was exactly what we needed when we didn't have a legit MLB...

Bighill made his style of S redundant and he had to change his game - in the second half of the season, he was still very good

And Mike Edem was the worst starting safety in the league... followed closely by Anthony Thompson

We'll see how he does in Montreal.  How he does this season may give us an idea of his ultimate longevity in the CFL. 

 

Can't wait for the first game of the season. still 10 days before the first pre-season game. 

Sigh. Is it June yet? 

Edited May 21, 20196 yr by M.O.A.B.