Lots going on. As mentioned earlier, The Stove has re-signed in BC...also:
 

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Edited November 23, 20232 yr by Noeller

Just now, JuranBoldenRules said:

Nice to see him win his gap and get to the ball repeatedly.  Motor.  

2:19 he has some wheels when needed

1 minute ago, wbbfan said:

Was really good in college. Physique is straight out of the 90s for linemen. Which isn’t good. But if we can polish his build with SnC it’ll be a nice pick. 

Nah take a look at him on his film tape.  He's 6'3 295 and not fat at all.  He's a nose in this league.  Doesn't look to me like a guy who will need to fix his body at all like some of the recent U of M picks we've made or Wallace this year.

2 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

Was really good in college. Physique is straight out of the 90s for linemen. Which isn’t good. But if we can polish his build with SnC it’ll be a nice pick. 

Ok, that makes sense. I mean I'm still wondering who Jake Taylor is but Jim Baker (Um I mean Barker) is on TSN so Taylor must be good.

Friendly reminder John Hodge mocked Melique Straker at 2

1 minute ago, Mike said:

Friendly reminder John Hodge mocked Melique Straker at 2

And now Pierre and Blackburn both went ahead of him.  Cummings from UBC probably will too.

Ferguson also had Wallace as his top OL pick, I like Ferguson, hope he's right

2 minutes ago, MOBomberFan said:

Ferguson also had Wallace as his top OL pick, I like Ferguson, hope he's right

I mean I’m a big Wallace guy but that seems bonkers 

First 2 rounds took 2.5hrs. Third round took 2.5min…

2 minutes ago, MOBomberFan said:

Ferguson also had Wallace as his top OL pick, I like Ferguson, hope he's right

And hope we don't really need him this year.  But we're thin.  Couple injuries and he's either starting or we're playing 3 Americans.

Jones strategy is to treat 55% of his roster spots with utter contempt.

CFL lists Straker as 5'1 183

7 minutes ago, Mike said:

Friendly reminder John Hodge mocked Melique Straker at 2

He went at 32... Must have just been a typo by Hodge!

2 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

And hope we don't really need him this year.  But we're thin.  Couple injuries and he's either starting or we're playing 3 Americans.

Jones strategy is to treat 55% of his roster spots with utter contempt.

Do you think he'll be a viable option by 2025?

Friendly reminder a kicker went before a player John Hodge mocked 2nd overall 

Gimme some Kail Dava or a guy like Daniel Johnson for a you never know pick 

Or a long snapper, sure

Bombers take Ian Leroux lb from Laval at 37.

3DN had him as their top long snapper.

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1 minute ago, bigg jay said:

Bombers take Ian Leroux lb from Quebec at 37.

he is also a snapper as well..

2 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

Do you think he'll be a viable option by 2025?

Who knows.  Depends how he develops.  Dobson wasn't great last year in pass pro and he was a far better prospect.  We're hoping for a leap from him this year.

Wallace will have to learn how to use his feet and not just try to lean on guys.  What I've seen of him on YouTube is all very upright, poor technique, rely on strength/size.  Not real good in pass pro at keeping his chest clean...meaning he's not controlling guys with his hands.  But he slows guys down and didn't get bullrushed in the MAC.  Don't think you have much concern about him in run blocking other than pad level, but that has to improve for him across the board.

Just now, camper_2 said:

he is also a snapper as well..

Yup, updated my post with more info.  He's returning to school next year so it's a futures pick.

Bombers take Waterloo OL Ethan Kalra at 40.

We definitely need another LS at some point, so that's something...

Also...

 

 

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Really surprised we haven't gone for an edge rusher.  I hope they don't think Bennett is good.

30 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

Could’ve watched a full baseball game in the 90s by now. I can feel my self rot 

That 's what my wife said to me last night ,after the chilli and a couple of beers I had....Could be why she left the room in a hurry???????

Bombers take a swing, grabbing Giovanni Manu at 46.

Bombers grab manu. He ain’t coming. 

Just now, Goalie said:

Bombers grab manu. He ain’t coming. 

What a waste pick

Bombers pick two guys who for sure won't be in camp.

Wonder why guys like Antoine and Mimbs dropped so deep.

Personally, I’m stoked they picked Manu. You never know.

Just now, Mike said:

Personally, I’m stoked they picked Manu. You never know.

I mean, if there's not anything really great at that spot....why not, I guess?