(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

2 hours ago, M.O.A.B. said:

Walker now plays in Tor. You mean Ellingson

Crap, that's right too. Edmonton comes crashing down hard this year.

27 minutes ago, do or die said:

You can make a living in this league, with those kinds of hands and body control....

It just so frustrating there are no bomber pre-season games on tv. 

Barring some sort of injury I’d say that Geoff Gray at this point has the job at right guard.  With Foketi not there competing with him and getting reps and rave reviews from the coach it seems to be a done deal. 

6 minutes ago, Colin Unger said:

Barring some sort of injury I’d say that Geoff Gray at this point has the job at right guard.  With Foketi not there competing with him and getting reps and rave reviews from the coach it seems to be a done deal. 

I'd say that's locked down... interesting one is Desjarlais at LG - would have thought Ouellet or Kowczara would get more reps there

Any word who's playing RT with the 1's?

1 hour ago, Colin Unger said:

I imagine that at some point this video has been posted.  But with Lawler having a great camp ive done some research on the guy and he seems pretty legit. Kenny Lawler scored 27 touchdowns in college and it didn't hurt that Jared Goff was his quarterback no doubt.  However, he's excellent at body position and coming up with those difficult contested catches.  He could be a real gem and give Matty another target that can be thrown to in any one on one situation with confidence. Considering he would be in the same receiving core as Matthews and Adams he probably won't get a lot of double teams.  

 

I'm usually a little skeptical about highlight films, but this is impressive.  The catches he makes and the way he competes for the ball has nothing to do with the level of competition and should translate well to the CFL if he can get open.  Heck, it's not out of the realm of possibility that he could be opening things up for Matthews and Adams eventually.

3 minutes ago, Wideleft said:

I'm usually a little skeptical about highlight films, but this is impressive.  The catches he makes and the way he competes for the ball has nothing to do with the level of competition and should translate well to the CFL if he can get open.  Heck, it's not out of the realm of possibility that he could be opening things up for Matthews and Adams eventually.

Your avatar brings a smile to my face. 

RIP Tyrone

One of the greats 

4 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

Your avatar brings a smile to my face. 

RIP Tyrone

One of the greats 

A former co-worker of mine lived down the hall from Tyrone in the Colony Apartments.  Said he was one of the absolute coolest, nicest guys he ever met.

5 minutes ago, Wideleft said:

A former co-worker of mine lived down the hall from Tyrone in the Colony Apartments.  Said he was one of the absolute coolest, nicest guys he ever met.

My old barber used to cut his hair. He used to get autographs  cards, and stickers from him for me when I was a young lad. 

Remember watching the first 15 minutes of his X-game debut......and rubbing my hands in glee....

5 minutes ago, Geebrr said:

My old barber used to cut his hair. He used to get autographs  cards, and stickers from him for me when I was a young lad. 

When dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

2 minutes ago, Tracker said:

When dinosaurs roamed the Earth.

Late 80s. 

Dodging velociraptors on the way to the barber

These opponent O formations, where the RB was supposed to block Jones, always made me laugh.   Ty would always eat their lunch.

17 hours ago, Mark F said:

agree.

Pop, country, rock? what do you think?

Add some references to conquistadors or maybe how many fingers he's got  and you got yourself an A 1 Tragically Hip song with no one to sing it.

1 hour ago, do or die said:

These opponent O formations, where the RB was supposed to block Jones, always made me laugh.   Ty would always eat their lunch.

I have a 58 jersey from that time period but just cause I couldn't get the 35 that day. I enjoyed watching how that fat behind could move so fast. (typed while sitting in a decidedly wide chair),

27 minutes ago, Fan Boy said:

I have a 58 jersey from that time period but just cause I couldn't get the 35 that day. I enjoyed watching how that fat behind could move so fast. (typed while sitting in a decidedly wide chair),

I regularly search eBay for those jerseys. I have a 63 that I'm quite fond of...want a 71 sometime...

Edited May 29, 20196 yr by Noeller

2 hours ago, Floyd said:

I'd say that's locked down... interesting one is Desjarlais at LG - would have thought Ouellet or Kowczara would get more reps there

Any word who's playing RT with the 1's?

I'm guessing they are looking at Desjarlais as the 6/7 OL while Kocz and Ouellet fight it out for a PR spot.

3 hours ago, Mark F said:

Sure looks like the scouts are answering the "can't find a receiver" issue.

 

I wouldn't hold my breath on that until one of them actually produces in a game... however, I will admit this group does look promising...

6 minutes ago, bearpants said:

I wouldn't hold my breath on that until one of them actually produces in a game... however, I will admit this group does look promising...

Well the pressure to find an impact one went way down with the signing of Matthews.

3 hours ago, Colin Unger said:

I imagine that at some point this video has been posted.  But with Lawler having a great camp ive done some research on the guy and he seems pretty legit. Kenny Lawler scored 27 touchdowns in college and it didn't hurt that Jared Goff was his quarterback no doubt.  However, he's excellent at body position and coming up with those difficult contested catches.  He could be a real gem and give Matty another target that can be thrown to in any one on one situation with confidence. Considering he would be in the same receiving core as Matthews and Adams he probably won't get a lot of double teams.  
 

 

Goff or not, he made a ton of amazing catches in that clip. Constantly high pointing the ball and catching with his hands. Great body control too.

15 minutes ago, bearpants said:

I wouldn't hold my breath on that until one of them actually produces in a game... however, I will admit this group does look promising...

I don't remember in the previous 5 or so pre season camps of this many rave reviews of the import receivers.    Usually it was more so along the lines of a guy looking speedy but inconsistent on the hands  or someone who looks decent purely because they had some NFL experience.  

31 minutes ago, Atomic said:

I'm guessing they are looking at Desjarlais as the 6/7 OL while Kocz and Ouellet fight it out for a PR spot.

...and Speller?

Either way you slice it..we are looking good on oline with vets..2-4 year guys and 1-2 yr and picks to keep continuity going..unlike a lot of teams

@DarrinBauming

Chris Streveler hits a streaking Kenny Walker in stride on a go-route down the sideline. This is a positive sign as Streveler says he needs to improve as a passer, and medium/deep accuracy and timing is always at the forefront of this. #Bombers #CFLTC

Training camp...yech 

 

 

Media is super good at telling us what isn't happening at practice.