With Rookie Camp getting underway Wednesday morning, it's officially time to talk about the 2026 Winnipeg Blue Bombers!

20 hours ago, BBlink said:

Demski, Nield, Corcoran, Clercius, Cobb...and then MCI and Daniels if we stop going 5 WR for the rest of the game. I think there's depth there to run 3 Canadians from that group. But the question is the talent. Demski is the only difference maker from that group...and he's getting older...the rest are hopefuls and role guys. So I'm definitely concerned as well RE: putting out enough weapons for Zach. Unless those Canadians take big steps we are really leaning on Brady and our two top-end receivers in White and Wilson.

depth in terms of bodies PERHAPS...but that.doesn't really translate to depth that can actually play. If we go away from a traditional 5 receiever set on occasion it will likely be more of a hybrid te/slot usage with MCI and at times Daniels....Could see many plays where BO moves out spit wide with MCI in backfield ir 2 back sets where one is in motion in some capacity.

Demski/Neild/Clercius is a good trio to start 2 canadians with nice depth with the 3rd guy for injury and or some rotational packages....and then Cobb as bottom roster depth to cover the 3rd guy if injury happens, as he has returner use, and can do several things on offence is the logical choice, especially with Daniels here now, and the continued development of MCI.

Corcorran should not be on roster...he is a non factor on teams in any way...blocking pales in comparison to Neild and Clercius...and now Daniels and is lomited in his routes and doing anything with the ball.

17 hours ago, BBlink said:

Denmark was so smooth in his route running. Just got open.

Denmark could cut and change routes at speed without gearing down, and then actually shift into a higher gear after the catch...or to track a ball...thats what made him so good

21 hours ago, wbbfan said:

I think our best use of the final offensive spot is a guy big enough to dominant none dl blocks, but athletic enough that they demand a lber/db tweener at best.

When it’s a 6th ol, or a guy like daniels, we hurt the run game and limit zachs ability to put the ball where he wants (down field)

When brady is at his best, he’s aiming and pressing the A gap but ready to one cut and hit the b gap or press off tackle. When we play a 6th full size blocker, Ds go to an extra dl. Usually a di with every other team basically carrying a di dl every game. That 1, reduces the gap size and window between the tackle. But 2, moves the off tackle point to a spot that is hard to reach before the second level closes the angle.

Daniels as a replacement for the heavy set edge blocker role that eli used to come in for is great. Though im not sure he’d be an upgrade over schmekel in that role. I think daniels potential long term offering to zach as his pressure release guy is great. More than just dropping size I think he needs that mobility/movement training to be enough of an asset in the pass game.

Daniels vs peterson for a spot would make sense if we are going heavy set base a lot. Though I really worry about how thin we would be with offensive play makers.

We really need some one to take a big step forward as a play maker on offence. We have basically no ability to absorb an injury to an offensive play maker.

we sorely lacking any kind of big play guy outside the 3 main incumbents. Neild and Clercius are more possession guys and reliable chain movers....we need a legit burner or big athletic freak that will just bully DB's and win contested balls and garner attention. What I witnessed at camp is less than inspiring right now. Hopefully the pre-season games unearth a gem, but not sure who that will be yet

Going with a pedestrian Canadian who will basically just be a guy out there taking up a position and eating reps but have no real impact on anything, let alone be a threat ain't doing ZC any help.

11 hours ago, bigg jay said:

Not sure if it was mentioned but Schmekel was added to the 6 game list today.

11 hours ago, Noeller said:

Faaaaaack... People ***** but he was a more than adequate back up at NI DT. Who's next up.... Time for Fatboi to strap em back on? :)

Not a surprise, I said since last y season end that he'd likely not be available until labor day area. Prob why they brought Korn back so early into the off-season...If he really doesnt jump off the page and dominate and show he can be a legit pro he should be gone..

10 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Yeah. I don’t think so. I think he’s washed. Dude played in the nfl for a while, 32 years old now, I dunno. Seems like injury related tho. I’m not sure if it’s washed or injured. Was 6 gamed last year so to be an early cut likely suggests he’s not healthy. 32 and prob has a few bucks saved up means the motivation likely wasn’t there anymore. If not for the local team then likely not for anyone else either. I’d rather the rifles kid get a shot.

"Unfortunately, in this business you have to make decisions that are best for the team, but not necessarily for the individual player. Saying goodbye to people you care about is the worst part of my job, but we felt like we had to do it in the best interest of the club.”

That's what Rigmaiden said when they released him - doesn't sound injury related to me. It sounds like they didn't feel they were getting the performance they wanted at the price they were paying.

8 minutes ago, Booch said:

depth in terms of bodies PERHAPS...but that.doesn't really translate to depth that can actually play. If we go away from a traditional 5 receiever set on occasion it will likely be more of a hybrid te/slot usage with MCI and at times Daniels....Could see many plays where BO moves out spit wide with MCI in backfield ir 2 back sets where one is in motion in some capacity.

Demski/Neild/Clercius is a good trio to start 2 canadians with nice depth with the 3rd guy for injury and or some rotational packages....and then Cobb as bottom roster depth to cover the 3rd guy if injury happens, as he has returner use, and can do several things on offence is the logical choice, especially with Daniels here now, and the continued development of MCI.

Corcorran should not be on roster...he is a non factor on teams in any way...blocking pales in comparison to Neild and Clercius...and now Daniels and is lomited in his routes and doing anything with the ball.

Denmark could cut and change routes at speed without gearing down, and then actually shift into a higher gear after the catch...or to track a ball...thats what made him so good

we sorely lacking any kind of big play guy outside the 3 main incumbents. Neild and Clercius are more possession guys and reliable chain movers....we need a legit burner or big athletic freak that will just bully DB's and win contested balls and garner attention. What I witnessed at camp is less than inspiring right now. Hopefully the pre-season games unearth a gem, but not sure who that will be yet

Going with a pedestrian Canadian who will basically just be a guy out there taking up a position and eating reps but have no real impact on anything, let alone be a threat ain't doing ZC any help.

We lack a lawler type, but we also aren’t going to stumble on one. And it takes time to develop a wr.

At this point i’d just give rhymes the bag. But it isn’t happening.

35 minutes ago, Goalie said:

His lack of any sort of stat line outside of 1 game tho means he gets cut by other teams. Korn is just a joke. With that said Ticats picked up Kolo so maybe someone does give schmek a shot. Korn tho is cut.

As for Covington, he was cut early so tells me he’s not good. I think he’s washed up. Never lived up to the hype really. Don’t think it changes at his age

Nah not every guy is a stat filler especially on the back end of the ni roster. Korny is tcf at best though. waste of any spot other than that.

never mind. We brought in tachinsky at wr and fellow bison kaleb mackie mcleod. All our problems are solved 😜

Mcleods athleticism would be fringe if he was 30lbs heavier. Why tachinsky as a flyer now but not in rookie camp? smells like desperation to me.

Also brought in former elk late pick and school returnee kolby hurford. Solid size and production, good athleticism.

Boy what does this say about briton and jack though lol.

Maybe we should try to stretch peterson and even mci into the wr spot some. I bet peterson would pick up routes real fast. He’d be nasty off the waggle too.

11 hours ago, Noeller said:

Faaaaaack... People ***** but he was a more than adequate back up at NI DT. Who's next up.... Time for Fatboi to strap em back on? :)

I've never liked you.

8 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

never mind. We brought in tachinsky at wr and fellow bison kaleb mackie mcleod. All our problems are solved 😜

Mcleods athleticism would be fringe if he was 30lbs heavier. Why tachinsky as a flyer now but not in rookie camp? smells like desperation to me.

Also brought in former elk late pick and school returnee kolby hurford. Solid size and production, good athleticism.

Boy what does this say about briton and jack though lol.

Maybe we should try to stretch peterson and even mci into the wr spot some. I bet peterson would pick up routes real fast. He’d be nasty off the waggle too.

Tachinsky was with Edmonton and just released a couple days ago so they couldn't have brought him in until now.

Britton already retired again so it doesn't say much about him. Jack is a 7th round pick so I'm not sure expectations were all that high (and I'm sure the expectations for these 3 new signings are about the same).

14 minutes ago, wbbfan said:

never mind. We brought in tachinsky at wr and fellow bison kaleb mackie mcleod. All our problems are solved 😜

Mcleods athleticism would be fringe if he was 30lbs heavier. Why tachinsky as a flyer now but not in rookie camp? smells like desperation to me.

Also brought in former elk late pick and school returnee kolby hurford. Solid size and production, good athleticism.

Boy what does this say about briton and jack though lol.

Maybe we should try to stretch peterson and even mci into the wr spot some. I bet peterson would pick up routes real fast. He’d be nasty off the waggle too.

Tachinsky was with the Elks. Just released late last week.

Oy! Looks like we are down to scraping the bottom of the barrel again. Barring more injuries, we look to be ok but not dominant in the NI category. Anyone have Kamau Peterson's phone number?

Almost like it would have been a better pick to grab a receiver who can play instead of a guy who is basically a weak OL with some slightly advanced catching ability if the D ignores him in the 2nd round.

IMO we are boned ratio wise if any of the following go down with significant injuries: Oliviera, Demski, any Canadian OL, Kramdi

We basically don't have the Canadians on O to even absorb those injuries long-term if something happened. Like even if we wanted to flip to 4 Canadian OL...we don't have them in the building. Pretty close to the same situation at receiver. If we needed to flip to an American RB, our roster would be a mess.

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11 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

Tachinsky was with Edmonton and just released a couple days ago so they couldn't have brought him in until now.

Britton already retired again so it doesn't say much about him. Jack is a 7th round pick so I'm not sure expectations were all that high (and I'm sure the expectations for these 3 new signings are about the same).

9 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

Tachinsky was with the Elks. Just released late last week.

Ahh that makes sense, thanks. I expect it to be a lot of tcf

6 minutes ago, Tracker said:

Oy! Looks like we are down to scraping the bottom of the barrel again. Barring more injuries, we look to be ok but not dominant in the NI category. Anyone have Kamau Peterson's phone number?

offensive ni depth outside of rb is the opposite of the D. The D is highly athletic, real football players with tons of upside and good size with great versatility. The O ni depth are warmish bodies with the right passport and little else.

Next year they will really have to focus on building ni skill position depth.

2 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Almost like it would have been a better pick to grab a receiver who can play instead of a guy who is basically a weak OL with some slightly advanced catching ability if the D ignores him in the 2nd round.

Yeah. That Daniels pick is definitely interesting in more ways than one now. Did they overpay. Would he have been there if they didn’t trade up. Who knows, dude seems more like a bring it on game day guy not practice guy tho so maybe when he blows a dude or 2 up in a game , the opinion changes.

9 minutes ago, Tracker said:

Oy! Looks like we are down to scraping the bottom of the barrel again. Barring more injuries, we look to be ok but not dominant in the NI category. Anyone have Kamau Peterson's phone number?

9, he’s number 9. lol, i don’t think you’d get him back here for all the protein shakes in muslce beach.

We will be able to get better talent for in depth at wr and dl after cuts happen. which is really sad.