(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

27 minutes ago, TBURGESS said:

Anyone have any idea if they are just resting Harris and Neuf or if there is some type of injury problem?

It was suggested on day 1 that Harris has some sort of minor injury but nothing long term.

Neufeld and Rempel had time off due to being involved with CBA negotiations and since both are still away, I don't think there is any injury there... just CBA stuff.

I am comfortable with Neufield starting on minimal camp time.

The more reps for the kids the better.

That's just it, vets don't need as much practise time early on. 

 

• @jeffkhamilton

   

Rasheed Bailey, one of the front runners for the 5th receiver spot, is having another strong day. Just reeled in a long pass from Bryan Bennett.

Nothing like having a little Bailey in the morning..with my coffee.

I don't mind listening to 1290 in the morning ,  I find Toth to be super entertaining.     The afternoon guys are a bit meh to me,   Ralph is absolutely terrible and misfires on a lot of his "jokes".      Bauming is decent but a bit to much of a homer. 

6 minutes ago, Brandon said:

I don't mind listening to 1290 in the morning ,  I find Toth to be super entertaining.     The afternoon guys are a bit meh to me,   Ralph is absolutely terrible and misfires on a lot of his "jokes".      Bauming is decent but a bit to much of a homer. 

The morning show was at its best when Paul Edmonds was hosting.

22 hours ago, wbbfan said:

Richardson and brandin bryant up the middle would be an insane mix of athleticism and speed in side. This is the big difference in modern athletes imo. The fast guys are way stronger and the big guys are way faster then they used to be. 

Richardson is quick but kind of short. Certainly would never get a look at nose tackle in the NFL. Good luck for the Bombers. I got really smiley watching this highlight film but as always remember there is a big gap from even big time college to pro level. I think some of the centers this guy beat were still pulling up when Richardson was passing by. oops I commented too soon. Others already noted Richardson's size. 

Edited May 22, 20196 yr by Fan Boy
oopsies

Richardson sounds a lot like he could be another Bryant Turner.

Reminds me of Jerome Haywood. Same height.

Edited May 22, 20196 yr by M.O.A.B.

 

I think Fenner would be a killer field corner...  very excited about the D this year

Not sure if it's been mentioned or not, but I saw a Bauming tweet that Jeff Hecht, not Derek Jones, has been taking all the snaps at S with the 1s this week....

*edit*

Darrin Bauming, TSN.

 

@DarrinBauming

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3h

 

Today it’s Charles Nelson getting the shoulder tap to begin team session with the first-team O. The last couple days it’s been Rasheed Bailey. Jeff Hecht — and not Derek Jones — has been the first-team safety through the first four days. #Bombers

Edited May 22, 20196 yr by Noeller

I seen both..that behind said I seen Hecth with firsts at SAM too..so most likely auditioning him around the defense to determine if he stays over say a young draftee..

They split the first team reps at safety when I was there, with Jones starting there in the first session.

1 hour ago, M.O.A.B. said:

Reminds me of Jerome Haywood. Same height.

Iirc wasnt he listed at 5'9 and like 350? Human bowling ball for sure. 

1 hour ago, Fan Boy said:

Richardson is quick but kind of short. Certainly would never get a look at nose tackle in the NFL. Good luck for the Bombers. I got really smiley watching this highlight film but as always remember there is a big gap from even big time college to pro level. I think some of the centers this guy beat were still pulling up when Richardson was passing by. oops I commented too soon. Others already noted Richardson's size. 

Yeah you could have played a couple guys from the first 3 rounds of the NFL draft down to guys brought in off the street to play in a pinch who wouldn't cut it in d2. It's a huge jump to the pros. Size and athleticism alone can dominate in college. At the pro level you need the technique and consistancy plus you go from one of the best big athletes in the league to maybe one of the better big athletes on the field that day. 

If he can take the next step like branding Bryant was showing look out. I would love to see a dl with Richardson branding Bryant Jeffcoat and Jefferson on the field at the same time. Even in the pre season. That level of size and athleticism acoss the dl would be insane. 

Hecht starting would make sense ... Oshea does like to have one key veteran that weakens the overall strength of his D

macho Harris... ejiro kuale... Sam hurl...

 

3 hours ago, Mr Dee said:

Nothing like having a little Bailey in the morning..with my coffee.

Have you been watching reruns of WKRP in Cincinnati again?

Sounds like the fine art of snapping the football will be a major consideration in determining who wins the job at center, as it should be.  From earlier reports it sounded like Eli was not producing consistent snaps, so it may take him awhile to improve that skill.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2019/05/22/coach-oshea-may-22/

6 minutes ago, Throw Long Bannatyne said:

Sounds like the fine art of snapping the football will be a major consideration in determining who wins the job at center, as it should be.  From earlier reports it sounded like Eli was not producing consistent snaps, so it may take him awhile to improve that skill.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2019/05/22/coach-oshea-may-22/

Couture will start for sure but I think Eli will be our 6th OL and we his desjarlais somewhere 

Speaking of Couture

 

I would be happy if Andrew Harris spends the entire camp in his civvies and rides the pine for both preseason games. There is zero gain in him doing anything until the games start to count.