2024/2025 Blue Bombers Off-Season Thread

[Noeller]

Thought this was a good piece from Tait... As always, very worth your click...

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/18/blue-bombers-training-camp-week-1-status-report/

 

[Pete]

12 hours ago, Booch said:

Well if he has stepped up and progressed that's nothing but a good thing as a second yr in system guy...u could see last yr he had a huge learning curve about CFL game...and I was/am less than inspired in who we brought in to replace Lawler...Wilson...Drew and unknown in Schoen...it's a weak group save for Demski and Clercius coming back...a butt load of hopium in 2..or 3 guys

Is camp running tomorrow. 

Looking to pop in as have some free time 

O'Shea has always said players tend to make a leap on the second year, whether its learning the cfl game, or the bombers system. As far as the other recievers its a bit early to make any judgements.  Schoen hasnt stepped on the field and prior to being injured he was more productive than Lawler. We dont know what we have in d. Mitchell and Stern let alone the rookies.

Having said that I'm still disappointed that we let Woli go, especially when our Canadian receiver group looks weak behind Demski and Clercius

Edited 21 hours ago by Pete

[rebusrankin]

41 minutes ago, Mike said:

I’d rather see Kyrie Wilson get cut, to be honest 

I'd be ok with that that too. My post was part question, part prediction. I'd hate to see Ayers or J,Jones cut but fear it happens.

 

[Super Duper Negatron]

46 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Thought this was a good piece from Tait... As always, very worth your click...

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/18/blue-bombers-training-camp-week-1-status-report/

 

By all accounts Dillon Mitchell has been a disappointment so far. Let's hope he is one of those gamers that doesn't practice well.

[Fatty Liver]

52 minutes ago, Pete said:

O'Shea has always said players tend to make a leap on the second year, whether its learning the cfl game, or the bombers system. As far as the other recievers its a bit early to make any judgements.  Schoen hasnt stepped on the field and prior to being injured he was more productive than Lawler. We dont know what we have in d. Mitchell and Stern let alone the rookies.

Having said that I'm still disappointed that we let Woli go, especially when our Canadian receiver group looks weak behind Demski and Clercius

Save a bit of cash if Myron Mitchell replaces Dillon Mitchell, who is scheduled to make $160k and has yet to impress.  He has the potential to be great but he's not delivering.

[wbbfan]

1 hour ago, rebusrankin said:

I know its early but am I wrong to think that the best case scenerio for the linebacker spots is for Ayers and J. Jones to be the starters with K.Wilson as a DI?

That’s how I see it generally for starters. Though I will say tony jones does look improved this year so far. If he keeps it up he and Jonathon jones will be a battle. 
 I wouldn’t di kyrie. They’ve been playing him at mac in camp this week, I think they might seriously consider that and cut a good young backer sadly. 
 I wouldn’t di a wil/Mac this year. 
 

 

[Super Duper Negatron]

Anyone know if the Bombers store is open holiday Monday? Might buy myself a birthday gift.

[wbbfan]

Myron Mitchell was a guy they liked out of camp last year too. Maybe he took a step, if he’s our best wr right now we are pooched. 
 What’s more concerning to me is we are not cycling guys out and air lifting new ones in. Its a hard year for WRs in camp, with the system change and need to prep two starting QBs for week 2 and 3. 
 From what I’ve seen none of the QBs are where I would’ve hoped and expected. 
 It’s a hard camp for them too. New system, no Jackson in yet, bunch of changes on the ol/rec core. 
 

Week 1, lots of rust to shake off and new guys to gel with. If we are gonna start off better than last year, we need a better performance this coming week and a to see a little some thing out of the offence in pre season game 1. 

[Tracker]

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

Thought this was a good piece from Tait... As always, very worth your click...

https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/05/18/blue-bombers-training-camp-week-1-status-report/

 

In reading between the lines, it looks like Lofton may be in trouble. He was OK last year but not exceptional enough to warrant gifting him a spot. From the Tait description, it sounds like the overall talent is better than last year.

[rebusrankin]

37 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

That’s how I see it generally for starters. Though I will say tony jones does look improved this year so far. If he keeps it up he and Jonathon jones will be a battle. 
 I wouldn’t di kyrie. They’ve been playing him at mac in camp this week, I think they might seriously consider that and cut a good young backer sadly. 
 I wouldn’t di a wil/Mac this year. 
 

 

As I said that's mine concern too. Wilson hasn't had a healthy season since 2019.

[wbbfan]

27 minutes ago, Tracker said:

In reading between the lines, it looks like Lofton may be in trouble. He was OK last year but not exceptional enough to warrant gifting him a spot. From the Tait description, it sounds like the overall talent is better than last year.

Agree. I think Lofton is on the verge already of being passed by both vanterpool and Randolph. Those two side by side on the right would be great. 
 

12 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

As I said that's mine concern too. Wilson hasn't had a healthy season since 2019.

Yeah and honestly his upside at this point is not far off ayers floor. 

[Booch]

2 hours ago, rebusrankin said:

I know its early but am I wrong to think that the best case scenerio for the linebacker spots is for Ayers and J. Jones to be the starters with K.Wilson as a DI?

Nope...not wrong at all

2 hours ago, Mike said:

I’d rather see Kyrie Wilson get cut, to be honest 

And like Thomas...Schmeck...same scenario...just ******* any progression and transition as well as development of younger...better players another yr

 

[wbbfan]

21 minutes ago, Booch said:

Nope...not wrong at all

And like Thomas...Schmeck...same scenario...just ******* any progression and transition as well as development of younger...better players another yr

 

Realistically, if Lawson was out we don’t need the ni dl starter. Full imp dl would be nasty too. 

[Booch]

1 hour ago, wbbfan said:

Realistically, if Lawson was out we don’t need the ni dl starter. Full imp dl would be nasty too. 

Exactly...it's not a need...and carrying 3 on the active roster...2 of which are not top tier...and don't help on ST is just a waste

Use those 2 national spots on practical players who excel on teams and can take reps on offence or defence 

[brett_c_b]

Not really bomber related, but last week I was in the US for work and something about football came up and someone was like Chris loves Canadian football. I said something about the bombers and he was like I won a grey cup in Winnipeg which was 2006 and the only grey cup I've gone to in person. He was playing for BC at the time.

[Mark H.]

7 hours ago, brett_c_b said:

Not really bomber related, but last week I was in the US for work and something about football came up and someone was like Chris loves Canadian football. I said something about the bombers and he was like I won a grey cup in Winnipeg which was 2006 and the only grey cup I've gone to in person. He was playing for BC at the time.

Chris Wilson? IIRC, he and Brent Johnson were starting at DE. 

[Bigblue204]

23 hours ago, bigg jay said:

According to the Bomber site::

Monday, May 19 – at field beside WSF South
Practice: 9:00 a.m. -12:25 p.m.

Anyone remember if they have bleechers? Thinking of heading down this morning with my son.

[brett_c_b]

1 hour ago, Mark H. said:

Chris Wilson? IIRC, he and Brent Johnson were starting at DE. 

That's him. Super nice guy

[Blue In BC]

12 hours ago, Tracker said:

In reading between the lines, it looks like Lofton may be in trouble. He was OK last year but not exceptional enough to warrant gifting him a spot. From the Tait description, it sounds like the overall talent is better than last year.

Yeah, I thought he might have to fight to win his spot. I found it unusual how many import OL we brought in this TC, so that must have been another indicator. Lofton not practising won't help him either.

[Noeller]

Tait says Schoen a full participant today for the first time. Huzzah.

[wbbfan]

40 minutes ago, Noeller said:

Tait says Schoen a full participant today for the first time. Huzzah.

Huge. 

[Bigblue204]

Went to practice this morning. Nothing ground breaking to report. Thought the running back 36, smaller American guy looked solid. Really effective blocker in the one on ones.

Imo play of the day was made by Corcorcan(can't remember how to spell his name, but the wr they drafted this year). He is slow...there's no doubt about it. But he went up and made a great play on an under thrown ball that should have been intercepted. 

Schoen looked like himself out there. No brace on. No lack of speed etc. Routes were as sharp as ever. Talked to him after the practice and he said he was feeling great and anxious to get back out there. He was great with my son too. Talked to him a bit and gave an autograph. Sergio is the man...he came right up to my boy (who was wearing his schoen jersey) and talked a bit, then said he'd introduce him to Schoen after practice. Which he did. Needless to say, we had a great morning!

Edited 3 hours ago by Bigblue204

[TBURGESS]

I'm watching the BC/Stamps game but almost no sound. Anyone else? Never mind... Its working now.

 

Edited 1 hour ago by TBURGESS

[johnzo]

2 hours ago, wbbfan said:

Huge. 

Amen. thinking back to the games last year when were rolling with Wheatfall, Johnson, Mitchell, and Wilson before he figured it out.  Zero chemistry with Zach.  Need that veteran out there.
 

[no71]

Anyone have an update on punters? Kiwi vs Oz