Too soon?  Too many truly painful Grey Cup losses have taken the sting out of yesterday's loss already.

Time to look forward while we cope with the recent disappointment.  

Who do we keep?  Who do we let go?  Who do we go after?

Someone was going to start this thread at some point.

1 hour ago, WinnipegGordo said:

I'd like to see him return kicks.

That would be fun to watch too.

Willie does... Or has....line(d) up as a TE in certain packages. 

6 hours ago, 17to85 said:

This is the worst day to be online. So many people thinking they are more clever than they are.

16 hours ago, 17to85 said:

This is the worst day to be online. So many people thinking they are more clever than they are.

There, there

21 hours ago, 17to85 said:

This is the worst day to be online. So many people thinking they are more clever than they are.

 

 

On 2023-04-01 at 3:50 PM, GCn20 said:

I actually would love to see Willie get some reps on O lining up in the slot. The opposing DB and Lbers would be crapping their pants. I doubt he would ever get open, but it sure would be fun to watch.

I'm actually surprised we don't have a goal line package that includes Willie... then again, when your 1-yard plunge is basically unstoppable... I guess there's no need for tomfoolery...

53 minutes ago, bearpants said:

I'm actually surprised we don't have a goal line package that includes Willie... then again, when your 1-yard plunge is basically unstoppable... I guess there's no need for tomfoolery...

 

On 2023-04-01 at 8:24 PM, Noeller said:

Willie does... Or has....line(d) up as a TE in certain packages. 

 

Willie lined up a few times as a receiver last year (towards the end of the year).  He never saw the ball but when he was asked about it, he basically said it's up to Buck as to whether or not they'd throw to him or if he was just a decoy.  

 

Edited April 3, 20232 yr by bigg jay
Added picture

did we already know about this?? 
 

 

4 minutes ago, Noeller said:

did we already know about this?? 
 

 

CFL just put this out but haven't added it to the transaction page so it must be very new.

https://www.cfl.ca/2023/04/03/bombers-add-to-linebacking-corps-with-joe-beckett/

 

seems huge for a LB, no? 6'4" 240lbs.... big nasty bastard. 

30 minutes ago, Noeller said:

seems huge for a LB, no? 6'4" 240lbs.... big nasty bastard. 

Yup, he looks like he enjoys slapping people in the mouth.

46 minutes ago, Noeller said:

seems huge for a LB, no? 6'4" 240lbs.... big nasty bastard. 

A very welcome addition for camp at that. 
 

6 hours ago, Jpan85 said:

 

Like that. The best qb out of the program by a lot. Kid is gonna have fun in camp with the bombers too. 

3 hours ago, bigg jay said:

 

 

Willie lined up a few times as a receiver last year (towards the end of the year).  He never saw the ball but when he was asked about it, he basically said it's up to Buck as to whether or not they'd throw to him or if he was just a decoy.  

 

LOL - thanks for the arrow...would never have seen Willie otherwise...😁

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

did we already know about this?? 
 

 

I LIKE this signing. If he can run, he ought to be a terror.

1 hour ago, kelownabomberfan said:

LOL - thanks for the arrow...would never have seen Willie otherwise...😁

Lol I can't take credit for that.  That was Suitor coloring on the TSN screen.  In his defense, he's so used to talking to Riders fans that he just naturally dumbs things down.

3 hours ago, Noeller said:

seems huge for a LB, no? 6'4" 240lbs.... big nasty bastard. 

I think he closer to 6'1 actually...maybe 6'2".....could be Bighill understudy and possible hair apparent at some point

1 hour ago, Booch said:

I think he closer to 6'1 actually...maybe 6'2".....could be Bighill understudy and possible hair apparent at some point

You mean sports a brush cut or afro?

1 minute ago, Tracker said:

You mean sports a brush cut or afro?

hahaha....ooops...heir

1 hour ago, Booch said:

I think he closer to 6'1 actually...maybe 6'2".....could be Bighill understudy and possible hair apparent at some point

Good call... Again, 3DN way off.... Apparently 6'1" 230ish....

 

https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1039036&DraftYear=2022

8 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Good call... Again, 3DN way off.... Apparently 6'1" 230ish....

 

https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1039036&DraftYear=2022

TBF, the Bombers press release also has him at 6'4.

https://www.bluebombers.com/2023/04/03/blue-bombers-transactions-april-3-2023/

Check out this hit by Beckett...around the 38 sec mark. Could be a gooder this one. 😊         

 

Even just on ST this year, he could be a lot of fun to watch..... 

he has that powerful low center of gravity...flows really good to the ball and closes quick....look forward to seeing what he has...and if anything...could be a ST demon for this yr, and a true MLB backup on the roster