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

Hamilton doesn't have much of a run game and seems to rely on BLM to Lawler and K.Smith, so a beefed up pass rush seems wise.

35 minutes ago, Mike said:

To me, this reads as a pretty good indication that we're going to start playing our lineup to match the opponent this season ... which is something we used to do a lot more of but kind of got away from. I don't think you're going to see Bouliane or Kelly getting any kind of significant reps on defense unless there's an injury of some kind but I do think you're going to see a few interesting sets that might find one of them on the field here and there. Hamilton's OL doesn't look very strong on paper and I would imagine we're going to see a lot of pressure on Bo.

God, reading Hamilton's depth chart their whole team kinda sucks. Yikes.

Yeah i was thinking that too. For a team i keep hearing from all the "pundits" as a favorite for the cup, their lineup leaves a lot to be desired IMO. Quite a few meh players at significant positions.

Edited 3 hours ago3 hr by Bubba Zanetti

I’m starting to get some 2019 Vibes from this roster, if we see a mid season injury to Zach and a trade for Dru, the prophecy will be fulfilled.

17 minutes ago, rebusrankin said:

Hamilton doesn't have much of a run game and seems to rely on BLM to Lawler and K.Smith, so a beefed up pass rush seems wise.

50 minutes ago, Mike said:

To me, this reads as a pretty good indication that we're going to start playing our lineup to match the opponent this season ... which is something we used to do a lot more of but kind of got away from. I don't think you're going to see Bouliane or Kelly getting any kind of significant reps on defense unless there's an injury of some kind but I do think you're going to see a few interesting sets that might find one of them on the field here and there. Hamilton's OL doesn't look very strong on paper and I would imagine we're going to see a lot of pressure on Bo.

God, reading Hamilton's depth chart their whole team kinda sucks. Yikes.

to me it reads that we have learned a bit from the past and realize playing the best players...actually has a positive effect...and to actually prioritize how you construct certain aspects of said roster and where the key areas are... .see the dline for example

Next up figure out the offence and stop wasting a wr spot...sure one can say that the 5th option nary gets a ball anyway so no big deal...but why have it as a 5th option? and or just a place holder who offers no real substance?...make it an option teams have to account for...the more actual playmakers and threats you have...the more effective an offence will be and makes more room for the actual 1a/1b guys

1 hour ago, Mike said:

To me, this reads as a pretty good indication that we're going to start playing our lineup to match the opponent this season ... which is something we used to do a lot more of but kind of got away from. I don't think you're going to see Bouliane or Kelly getting any kind of significant reps on defense unless there's an injury of some kind but I do think you're going to see a few interesting sets that might find one of them on the field here and there. Hamilton's OL doesn't look very strong on paper and I would imagine we're going to see a lot of pressure on Bo.

God, reading Hamilton's depth chart their whole team kinda sucks. Yikes.

I think you will see Kelly. They've used him pretty consistently the past two seasons when he's healthy when we go into dime sets.

I don't understand why we aren't using Vaval in there for that role.

53 minutes ago, Arnold_Palmer said:

I’m starting to get some 2019 Vibes from this roster, if we see a mid season injury to Zach and a trade for Dru, the prophecy will be fulfilled.

It’s already been written in the stars. It’s happening. TE will get a game or 2 first tho like CS did.

Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by Goalie

10 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

I think you will see Kelly. They've used him pretty consistently the past two seasons when he's healthy when we go into dime sets.

I don't understand why we aren't using Vaval in there for that role.

yeah...should use the best available cover guy...of all that Kelly use how many times have we seen an impactfull play...or a game changing type play...vs being burned for a TD..big yards...or constantly in chase?

Might be a wet field tomorrow as rain is expected until about 6pm. But only 5 mm expected. Might make for a fun night of missed tackle.

I suppose my biggest concern with the roster this week is if a db or 2 goes down, we are screwed. But other than that, pretty solid roster. To bad about smith and Woodbey.

1 minute ago, Booch said:

yeah...should use the best available cover guy...of all that Kelly use how many times have we seen an impactfull play...or a game changing type play...vs being burned for a TD..big yards...or constantly in chase?

Could the reason be they don’t want to risk injury and/or make sure he is fresh for his returning duties considering how impactful it has been for this team?

2 minutes ago, HardCoreBlue said:

Could the reason be they don’t want to risk injury and/or make sure he is fresh for his returning duties considering how impactful it has been for this team?

cant play not to get hurt...or assume one gets hurt tho

and just makes more sense and reason to have a guy like Singer on roster as opposed to the 3rd Canadian starter...helps us in no way really especially when we don't even need to do it

38 minutes ago, HardCoreBlue said:

Could the reason be they don’t want to risk injury and/or make sure he is fresh for his returning duties considering how impactful it has been for this team?

I mean, it's OBVIOUSLY this... Vaval is a good cover guy, but if he gets hurt and we lose him for returns, that f**** us too.

Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by Noeller

41 minutes ago, Goalie said:

if a db or 2 goes down, we are screwed.

Cfl rosters, you lose a couple guys at any position you're generally screwed in game.

43 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Might be a wet field tomorrow as rain is expected until about 6pm. But only 5 mm expected. Might make for a fun night of missed tackle.

I suppose my biggest concern with the roster this week is if a db or 2 goes down, we are screwed. But other than that, pretty solid roster. To bad about smith and Woodbey.

That would be a huge advantage for us imo

49 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Might be a wet field tomorrow as rain is expected until about 6pm. But only 5 mm expected. Might make for a fun night of missed tackle.

I suppose my biggest concern with the roster this week is if a db or 2 goes down, we are screwed. But other than that, pretty solid roster. To bad about smith and Woodbey.

Environment Canada and Weather Network both showing showers all day+all night Thursday....